PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dhunjibhoy Bomanji (ranked 4333 p4p, 4329 weight class) and Tye Kwondo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bomanji comes into the arena with Where the Streets Have No Name - U2 blaring out of the sound system. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Bomanji
vs
Kwondo

225 cm
25
259
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
25
269
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Dhunjibhoy Bomanji!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tye Kwondo!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Daniel Franklin and David Hoff.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bomanji swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kwondo.
Bomanji lands a body shot.
Kwondo takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bomanji lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bomanji uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kwondo throws a head kick that misses
and Bomanji counters with a nice body shot.
A low kick from Kwondo misses
enabling Bomanji to counter with a crisp jab.
Kwondo tries for a takedown but Bomanji sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bomanji scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kwondo tries for a takedown but Bomanji circles away easily
and Bomanji counters with a left to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bomanji dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bomanji scores with a jab to the body.
Kwondo looks for a takedown but Bomanji sprawls well.
Dhunjibhoy Bomanji has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tye Kwondo.
Kwondo looks winded!
Kwondo tries to clinch but Bomanji moves out of range.
Bomanji cracks a nice hook into Kwondo's ribs.
Kwondo wants to clinch
and Kwondo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bomanji uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kwondo has time to react.
Bomanji really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Jab, jab by Bomanji - just one landing.
Bomanji scores with a hook.
Good exchange - Bomanji coming out on top.
Nice takedown defense from Bomanji. No joy for Kwondo on that attempt.
Bomanji comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kwondo with a poor takedown
and Bomanji counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kwondo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bomanji takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bomanji cracks Kwondo with a good jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bomanji lands with a nice body punch.
Kwondo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nice shot by Bomanji.
Bomanji lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bomanji thuds a left hand into Kwondo's body.
Nice shot lands for Bomanji.
Bomanji lands a glancing blow to the side of Kwondo's head.
A shot to the liver by Bomanji. Beautiful body shot.
Kwondo drops his hands momentarily and Bomanji takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kwondo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bomanji digs a good hook to Kwondo's body.
Bomanji scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bomanji jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bomanji fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bomanji lands a lovely overhand right.
Bomanji dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bomanji throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kwondo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Dhunjibhoy Bomanji seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bomanji fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kwondo on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bomanji stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bomanji lands a jab to the nose.
Bomanji connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bomanji lands a right hook to the body.
Bomanji connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kwondo momentarily.
Bomanji lands with a hook. Kwondo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bomanji scores with a jab. Kwondo acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kwondo takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kwondo tries for a takedown but Bomanji circles away easily
and Bomanji counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bomanji tests Kwondo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bomanji lands a jab to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Kwondo dives in and scores a takedown into Bomanji's guard.
Kwondo is in close to Bomanji's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Bomanji avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Kwondo postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Bomanji is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Kwondo, into his guard.

Bomanji will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Bomanji decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Kwondo, up you get!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bomanji is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kwondo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bomanji sizes up Kwondo with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kwondo has his takedown stuffed
and Bomanji counters with a nice uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dhunjibhoy Bomanji dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Kwondo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bomanji lands with a cross.
Good standup being displayed there by Bomanji as he connects with a hook.
Bomanji comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bomanji is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
The crowd cheers as Bomanji lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kwondo doesn't seem phased though.

Kwondo shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Bomanji is looking to escape.
Kwondo thows a huge punch but Bomanji dodges it nicely.
Bomanji pushes Kwondo off looking to stand but Kwondo dives back in and keeps control.
Bomanji knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kwondo on the ground.
Bomanji keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

Kwondo maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Bomanji could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Kwondo has cracked it and Bomanji is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Kwondo!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tye Kwondo!
Dhunjibhoy Bomanji was interviewed post fight and said 'This loss is unacceptable, I blame everyone but myself for this outcome. The refs, the judges, my coaches, every stinkin' person on this island.'.