Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Bellicose - Howard vs Horton
Date: Dec 17, 2021

#R1##TD#
Bonon feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bonon looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Bonon passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Bonon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Carter keeps working.
Carter tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bonon trying to control the position but Carter is working away. #T1#
You can see the frustration on Carter's face as Bonon controls the position. #SUB#
Bonon is trying to get an arm triangle but Carter is defending well.
Bonon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Carter keeps working. #SUB#
Bonon looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Bonon wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Carter, who protects the arm well. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Bonon working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Bonon working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Bonon trying to control the action but Carter is working from the bottom.
Carter is looking for a sweep.#T3##SUB#
Bonon working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Carter really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bonon. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bonon trying to control the position but Carter is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Carter tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Carter is not content to let Bonon control the position. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Bonon looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Bonon tries to advance to mount but Carter denies him. #SUB#
Bonon working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Bonon is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Carter is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Barry Bonon dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
A jab from Carter does it's job there.
Carter cracks Bonon with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Carter jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bonon changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Carter tries to avoid it but Bonon manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Carter to the ground. Carter escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Barry Bonon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Carter connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bonon shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Carter pinned against the cage. Carter gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bonon tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Carter counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bonon on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Carter dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
No luck for Bonon with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Barry Bonon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Carter clobbers Bonon with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T1#
Bonon fails to land the takedown.
Bonon takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bonon takes a shot to the body in his stride.
James Carter seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bonon tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Carter defends well and Bonon ends up having to push Carter into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Bonon has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Carter is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A short right from Carter.
Carter prevents the takedown attempt.
Bonon tries to pull guard but Carter holds him up against the cage and eventually Bonon drops back down to his feet.
Bonon wants to take the fight to the mat but Carter manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Carter - that landed with a thud.
Bonon tries for a takedown. No joy.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bonon is looking to take this one to the mat.#T2#
Carter lands a nice uppercut.
Carter scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bonon drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Carter gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Carter lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Carter scores with a shoulder strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bonon has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Carter after a bit of a struggle.
Carter lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bonon backwards.
Bonon tries to score a body lock takedown but Carter shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Carter has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Carter's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Bonon is looking to take this one to the mat.
A short left from Carter.
Carter prevents the takedown attempt.
Carter taking a breather.
Bonon can't get the takedown. #T3#
Carter lands a hook that snaps the head of Bonon backwards.
Carter pushes Bonon back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Carter scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bonon is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Carter gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Carter lands a body shot. #TD#
Bonon gets control of Carter's arms and successfully pulls guard. Bonon will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Carter stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bonon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bonon being controlled here, momentarily.
Bonon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Carter avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Carter must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T4#
Bonon 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.
Carter trying to stand up but can't free himself from Bonon's guard.
Bonon is trying to keep Carter in close. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

James Carter showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Carter connects with a body shot that sends Bonon's belly button to the back.
Carter slaps away a takedown attempt from Bonon, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bonon misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Carter! But no joy.
Bonon shoots in and drives through. Carter sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Barry Bonon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bonon has his takedown stuffed
and Carter counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bonon misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Carter to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carter fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Carter lands with a shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nice shot by Carter.
Bonon takes one on the button.#ROC2#Bonon is rocked!
Carter rushes Bonon and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Bonon is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Carter piles on the pressure and Bonon crumples to the floor! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Carter!
James Carter thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Bellicose - Kabore vs Bayo
Date: Oct 31, 2021

#R1#
Nice takedown defense from Bonon. No joy for Killa on that attempt.
Killa looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#TD#
Bonon closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Killa's guard.
Killa is striking from the bottom but Bonon uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Killa missing with punches from the bottom.
Bonon trying to control the pace.
Bonon trying to pass the guard but Killa defending well.
Bonon has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bonon blocks Killa's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Bonon blocks Killa's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Killa tries to lock up and control but Bonon gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T1#
Killa throwing hammer fists to the chest of Bonon. What's that going to do exactly?
Bonon trying to control but Killa is having none of it.
Killa regains half guard.
Killa wants to control but Bonon is keeping busy.
Killa is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Bonon is working for a submission of some sort.
Bonon is stalling here. Killa is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Bonon seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Killa has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Killa staying calm.#T2#
Killa throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Bonon's coaches at JAG Battle Gym have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Killa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bonon keeps working.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The ground and pound from Killa seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Killa trying to control the action but Bonon is working from the bottom.
Bonon regains half guard.#T3#
Killa not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Killa trying to control from half guard but Bonon is working away.
Bonon keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bonon wants to improve his position but Killa is controlling well.
Killa thows a huge punch but Bonon dodges it nicely.
Bonon blocking the ground and pound attempt from Killa.
Bonon works his way to full guard. Good work.
Bonon keeping moving, preventing Killa from controlling successfully.
Killa has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB#
Bonon looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T4#
Killa throwing strikes but missing. #SUB#
Bonon is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bonon avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Killa controlling from the top position.
Bonon utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Killa missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Killa postures up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Bonon looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Killa trying to strike off his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Barry Bonon 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.#R2##TD#
Bonon closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Killa to the mat! Killa manages to get full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Killa striking off his back but it's not causing Bonon any problems.
Killa trying to strike off his back.
Killa will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Killa trying to keep a closed guard but Bonon is proving a slippery customer.
Bonon looking to sit in guard and control but Killa gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Killa working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Killa advances to half guard.
Bonon might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Killa controlling the pace. #SUB#
Bonon looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #T1#
Killa throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bonon tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Killa has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Killa avoids the attempt from Bonon to control.
Killa trying to control but Bonon is having none of it.
Killa prevents Bonon from getting the reversal.
Bonon tries to hold on but Killa pushes him away. #T2#
Killa misses with a head shot.
Killa looking to ground and pound but Bonon is blocking nicely.
Bonon is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Bonon blocking the ground and pound.
Bonon is desperately trying to improve his position but Killa has a good base and remains in mount.
Bonon avoids a series of strikes thrown by Killa.
Bonon tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kento Killa has got the better of the ground game so far.
Killa throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Bonon because Killa loaded up on that one.
Killa throwing strikes here but Bonon is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Bonon is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Bonon holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Killa tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip. #T3#
Killa sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Bonon wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Killa.
Bonon tries to hold on but Killa postures up.
Killa throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Bonon is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Killa lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Bonon is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The referee warns Bonon that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Killa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4#
Bonon avoids a series of strikes thrown by Killa.
Bonon is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Killa can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bonon is looking to escape.
Bonon is in a horrible position here. Killa smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Killa looking to ground and pound but Bonon is blocking nicely.
Bonon working to try and regain half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Killa avoids the attempt from Bonon to control.
Killa prevents Bonon from getting the reversal.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kento Killa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Killa shoots in and drives through. Bonon sprawls well.
Bonon stuffs the takedown.
Killa tries for a takedown but Bonon sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Barry Bonon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kento Killa.
Killa looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Killa fails with the takedown.#CL#
Bonon darts in and clinches Killa up against the cage.
Bonon using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Killa has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Killa jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bonon walks away with a smile on his face. Killa gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #TD#
Bonon drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Killa trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Bonon controlling from the top position.
Killa looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bonon is one step ahead there. #T1#
Bonon trying to control the position from guard on top but Killa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Killa trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Bonon being controlled here momentarily.
Killa striking off his back but it's not causing Bonon any problems.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Killa trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Killa is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bonon sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Killa tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bonon manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Bonon dives in and scores a takedown into Killa's guard.
Killa trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Killa tries to strike from the bottom. #T2#
Killa keeping moving, preventing Bonon from controlling successfully.
Killa will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Killa trying to strike off his back.
Killa looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bonon pushing down on Killa's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Bonon wants to pass to mount but Killa is defending the position.
Killa keeps control of the position for the meantime.
The fighters are battling for position here. Killa manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T3#
Killa is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Killa throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Killa working a defensive guard here.
Bonon sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Killa's guard.
Killa trying to control but Bonon postures up. #SUB#
Bonon is trying to work for a kimura but Killa is defending well. #SUB#
Bonon looking for a submission but Killa manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Killa trying to keep a closed guard but Bonon is proving a slippery customer. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bonon wants to pass the guard but Killa is keeping the position.
Killa looking to control.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Killa keeping moving, preventing Bonon from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Bonon fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Killa to the ground. Bonon is now in Killa's guard.
Killa throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Killa throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Killa throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Killa manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bonon manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Killa's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

And that's the end of the fight!
Barry Bonon showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bonon 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Barry Bonon!

Event: Bellicose - Bonon vs Kabore
Date: Oct 02, 2021

#R1#
Kabore scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Bonon shoots in for a double leg but Kabore sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL#
Bonon gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
Bonon pulls guard.
Kabore trying to control the position from guard on top but Bonon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kabore not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Bonon keeping full guard, as Kabore tries to pass.
Kabore not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kabore preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Bonon has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kabore can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kabore trying to control but Bonon is working from the bottom. #T1#
Bonon 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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bonon is on top in guard. #REVR#
Bonon looking to pass the guard.
Kabore lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Bonon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bonon manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kabore manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##T2#
Kabore keeping moving, preventing Bonon from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bonon works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Bonon is trying to work for a kimura but Kabore is defending well.
Kabore desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Kabore is not content to let Bonon control the position.
Kabore is doing well to control the position and prevent Bonon from advancing to side control.#SUB#
Bonon wants to work for an arm triangle but Kabore is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T3##SUB2#
Kabore looking for submissions off his back.
Kabore is trying to control but can't. #SUB#
Bonon is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bonon stops Kabore from getting back to his feet.
Bonon is looking to take a break and control but Kabore is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kabore is looking to improve his position.
Kabore is trying to stand back up but Bonon is controlling him #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bonon trying to control the action but Kabore is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bonon keeps the fight on the outside.
Kabore throws a series of strikes that have Bonon backpedaling.
Bonon misses with a takedown attempt - Kabore sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A punch lands to the side of Bonon 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kabore scores with a decent looking hook.
Kabore lands with a nice combination. Bonon backs away looking to recover.
Kabore tries to close the distance and clinch but Bonon swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bonon displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kabore.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kabore tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bonon manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bonon with a poor takedown #TD2#
and Kabore counters with a single leg into guard. Bonon didn't expect that.

Bonon manages to escape and get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Moussa Kabore will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Kabore shoots in looking for a takedown. Bonon tries to sprawl out of it but Kabore keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bonon manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kabore throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD#
and Bonon counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #SUB2#
Bonon got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kabore has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bonon has managed to get both his arms back between Kabore's legs - danger averted.
Bonon sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kabore's guard.
Bonon has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Bonon sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Bonon goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Kabore is on top in guard.
Bonon is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T1##SUB#
Kabore got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bonon has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kabore has managed to get both his arms back between Bonon's legs - danger averted.#SU2#
Kabore stands up and waves to Bonon to follow him. #TD2#
Kabore drives through with a takedown into Bonon's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Bonon keeping moving, preventing Kabore from controlling successfully.
Kabore must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Bonon escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kabore gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kabore really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bonon. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kabore wants to control from the top but Bonon keeps moving. #T2#
Kabore trying to stand up but can't free himself from Bonon's guard.#SUB#
Bonon had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kabore defends it easily.#SUB#
Bonon escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kabore gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Bonon looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Kabore got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bonon has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kabore has managed to get both his arms back between Bonon's legs - danger averted.#T3#
Kabore is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Bonon has his foot on Kabore's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kabore works his way back into a safe position though.
Bonon preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kabore chips away with some ground and pound.
Kabore wants to control from the top but Bonon keeps moving. #SUB#
Bonon throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SU2#
Bonon is working an open guard so Kabore takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bonon keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kabore closes the distance and clinches up with Bonon, looking for a takedown. Kabore pushes Bonon against the cage but Bonon circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kabore tries to clinch there but Bonon circles away.
Bonon half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kabore lands a nice shot to the body.
Kabore is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bonon tries to clinch but Kabore moves away #TD2#
and Kabore counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Kabore seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bonon does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Bonon blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kabore.
Kabore is controlling the pace.
Kabore wants to pass to mount but Bonon is defending the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Barry Bonon will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3##CL#
Bonon rushes Kabore and presses him up against the cage.
Kabore wants to stall.
Bonon misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kabore. #TD#
Bonon has Kabore pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Bonon pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Kabore tumbling to the mat - Bonon dives into Kabore's guard.
Bonon tries to free his leg and advance position but Kabore is retaining full guard.
Kabore keeping moving, preventing Bonon from controlling successfully.
Kabore wants to sweep but no luck.
Barry Bonon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Bonon drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bonon jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bonon wants to pass the guard but Kabore is keeping the position.#T1#
Bonon trying to control the position from guard on top but Kabore is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kabore can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB2#
Kabore looking for a guillotine here but Bonon defends easily.
Bonon trying to control the position from guard on top but Kabore is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bonon passes Kabore's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kabore is trying to stand.
Kabore missing with punches from the bottom.
Bonon passes to side control. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bonon wants to control but Kabore is keeping him busy.
Kabore gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Bonon is trying to control the action in half guard but Kabore is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Kabore is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bonon pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Bonon is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Bonon wants to pass to mount but Kabore is defending the position. #T3#
Kabore is not content to let Bonon control the position.
Kabore regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Kabore has an active guard here but Bonon has managed to pass into half guard.
Kabore looks like he's trying to stand up.
Bonon passes to side control.
Kabore is looking to regain half guard here but Bonon keeps moving and retains side control.
Bonon is looking to take a break and control but Kabore is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
Bonon tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Bonon advances nicely into full mount.
Kabore is trying to escape the mount.
Bonon seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Kabore is holding on tight.
Kabore is trying desperately to improve position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Bonon jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Kabore manages to avoid the submission attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Barry Bonon clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R4#
Kabore lands a jab to Bonon's midsection.
Bonon moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kabore is looking to clinch. #CL#
Bonon closes the distance and pushes Kabore back into the cage.
Bonon wants a takedown.
Bonon changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kabore fights it off and pushes away nicely. #CL#
Bonon fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kabore, pushing him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bonon is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kabore gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Barry Bonon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kabore can't break the clinch. #TD#
Bonon turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Kabore tries to improve position but can't.
Bonon passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Kabore! #T1#
Kabore is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kabore stops Bonon from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Bonon avoids the attempt from Kabore to control.
Kabore keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kabore keeps trying to improve his position.
Kabore tries to hold on but Bonon postures up.
Kabore might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Bonon haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Kabore is looking to improve his position but Bonon isn't that keen on the idea.#T2#
Bonon trying to control but Kabore is having none of it.
Bonon controlling the pace for now.
Bonon moves to back control.
Kabore trying to control the hands but Bonon won't let him. #SUB#
Bonon tightening his grip on Kabore, looking for the choke. #T3#
Bonon wants to control but Kabore is keeping busy.
Kabore is in bad spot here.
Bonon is not going to allow Kabore to sit and survive in this position.
Kabore wants to escape the position.
What can Kabore do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Kabore tries to escape the position. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bonon doesn't have the hooks in and Kabore manages to turn into his guard.
Bonon wants to stand and escape but Kabore is having none of it. #SUB#
Bonon is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bonon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kabore postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kabore is looking to stand up but Bonon won't let him.
Kabore is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Bonon trying to keep a closed guard but Kabore is proving a slippery customer.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Barry Bonon had his way with Moussa Kabore in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R5#
Kabore misses with a wild combination.
A left and a right from Kabore both land. Nice combination.
Kabore rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bonon moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bonon checks a low kick from Kabore.
Bonon wants to clinch.
Bonon shoots in looking for a takedown but Kabore manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bonon's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kabore is defended easily by Bonon.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kabore fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bonon looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T1#
Bonon tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kabore manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Barry Bonon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bonon shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bonon shoots and misses
and Kabore cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Barry Bonon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Bonon takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bonon misses with a takedown attempt - Kabore sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kabore thinks about the counter body kick.
Bonon gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kabore counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bonon thinking.
Kabore tries to clinch up but Bonon circles away and keeps his distance.
Kabore throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL#
Bonon closes the distance and clinches.
Kabore drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bonon pulls his leg out and moves away.
Bonon swats away the attempt to clinch by Kabore.#TD#
Bonon drives through with a takedown into Kabore's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#T2#
Kabore is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kabore keeping moving, preventing Bonon from controlling successfully.
Bonon controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Kabore looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kabore looking for a sweep. Not yet Kabore, not yet.
Bonon controls from within his opponent's guard.
Our spies down at at Prizm Jiu Jitsu & MMA inform us that Kabore has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Kabore looking to control. #T3#
Kabore is looking to stand up but Bonon isn't so interested in that idea. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bonon needs to keep his hands up - Kabore had a free shot at his head there.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bonon.
Bonon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bonon feinted with a counter takedown.
Bonon shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kabore defends it nicely.
Kabore is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bonon rather than just go for the knockout.
Kabore swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nice takedown defense from Kabore. No joy for Bonon on that attempt. #TD#
Bonon closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kabore did well to prevent Bonon getting side control.
Kabore looks like he's trying to stand up. #T4#
Bonon is just content to waste time from the top position. Kabore takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Bonon trying to control the position from guard on top but Kabore is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bonon tries to free his leg and advance position but Kabore is retaining full guard.
Bonon is working hard here to advance position.
Moussa Kabore has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kabore keeping moving, preventing Bonon from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Bonon is sitting in close to Kabore's body. Kabore has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Bonon is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Bonon is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Kabore.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Moussa Kabore!
Moussa Kabore is the new lightweight champion!
Moussa Kabore seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: The Island Season 12, 155 lbs, Round 1
Date: Aug 22, 2021

#R1#
Bonon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bonon tries a head kick but it misses.
Bonon tries to land a body kick#TD#
so Ponziabo counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Ponziabo looking to sit in guard and control but Bonon gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Bonon slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Ponziabo sneaks back into half guard.#SUB#
Ponziabo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ponziabo tries to roll over but Bonon keeps him under control.
Bonon controlling the action here.#T1#
Bonon wants to take a breather but Ponziabo is having none of it.
Ponziabo moves into full guard.
Ponziabo keeping moving, preventing Bonon from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Bonon avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bonon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Bonon is posturing up here but Ponziabo has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Bonon tries to roll out but it's too tight and Bonon has to tap! Slick submission there by Ponziabo!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Santiago Ponziabo!
After winning the bout, Santiago Ponziabo thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: IXF LVII
Date: Aug 15, 2021

#R1##CL#
Bonon rushes Rection and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Rection tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bonon just stands there and leans against the cage.
Rection is looking for a takedown.#TD#
Bonon gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Rection is refusing to be controlled, as Bonon sits in half guard.
Rection works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Rection had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bonon defends it easily.#SUB2#
Rection working for submissions but it's allowed Bonon to get to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Bonon is looking for a kimura but Rection is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bonon to get the leverage. #T1#
Rection won't allow Bonon to pass to mount.
Rection is looking for a sweep. Bonon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Rection is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bonon pulls his head out easily.
Bonon 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.
Bonon seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rection does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Rection trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Bonon manages to pass to mount!
Bonon controlling his opponent.
Rection tries to improve his position but instead Bonon has taken his back! #SUB#
Bonon working for the choke. #SUB#
Bonon is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts. #T2#
Bonon is hanging on to Rection's back as he tries to escape.
Bonon not allowing Rection to control his hands. #SUB#
Rection preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Bonon.
Bonon has the hooks in. Rection is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB#
Bonon looking for the RNC.
Rection tries to escape the position.
Bonon will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T3#
Rection trying to control the hands but Bonon won't let him. #SUB#
Bonon is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Rection defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Bonon controlling well, preventing Rection from escaping the position.
Rection is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Bonon.
Bonon avoiding Rection 's attempts to control his hands.
Rection tries to escape but Bonon has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T4#
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.#SUB#
Bonon looking for the choke from the back. #SUB#
Bonon working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bonon slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Bonon avoiding Rection 's attempts to control his hands.
Rection looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rection prevents Bonon from getting a body triangle.
Rection trying to control the position but Bonon manages to sink in the hooks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Barry Bonon dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Bonon throws a leg kick but Rection sees it coming and moves out of range.
Bonon throws a sloppy head kick and Rection moves out of range easily.
Rection misses with a left hand #TD#
so Bonon counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Bonon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rection can do to turn this around?
Rection working a defensive guard but Bonon passes into half guard. #SUB#
Bonon is working for a submission of some sort.
Bonon wants to pass the guard but Rection is defending well.
Bonon trying to control from half guard but Rection is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rection is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Bonon jumps into side control!#T1#
Bonon trying to control the action but Rection is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Bonon tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Bonon is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Rection has escaped the position, nice work there.
Rection trying his best to control but Bonon has mounted him.
Bonon prevents Rection from getting the reversal.
Bonon controlling the position easily from mount. #T2#
Rection tries to lock up and control but Bonon gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Bonon with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Bonon tries to control but Rection wriggling away.
Rection is working to get back to half guard.
Bonon controlling his opponent.
Rection is looking to improve his position but Bonon isn't that keen on the idea.#T3#
Bonon tries to control but Rection wriggling away.
Rection is trying to reverse the position but instead Bonon has taken his back - oops!
Bonon tries to get the hooks in deep but Rection pushed the leg off.
Bonon not allowing Rection to control his hands.
Bonon trying to control.#T4#
Rection can't escape the position.
Bonon avoiding Rection 's attempts to control his hands. #SUB#
Bonon has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Rection rolls, trying to escape but Bonon keeps control of the position.
Bonon not allowing Rection to control his hands.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Bonon working for the choke.
Bonon keeps control of the position as Rection tries to break free.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Barry Bonon dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Rection swats away the attempt to clinch by Bonon.
Rection now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#TD2#
Rection looking to score a takedown here. Bonon is defending well but Rection drives through and ends up in Bonon's guard.

Bonon uses the cage to get back to his feet. #CL#
Bonon rushes Rection and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Rection tries to stall but Bonon uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Rection is trying to drag Bonon to the mat but Bonon just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#TD2#
Rection has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Bonon uses from the top position. #SUB2#
Rection looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Rection not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Barry Bonon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bonon wants to control from the top but Rection keeps moving. #T1##SUB2#
Rection is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bonon defends well.
Rection pulls Bonon in to control the position.
Bonon advances position into side control!
Bonon wants to control but Rection is keeping him busy.
Rection trying to remain calm as Bonon controls from the top position.
Hugh Rection has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Rection is trying to improve his position.
Bonon is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Rection's shoulder. That is not cool.
Rection sneaks back into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Rection is trying to get back to full guard.
Rection has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bonon is working away from the top position though.
Rection keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Bonon performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T3##SUB#
Bonon is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rection has managed to free his arm - good work.
Rection is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bonon throws a series of punches but Rection avoids them all with ease.
Bonon tries to clinch up.
Barry Bonon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Bonon clinches up with Rection and pushes him back against the cage.
Bonon wants to take the fight to the mat but Rection manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Rection misses with the head strike.
Rection has Bonon pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bonon manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #T4#
Rection misses with some punches.
Rection fails to pull guard.
Barry Bonon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hugh Rection.
Rection looking for a takedown.
Bonon looking for a takedown.
Rection is trying to maintain a safe position but Bonon gets an underhook and turns Rection into the cage.#TD#
Bonon has clasped his hands together around Rection's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Rection is trying to control Bonon's posture but Bonon avoids it.
Rection is not content to let Bonon control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rection is looking for a sweep.

And that's the end of the fight!
Barry Bonon showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bonon has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Bart Greer scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Barry Bonon!

Event: IXF LIII
Date: Aug 01, 2021

#R1#
Nightmarcher stuffs the takedown attempt from Bonon. Bonon gets slowly back to his feet.
Nightmarcher lands with a straight right. Bonon didn't see that one coming.
Bonon shoots for a double leg takedown but Nightmarcher sprawls well. He's pushed Bonon's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bonon will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nightmarcher throwing a counter right hand but Bonon manages to avoid it.
Koa Nightmarcher has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Barry Bonon.
Nightmarcher defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bonon.#TD2#
Bonon closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Nightmarcher is looking to improve his position.
Nightmarcher is trying to control but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Bonon is trying to work for a kimura but Nightmarcher is defending well.
Bonon works his way into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Bonon trying to control the action but Nightmarcher is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Bonon wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Nightmarcher, who protects the arm well.
Nightmarcher is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Nightmarcher is not content to let Bonon control the position.
Nightmarcher gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Bonon is working for a submission of some sort.
Nightmarcher trying to control here. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Nightmarcher is refusing to be controlled, as Bonon sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Bonon is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Bonon is trying to control the action in half guard but Nightmarcher is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bonon is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Nightmarcher!
Bonon fails to take his opponent's back.
Nightmarcher really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Bonon looking to control and managing it successfully.
Bonon can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Nightmarcher is looking to escape.
Nightmarcher is trying to escape the mount. #T3#
Nightmarcher tries to lock up and control but Bonon gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB2#
Nightmarcher defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Bonon.
Bonon with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish. #SUB2#
Bonon looking for a guillotine from mount but Nightmarcher is having none of it.
Bonon wants to control the pace but Nightmarcher is squirming around nicely.
Nightmarcher has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Bonon looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#SUB2#
Bonon looking for a guillotine from mount but Nightmarcher is having none of it.
Nightmarcher tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T4#
Nightmarcher regains half guard.
Bonon wants to pass the guard but Nightmarcher is defending well.
Nightmarcher is pressing down on Bonon's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Bonon passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Bonon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nightmarcher keeps working.
Nightmarcher gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Nightmarcher is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nightmarcher gets back to full guard.
Bonon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nightmarcher swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Barry Bonon dominated that round.
That's time! Nightmarcher's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Nightmarcher lands a nice hook to Bonon's body. Bonon takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bonon shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Nightmarcher defends it nicely.
Nightmarcher appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Bonon has a takedown stuffed.
Bonon dives in and grabs Nightmarcher's left leg, looking for a takedown. Nightmarcher pushes down on Bonon's head and hops out.
Koa Nightmarcher has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Barry Bonon.
Nice uppercut there from Nightmarcher.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nightmarcher lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bonon fails with a takedown attempt.
Bonon fails to land the takedown.
Barry Bonon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Bonon looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Nightmarcher misses the target.#KD#
Nightmarcher drops his shoulder and cracks Bonon with a huge uppercut! Bonon goes down! Can Nightmarcher finish him? #ROC#Bonon is rocked!
Nightmarcher preventing the sweep.
Bonon is still in real trouble! Can Nightmarcher finish him?
Nightmarcher trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Bonon escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nightmarcher gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Nightmarcher knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bonon on the ground.
Bonon is breathing heavily.
Bonon manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nightmarcher manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##SUB2#
Bonon drops back looking for a leg! Nightmarcher is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Nightmarcher manages to kick Bonon off! Bonon jumps back into Nightmarcher's 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!
Nightmarcher bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bonon's guard. #REVR#
Bonon seems to have recovered his senses.
Nightmarcher trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nightmarcher with a flurry of punches that miss.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Nightmarcher here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Bonon wants to sweep but no luck.
Nightmarcher wants to control from the top but Bonon keeps moving.
Nightmarcher is looking to work some ground and pound but Bonon has wrist control.#T2#
Nightmarcher trying to control but Bonon is working from the bottom.
Bonon looking for a sweep. Not yet Bonon, not yet.
Nightmarcher sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Nightmarcher wants to control from the top but Bonon keeps moving. #SUB2#
Bonon had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nightmarcher defends it easily.
Nightmarcher pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bonon is keeping the position for now.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bonon is on top in guard. #REVB#
Bonon wants to control from the top but Nightmarcher keeps moving. #T3#
Bonon wants to pass the guard but Nightmarcher is keeping the position.#SUB#
Nightmarcher looking for a guillotine here but Bonon defends easily. #SUB#
Nightmarcher has his foot on Bonon's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bonon works his way back into a safe position though.
Bonon passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Nightmarcher is trying to improve his position.
Nightmarcher gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Bonon sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T4#
Nightmarcher is working to get back to half guard.
Bonon avoids the attempt from Nightmarcher to control.
Nightmarcher has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there. #SUB2#
Nightmarcher defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt. #SUB2#
Nightmarcher is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent. #SUB2#
Bonon is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Nightmarcher defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB2#
Bonon is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Koa Nightmarcher dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Bonon manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Nightmarcher on his heels. He'll look to pass Nightmarcher's guard now, I'm sure.
Nightmarcher wants to sweep here but Bonon controlling him for the moment.
Bonon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nightmarcher is keeping the position for now.
Bonon wants to control from the top but Nightmarcher keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nightmarcher not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bonon advances position into side control!
Barry Bonon has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nightmarcher is looking for a sweep.#T1##SUB2#
Bonon tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Nightmarcher is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
Bonon thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Nightmarcher tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bonon wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Nightmarcher wants to get back to his feet but Bonon drags him back down.
Nightmarcher wants to control but Bonon postures up.
Nightmarcher stops Bonon from passing to mount.
Nightmarcher manages to get back to half guard.#T2#
Bonon is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Nightmarcher!
Nightmarcher is squirming around, avoiding Bonon's attempts to control the action. #SUB2#
Bonon working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Bonon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bonon controlling from mount.
Bonon trying to control but Nightmarcher is having none of it.
Nightmarcher gets back to half guard.
Nightmarcher is not content to let Bonon control the position.
Nightmarcher is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nightmarcher is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bonon's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bonon's back!
Bonon tries to escape but Nightmarcher has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T3#
Bonon turns into Nightmarcher and is now in his guard.
Bonon trying to control but Nightmarcher is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Nightmarcher working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bonon doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bonon manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bonon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nightmarcher is keeping the position for now.
Bonon postures up.
Bonon advances position into side control!
Nightmarcher is looking for a sweep.
Bonon tries to move to mount but Nightmarcher blocks the move with his legs. #T4#
Nightmarcher is looking for a sweep.
Bonon wants to control but Nightmarcher is keeping him busy.
Nightmarcher gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB2#
Bonon is trying to work for a kimura but Nightmarcher is defending well. #SUB#
Nightmarcher looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Nightmarcher looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nightmarcher is refusing to be controlled, as Bonon sits in half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Barry Bonon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bonon has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 28:29
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Barry Bonon!

Event: IXF XLVI
Date: Jul 14, 2021

#R1#
Bonon fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bonon.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Luciano, as that shot connected. #KD#
Luciano drops Bonon with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Bonon looks back up at him and smiles so Luciano waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#Bonon is rocked!
Luciano lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Bonon up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Luciano from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Bonon's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ricky Luciano!
Ricky Luciano spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: IXF XLI
Date: Jun 30, 2021

#R1##CL2#
Bonon instigates a clinch.
Bonon tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bonon told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Bonon throws an elbow that misses.
Bonon throws an elbow that misses.
Bonon tries to work over Ponziabo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ponziabo goes for a takedown attempt but Bonon pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #CL2#
Bonon moves into the clinch.
Ponziabo managing to block the knees to the body from Bonon.
Ponziabo prevents a body shot from Bonon.
Ponziabo wants to take the fight to the mat but Bonon manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Bonon tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ponziabo avoids it.
Bonon misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bonon throws a head punch that misses.
Bonon tries to land a knee to the head but Ponziabo blocks with his arms.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ponziabo.
Bonon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bonon throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Bonon lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bonon working aggressively here. #T1##TD#
Ponziabo manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB#
Ponziabo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Ponziabo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bonon defends well.
Bonon works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ponziabo's coaches at Muay Thai and BJJ | Clinchwork have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.#SUB#
Ponziabo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ponziabo is doing well to control the position and prevent Bonon from advancing to side control.
Ponziabo trying to hold on to Bonon's head to control him but Bonon postures up. #T2#
Ponziabo wants to improve his position but Bonon is controlling well. #SUB#
Ponziabo looking for submissions off his back.
Bonon tries to pass to full mount but Ponziabo defends it.
Ponziabo is looking for a sweep. Bonon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Ponziabo looking for submissions off his back.
Ponziabo is trying to control but can't. #T3#
The fighters are battling for position here. Ponziabo manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Bonon slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Bonon wants to take a breather but Ponziabo manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Bonon. #SUB#
Ponziabo isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Bonon stacks Ponziabo on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Bonon!
Ponziabo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bonon wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Bonon tries to advance to mount but Ponziabo denies him. #T4##SU2#
Bonon has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Ponziabo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bonon sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Santiago Ponziabo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bonon looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ponziabo drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bonon sprawls and moves away.#CL2#
Ponziabo tries to keep at a distance but Bonon has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ponziabo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ponziabo tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bonon smiles and moves away. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Bonon enables Ponziabo to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Bonon manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ponziabo trying to control the position from guard on top but Bonon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Barry Bonon dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Bonon wants to clinch up but Ponziabo keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Bonon rushes Ponziabo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bonon misses with a knee strike.
Ponziabo blocks a body shot from Bonon.
Bonon with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ponziabo has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bonon after a bit of a struggle.
Bonon is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ponziabo is defending well for now.
Bonon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ponziabo has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bonon is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Ponziabo is trying to pull guard but Bonon has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Santiago Ponziabo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bonon misses with an elbow strike.
Bonon scores with a shot to the side of Ponziabo's head.
Ponziabo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bonon is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ponziabo is defending well for now.
Bonon prevents a takedown attempt there.
Bonon keeps control of Ponziabo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ponziabo is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bonon to keep the fight standing.
Bonon with an attempt at a knee that misses. #T1#
Ponziabo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bonon tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ponziabo avoids it.
Ponziabo tries to pull guard but Bonon forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Ponziabo is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bonon to keep the fight standing.
Ponziabo blocking some punches.
Bonon tries to work over Ponziabo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ponziabo jumps guard but Bonon turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Bonon tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ponziabo avoids it.
Ponziabo blocking some punches.
Bonon gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Santiago Ponziabo has been cut.#TD#
Ponziabo has clasped his hands together around Bonon's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Ponziabo is looking to take a break and control but Bonon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Ponziabo looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T2#
Bonon is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Ponziabo thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Ponziabo works to advance to full mount. Bonon defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Bonon is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bonon is wriggling around trying to escape.
Bonon tries to hold on but Ponziabo postures up.#T3##SUB#
Ponziabo looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Bonon tries to control the position but Ponziabo now has his back. #SUB#
Ponziabo patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Santiago Ponziabo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Ponziabo is looking for a rear naked choke here but Bonon reverses the position brilliantly into Ponziabo's guard!
Bonon wants to control from the top but Ponziabo keeps moving. #SUB#
Ponziabo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bonon doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bonon manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T4#
Bonon trying to control but Ponziabo is working from the bottom.
Bonon is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Ponziabo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bonon defends well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Ponziabo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Barry Bonon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Santiago Ponziabo's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Bonon tries to clinch up.
Bonon fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bonon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ponziabo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ponziabo feinted with a counter takedown.
Bonon is looking to clinch but Ponziabo is avoiding it. #CL2#
Bonon gets a clinch.
Bonon lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #TD#
Ponziabo has clasped his hands together around Bonon's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. #SUB#
Ponziabo is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bonon is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Bonon wants to control but Ponziabo postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Ponziabo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Ponziabo tries for a kimura but Bonon is defending well. #T1#
Bonon is trying to control Ponziabo's posture but Ponziabo avoids it. #SUB#
Ponziabo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bonon knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Ponziabo swings around for an armbar but Bonon sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Ponziabo's guard.#T2#
Bonon looking to pass the guard.
Bonon passes Ponziabo's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ponziabo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ponziabo is staying active underneath Bonon, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Ponziabo actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Ponziabo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3#
Bonon seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ponziabo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ponziabo wants to control but Bonon passes into side.
Ponziabo tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Bonon presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Bonon controlling the position easily from mount.
Bonon wants to control the pace but Ponziabo is squirming around nicely. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ponziabo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ponziabo reaches up and holds on to Bonon to control the position.
Ponziabo regains half guard.
Bonon wants to stand but Ponziabo has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ponziabo tries to roll over but Bonon keeps him under control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Barry Bonon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bonon 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Barry Bonon!
In defeat, Santiago Ponziabo stepped up to the mic, saying 'Fuck off, I got work to do.'.

Event: IXF XXXVIII
Date: Jun 20, 2021

#R1##CL2#
Rection tries to keep at a distance but Bonon has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rection stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that. #TD#
Rection is trying to trip Bonon. He has hold of a leg but Bonon is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Rection persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Rection trying to control the position from guard on top but Bonon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rection looking to pass the guard.
Rection controls from within his opponent's guard.
Rection looking to sit in guard and control but Bonon gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Rection is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bonon is aware though and is defending well.
Bonon controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Rection working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Bonon has passed into half guard!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Bonon prevents Rection from improving his position.
Bonon tries to stand but can't do so whilst Rection controls his leg.
Rection is trying to maintain the position but Bonon is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Rection looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rection trying to control but Bonon postures up. #T2#
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.#SUB#
Rection is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bonon pulls his head out easily.
Rection keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Rection is trying to get back to full guard.
Bonon wants to control but Rection is keeping him busy.
Rection moves into full guard.
My spies in Walter J Abramowitz Center for Bigness inform me that Bonon has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB#
Bonon avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bonon content to stall in guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3##SUB#
Rection looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Bonon has picked Rection up and slammed him! Rection can't keep hold of the triangle and Bonon manages to pass to side control!#SU2#
Bonon decides to stand back up.
Bonon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rection swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL2#
Bonon instigates a clinch.
Bonon is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rection is defending well for now.
Rection avoids the elbow strike from Bonon, against the cage.
Bonon tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rection avoids it.
Rection is stalling here.
Bonon blocks an uppercut.
With the fighters up against the cage, Bonon throws an elbow but misses. #T4#
Rection managing to block the knees to the body from Bonon.
Rection misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rection swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rection avoids the elbow strike from Bonon, against the cage.
Rection trying to stall but Bonon improves his position.
Bonon misses with a knee strike.
Rection swings wildly with an uppercut but Bonon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rection avoiding damage as Bonon throws knees to the body.
Bonon pushes off an throws an elbow but Rection leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Bonon prevents a body shot from Rection.
Bonon prevents a body shot from Rection.
Rection jumps guard but Bonon turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Rection really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...
Rection misses with a punch on the inside.
Bonon can't find room to land a body shot as Rection controls the action.
Bonon misses with a knee to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rection prevents a body shot from Bonon.
Bonon throws an elbow that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bonon has a couple of punches blocked by Rection.
Rection tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bonon's elbow.
Bonon tries to throw a body punch but Rection avoids it by throwing Bonon back against the cage.
Bonon misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Barry Bonon dominated that round.
That's time! Rection's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Bonon tries to close the distance and clinch but Rection swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rection drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bonon sprawls and moves away.
Rection shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bonon pinned against the cage. Bonon gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #CL2#
Rection gets tackled into the cage by Bonon. Bonon maintains the clinch.
Rection has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bonon avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Bonon gets underhooks to prevent Rection's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hugh Rection. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Rection has clasped his hands together around Bonon's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.

Bonon explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Bonon fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Bonon rushes Rection and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bonon creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Bonon is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rection is defending well for now.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bonon.
Bonon tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Rection throws an elbow that misses.
Rection definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Rection wants a takedown but no success here.
Bonon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bonon misses with a punch on the inside. #T1##BC#
Rection breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Bonon moves into range and clinches up with Rection.
Bonon connects with a nasty looking knee right to Rection's face. #CUT2#It looks like Hugh Rection has been cut.
Rection has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bonon avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Rection blocking some punches.
Rection misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Bonon fails to land.
Rection is trying to pull guard but Bonon turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Bonon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bonon blocks an uppercut.
Bonon misses with an elbow strike.
Bonon tries a body shot but Rection blocks it.
Bonon missing with knees to the body.
Bonon tries to work over Rection's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bonon misses with a knee to the head. #TD#
Rection has hold of one of Bonon's legs. Bonon is fighting the takedown attempt but Rection gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Bonon manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
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!
Rection throws a head punch that misses.
Bonon throws a punch but it's blocked by Rection.
Bonon tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rection swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bonon struggles to land a body shot inside as Rection controls his hands. #T2#
Rection misses with some punches.
Bonon throws a head punch that misses.
Bonon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rection blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rection has a couple of punches blocked by Bonon.
Rection pressing his opponent against the cage.
Bonon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rection goes for a takedown attempt but Bonon pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #CL2#
Bonon forces Rection back against the cage and clinches.
Nice body punch from Bonon.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rection misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bonon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rection managing to block the knees to the body from Bonon.
Bonon with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Rection misses with a punch on the inside.
Rection blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T3#
Rection avoids a wild elbow strike from Bonon.
Bonon tries to work over Rection's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rection tries to land knees in the clinch but Bonon avoids the damage to the body.
Bonon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bonon missing with knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rection.
Bonon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bonon misses with a knee strike.
Rection blocks an elbow strike.
Bonon lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rection or not.
Rection avoiding damage as Bonon throws knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bonon.
Rection on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #TD#
Rection pulls guard effortlessly.
Bonon seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB#
Rection looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Bonon passes into side control. #T4#
Bonon trying to control the action but Rection is working from the bottom.
Rection is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Bonon moves nicely into side control.
Rection can't do much from the bottom here.
Rection tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Barry Bonon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Hugh Rection's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Bonon keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#CL2#
Bonon instigates a clinch.
Bonon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bonon throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rection blocks it with crossed arms.
Bonon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rection is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD#
Rection pulls Bonon into guard.
Rection trying to control the position. #SUB#
Rection has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bonon can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bonon is looking to stand up but Rection won't let him.
Rection is trying to keep Bonon in close. #T1#
Bonon engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Bonon's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Bonon wants to stand but Rection has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB#
Rection is looking for a triangle here but Bonon uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Bonon is looking to take a break and control but Rection is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hugh Rection has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bonon working away.
Rection tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Bonon content just to control the position here.
Rection stops Bonon from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Rection tries to lock up and control but Bonon gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Rection is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Bonon is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Rection has given up his back here. #T3#
Rection is really stuck here.
Bonon trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Rection doesn't escape.
Rection tries to escape but Bonon has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Bonon trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Rection doesn't escape.
Rection wants to control his opponent's hands but Bonon gets his hands free.
Will Bonon go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position? #T4#
Bonon is hanging on to Rection's back as he tries to escape.
Rection trying to control the position but Bonon manages to sink in the hooks.
Rection staying busy and making it hard for Bonon to control.
Rection might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bonon has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Rection's body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barry Bonon is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Rection can't escape the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Barry Bonon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bonon 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 Bart Greer scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 27:30
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Barry Bonon!

Event: IXF XXXII
Date: Jun 05, 2021

#R1#
Bonon fails with a takedown attempt.#CL2#
Bonon closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Mourao has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bonon avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Mourao can't get the takedown.
Mourao tries to score a body lock takedown but Bonon shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joaquim Mourao. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Bonon turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Bonon manages to end up in side control.
Mourao gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Mourao looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Mourao looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Mourao actively working from the bottom here.#T1#
Mourao wants to get back to full guard.
Bonon wants to stand up but Mourao is controlling the position.
Mourao wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Mourao looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Mourao actively working from the bottom here.
Mourao looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#SU2#
Bonon decides to return to a standing position. #TD2#
Bonon darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Mourao trying to control but Bonon postures up. #T2##SUB#
Mourao looking for submissions off his back.
Mourao wants to get back to full guard but Bonon has passed into side control.#SU2#
Bonon decides to stand back up. Bonon steps back and let's Mourao get back to his feet.#TD2#
Bonon shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bonon tries to stand and escape but Mourao is controlling the position. #T3##SUB#
Mourao actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Mourao looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Mourao has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Bonon escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Bonon!#SU2#
Bonon decides to stand back up. Bonon steps back and let's Mourao get back to his feet.
Mourao shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL2#
and Bonon moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Bonon lands a nice trip takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Mourao looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Mourao looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4#
Mourao moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Mourao throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Bonon escapes and throws Mourao's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Mourao manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Mourao actively working from the bottom here.
It looks like Bonon is going to stand back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Barry Bonon 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.#R2##TD#
Mourao looking to score a takedown here. Bonon is defending well but Mourao drives through and ends up in Bonon's guard.
Mourao is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Bonon keeping moving, preventing Mourao from controlling successfully.
Barry Bonon has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bonon wants to stand but Mourao is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mourao trying to control but Bonon is working from the bottom.
Mourao is pushing down on Bonon's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bonon is fighting to maintain full guard but Mourao has managed to sneak the leg through.#T1#
Mourao seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bonon does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Mourao is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bonon has managed to free his arm - good work.
Mourao prevents Bonon from standing back up.
Bonon has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Mourao is trying to control the action in half guard but Bonon is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Mourao is really struggling to control Bonon but he's trying to hold on to the position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Mourao shoots in for a takedown but Bonon shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mourao tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bonon defends well and Mourao ends up having to push Bonon into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD2#
Bonon has hold of one of Mourao's legs. Mourao is fighting the takedown attempt but Bonon gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.#SUB#
Mourao looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Bonon passes into half guard. #SU2#
Bonon stands up out of the half guard. #T2##TD2#
Bonon shoots in and bounces Mourao off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#SUB#
Bonon got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mourao has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bonon has managed to get both his arms back between Mourao's legs - danger averted.#SU2#
Bonon decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #TD#
Mourao gets a double leg takedown into Bonon's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mourao landing with the ground and pound.
Mourao working some strikes from top position.#T3#
Mourao trying to control the position from guard on top but Bonon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mourao stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bonon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mourao slips nicely into half guard.
Mourao wants to pass to mount but Bonon is defending the position. #SUB#
Mourao is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Mourao is looking for submissions but instead, Bonon has regained full guard. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB#
Mourao drops back, looking for a kneebar! Bonon looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Bonon looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Bonon! #REVB#
Mourao is looking to reverse the position.
Mourao is trying to work for a sweep but Bonon has mounted him!
Mourao is wriggling around trying to escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bonon wants to stand but Mourao is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Mourao reaches up to try and control the position but Bonon seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Mourao rolls and tries to escape and now Bonon has his back! #SU2#
Bonon gets to his feet! The crowd go wild in anticipation of a knockout!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Barry Bonon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Bonon bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Mourao sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Mourao keeping control of the position.
Mourao wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Mourao looking for a kimura from the bottom but Bonon passes into side control!
Mourao struggling a bit here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mourao tries to buck Bonon off but Bonon is having none of it.
Mourao is working hard here to advance position.#SU2#
Bonon decides to stand back up. Bonon steps back and let's Mourao get back to his feet.#T1##CL2#
Bonon gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Bonon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #TD#
Mourao looking to score a takedown here. Bonon is defending well but Mourao drives through and ends up in Bonon's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bonon utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mourao looking to pass the guard.
Mourao wants to control from the top but Bonon keeps moving.
Mourao preventing the sweep. #T2#
Mourao sitting in guard here, content to control. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Bonon shoots in looking for a takedown. Mourao tries to sprawl out of it but Bonon keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mourao manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Mourao drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bonon sprawls and moves away.
Mourao shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bonon sprawls well. Bonon wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mourao gets slowly back to his feet.
Bonon tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Mourao tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bonon swivels and escapes.
Nice sprawl there from Mourao as Bonon shoots in.
Mourao shoots in looking for a takedown but Bonon manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mourao's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bonon tries to counter with a clinch but Mourao shakes him off and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joaquim Mourao. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mourao slaps away a takedown attempt from Bonon, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bonon fails with a takedown attempt.
Mourao drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bonon sprawls and moves away.#T3#
Mourao fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bonon avoids it really well and circles away.
Bonon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bonon goes for a double leg but Mourao avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mourao continues to drive forward.#TD2#
Mourao gets caught flat footed, as Bonon shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#SUB#
Mourao has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Bonon is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Mourao.
Mourao tries to bench press Bonon off him but Bonon keeps the position.
Bonon tries to stand but Mourao is controlling his head. #T4#
Mourao is looking to reverse the position.
Mourao regains half guard.
Bonon wants to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Mourao actively working from the bottom here.
Mourao moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Mourao has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Bonon should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Mourao has tightened it up now! Bonon should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Joaquim Mourao!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 23, 2021

#R1#
A nice combination there by Ragnarsen.
Ragnarsen thows a body kick. Bonon tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Bonon on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ragnarsen scores with a body shot.
Ragnarsen lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Bonon takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ragnarsen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD#
and Bonon counters with a single leg into guard. Ragnarsen didn't expect that.
Ragnarsen is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Bonon dives into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#REVB#
Bonon controlling the position. #SUB#
Bonon in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Ragnarsen is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Barry Bonon!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 21, 2021

#R1##CL#
Bonon tries to keep at a distance but Raroh has taken the fight into the clinch.
I was talking to Raroh's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Raroh tries a body shot but Bonon blocks it.
Raroh throws a knee to the head but misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Bonon blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bonon tries to pull guard but Raroh holds him up against the cage and eventually Bonon drops back down to his feet. #TD#
Raroh gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. #SUB2#
Bonon working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Raroh doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Raroh manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bonon manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Raroh manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Raroh controlling Bonon's posture. #T1#
Bonon stays in close to Raroh's body and controls the position.
Bonon looking to pass the guard.
Bonon looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Raroh wants to get back to his feet but Bonon is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bonon is pushing down on Raroh's leg trying to pass to half guard. Raroh is fighting to maintain full guard but Bonon has managed to sneak the leg through.
Bonon seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Bonon passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Raroh!
Bonon wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Bonon sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
It looks like Bonon 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.#T3#
Raroh really wants to buck Bonon off and get back to his feet.
Raroh tries to lock up and control but Bonon gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Raroh is trying desperately to improve position.
Bonon moves to take his opponent's back.
Bonon keeps control of the position easily here as Raroh tries to buck him off. #T4##SUB2#
Raroh is trying to defend against the choke here but Bonon has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Bonon Tightens the hold and Raroh taps out furiously! Bonon displays superior BJJ to win the fight.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Barry Bonon!

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