PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ben Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Barry Bonestorm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bonestorm has chosen Ronald Jenkess - Disorganized Fun as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Smith
vs
Bonestorm

214 cm
18
264 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

188 cm
25
231 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ben Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Barry Bonestorm!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bonestorm misses with an uppercut. Smith saw that one coming.
Bonestorm throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Smith closes the distance and clinches.
Bonestorm tries for a takedown but Smith manages to get underhooks.
Smith wants to break the clinch but can't.
A frustrated look appears on Smith's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bonestorm has Smith pressed against the cage, preventing Smith from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Smith is trying to force a seperation but Bonestorm has the dominant position.

Smith breaks from the clinch.
Smith thows a body shot but no joy.
Bonestorm throws a looping overhand right but Smith ducks down to avoid it.
Smith connects with a looping right hand.
Smith rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bonestorm moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bonestorm looks to land a left hand but Smith moved out of range nicely.
Smith swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bonestorm counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonestorm connects with a jab.
Bonestorm sizes up Smith with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A big left from Bonestorm misses.
A combination from Smith does no damage.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Bonestorm.
Smith scores with a three punch combo!

It looks like Barry Bonestorm has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sloppy strikes from Bonestorm. Those never looked like landing.
Smith lands a nice hook to Bonestorm's body. Bonestorm takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bonestorm scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Bonestorm throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bonestorm connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Smith's hands.
Bonestorm misses with a right hand
and Smith connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bonestorm moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Bonestorm looks gassed!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Smith fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bonestorm, pushing him back against the cage.

Bonestorm has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Smith uses from the top position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Bonestorm bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Smith's guard.
Bonestorm postures up in Smith's guard and throws a big left but Smith blocks it.

Bonestorm 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.
Smith wants to stand and escape but Bonestorm is having none of it.
Smith trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Bonestorm working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bonestorm works over Smith with some ground and pound from guard.
Bonestorm wants to pass the guard but Smith is keeping the position.
Bonestorm won't allow Smith to get back to his feet.
Bonestorm trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bonestorm might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Smith kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Bonestorm missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Barry Bonestorm was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Bonestorm lands a really nice looking cross but Smith seems unphased.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bonestorm lands with a nice body punch.
Bonestorm might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Bonestorm throws the left hand but Smith avoids the punch easily.
Bonestorm throws a right and a left that Smith avoids nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Bonestorm throws a head kick that misses.
Bonestorm tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Smith moves out of range as Bonestorm strikes.

Smith closes the distance and pushes Bonestorm back into the cage.
Smith is looking to break free of the clinch but Bonestorm has double underhooks.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Bonestorm has clasped his hands together around Smith's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Bonestorm fails to land a wild elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Barry Bonestorm dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Barry Bonestorm's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Bonestorm looks to land a right hand but Smith moved out of range.
A swing and a miss from Bonestorm.
Nice shot lands for Bonestorm.

It looks like Ben Smith has been cut.
Smith throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bonestorm makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Some wild striking there from Bonestorm.
A good leg kick by Bonestorm.
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!
Smith takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Barry Bonestorm seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bonestorm misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
Bonestorm lands a nice looking body kick.
Bonestorm slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bonestorm misses with a looping left.
Bonestorm with a jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Bonestorm as he connects with a hook.
Bonestorm connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Smith needs to keep his hands up - Bonestorm had a free shot at his head there.
Bonestorm throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bonestorm cracks Smith with an open hand slap.
Bonestorm lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith misses with a double jab.
Bonestorm lands with an uppercut that bounces Smith off the cage and back into range.
Bonestorm works the jab nicely.
Bonestorm smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bonestorm scores with a shot to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bonestorm misses with an uppercut. Smith saw that one coming.
An inside leg kick lands from Bonestorm.
That kick from Bonestorm tenderised Smith's leg. Smith is trying to keep his angry face on.
Smith avoids the body shot from Bonestorm.
Bonestorm lands a high kick!

Bonestorm shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Bonestorm keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Smith's head.
Bonestorm pushing down on Smith's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

Smith manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Bonestorm throws a leg kick but Smith moved away.
Smith works over Bonestorm's head and body with a nice combination.
Bonestorm scores with a jab to the jaw.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bonestorm misses with a straight right.
Smith throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bonestorm.
Smith with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bonestorm to score with a decent uppercut.
Bonestorm connects with a right hand. Smith shakes it off.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bonestorm.
Smith on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bonestorm swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Smith.
Smith has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Smith there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bonestorm pivots, looking for a leg kick but Smith is out of range and Bonestorm settles back down.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bonestorm.
Nice jab there from Bonestorm.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bonestorm looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Smith throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bonestorm.
Bonestorm plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Left hook, right uppercut from Smith.
Smith misses with a two punch combination.
Bonestorm sizes up Smith with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bonestorm shoots in for a takedown but Smith shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bonestorm misses with a straight right.
Bonestorm uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Smith has time to react.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Barry Bonestorm showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!

Smith fails to land with a series of punches.
Bonestorm has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Smith shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Bonestorm eats them both and turns towards Smith to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Ben Smith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bonestorm throws a right hand that Smith ducks under and follows up with a left that Smith also avoids with ease.
Smith walks into a jab.
Smith throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bonestorm throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Barry Bonestorm seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bonestorm misses with a double jab.
The fighters circling - Bonestorm throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bonestorm tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith was well out of range. Poor timing from Bonestorm.
Smith tries to bum rush Bonestorm with a series of wild strikes but Bonestorm uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nice uppercut lands for Smith. That snapped Bonestorm's head back.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bonestorm stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bonestorm, as that shot connected.
Ben Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bonestorm fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Smith has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bonestorm thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bonestorm throws a head kick that misses.
Bonestorm connects with a looping right hand.
Smith stuffs the takedown attempt from Bonestorm. Bonestorm gets slowly back to his feet.
A punch lands to the side of Bonestorm 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bonestorm lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Smith circles away quickly and effectively.
Bonestorm throws a hook but Smith avoids it easily.
Smith looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bonestorm throws a jab when Smith was well out of range.
Smith throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bonestorm throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Smith.
Bonestorm shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Smith as he avoids it easily.
Smith dodges the punch combination from Bonestorm.
Bonestorm misses with a hook. Smith ducked under it nicely.
Bonestorm looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big right from Bonestorm misses.
Bonestorm throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Bonestorm misses with a looping left.
Bonestorm lunges at Smith with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Smith's hand.
Smith rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bonestorm moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bonestorm throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bonestorm throws a nice inside leg kick.
Smith swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Smith throws a right hand that Bonestorm ducks under and follows up with a left that Bonestorm also avoids with ease.
Smith gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bonestorm.
Bonestorm throws a front kick that sends Smith stumbling back into the cage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Bonestorm does a little dance to reset his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bonestorm with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bonestorm does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Bonestorm swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bonestorm avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bonestorm misses with an uppercut
and Smith counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bonestorm thinking.
Smith walks into a left hand.
Smith checks the leg kick nicely there.
Some wild striking there from Smith.
Bonestorm throws a looping overhand right but Smith ducks down to avoid it.
Ben Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Barry Bonestorm is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bonestorm lunges at Smith with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Smith's hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Barry Bonestorm comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bonestorm 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Barry Bonestorm!
After winning the bout, Barry Bonestorm thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.