PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between William Henry Bonney (ranked 683 p4p, 23 weight class) and Underestimated Dillashaw Junior (ranked 718 p4p, 24 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Henry Bonney
vs
Dillashaw Junior

173 cm
37
141 lbs
33 - 16 - 1

169 cm
38
146 lbs
39 - 28 - 3

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Zenith Nutrition (160q/$200)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 33 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, William Henry Bonney!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 39 - 28 - 3, fighting out of Las Vegas, Underestimated Dillashaw Junior!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Daniel Franklin and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dillashaw Junior thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Bonney if he has to take too many more of those.
Underestimated Dillashaw Junior seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dillashaw Junior bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dillashaw Junior misses with a straight right.
Dillashaw Junior moves out of range of the leg kick from Bonney.
Bonney tries a head kick but it misses.
Dillashaw Junior throws a body shot but no joy.
Dillashaw Junior throws a head kick that misses.
Dillashaw Junior is looking to land body kicks.
Bonney lands a head kick. Dillashaw Junior smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Dillashaw Junior lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bonney's sensitive parts.
Bonney lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bonney throws a body shot but no joy.
Dillashaw Junior throws a low kick but Bonney moves out of range easily.
Dillashaw Junior avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dillashaw Junior misses with a body kick.
Bonney shoots in for a takedown but Dillashaw Junior shows good takedown defense.
Bonney lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dillashaw Junior circles away quickly and effectively.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dillashaw Junior tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dillashaw Junior uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bonney.
Bonney takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bonney misses with a body shot.
Bonney takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Dillashaw Junior dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bonney. That did some damage!
Dillashaw Junior swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bonney takes a swing at Dillashaw Junior's ribcage but misses.
Bonney swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dillashaw Junior swings for the body but Bonney moves out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bonney.
Dillashaw Junior swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bonney drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Dillashaw Junior swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bonney was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bonney seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Bonney ducks under a wild hook from Dillashaw Junior.
Dillashaw Junior looks to land a body kick but Bonney moved away.
Bonney misses with a body kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dillashaw Junior. Bonney does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bonney was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Bonney jabs Dillashaw Junior right on the nose. Dillashaw Junior blinks but takes it well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bonney scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Dillashaw Junior goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A bone on bone clash there as Bonney blocks the leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Dillashaw Junior.
Bonney tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dillashaw Junior manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Dillashaw Junior gets caught flat footed, as Bonney shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Bonney looking to pass the guard.
Dillashaw Junior looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bonney is one step ahead there.
Bonney controlling from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bonney seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Dillashaw Junior for as long as he can get away with.
Dillashaw Junior wants to sweep here but Bonney controlling him for the moment.
Bonney postures up.
Dillashaw Junior looking for a sweep. Not yet Dillashaw Junior, not yet.
Bonney controlling from the top position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dillashaw Junior throws a head kick that misses.
Dillashaw Junior looking to land some kicks to the body here.
It looked like Bonney wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.

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.
Bonney will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bonney pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bonney lands a head kick. Dillashaw Junior smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Dillashaw Junior avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Bonney pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dillashaw Junior with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bonney to score with a decent uppercut.
Bonney lands with a straight right. Dillashaw Junior didn't see that one coming.
Bonney lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Dillashaw Junior backs up against the cage.
Bonney throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dillashaw Junior pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dillashaw Junior misses the shot to the body.
Dillashaw Junior throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bonney has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dillashaw Junior finds it's way round the side to connect with Bonney's head.
Bonney throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Dillashaw Junior.
Bonney feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Dillashaw Junior's calf.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

William Henry Bonney dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Bonney uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dillashaw Junior.
Bonney appears to be looking for a big counter.
Dillashaw Junior missing with a left hand there. Bonney was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A head kick misses from Dillashaw Junior.
Bonney appears to be looking for a big counter.
Dillashaw Junior is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bonney rather than just go for the knockout.
Bonney ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dillashaw Junior lands a head shot.
Dillashaw Junior looks to land a right hand but Bonney moved out of range.
Bonney staying out of range there.
Dillashaw Junior pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Dillashaw Junior swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Dillashaw Junior throws a shot from downtown. Bonney moves away and avoids it.
Bonney connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dillashaw Junior falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bonney counters with a one-two to the body.
Dillashaw Junior lands a nice looking kick to the body. Bonney takes a step back to recover.
Bonney misses with a head kick.
Nice shot by Dillashaw Junior.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bonney throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Dillashaw Junior.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonney misses with an uppercut.
William Henry Bonney is winning the standup battle so far.
Dillashaw Junior cracks the inside of Bonney's front leg.
Bonney misses with a jab, cross combination.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Dillashaw Junior - that will leave a mark!
Dillashaw Junior moves out of range of the leg kick from Bonney.
Nice cross by Bonney.
Bonney avoids a kick to the body.
Dillashaw Junior lands with a shot to the body.
Dillashaw Junior slips under a jab.
Dillashaw Junior misses with an attempted mid kick.
Dillashaw Junior pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bonney throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bonney tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.

Bonney scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dillashaw Junior struggling a bit here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bonney taking a breather here.
Bonney's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dillashaw Junior prevents Bonney from improving position.
Bonney taking a breather here.
Dillashaw Junior wants to control but Bonney postures up.
Bonney wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dillashaw Junior keeps working.
Dillashaw Junior is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bonney content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Bonney wants to control but Dillashaw Junior is keeping him busy.
Bonney taking a breather here.
Bonney trying to control the position but Dillashaw Junior is working away.
Bonney takes a little break here. Dillashaw Junior wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bonney tries to move into full mount but can't pass Dillashaw Junior's legs.
Dillashaw Junior wants to control but Bonney postures up.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dillashaw Junior just misses with a punch to the body.
A shot to the liver by Bonney. Beautiful body shot.
Dillashaw Junior drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Dillashaw Junior throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Dillashaw Junior lands with a shot to the body.
Bonney throws the left hand but Dillashaw Junior avoids the punch easily.
A little jabbing left from Dillashaw Junior on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dillashaw Junior throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bonney seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Dillashaw Junior blocks a head kick by Bonney.
Dillashaw Junior lands a head shot.
Bonney looks to land a left hand but Dillashaw Junior moved out of range nicely.
Dillashaw Junior throws out a counter right but Bonney avoids it with no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

William Henry Bonney dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Bonney fails to land with a series of punches.
Bonney throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dillashaw Junior avoids the head kick by Bonney.
Dillashaw Junior fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bonney has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Dillashaw Junior changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dillashaw Junior throws a sloppy head kick and Bonney moves out of range easily.
Bonney fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dillashaw Junior throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bonney.
Dillashaw Junior cracks Bonney with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bonney uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dillashaw Junior.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dillashaw Junior scores with a push kick.
Dillashaw Junior wants to clinch up but Bonney keeps it at a distance.
Dillashaw Junior takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Dillashaw Junior is looking to chop away at Bonney's legs.
Nice jab there from Dillashaw Junior.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonney misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dillashaw Junior blocks a low kick nicely.
Bonney throws a front kick aimed at Dillashaw Junior's knee but Dillashaw Junior avoids it well.
Dillashaw Junior walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bonney checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Bonney on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bonney throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Dillashaw Junior throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
William Henry Bonney is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dillashaw Junior connects with a looping right hand.
Bonney fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Dillashaw Junior checks a leg kick nicely.
Dillashaw Junior wants to slow Bonney down by chopping away at his legs.
Bonney throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dillashaw Junior ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dillashaw Junior feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bonney's calf.
Bonney slips a straight right by Dillashaw Junior.
Underestimated Dillashaw Junior has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dillashaw Junior connects with an inside leg kick.
Bonney keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bonney waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dillashaw Junior.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bonney misses with a kick to the body.
Dillashaw Junior connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
An inside leg kick from Dillashaw Junior misses.
Bonney is looking to chop away at Dillashaw Junior's legs.
It seemed like Dillashaw Junior was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dillashaw Junior throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bonney.
Underestimated Dillashaw Junior is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dillashaw Junior tries to work over Bonney's front leg with a kick but Bonney checks it.
Bonney displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dillashaw Junior throws out the jab.
A little feinted left hand from Bonney on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A big left from Bonney misses.
Bonney takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Dillashaw Junior digs a good hook to Bonney's body.

Dillashaw Junior gets caught flat footed, as Bonney shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Bonney trying to control but Dillashaw Junior is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bonney controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Bonney stands and throws Dillashaw Junior's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Dillashaw Junior is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Bonney off and has taken his back!
Dillashaw Junior not allowing Bonney to control his hands.
William Henry Bonney overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dillashaw Junior is trying to stick to Bonney's back but Bonney is turning into Dillashaw Junior. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Dillashaw Junior's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Bonney.
Bonney is stalling in the full guard.
Bonney trying to control but Dillashaw Junior is working from the bottom.
Bonney stopping the sweep attempt from Dillashaw Junior.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bonney showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Dillashaw Junior tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bonney forces his way into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Bonney in particular looking to stall.

And that's the end of the fight!
Underestimated Dillashaw Junior comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bonney has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... William Henry Bonney!
Post fight, William Henry Bonney stared into the camera and said 'Norman, I told you I would make you famous! But unfortunately for you it means I took your belt! Broken Halo Pride!'.