PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Terrell Bonner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chong Wei (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Bonner
vs
Wei

207 cm
18
278 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

225 cm
18
300 lbs
1 - 4 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Terrell Bonner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 1, fighting out of New York, Chong Wei!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Russell Pearce and Reed Andrews.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

A momentary lapse in concentration from Wei enables Bonner to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Wei manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Wei looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Bonner missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bonner is looking to work some ground and pound but Wei has wrist control.

Bonner stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Wei fails with the takedown
and Bonner counters with a series of strikes. Wei will be more careful next time no doubt.
Bonner fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Wei has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bonner is defended easily by Wei.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Bonner shoots in and bounces Wei off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bonner distracts Wei with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonner content to stall in guard here.
Wei working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bonner.
Bonner showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Bonner throwing strikes from guard but Wei blocks nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bonner is looking to work some ground and pound but Wei has wrist control.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Bonner with a flurry of punches that miss.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bonner fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Terrell Bonner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wei fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bonner avoids it really well and circles away.
Wei stuffs the takedown.

Bonner shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Wei is trying to defend but Bonner finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wei keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Wei tries to get to full guard but Bonner has control of the leg.
Bonner has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Bonner not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Wei is looking for a sweep. Bonner is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bonner thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bonner missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bonner scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Bonner throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bonner is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Wei!
Bonner landing strikes from the mount and Wei is in trouble!
Wei is in all sorts of trouble here.
Bonner looking to control and managing it successfully.
Bonner lands a couple of good shots and Wei has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bonner is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Wei up.
Bonner is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Terrell Bonner dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Bonner fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Wei sprawls well initially but Bonner persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Bonner throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Nice strikes from Bonner there.
Wei avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bonner.
Wei trying to control but Bonner postures up.
Bonner is controlling the pace.
Bonner is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wei can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bonner is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Wei is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonner controlling the pace.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Bonner missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bonner takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bonner looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Wei is fending him off so far but Bonner persists. Nope, Wei circles away and we're back to standing.
Wei tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.

Bonner feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Wei keeping moving, preventing Bonner from controlling successfully.
Bonner works a leg free and moves into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wei blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bonner.
Wei is refusing to be controlled, as Bonner sits in half guard.
Bonner landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Wei is trying to stand back up but Bonner is controlling him

Bonner stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Horrible takedown attempt by Bonner or perhaps it was just good defense by Wei, which made it look bad.

Wei closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bonner taking a breather.
Bonner displaying some good clinch control by pressing Wei up against the cage.
Wei is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bonner pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Bonner is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Wei drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bonner gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Bonner takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Bonner stalling in the clinch but Wei improves position.
Wei is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Bonner is defending well.
Terrell Bonner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chong Wei.
Bonner stalling in the clinch but Wei improves position.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Terrell Bonner.
No luck for Bonner with that takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bonner has a takedown stuffed.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bonner stops a takedown attempt from Wei.
Bonner dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.

Wei turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!

Bonner bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bonner.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Terrell Bonner dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Wei throws a jab when Bonner was well out of range.
Chong Wei seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wei tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bonner swivels and escapes.

Wei gets caught flat footed, as Bonner shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Bonner stands up over Wei, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Bonner might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Wei utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bonner working some strikes from top position.
Bonner works over Wei with some ground and pound from guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wei is trying to keep Bonner in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wei thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Wei takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wei working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bonner.
Bonner engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bonner shoots in looking for a takedown but Wei manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bonner's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Wei shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bonner pinned against the cage. Bonner gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bonner is defended easily by Wei.
Bonner shoots in but Wei avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Wei tries to counter by closing the distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Terrell Bonner. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Wei clinches up against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Bonner - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bonner.
Bonner trying to control the position but instead, Wei has worked for underhooks and has pushed Bonner into the cage.
Bonner is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Maybe Bonner would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
Bonner is working Wei over against the cage.
Wei is trying to pull guard but Bonner turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.

Bonner breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Bonner closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Wei quickly recovers to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wei tries to kick Bonner off but Bonner keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Ground and pound from Bonner.
Bonner landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Wei has hold of Bonner's hands but Bonner slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Bonner lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Wei taking some punishment here, with Bonner in his half guard.
Wei avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bonner.
Bonner drops an elbow to the side of Wei's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bonner controlling the action here.
Wei keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Wei trying to control from the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
No luck for Bonner with that takedown attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bonner fails with the takedown

and Wei counters by clinching up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Terrell Bonner showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bonner, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Terrell Bonner!