PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pavel Sova (ranked 4692 p4p, 4924 weight class) and Juthro Bonanzes (ranked 584 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Sova
vs
Bonanzes

186 cm
18
175
0 - 0 - 0

175 cm
25
170
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Big heart

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Pavel Sova!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Juthro Bonanzes!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Ackerman and Phil Schofield.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bonanzes pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Bonanzes dives in and scores a takedown into Sova's guard.
Bonanzes tries to free his leg and advance position but Sova is retaining full guard.
Bonanzes pushes down on Sova's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Sova trying to hold on to Bonanzes's head to control him but Bonanzes postures up.
Sova is looking for a sweep. Bonanzes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bonanzes performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
It looks like Bonanzes might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sova is trying to get back to full guard.
Sova moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Bonanzes showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

That's two 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.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

Bonanzes gets a double leg takedown into Sova's guard.
Sova is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Bonanzes lands a couple of elbows.
Bonanzes tries to free his leg and advance position but Sova is retaining full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bonanzes controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Bonanzes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sova lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bonanzes is pulling down on Sova's head. It's preventing any offense from Sova, at least for the moment.
Sova throws a strike but Bonanzes rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bonanzes 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.
Bonanzes is continuing to stall.
Bonanzes working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Sova's head.
Bonanzes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bonanzes advances to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bonanzes working the head and body with strikes.
Bonanzes tries to stand and escape but Sova is controlling the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Juthro Bonanzes dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Sova fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sova has a takedown stuffed.
Sova fails with a takedown attempt.

Bonanzes forces Sova back against the cage and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Bonanzes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bonanzes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bonanzes misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sova thinks about countering with a body kick.

Bonanzes gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sova tries to pull guard but Bonanzes holds him up against the cage and eventually Sova drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pavel Sova. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sova goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bonanzes prevents it.

Bonanzes breaks the clinch.

Sova gets caught napping as Bonanzes dives in and scores a takedown. Sova manages to retain guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bonanzes is looking to stand up but Sova won't let him.
Bonanzes engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Bonanzes lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Bonanzes is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Sova is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Sova has escaped and now he's on top!

Sova throwing strikes but missing.
Bonanzes lands with a heel strike from the guard.
Bonanzes utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bonanzes wants to improve his position but instead Sova has moved into half guard.
Bonanzes slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bonanzes wants to stand but Sova is controlling the position.
Bonanzes is pulling down on Sova's head. It's preventing any offense from Sova, at least for the moment.
Sova wants to stand but Bonanzes is controlling his posture from full guard.

Bonanzes is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

That's four 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.
Sova trying to control but Bonanzes is working from the bottom.

Bonanzes has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sova can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bonanzes has his hands on Sova's head, controlling the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bonanzes keeping moving, preventing Sova from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Juthro Bonanzes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Bonanzes throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sova.
Sova shoots in looking for a takedown. Bonanzes tries to sprawl out of it but Sova keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bonanzes manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And Bonanzes tries to counter it with a takedown but Sova pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Sova dives in and grabs Bonanzes's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bonanzes pushes down on Sova's head and hops out.

Bonanzes looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Bonanzes is thwarting Sova's attempts to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bonanzes trying to control the pace.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The adventures of Bonanzes the control monster continue. Boring.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonanzes's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Sova is pressing down on Bonanzes's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Bonanzes works a leg free and moves into half guard.

That's two 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.

Bonanzes is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Bonanzes is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sova is just riding it out for now. Bonanzes eventually gives up the hold.
Bonanzes not doing much here.
Bonanzes tries to stand and escape but Sova is controlling the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sova trying to control here.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

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

Bonanzes closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Bonanzes lands in his opponent's guard.
Sova being controlled here, momentarily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bonanzes postures up.
Bonanzes controlling from the top position.
Pavel Sova has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Juthro Bonanzes is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Juthro Bonanzes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bonanzes has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juthro Bonanzes!