PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jig Aboo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Suke Bono (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Aboo
vs
Bono

175 cm
18
177 lbs
1 - 2 - 1

185 cm
20
180 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Jig Aboo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Suke Bono!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bono plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Bono shoots for a takedown but Aboo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

Bono feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.

Bono thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bono won't allow Aboo to sweep him here.
Aboo trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Bono is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Aboo is looking to stand up but Bono isn't so interested in that idea.
Aboo looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Bono puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Aboo makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Aboo.
Aboo is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

Bono stands up from Aboo's guard - Bono perhaps looking for a knockout.
Aboo is breathing heavily.
Bono misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bono fails in his attempt to clinch.
Aboo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Aboo misses with a two punch combination.
Aboo lands a really nice looking cross but Bono seems unphased.
Aboo throws a sloppy head kick

and Bono moves into the clinch.

Bono pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jig Aboo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Aboo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Aboo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bono counters with a solid body kick.
Bono tries to close the distance and clinch up but Aboo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nice takedown defense from Aboo. No joy for Bono on that attempt.
Bono shoots in for a takedown but Aboo shows good takedown defense.
Jig Aboo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Suke Bono.
Aboo misses with a double jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aboo misses with a double jab

and Bono decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Aboo's guard.
Bono stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Aboo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bono throws a big right hand that misses.
Aboo wants to stand but Bono is controlling the position.
Bono thows a big elbow that misses.
Bono stands up out of Aboo's guard for a moment - Aboo manages to land a nice upkick.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bono keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Aboo's head.
Aboo throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Aboo thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Bono must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
No luck for Bono with that takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bono drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.

Bono shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Aboo wants to stand and escape but Bono is having none of it.
Bono seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Aboo 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.
Aboo wants to improve his position but instead Bono has moved into half guard.
Aboo tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Bono controlling the pace.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aboo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Aboo throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Aboo tries to get to full guard but Bono has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Bono shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Aboo's guard.
Bono controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Aboo wants to stand up but Bono is controlling him.
Bono trying to control the position from guard on top but Aboo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Suke Bono dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Aboo tries a head kick but it misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bono darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bono will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bono connects with a solid leg kick.
Bono misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Aboo.
Aboo misses with a two punch combination.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Bono!
Bono looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Aboo is fending him off so far but Bono persists. Nope, Aboo circles away and we're back to standing.
Aboo scores with a jab to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Aboo throws a combination that misses
and Bono counters with a thumping low kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Aboo.
Bono avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bono shoots in and drives through. Aboo sprawls well.
Jig Aboo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Suke Bono.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aboo throws a jab when Bono was well out of range.
Bono dodges the punch combination from Aboo.
Aboo looks to land a combination but Bono avoids it well.
Bono scores with a three punch combo!
Bono shoots in looking for a takedown. Aboo tries to sprawl out of it but Bono keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Aboo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Aboo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Bono counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Aboo!
Aboo manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Bono drops an elbow to the side of Aboo's head.
Aboo is looking to escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aboo works his way to full guard. Good work.
Bono is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Aboo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bono's guard.
Aboo wants to stand but Bono is controlling his posture from full guard.
Bono is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Aboo with a nice head shot there.
Bono lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Aboo!
Aboo gets back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aboo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bono slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Aboo throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Aboo wants to sweep but no luck.
Aboo thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Bono sitting in guard here, content to control.
Aboo is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bono is controlling him.
Bono trying to control the position from guard on top but Aboo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four 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.
Aboo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Aboo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bono will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bono moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jig Aboo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bono fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Aboo lands a two punch combo.
Aboo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Bono counters by moving into the clinch.
Bono drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Aboo is looking to break free of the clinch but Bono has double underhooks.
Bono effectively controlling the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Suke Bono showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Aboo stuffs the takedown.

Bono rushes Aboo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Aboo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Aboo misses with a double jab
and Bono counters with a nice body kick.
Aboo throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bono counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.

Bono gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bono lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Aboo wants to break the clinch but can't.
Aboo can't break the clinch.
Aboo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bono has him pressed against the cage.
Aboo wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bono manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bono lands a body punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bono is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Aboo can't fight it off and eventually Bono manages to take the fight to the floor. Aboo looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Aboo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bono's guard.
Bono preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Bono is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bono keeping full guard, as Aboo tries to pass.
Suke Bono has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bono is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Bono stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aboo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bono avoids a punch combination nicely.
Aboo swats away the attempt to clinch by Bono.
Bono takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.

Bono has closed the distance and engaged Aboo in a clinch.
Bono is trying to drag Aboo to the mat but Aboo just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Bono jumps guard but Aboo stands there with Bono around his waist. Bono gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jig Aboo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Suke Bono.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Aboo.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bono landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.

Aboo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bono throws a quick inside leg kick.
Aboo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Aboo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bono changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Aboo tries to avoid it but Bono manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Aboo to the ground. Aboo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Aboo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bono looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bono shoots in looking for a takedown. Aboo tries to sprawl out of it but Bono keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Aboo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Aboo lands a two punch combo.

Bono rushes Aboo and presses him up against the cage.
Bono is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Aboo manages to break the clinch.
Bono closes the distance and clinches up with Aboo, looking for a takedown. Bono pushes Aboo against the cage but Aboo circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Aboo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bono scores with a one two! Aboo had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Aboo misses with a double jab
and Bono counters with a head kick.
Bono takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bono throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Aboo's waist but Aboo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bono off to one side.
A nice combination there by Aboo.
Bono misses with a takedown attempt - Aboo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

Bono instigates a clinch.
Jig Aboo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Suke Bono is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Aboo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Suke Bono comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bono winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Suke Bono!