PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lucius Aurelius (ranked 2680 p4p, 3229 weight class) and Pedro Bonzela Franco (ranked 318 p4p, 371 weight class). 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?

Aurelius
vs
Bonzela Franco

205 cm
30
275
8 - 7 - 0

180 cm
24
261
7 - 8 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

Katman Drip Inc.

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lucius Aurelius!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pedro Bonzela Franco!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bonzela Franco shoots in and drives through. Aurelius sprawls well.
Aurelius tries to counter by clinching up but Bonzela Franco breaks away and moves out of range.
Bonzela Franco ducks under a wild hook from Aurelius.
Aurelius displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bonzela Franco.
Nice shot by Aurelius.

Bonzela Franco fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Aurelius to the ground. Bonzela Franco is now in Aurelius's guard.

Aurelius pushes Bonzela Franco off and scrambles back to his feet.
Bonzela Franco fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
We've been told by Aurelius's head coaches at Roosters Coop that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Lucius Aurelius has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pedro Bonzela Franco.

Aurelius gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Bonzela Franco to score an easy takedown into full guard.
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!
Bonzela Franco preventing the sweep.
Aurelius will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bonzela Franco stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Aurelius swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bonzela Franco preventing the sweep.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aurelius is wriggling around but Bonzela Franco manages to pass to half guard.
Aurelius tries to get to full guard but Bonzela Franco has control of the leg.

Bonzela Franco gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Bonzela Franco dives in and grabs Aurelius's left leg, looking for a takedown. Aurelius pushes down on Bonzela Franco's head and hops out.
Aurelius is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Bonzela Franco.
Bonzela Franco fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bonzela Franco shoots in but Aurelius avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bonzela Franco has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Lucius Aurelius is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Aurelius connects with a looping right hand.

Bonzela Franco scores with a takedown into Aurelius's guard.
Aurelius 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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aurelius being controlled here, momentarily.

Bonzela Franco is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bonzela Franco accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Aurelius looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bonzela Franco is one step ahead there.
Aurelius looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Bonzela Franco slips nicely into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aurelius tries to roll over but Bonzela Franco keeps him under control.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Bonzela Franco trying to control the action but Aurelius is working from the bottom.
Aurelius on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Aurelius tries to get out of the position.

Bonzela Franco has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Aurelius defend it? Bonzela Franco steps over the head and cranks it - Aurelius is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Bonzela Franco!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Pedro Bonzela Franco!