PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Bomstaerk (ranked 345 p4p, 1264 weight class) and Luigi Bonifacio (ranked 55 p4p, 180 weight class). Bonifacio has chosen Karate - Kennedy as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Bomstaerk
vs
Bonifacio

188 cm
34
154
23 - 12 - 0

184 cm
39
163
17 - 20 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
KO power

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful

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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 23 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bobby Bomstaerk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Luigi Bonifacio !
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Paulsen Ambrosius and Daniel Blasius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bomstaerk shoots in for a takedown but Bonifacio shows good takedown defense.
Bonifacio is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bomstaerk with a body shot.
Bomstaerk really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

Bomstaerk gets the takedown into side control.
Bomstaerk lands an elbow.
Bonifacio prevents Bomstaerk from moving into mount.
Bonifacio tries to buck Bomstaerk off but Bomstaerk is having none of it.
Bomstaerk 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.
Bomstaerk in side control, throwing shots but Bonifacio defends.
Bomstaerk throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Bomstaerk wants to control but Bonifacio is keeping him busy.
Bomstaerk misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bonifacio on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Bonifacio really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bomstaerk. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bomstaerk landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Bomstaerk lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bomstaerk working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.

Bomstaerk goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Bonifacio rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Bomstaerk's guard! Nice work there by Bonifacio !
Bonifacio stays in close to Bomstaerk's body and controls the position.
Bonifacio postures up.

Bomstaerk is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bomstaerk is looking to stand up but Bonifacio isn't so interested in that idea.
Bomstaerk looking for a sweep. Not yet Bomstaerk, not yet.
Bonifacio won't allow Bomstaerk to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Bomstaerk scrambles and gets back to his feet.

Bomstaerk is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Bonifacio 's half guard.

Bonifacio manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Bomstaerk keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bomstaerk drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bonifacio stops a takedown attempt from Bomstaerk.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Bomstaerk. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Bonifacio is fighting off a takedown attempt but Bomstaerk is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Bonifacio to the mat. Bonifacio regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Bomstaerk in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bomstaerk working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bomstaerk postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Bomstaerk trying to control but Bonifacio is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bonifacio looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bomstaerk is one step ahead there.
Bonifacio keeping moving, preventing Bomstaerk from controlling successfully.
Bomstaerk tries to free his leg and advance position but Bonifacio is retaining full guard.
Bonifacio managing to control the position.
Bonifacio told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Bonifacio keeping full guard, as Bomstaerk tries to pass.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bomstaerk is working hard here to advance position.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bomstaerk misses with a combination
and Bonifacio counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bomstaerk just misses with a punch to the body.
Bomstaerk tries to move into range but Bonifacio moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bomstaerk throws a jab when Bonifacio was well out of range.
Bomstaerk shoots for a double leg takedown but Bonifacio sprawls well. He's pushed Bomstaerk's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bonifacio tries to clinch up.
Bonifacio uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bomstaerk.
Bonifacio avoids the head kick by Bomstaerk.
Bonifacio swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bomstaerk.
Bonifacio misses with an uppercut.
Bonifacio uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bomstaerk.
Bonifacio showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bomstaerk.
Bomstaerk jabs Bonifacio to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bomstaerk has his takedown stuffed
and Bonifacio counters with a two punch combo.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bobby Bomstaerk dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Bomstaerk waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bonifacio .
A little jabbing left from Bonifacio on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.

Bonifacio gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Bomstaerk throws a strike but Bonifacio rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Bomstaerk being controlled here, momentarily.

Bonifacio stands and steps away. Bomstaerk gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Bomstaerk misses with a looping left.
Bonifacio ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bonifacio fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bomstaerk looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick by Bomstaerk misses
and Bonifacio counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bonifacio swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bonifacio tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bomstaerk paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bonifacio keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bomstaerk.
Bonifacio stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bonifacio wants it to stay on the feet.
Bonifacio scores with a punch to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bomstaerk pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bomstaerk swings widly with a right hand
enabling Bonifacio to counter with a crisp jab.
Bomstaerk moves out of range of the strikes.
Bomstaerk ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bonifacio moves away.
Bonifacio wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bomstaerk dives in and grabs Bonifacio 's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bonifacio pushes down on Bomstaerk's head and hops out.
Bomstaerk needs to keep his hands up - Bonifacio had a free shot at his head there.
Bobby Bomstaerk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bomstaerk misses with a jab to the body
and Bomstaerk takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Luigi Bonifacio is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bonifacio slips a jab and a cross from Bomstaerk.

Bonifacio has closed the distance and engaged Bomstaerk in a clinch.
Bonifacio lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bomstaerk backwards.
Bonifacio lands an uppercut.
Bonifacio tries a body shot but Bomstaerk blocks it.
Bonifacio misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bonifacio is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Bomstaerk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bonifacio lands a right hand.
Bomstaerk has Bonifacio pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bonifacio manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Bomstaerk is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bonifacio gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bonifacio blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bonifacio stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bonifacio is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Bonifacio lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bonifacio lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bomstaerk backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bonifacio .
Bomstaerk wants to take the fight to the mat but Bonifacio manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Bomstaerk has Bonifacio pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bonifacio manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bonifacio lands a nice shot to the body.
Bonifacio avoids a wild elbow strike from Bomstaerk.
Bonifacio pressing his opponent against the cage.
Bonifacio lands a body shot.
A right hand to the body from Bonifacio .
Bomstaerk has Bonifacio pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bonifacio manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bonifacio digs a right hand underneath Bomstaerk's ribcage. Bomstaerk let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A hook to the body from Bonifacio .
Bomstaerk can't get the takedown.
Bonifacio stalling against the cage.
Bonifacio scores with a hook to the body.
Bonifacio works on Bomstaerk's body with a couple of short punches.
Bonifacio lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bomstaerk backwards.
Bonifacio lands a shoulder strike.
Bonifacio lands a body shot in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bonifacio .
Bonifacio lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bomstaerk backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bonifacio .
Bonifacio lands a hook that snaps the head of Bomstaerk backwards.
Bonifacio lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A left hand lands to the body for Bonifacio .

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bonifacio lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right from Bonifacio .
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bonifacio .
Bonifacio pushes Bomstaerk back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Luigi Bonifacio seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bomstaerk working hard to break the clinch.
Bonifacio doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bomstaerk letting Bonifacio take a breather here.
Bonifacio is pushing Bomstaerk up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Bonifacio prevents a takedown attempt there.
Bonifacio stalling in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Bonifacio as the two fighters clinch.
Bonifacio gets underhooks to prevent Bomstaerk's takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Luigi Bonifacio showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!

Good shot there by Bonifacio .
Bomstaerk fails to land the takedown.
A jab from Bomstaerk misses.
Bonifacio tries to counter by closing the distance.
A right-left combo lands from Bonifacio .
Bobby Bomstaerk is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bonifacio scores with a jab to the body.
Bonifacio wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.

Bonifacio drives through and clinches with Bomstaerk against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bonifacio .
Bomstaerk is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bonifacio gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Bonifacio lands a body punch.
Bonifacio lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bonifacio prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Bomstaerk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bonifacio gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bomstaerk.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bonifacio creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bomstaerk is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bonifacio pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Bonifacio stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bonifacio is working Bomstaerk over against the cage.
A short left from Bonifacio .
Bomstaerk's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bomstaerk is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Bonifacio is defending well.
Bonifacio lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bonifacio gets through Bomstaerk's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bonifacio scores with a shoulder strike.
Bonifacio lands a shoulder strike.
Bonifacio is stalling here.
Bomstaerk throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Bonifacio has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bonifacio has Bomstaerk pressed against the cage.
Bomstaerk is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bomstaerk looking for a takedown.
Bomstaerk is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Bomstaerk misses with a short punch on the inside.
The referee is keeping an eye on Bonifacio - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Bomstaerk wants a takedown.
Bonifacio is working Bomstaerk over against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bonifacio scores with a nice hook to the head.
A shot in the inside from Bonifacio .
A body shot lands from Bonifacio .
Bonifacio lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bonifacio digs a right hand underneath Bomstaerk's ribcage. Bomstaerk let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Good body shot from Bonifacio .
The referee is keeping an eye on Bonifacio - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bonifacio stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bonifacio throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bonifacio pushes Bomstaerk back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bonifacio throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bomstaerks head.
Bonifacio lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bonifacio lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bomstaerk backwards.
A short right from Bonifacio on the inside.

Bomstaerk is rocked!
Bonifacio is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Oh Bomstaerk is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bomstaerk tries for a takedown but Bonifacio manages to get underhooks.
Bonifacio lands a left hand.
Bonifacio stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bomstaerk seems to have got his legs back now.
A hook to the body from Bonifacio .

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Bonifacio .
Bonifacio working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bomstaerk takes a shot to the head.
Bonifacio scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bonifacio stalling against the cage.
Bonifacio stalling the fight.
Nice body punch from Bonifacio - that landed with a thud.
Bonifacio prevents the takedown attempt.
Bonifacio lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bomstaerk is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bonifacio gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Bonifacio lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bomstaerk drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bonifacio scores with a shot to the side of Bomstaerk's head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Luigi Bonifacio comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bonifacio has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:29
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:29
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luigi Bonifacio !
Luigi Bonifacio was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.