PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Aung Siang (ranked 3225 p4p, 1694 weight class) and BIshop Bonesteel (ranked 386 p4p, 223 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Siang
vs
Bonesteel

174 cm
19
158
3 - 2 - 0

179 cm
19
155
6 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very quick

Powerful takedowns
Good kicks
Granite chin

Vegan Gains

Conviction
Vegan Gains

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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Aung Siang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, BIshop Bonesteel!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Alec Ball and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bonesteel looks to land a body kick but Siang moved away.
Bonesteel finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Siang bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Siang shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bonesteel defends it nicely.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Bonesteel enables Siang to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Bonesteel manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Siang controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

Bonesteel working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Siang doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Siang manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bonesteel pulls Siang in close to prevent any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bonesteel throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Bonesteel looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bonesteel working a defensive guard here.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

That's two 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.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Bonesteel lands a slapping body shot.
A slow jab from Bonesteel misses its intended target.
Siang shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bonesteel but Bonesteel pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Siang closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bonesteel circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aung Siang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bonesteel jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.

Siang is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Bonesteel's half guard.
Bonesteel trying to control but Siang postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Siang is controlling the pace.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bonesteel is controlling Siang's trapped leg to prevent Siang from advancing to side control.
Bonesteel is looking to control Siang's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bonesteel avoid being mounted?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

Bonesteel looking for submissions off his back.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Bonesteel misses the shot to the body.

Siang gets a takedown into half guard.
Bonesteel trying to control from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but BIshop Bonesteel will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Bonesteel slaps away a takedown attempt from Siang, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Aung Siang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bonesteel thumps Siang with a low kick.
Bonesteel fails to land with a series of punches.
Bonesteel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Siang shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bonesteel as he jumps to the side.
Siang shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aung Siang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bonesteel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bonesteel cracks Siang with an open hand slap.

Siang dives in and scores a takedown into Bonesteel's guard.
Bonesteel looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.

Bonesteel is looking for a triangle but Siang pushes his legs off easily.
Siang passes into half guard.
Aung Siang overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bonesteel is trying to stand back up but Siang is controlling him

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bonesteel looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bonesteel is trying to control but can't.
Siang definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Siang prevents Bonesteel from standing back up.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Siang is taking a breather. Bonesteel says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bonesteel keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Siang shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bonesteel defends it nicely.

Bonesteel throws his legs up looking for a submission but Siang uses it to pass to side control.
Bonesteel wants to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.

Siang is trying to get an arm triangle but Bonesteel is defending well.
Bonesteel struggling a bit here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Siang is looking to take a break and control but Bonesteel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Siang controls the position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Aung Siang will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Siang changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Bonesteel looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Bonesteel is not content to let Siang control the position.
Siang in side control, just content to control the action for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bonesteel struggling a bit here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonesteel gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Siang slows the pace down in half guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bonesteel takes a swing at Siang's ribcage but misses.
Bonesteel dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Siang. That did some damage!

Siang closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Bonesteel's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Siang is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Bonesteel pulls Siang in close to prevent any damage.
Siang controlling from the top position.
Siang is looking to pass into half guard but Bonesteel pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Bonesteel is in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bonesteel looking to sit in guard and control but Siang gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Bonesteel looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Siang controlling from the top position.
Bonesteel trying to control the position here.
Bonesteel wants to get back to his feet but Siang passes into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Siang tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bonesteel knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Bonesteel is trying to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bonesteel is trying to maintain the position but Siang is very close to passing his half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aung Siang showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Siang 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Aung Siang!
An out of breath and clearly excited Aung Siang thanked Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).