PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ieuan Thomas (ranked 5313 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brucie Bonus (ranked 5607 p4p, 0 weight class). Brucie Bonus will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Thomas
vs
Bonus

168 cm
26
154 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

176 cm
20
170 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Ieuan Thomas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Brucie Bonus!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Atkins and Phil Schofield.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bonus shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Thomas as he jumps to the side.

Bonus gets the takedown into side control.
Bonus sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Thomas is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Bonus takes a little break here. Thomas wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Thomas gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thomas trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Bonus looking to control and managing it successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas blocking the ground and pound.
Bonus looking to control and managing it successfully.
Thomas is looking to get to half guard.
Bonus controlling the pace for now.
Thomas has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Bonus scoring with strikes but Thomas is staying in there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Bonus stands up from mount. Strange move.
A combination from Thomas does no damage.
Bonus tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Thomas defends well and Bonus ends up having to push Thomas into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Bonus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

Bonus manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Thomas on his heels. He'll look to pass Thomas's guard now, I'm sure.
Thomas is breathing heavily.
Bonus showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Bonus trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bonus slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Bonus's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Bonus gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Bonus pulls Thomas into guard.
Thomas wants to stand and escape but instead Bonus has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

Bonus is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brucie Bonus dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Bonus gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Thomas tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bonus just stands there and leans against the cage.
Thomas wants to break free but Bonus has control.
Thomas has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bonus avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Bonus keeps control of Thomas as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bonus tries to score a body lock takedown but Thomas shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Bonus gets underhooks to prevent Thomas's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ieuan Thomas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bonus gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Thomas.
Bonus drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Thomas gets the underhooks and prevents it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bonus manages to pull guard.
Thomas stopping the sweep attempt from Bonus.
Bonus keeping full guard, as Thomas tries to pass.

Bonus has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Thomas can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Thomas stopping the sweep attempt from Bonus.
Bonus pulls Thomas in to control the position.

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.
Bonus is continuing to stall.
Thomas wants to control from the top but Bonus keeps moving.
Thomas preventing the sweep.
Bonus keeping full guard, as Thomas tries to pass.

Bonus working for a triangle but Thomas defends it easily.
Thomas would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bonus looking for a guillotine here but Thomas defends easily.
Thomas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bonus looking to hit a scissor sweep but Thomas is one step ahead there.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

Bonus gets in close and instigates a clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Thomas is looking for a takedown.
Bonus changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Thomas fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Bonus throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Thomas tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Bonus is in Thomas's guard.
Thomas is trying to keep Bonus in close.
Bonus showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

Bonus gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brucie Bonus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Bonus throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Thomas tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Bonus is in Thomas's guard.
Bonus controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

Bonus gets to his feet. Thomas looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Thomas plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Bonus is trying hard to land a takedown here. Thomas sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Thomas shoots for a takedown but Bonus saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Bonus moves into the clinch successfully.

Bonus gets control of Thomas's arms and successfully pulls guard. Bonus will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Bonus is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas wants to control from the top but Bonus keeps moving.

Bonus wriggles free and stands up.
Ieuan Thomas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Thomas displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bonus.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ieuan Thomas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brucie Bonus.

Bonus gets a clinch.
Bonus lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Thomas is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bonus to keep the fight standing.

Bonus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
No luck for Bonus with that takedown attempt.

Thomas gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Thomas is looking to stand back up but Bonus counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Thomas.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bonus decides to return to a standing position.
Thomas swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Bonus counters by moving into the clinch.
Bonus wants to take the fight to the mat but Thomas manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.

Bonus's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Thomas with a poor takedown
and Bonus counters with an outside leg kick.

Bonus moves into the clinch.
Bonus goes for a takedown attempt but Thomas pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Bonus moves into the clinch successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Bonus breaks from the clinch.

Bonus clinches up against the cage.
Bonus is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.

Bonus decides to pull guard.
Bonus managing to control the position.
Thomas preventing the sweep.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bonus pulls Thomas in close to prevent any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Brucie Bonus comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bonus 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brucie Bonus!