PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jennson Jameison (ranked 2029 p4p, 2675 weight class) and Ezio Bonzela Franco (ranked 292 p4p, 366 weight class). 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?

Jameison
vs
Bonzela Franco

220 cm
35
260
10 - 9 - 0

160 cm
22
240
4 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Insanely flexible

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
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 10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jennson Jameison!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ezio Bonzela Franco!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Steven Brown and Phil Schofield.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bonzela Franco tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jameison defends well and Bonzela Franco ends up having to push Jameison into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Jameison ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.

Jameison clinches with his opponent.
Jameison gets through Bonzela Franco's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

It looks like Ezio Bonzela Franco has been cut.
Bonzela Franco has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bonzela Franco tries to score a body lock takedown but Jameison shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Bonzela Franco is trying to break free.
Jameison lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bonzela Franco backwards.
Jameison lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bonzela Franco backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jameison is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bonzela Franco to keep the fight standing.
Jameison utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Bonzela Franco looks winded!
Jameison gets through Bonzela Franco's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jameison tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bonzela Franco fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jennson Jameison has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ezio Bonzela Franco.
Jameison lands a shoulder strike.

Jameison manages to pull guard.
Bonzela Franco is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bonzela Franco stays in close to Jameison's body and controls the position.
Bonzela Franco stops Jameison from standing up.
Bonzela Franco has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bonzela Franco working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jameison's head.
Bonzela Franco engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Bonzela Franco lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bonzela Franco postures up in Jameison's guard and throws a big left but Jameison blocks it.
Bonzela Franco preventing the sweep.
Bonzela Franco working some strikes from top position.
Bonzela Franco is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Jameison wants to sweep here but Bonzela Franco controlling him for the moment.
Bonzela Franco distracts Jameison with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Jameison on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jameison tries to get out of the position.
Jameison is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jameison working a defensive guard but Bonzela Franco passes into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jameison is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bonzela Franco pulls his head out easily.
Jameison knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bonzela Franco on the ground.
Bonzela Franco is controlling the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nice strikes from Bonzela Franco there.
Bonzela Franco passes into side control, despite Jameison's attempt to control the position.

Bonzela Franco stands up and we're back to a striking position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jameison moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Jameison shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Bonzela Franco eats them both and turns towards Jameison to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.

That has opened up Ezio Bonzela Franco's cut even more.
Bonzela Franco tries to clinch up.
Jameison changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Jameison scores with a head kick.

Jameison moves into the clinch successfully.

Jameison breaks from the clinch.
No luck for Jameison with that takedown attempt.
Bonzela Franco drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jameison defends it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jennson Jameison dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ezio Bonzela Franco's cut.
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.

Bonzela Franco displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jameison.
Danga de danga de dang - Jameison scores with a four punch combination!
Jameison darts in trying to clinch

and Bonzela Franco counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Bonzela Franco slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jameison is looking to regain half guard here but Bonzela Franco keeps moving and retains side control.

Bonzela Franco stands up and beckons Jameison to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jameison clinches.
Jameison slows down the pace here.
Bonzela Franco dodges an elbow strike from Jameison.
Jameison avoiding damage.

Jameison's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jennson Jameison is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jameison shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bonzela Franco shoots in but Jameison avoids the takedown attempt easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bonzela Franco fails with a takedown attempt.

Bonzela Franco shoots in and gets a takedown into Jameison's guard.
Jameison is looking to stand back up but Bonzela Franco counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Jameison.
Ezio Bonzela Franco has got the better of the ground game so far.

The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bonzela Franco seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jameison does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Bonzela Franco seems to be working for a kimura but Jameison defends the submission attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bonzela Franco wants to pass to mount but Jameison is defending the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jameison tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Bonzela Franco manages to move to mount!
Jameison in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Jameison tries to reverse the position but Bonzela Franco maintains control.
Jameison really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Jameison is working hard here to advance position.
Bonzela Franco takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Bonzela Franco has isolated one of Jameison's arms. Jameison looking to fight him off but Bonzela Franco twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ezio Bonzela Franco!