PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steffan Bonnar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mookie Hamfist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Bonnar
vs
Hamfist

190 cm
27
217 lbs
8 - 1 - 0

190 cm
22
215 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Knockout power

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Just Fight

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Steffan Bonnar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mookie Hamfist!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bonnar tries to clinch
letting Hamfist counter with a right hand.

Hamfist closes the distance and pushes Bonnar back into the cage.
Bonnar is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hamfist to keep the fight standing.
Bonnar lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bonnar has a couple of punches blocked by Hamfist.
Bonnar tries to break free but Hamfist pushes him back against the cage.
Bonnar has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

Bonnar pulls guard effortlessly.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Hamfist trying to control but Bonnar is working from the bottom.
Hamfist throws an elbow that misses. Bonnar uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hamfist's guard. Nice move by Bonnar!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bonnar stands up out of Hamfist's guard for a moment - Hamfist manages to land a nice upkick.
Hamfist controlling the position.
Hamfist striking off his back but it's not causing Bonnar any problems.
Hamfist 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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hamfist holds on and takes a little breather.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonnar won't allow Hamfist to sweep him here.
Bonnar controls from within his opponent's guard.

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

Hamfist looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Bonnar wants to stand and escape but Hamfist is having none of it.
Bonnar 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.
Bonnar has momentary wrist control but Hamfist slips an elbow through the middle.
Bonnar keeping moving, preventing Hamfist from controlling successfully.
Hamfist stopping the sweep attempt from Bonnar.
Hamfist controls from within his opponent's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bonnar bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hamfist's guard.
Hamfist wants to control the position but Bonnar says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hamfist tries to get to full guard but Bonnar has control of the leg.
Hamfist regains full guard. Nicely done.

Hamfist looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hamfist managing to control the position.
Hamfist looking for a sweep. Not yet Hamfist, not yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hamfist lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Bonnar!
Hamfist lands a nice shot to the head.
Hamfist lands a big elbow.
Bonnar is working to get back to half guard.
Hamfist is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Bonnar wants to control but Hamfist is having none of it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hamfist with good strikes from the mount here!
Hamfist tries to control but Bonnar wriggling away.
Hamfist lands a nice shot to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bonnar is desperately trying to improve his position but Hamfist has a good base and remains in mount.

Hamfist goes for an armbar but Bonnar turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Bonnar.
Bonnar postures up.
Hamfist has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hamfist manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bonnar manages to get himself to full guard.
Bonnar utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hamfist trying to control but Bonnar is working from the bottom.
Hamfist preventing the sweep.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bonnar working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hamfist.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hamfist's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hamfist postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mookie Hamfist dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Hamfist defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bonnar.

Bonnar shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Hamfist's guard.
Mookie Hamfist has got the better of the ground game so far.

Hamfist is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bonnar defends well.
Bonnar throws an elbow that misses. Hamfist uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bonnar's guard. Nice move by Hamfist!
Bonnar is trying to keep Hamfist in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hamfist makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hamfist missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hamfist with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hamfist postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hamfist trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Hamfist got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bonnar has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hamfist has managed to get both his arms back between Bonnar's legs - danger averted.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hamfist thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hamfist slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hamfist is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hamfist with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Bonnar is trying to control the position but Hamfist postures up.
Hamfist stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bonnar swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Bonnar looking for a guillotine here but Hamfist defends easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bonnar not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bonnar keeping moving, preventing Hamfist from controlling successfully.
Hamfist stands up over Bonnar, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hamfist landing some decent shots from guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hamfist throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hamfist stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bonnar swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hamfist wants to control from the top but Bonnar keeps moving.
Hamfist in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hamfist distracts Bonnar with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hamfist lands a couple of digs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hamfist throws a big elbow that misses.
Hamfist landing with the ground and pound.
Hamfist pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bonnar is keeping the position for now.
Hamfist working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Bonnar is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hamfist's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Bonnar being controlled here, momentarily.

Bonnar has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hamfist can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hamfist in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hamfist is working Bonnar over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Bonnar keeping moving, preventing Hamfist from controlling successfully.
Hamfist throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hamfist accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hamfist throwing strikes from guard but Bonnar blocks nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hamfist scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hamfist chips away with some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hamfist's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mookie Hamfist showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Bonnar closes the distance and clinches.
Hamfist goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bonnar prevents it.
Hamfist can't get the takedown.
Hamfist looking for a takedown.
Steffan Bonnar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mookie Hamfist.

Hamfist has Bonnar pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Hamfist pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Bonnar tumbling to the mat - Hamfist dives into Bonnar's guard.
Bonnar is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hamfist is in close to Bonnar's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Bonnar bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hamfist's guard.
Hamfist has his hands on Bonnar's head, controlling the position.

Hamfist working for a triangle but Bonnar defends it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonnar stopping the sweep attempt from Hamfist.
Hamfist manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Hamfist is landing with some decent strikes but Bonnar is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Hamfist is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Bonnar has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Bonnar!
Hamfist pulls Bonnar in close to prevent any damage.
Hamfist working a defensive guard here.
Hamfist tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hamfist pulls Bonnar in close to prevent any damage.
Hamfist has a closed guard, preventing Bonnar from standing up.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Hamfist is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Bonnar shoots in for a double leg but Hamfist sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hamfist fails to land with a series of punches.

Hamfist drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hamfist takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hamfist postures up and lands a big shot to Bonnar's brow.
Bonnar keeping moving, preventing Hamfist from controlling successfully.
Hamfist trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hamfist missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bonnar manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Bonnar trying to control but Hamfist is having none of it.
Mookie Hamfist is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bonnar sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bonnar trying to control but Hamfist is having none of it.
Hamfist keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hamfist has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hamfist just holding on.
Steffan Bonnar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hamfist is in all sorts of trouble here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mookie Hamfist comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hamfist 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mookie Hamfist!
A very excited looking Mookie Hamfist rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.