PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Incredius Roundius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jasmin Bonsant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bonsant comes into a darkened arena with his song building. The Animal kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Roundius
vs
Bonsant

190 cm
27
199 lbs
13 - 11 - 1

176 cm
26
200 lbs
9 - 10 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

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 13 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Incredius Roundius!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jasmin Bonsant!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Steve Smith and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bonsant scores with a nice strike.

Roundius moves into range and clinches up with Bonsant.
Bonsant tries a body shot but Roundius blocks it.

Roundius decides to pull guard.
Roundius being controlled here, momentarily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bonsant accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Roundius trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Bonsant stays in close to Roundius's body and controls the position.
Roundius is pulling down on Bonsant's head to control his posture.
Bonsant trying to control the position from guard on top but Roundius is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Jasmin Bonsant wasn't active enough on the ground.

Roundius closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Roundius turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Roundius manages to end up in side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bonsant tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Roundius wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Roundius scores with punches from side control.

Roundius looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Bonsant sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Roundius passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Bonsant!
Roundius in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Roundius connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Bonsant is working to get back to half guard.
Roundius with shots to the head and body - Bonsant looks very uncomfortable down there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bonsant manages to regain half guard. Good work.

Roundius is looking for a kimura but Bonsant is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Roundius to get the leverage.
Roundius not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bonsant tries to get to full guard but Roundius has control of the leg.
Roundius thows a huge punch but Bonsant dodges it nicely.

Roundius wants to work for an arm triangle but Bonsant is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bonsant is trying to maintain the position but Roundius is very close to passing his half guard.
Roundius wants to pass to mount but Bonsant is defending the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Roundius thows a huge punch but Bonsant dodges it nicely.
Roundius trying to control the action but Bonsant is working from the bottom.
Bonsant is looking to control Roundius's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bonsant avoid being mounted?
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Bonsant makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bonsant.
Roundius slips nicely into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roundius is trying to control. Bonsant wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Nice strikes from Roundius there.
Bonsant is looking to improve his position.
Roundius seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

Bonsant looking for submissions off his back.
Bonsant is looking to escape.

Roundius is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bonsant defends it well.
Roundius frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Roundius with good strikes from the mount here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bonsant is trying desperately to improve position.

Roundius is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Bonsant is surviving well by controlling Roundius's body position as best he can.
Roundius lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Roundius fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Roundius looking to control but Bonsant is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bonsant is wriggling around trying to escape.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Roundius with shots to the head and body - Bonsant looks very uncomfortable down there.
Bonsant in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.

It looks like Jasmin Bonsant has been cut.
Roundius lands a big shot there that rocks Bonsant but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Incredius Roundius dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jasmin Bonsant's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Roundius lands a nice looking body kick.

Roundius moves into the clinch successfully.
Bonsant misses with a body punch.
Bonsant lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Roundius.

Roundius is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Bonsant can't fight it off and eventually Roundius manages to take the fight to the floor. Bonsant looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Roundius wants to control from the top but Bonsant keeps moving.

Roundius avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Roundius is stalling in the full guard.
Roundius 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.
Roundius trying to control the position from guard on top but Bonsant is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonsant working a defensive guard here.
Roundius trying to control the position from guard on top but Bonsant is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Roundius will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Incredius Roundius has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Bonsant keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Roundius.
Roundius stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bonsant.
Roundius throws a series of punches but Bonsant avoids them all with ease.

Roundius has managed to clinch.

Roundius has clasped his hands together around Bonsant's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Bonsant wants to control but Roundius postures up.
Bonsant is looking to regain half guard here but Roundius keeps moving and retains side control.
Bonsant is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Roundius throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.

Roundius thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Roundius misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Bonsant tries to buck Roundius off but Roundius is having none of it.
Roundius is looking to take a break and control but Bonsant is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bonsant prevents Roundius from moving into mount.
Roundius in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Bonsant manages to get back to half guard.
Bonsant is trying to get back to full guard.

Roundius seems to be working for a kimura but Bonsant defends the submission attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bonsant manages to get to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roundius wants to pass the guard but Bonsant is keeping the position.
Bonsant wants to sweep here but Roundius controlling him for the moment.

Roundius got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bonsant has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Roundius has managed to get both his arms back between Bonsant's legs - danger averted.
Bonsant has momentary wrist control but Roundius slips an elbow through the middle.
Roundius trying to control but Bonsant is working from the bottom.
Roundius throws a strike but Bonsant rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Bonsant looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roundius controlling the position.
Bonsant trying to control the position from guard on top but Roundius is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Roundius has his hands on Bonsant's head, controlling the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Bonsant postures up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bonsant controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Incredius Roundius just wasn't active enough.
Bonsant falls off balance throwing a combination

and Roundius counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Bonsant!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Roundius prevents Bonsant from getting the reversal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Incredius Roundius dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jasmin Bonsant's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Roundius closes the distance and clinches.

Bonsant's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Roundius scores with a takedown into Bonsant's guard.
Roundius loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Incredius Roundius overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Roundius looking to sit in guard and control but Bonsant gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Bonsant trying to control the position from guard on top but Roundius is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Roundius wants to sweep but no luck.
Bonsant must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bonsant wants to control from the top but Roundius keeps moving.
Roundius 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.
Bonsant scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonsant wants to control from the top but Roundius keeps moving.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Bonsant controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Roundius looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bonsant stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Roundius swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Roundius is trying to control the position but Bonsant postures up.

Jasmin Bonsant has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Bonsant is looking to score with low kicks.
Bonsant lands a nice shot that snaps Roundius's head back.
Bonsant misses with a low kick.

Roundius dives in and scores a takedown into Bonsant's guard.
Bonsant keeping moving, preventing Roundius from controlling successfully.
Incredius Roundius is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roundius sitting in guard, not really doing much.

Bonsant is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Roundius wants to control from the top but Bonsant keeps moving.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Roundius stays in close to Bonsant's body and controls the position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Incredius Roundius.

Roundius closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bonsant scores with a hook to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bonsant jumps guard.
Bonsant wants to sweep but no luck.
Roundius engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Bonsant manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Roundius manages to get himself to full guard.
Roundius 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.
Bonsant trying to control but Roundius is working from the bottom.
Roundius looking for a sweep. Not yet Roundius, not yet.
Roundius looking to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roundius wants to sweep here but Bonsant controlling him for the moment.
Roundius is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Roundius shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Bonsant manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Jasmin Bonsant has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bonsant lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Roundius!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bonsant lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Bonsant cracks Roundius with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Roundius takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Bonsant lands with some strikes.

Bonsant goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Roundius is on top in guard.
Bonsant keeping moving, preventing Roundius from controlling successfully.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jasmin Bonsant.
I think Roundius has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Incredius Roundius!
In his post fight interview, Incredius Roundius started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.