PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Reynaldo Spence (ranked 24023 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Bonez (ranked 4340 p4p, 0 weight class). Billy Bonez has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Reynaldo Spence's chin.

Spence
vs
Bonez

178 cm
21
278 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

195 cm
19
268 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Good in bed

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Reynaldo Spence!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Billy Bonez!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Colin Fray and Jeff Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bonez has a takedown stuffed.
Spence is looking to counter punch.
Bonez throws a combination. Spence tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

It looks like Reynaldo Spence has been cut.
Bonez looks to land a body kick but Spence moved away.
Bonez will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Spence moves into the clinch.

Spence pulls Bonez into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Spence wants to sweep but no luck.
Bonez trying to control the position from guard on top but Spence is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Spence looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Spence could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Spence wants to stand but Bonez is controlling the position.
Spence is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bonez passes Spence's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Spence might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bonez blocks the strikes from Spence.
Spence gets full guard.
Bonez looking to pass the guard.
Spence wants to stand up but Bonez is controlling him.
Bonez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bonez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Spence tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Spence striking off his back but it's not causing Bonez any problems.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Spence is on top in guard.

Spence decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Bonez, up you get!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the body from Bonez misses

and Spence counters by moving into the clinch.

Spence breaks the clinch.

Bonez darts in and clinches Spence up against the cage.
Spence scores with a shoulder strike.

Spence gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spence postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Bonez can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Spence controls the pace.
Spence lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Spence works over Bonez with some ground and pound from guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spence is stalling in the full guard.
Spence scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Spence works over Bonez with some ground and pound from guard.
Spence 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.
Spence preventing the sweep.
Bonez looks winded!

Spence decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Spence stuffs the takedown attempt from Bonez. Bonez gets slowly back to his feet.
Bonez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spence misses with a head kick.
Bonez is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Bonez throws a combination that misses

and Spence counters with a takedown into side control.
Bonez taking a bit of punishment here - Spence scoring with strikes.
Bonez tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Spence wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Bonez prevents Spence from improving position.

Spence is trying to get an arm triangle but Bonez is defending well.
Spence connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Bonez some visible discomfort.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Reynaldo Spence dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Reynaldo Spence's cut.
That's time! Spence's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Spence shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Bonez is trying to defend but Spence finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Reynaldo Spence overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bonez is trying to maintain the position but Spence is very close to passing his half guard.

Spence trying to work for an americana but Bonez has managed to regain full guard.
Spence content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spence is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bonez can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Spence controls the pace.
Spence landing some decent shots from guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonez is trying to keep Spence in close.
Spence looking to pass the guard.
Spence is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bonez can do to turn this around?
Spence is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Bonez controls Spence momentarily but Spence frees himself.
Spence seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Spence keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bonez's head.
Bonez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Spence manages to get himself to full guard.

Spence tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Spence manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bonez manages to get himself to full guard.

Bonez is breathing heavily.
Spence scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Spence's corner is telling him to maintain position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spence has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Spence seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Bonez for as long as he can get away with.
Bonez looking to control.
Spence preventing the sweep.
Spence postures up and lands a big shot to Bonez's brow.
Spence engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Spence working some strikes from top position.

That's four 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.
Spence is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Spence.
Spence with a nice head shot there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bonez is trying to keep Spence in close.
Spence stays in close to Bonez's body and controls the position.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Reynaldo Spence dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Reynaldo Spence's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Bonez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
As Bonez looks to move away, Spence throws a big counter combo but Bonez just gets out of the way.

Spence looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Bonez controls Spence momentarily but Spence frees himself.

Bonez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Spence defends well.
Spence working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bonez's head.
Bonez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spence is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Spence is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Spence decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Bonez, up you get!

Spence fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Bonez to the ground. Spence is now in Bonez's guard.
Bonez wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Spence manages to pass to side control.
Billy Bonez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Spence lands with a punch from half guard.
Bonez wants to get back to full guard.
Spence takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Spence working the head and body with strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spence working over Bonez with some ground and pound. Bonez looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Still in half guard, Spence seems content to control.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Spence lands a nice short elbow.
Spence stalling.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Spence continues to stall.

Spence is looking for a kimura but Bonez is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Spence to get the leverage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Spence slips a nice elbow through Bonez's hands, connecting with Bonez's forehead.
Bonez tries to get to full guard but Spence has control of the leg.
Reynaldo Spence is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Well, if Spence is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

And that's the end of the fight!
Reynaldo Spence showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Spence, 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Reynaldo Spence!