PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mince Bony (ranked 6128 p4p, 538 weight class) and Arlan Tolkynbekov (ranked 6661 p4p, 557 weight class). Arlan Tolkynbekov acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Bony
vs
Tolkynbekov

178 cm
24
145 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

182 cm
25
157 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Intelligent

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Mince Bony !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Arlan Tolkynbekov!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Steven Brown and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tolkynbekov with a hook.

Bony is rocked!
Bony shoots in looking for a takedown but Tolkynbekov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bony 's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Oh Bony is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tolkynbekov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A counter left hand to the body from Bony misses its target.

Bony closes the distance and pushes Tolkynbekov back into the cage.
Tolkynbekov wants to take the fight to the mat but Bony manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Tolkynbekov wants a takedown.
Bony seems to have got his legs back now.
Mince Bony has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arlan Tolkynbekov.

Bony turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Bony manages to end up in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Bony tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bony has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Tolkynbekov can't do much from the bottom here.
Bony fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Tolkynbekov struggling a bit here.
Bony working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tolkynbekov is looking for a sweep.

Bony looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Tolkynbekov is looking for a sweep.
Bony slows the pace down.

Bony decides to take the fight back to the feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bony fails with a takedown attempt.
Bony lands a nice hook to Tolkynbekov's body. Tolkynbekov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tolkynbekov shoots for a takedown but Bony saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Tolkynbekov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bony as he jumps to the side.
Tolkynbekov slaps away a takedown attempt from Bony , before circling back to the center of the mat.
Tolkynbekov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Bony rushes Tolkynbekov and presses him up against the cage.
Tolkynbekov tries to pull guard but Bony forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Bony working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tolkynbekov tries for a takedown but Bony manages to get underhooks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tolkynbekov misses with some punches.

Bony breaks the clinch.
Tolkynbekov avoids the head kick by Bony .
Tolkynbekov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tolkynbekov darts in looking for a takedown but Bony gets double underhooks and turns Tolkynbekov into the cage.
Bony shoots in but Tolkynbekov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Tolkynbekov shoots in for a takedown but Bony shows good takedown defense.
Bony seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Tolkynbekov looks winded!
Bony shoots in for a takedown but Tolkynbekov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Tolkynbekov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tolkynbekov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tolkynbekov looks to land a left hand but Bony moved out of range nicely.
Bony closes the distance and clinches up with Tolkynbekov, looking for a takedown. Bony pushes Tolkynbekov against the cage but Tolkynbekov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bony avoids the head kick by Tolkynbekov.
A right-left combo lands from Bony .
Bony throws a head kick but Tolkynbekov moves out of range.
Arlan Tolkynbekov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tolkynbekov.
Bony attempts a counter takedown but Tolkynbekov avoids it well and moves away.
Bony defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tolkynbekov.
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!
Bony fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tolkynbekov avoids it really well and circles away.
No luck for Bony with that takedown attempt.
Tolkynbekov with a lazy takedown attempt

and Bony counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Tolkynbekov is trying to break free.
Bony stalling the fight.
Tolkynbekov jumps guard but Bony stands there with Tolkynbekov around his waist. Tolkynbekov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Tolkynbekov tries to stall but Bony uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mince Bony dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Horrible takedown attempt by Tolkynbekov or perhaps it was just good defense by Bony , which made it look bad.
Tolkynbekov on the wrong end of a nice jab.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Tolkynbekov is defending well against a takedown attempt.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Bony here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Bony misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tolkynbekov.
Bony is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tolkynbekov can do to turn this around?
Tolkynbekov gets underhooks to prevent Bony 's takedown attempt.
Bony is working for takedown but Tolkynbekov is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mince Bony . That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Bony pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tolkynbekov shoots in looking for a takedown but Bony manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tolkynbekov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Tolkynbekov stuffs the takedown.
Tolkynbekov wants to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bony gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Tolkynbekov to score an easy takedown into full guard.

Bony kicks Tolkynbekov off and gets to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bony displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tolkynbekov.
Tolkynbekov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bony connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tolkynbekov scrambles back to his feet.
Bony throws the kick towards the body but Tolkynbekov avoids it.
Tolkynbekov wants to clinch but Bony slips to the side
and Bony counters with a one-two to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bony showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tolkynbekov.
Mince Bony is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tolkynbekov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bony 's waist but Bony gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tolkynbekov off to one side.
An inside leg kick from Bony misses.
Tolkynbekov lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Bony jabs Tolkynbekov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bony misses with a takedown attempt - Tolkynbekov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Tolkynbekov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bony defends it nicely.
Tolkynbekov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bony circles away.
Tolkynbekov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bony .
Tolkynbekov misses with a head kick.
Some wild striking there from Tolkynbekov.

Bony closes the distance and clinches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tolkynbekov tries to circle away but Bony has him pinned against the cage.
Tolkynbekov creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.

Bony 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tolkynbekov with a hook.
Bony shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tolkynbekov as he avoids it easily.
Tolkynbekov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bony defends it nicely.
Tolkynbekov shoots in but Bony avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bony fails with the takedown.
Bony fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

Bony fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tolkynbekov, pushing him back against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tolkynbekov tries to land knees in the clinch but Bony avoids the damage to the body.
Bony taking a breather.
Tolkynbekov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bony smiles and moves away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bony .
Tolkynbekov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tolkynbekov lands a jab.
Tolkynbekov closes the distance but Bony moves to the side
and Bony counters with a series of strikes. Tolkynbekov will be more careful next time no doubt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tolkynbekov doesn't manage to clinch there - Bony circles away.
Tolkynbekov has a takedown stuffed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mince Bony dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Bony clinches up against the cage.
Tolkynbekov tries to stall but Bony uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Tolkynbekov tries to pull guard but Bony won't allow it.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Tolkynbekov stalling in the clinch but Bony improves position.
Tolkynbekov seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
Bony manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.

Bony breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Bony forces Tolkynbekov back against the cage and clinches.

Bony pulls guard.

Bony has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Tolkynbekov is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bony jumps guard and drags Tolkynbekov to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Tolkynbekov tries to free his leg and advance position but Bony is retaining full guard.
Tolkynbekov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bony . If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Bony pushes Tolkynbekov off and scrambles back to his feet.
Tolkynbekov misses with an uppercut. Bony saw that one coming.
Tolkynbekov dives in for a single leg takedown but Bony sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Tolkynbekov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tolkynbekov misses with a wild combination.
Bony is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tolkynbekov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tolkynbekov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bony counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Mince Bony has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arlan Tolkynbekov.
Bony fails with a takedown attempt.

Bony gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tolkynbekov is trying to push Bony away but Bony has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bony is pressed up against the cage. Tolkynbekov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bony down to the mat. Bony avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Tolkynbekov shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Bony has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Tolkynbekov is on him like a limpet, forcing Bony back against the cage.
Bony lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tolkynbekov wants a takedown.
Bony is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Tolkynbekov is defending well.
Tolkynbekov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bony pulls him back up using the underhooks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bony escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bony fails with the takedown.
Tolkynbekov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bony sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bony shoots in but Tolkynbekov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tolkynbekov.
Bony misses with a head kick.
Tolkynbekov throws a one two combo.
Bony looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Tolkynbekov doesn't manage to clinch there - Bony circles away.
Tolkynbekov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bony misses with a body kick.
Tolkynbekov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bony .

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tolkynbekov misses with a takedown attempt - Bony sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Tolkynbekov tries to bum rush Bony with a series of wild strikes but Bony uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Bony forces Tolkynbekov back against the cage and clinches.

Bony pulls guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Bony manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Tolkynbekov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bony just stands there and leans against the cage.
Tolkynbekov wants to take the fight to the mat but Bony manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Tolkynbekov fails to pull the fight into his guard.

Bony pulls guard.
Bony has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mince Bony showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bony has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mince Bony !
A victorious Mince Bony thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.