PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Islatan Bonboniere (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Frank (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jason Frank is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Bonboniere
vs
Frank

188 cm
25
205 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

180 cm
20
214 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Determined

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Islatan Bonboniere!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jason Frank!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Steve Smith and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Frank wants to clinch

and Bonboniere counters by moving into the clinch.
Frank working hard to break the clinch.

Bonboniere pulls Frank into guard.
Frank scoring with some ground and pound.
Frank postures up in Bonboniere's guard and throws a big left but Bonboniere blocks it.
Bonboniere lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Frank!
Frank is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Bonboniere looking to finish Frank with some ground and pound. This is bad for Frank!
Bonboniere controlling the position easily from mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonboniere working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Bonboniere takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bonboniere lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Bonboniere sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Bonboniere's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bonboniere lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Bonboniere lands a heavy elbow.
Bonboniere thowing shots but they're missing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Bonboniere is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
The fight stays on the outside here - Frank looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Frank has closed the distance and engaged Bonboniere in a clinch.
Frank taking a breather.
Frank with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Frank tries to stall but Bonboniere uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bonboniere trying to land knees to the body.
Frank creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Frank using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bonboniere has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Frank pushes off an throws an elbow but Bonboniere leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Islatan Bonboniere dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Bonboniere manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Frank on his heels. He'll look to pass Frank's guard now, I'm sure.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bonboniere wants to pass the guard but Frank is keeping the position.
Bonboniere's corner is telling him to maintain position.

Bonboniere stands up from guard. Let's bang!

Bonboniere drives through with a takedown into guard.

Bonboniere gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Bonboniere tries to clinch but Frank is having none of it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bonboniere tries to clinch but Frank is having none of it.
Frank is looking to clinch but Bonboniere is avoiding it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonboniere rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Frank counters with a good low kick that Bonboniere was not able to check.

Bonboniere gets tackled into the cage by Frank. Frank maintains the clinch.
Bonboniere wants to get back to striking at distance but Frank won't allow it.
Bonboniere wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Frank has him pressed against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Frank tries a knee to the head but Bonboniere blocks it.

Bonboniere gets control of Frank's arms and successfully pulls guard. Bonboniere will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Frank postures up in Bonboniere's guard and throws a big left but Bonboniere blocks it.
Bonboniere throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Bonboniere manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Bonboniere has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Frank's face.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bonboniere landing shots from mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Frank is bucking up trying to escape but Bonboniere cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Bonboniere controlling from the full mount.

Bonboniere is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frank throws a nice head kick!
Frank misses with a hook. Bonboniere ducked under it nicely.
Bonboniere tries a low kick but Frank avoids it.
Bonboniere takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.

Bonboniere shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Frank manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Bonboniere landing with the ground and pound.

Bonboniere decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bonboniere throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Frank is looking to clinch.
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!
A solid leg kick lands there for Frank.

Bonboniere pushes Frank up against the cage in a clinch.
Bonboniere jumps guard but Frank stands there with Bonboniere around his waist. Bonboniere gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Bonboniere takes an elbow to the temple.

It looks like Islatan Bonboniere has been cut.
Frank is trying to maintain a safe position but Bonboniere gets an underhook and turns Frank into the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bonboniere fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Frank looking to stall.

Frank pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Islatan Bonboniere dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Islatan Bonboniere's cut.
That's time! Bonboniere's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Frank gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Bonboniere slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

Bonboniere stands up from Frank's guard - Bonboniere perhaps looking for a knockout.
Bonboniere shoots in for a double leg but Frank sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Frank lands a jab to the nose.
Frank doesn't manage to clinch there - Bonboniere circles away.
Frank keeps the fight on the outside.
Frank fails in his attempt to clinch.
Frank tries to clinch up.

Bonboniere moves into the clinch successfully.
Bonboniere is trying to pull guard but Frank has him pressed against the cage.
Bonboniere takes a knee right on the jaw!

Frank pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bonboniere doesn't manage to clinch there - Frank circles away.
Frank misses with the combination.
Frank is looking to clinch but Bonboniere is avoiding it.
Frank misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Frank is looking to clinch but Bonboniere is avoiding it.
Jason Frank is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bonboniere fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Islatan Bonboniere. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Frank feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bonboniere's calf.
Jason Frank seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Frank lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Bonboniere backs up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Frank wants to clinch

and Bonboniere counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Bonboniere.
Frank lands an elbow inside that Bonboniere shrugs off.
Bonboniere blocks the elbow strike.
Frank tries to break free but Bonboniere pushes him back against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Bonboniere is trying to pull guard but Frank turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Bonboniere stalling the fight.
Bonboniere tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Frank just stands there and leans against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A battle for position here, against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frank with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Frank tries to stall but Bonboniere uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Bonboniere is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Frank is keeping busy.
Bonboniere takes a knee right on the jaw!

Islatan Bonboniere's cut is getting worse.
Frank looking to slow down the pace here.
A frustrated look appears on Bonboniere's face as he tries to break the clinch.

Frank's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Frank lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Bonboniere backs up against the cage.

Bonboniere gets tackled into the cage by Frank. Frank maintains the clinch.
Frank misses with a knee strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Bonboniere tries to score a body lock takedown but Frank shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Nice elbow from Frank.
Bonboniere is looking for a takedown.
Frank tries to stall but Bonboniere uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bonboniere is trying to drag Frank to the mat but Frank just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Bonboniere jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Frank walks away with a smile on his face. Bonboniere gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Jason Frank has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Frank tries to clinch up but Bonboniere circles away and keeps his distance.
Islatan Bonboniere is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Frank throws a sloppy head kick and Bonboniere moves out of range easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jason Frank comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bonboniere has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Islatan Bonboniere!