PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jaka Prawira (ranked 2606 p4p, 1342 weight class) and Luigi Bonifacio (ranked 319 p4p, 164 weight class). Bonifacio is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Karate - Kennedy. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Prawira
vs
Bonifacio

168 cm
29
160
7 - 5 - 0

184 cm
29
163
7 - 7 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Urban Fighter

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 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jaka Prawira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Luigi Bonifacio !
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Dillan Fox and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Prawira tries to clinch but Bonifacio is having none of it.
Bonifacio digs a good body shot into Prawira's ribs.
Prawira takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Prawira fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Prawira looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Prawira tries for a takedown but Bonifacio sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jaka Prawira. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Bonifacio gets caught flat footed, as Prawira shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Prawira thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Prawira drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Prawira jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Prawira trying to control the position from guard on top but Bonifacio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Prawira trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bonifacio is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Prawira drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Prawira jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Prawira wants to control from the top but Bonifacio keeps moving.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Prawira passes Bonifacio 's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

Prawira is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bonifacio defends it well.
Prawira not landing any meaningful shots this time.

Prawira is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bonifacio has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bonifacio is controlling Prawira's trapped leg to prevent Prawira from advancing to side control.

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.
Bonifacio avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Prawira.

Prawira is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Bonifacio is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jaka Prawira!
Jaka Prawira really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Urban Fighter logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
Luigi Bonifacio spoke after the fight, saying 'I am the BEST!'.