PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jose Bonello (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and B Faker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bonello comes to the cage accompanied by let the bodies hit the floor. Jose Bonello has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Bonello
vs
Faker

165 cm
22
143 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

150 cm
18
130 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Intelligent

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jose Bonello!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, B Faker!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Jorge Garcia and Russell Pearce.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Excellent takedown into side control there by Faker.
Bonello is looking for a sweep.
Faker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bonello keeps working.
Bonello trying his best to control but Faker has mounted him.
Bonello tries to hold on but Faker postures up.
Bonello is in all sorts of trouble here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Faker takes Bonello's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Bonello is in trouble.
Bonello holding both Faker 's hands and preventing any damage.
Bonello tries to escape but Faker has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Bonello is working hard here to advance position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Faker is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Bonello defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Bonello manages to reverse the position and now he's in Faker's guard. Nice work there by Bonello.
Faker tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Faker can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bonello controls the pace.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bonello is looking to stand up but Faker won't let him.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Faker can do anything to dispel that myth.
Bonello controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Faker wants to sweep here but Bonello controlling him for the moment.
Bonello looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Faker working a defensive guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

B Faker dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Bonello looks to land a combination but Faker avoids it well.
Bonello throws a right hand that Faker ducks under and follows up with a left that Faker also avoids with ease.
Faker shoots in for a takedown but Bonello shows good takedown defense.
Bonello misses with a few strikes there.
Bonello misses with a body shot.
Bonello misses with a two punch combination.

Faker closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Bonello to the mat! Bonello manages to get full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bonello is on top in guard.
Bonello pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Faker is keeping the position for now.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Faker working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bonello doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bonello manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Faker wants to sweep but no luck.
Bonello wants to stand but Faker is controlling his posture from full guard.
Faker tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bonello slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Bonello stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Faker swivels though and keeps the full guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bonello dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bonello throws a nice looking combination but Faker bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Faker staying out of range there.
Bonello tries to bum rush Faker with a series of wild strikes but Faker uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bonello slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bonello swings for the body but Faker moves out of range.
Faker takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Faker tries for a takedown but Bonello sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Faker slips a jab from Bonello.
Bonello takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jose Bonello seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Faker ducks under a wild hook from Bonello.
Faker moves forwards but Bonello connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Faker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bonello.
Bonello is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Faker looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jose Bonello has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of B Faker.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Faker ducks under a wild hook from Bonello.
Faker takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Faker misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Faker gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bonello tries to break the clinch but Faker is controlling the position.
Bonello is looking to break free of the clinch but Faker has double underhooks.
Bonello is looking to break free of the clinch but Faker has double underhooks.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bonello prevents the takedown attempt.
A frustrated look appears on Bonello's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Faker is working for takedown but Bonello is calmly controlling the position for now.
Bonello is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jose Bonello dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Bonello is looking to land body kicks.
Faker takes one to the side of the head.
Bonello misses with a double jab.
Bonello throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

Faker shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Faker was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Bonello tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Faker stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Bonello works over Faker's head and body with a nice combination.

Faker shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Faker is looking to take a break and control but Bonello is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Faker is looking to pass Bonello's guard but actually Bonello recovers to full guard.
Faker looking to pass the guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bonello is controlling Faker's posture.
Bonello looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bonello will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bonello striking off his back but it's not causing Faker any problems.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bonello wants to get back to his feet but Faker is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Bonello looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Bonello misses with a two punch combination.
Faker ducks under a wild hook from Bonello.

Faker closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Bonello did well to prevent Faker getting side control.
Bonello throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Faker perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Bonello scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Faker manages to mount him!
Bonello tries to improve his position but instead Faker has taken his back!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Faker is landing with strikes from the back.
Faker throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Bonello rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Bonello is trying to maintain the position but Faker is very close to passing his half guard.
Bonello desperately trying to maintain half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
B Faker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Faker 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... B Faker!