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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Noynoy Aquino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Bonner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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230 lbs
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268 lbs
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Good takedowns
Brawler
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BJJ White Belt
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Solid chin |
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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 New York, Noynoy Aquino! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tony Bonner! The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Steve Montenegro and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Bonner shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Bonner throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Aquino looking for submissions off his back. Aquino looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Aquino is staying active underneath Bonner, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Aquino looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Aquino looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Aquino looking for submissions off his back. Bonner is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Aquino defends it well.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Bonner fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Aquino sprawls well initially but Bonner persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Aquino is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Aquino looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Bonner wants to stand up but Aquino is controlling the position.
Bonner really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Aquino. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Aquino looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Bonner is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Bonner trying to control from half guard but Aquino is working away.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Aquino is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bonner pulls his head out easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Bonner seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Aquino does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Aquino tries to get to full guard but Bonner has control of the leg. Bonner is controlling the pace.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. Aquino closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Bonner to the mat! Bonner manages to get full guard. Bonner trying to control the position here. Bonner trying to keep a closed guard but Aquino is proving a slippery customer.
Aquino throwing strikes from guard but Bonner blocks nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Aquino lands a couple of elbows. Bonner escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Aquino gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Aquino is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Bonner has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Aquino can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Bonner has momentary wrist control but Aquino slips an elbow through the middle. Aquino stands up over Bonner, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Bonner working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Aquino.
That's four 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. Aquino postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Aquino postures up in Bonner's guard and throws a big left but Bonner blocks it. Bonner trying to control the position here. Aquino is looking to work some ground and pound but Bonner has wrist control. Aquino scoring with some ground and pound. Aquino lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Bonner is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Bonner scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Aquino tries to buck Bonner off but Bonner is having none of it. Bonner working the head with strikes. Aquino is trying to improve his position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Bonner dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Bonner darts in and clinches Aquino up against the cage. Aquino can't get the takedown.
Bonner manages to pull guard.
Bonner had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Aquino defends it easily. Aquino connects with a couple of short punches. Aquino postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Aquino 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. Aquino with a nice head shot there. Aquino distracts Bonner with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Bonner wants to sweep here but Aquino controlling him for the moment. Aquino postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Bonner avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round. Aquino looking to pass the guard. Aquino lands a couple of digs. Aquino is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Bonner is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Aquino is controlling him.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. Aquino circles away from the clinch attempt.
Aquino misses with a takedown attempt and Bonner counters by clinching up. Aquino tries to score a body lock takedown but Bonner shows good agility there to stay on his feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Noynoy Aquino. That's going to take a lot out of him. Bonner manages to break the clinch.
Bonner looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Aquino working for a triangle but Bonner defends it easily.
Bonner trying to control the position from guard on top but Aquino is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Tony Bonner has got the better of the ground game so far. Bonner is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Aquino has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Bonner is looking to defend but Aquino has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Bonner! Aquino pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Bonner taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Noynoy Aquino!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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