PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Albert Melton (ranked 2949 p4p, 344 weight class) and Tottengill Bonariushausen (ranked 2276 p4p, 273 weight class). Bonariushausen has chosen Stink Foot as his entrance music. Tottengill Bonariushausen has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Melton
vs
Bonariushausen

185 cm
25
190 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

189 cm
25
182 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

Woodhouse's

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Albert Melton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tottengill Bonariushausen!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Santiago Holmes and Sandra Marshall.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bonariushausen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Melton stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Melton closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.

Melton shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Bonariushausen's guard.
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.
Melton passes Bonariushausen's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Bonariushausen tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Melton manages to move to mount!
Bonariushausen working to try and regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Melton looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.

Melton working for a guillotine from mount but Bonariushausen is in no mood to give up.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Melton has control of Bonariushausen's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Bonariushausen regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Bonariushausen is trying desperately to improve position.

Melton working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Bonariushausen stops Melton from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.

Melton is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Bonariushausen can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonariushausen wants to get back to his feet.

Melton has control of Bonariushausen's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Bonariushausen regains control of the situation pretty easily.

Melton working for a submission but Bonariushausen is keeping him at bay.
Bonariushausen is trying desperately to improve position.

Melton seems to be looking for submissions.
Bonariushausen is trying to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

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

Melton is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bonariushausen doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Melton.

Melton is looking for a kimura here.
Melton scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Bonariushausen trying to hold on to Melton's head to control him but Melton postures up.

Melton is working for a kimura but Bonariushausen is defending it quite comfortably.

Melton is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bonariushausen trying to control but Melton postures up.

Bonariushausen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Bonariushausen is defending against the submission attempts here by Melton.
Melton looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

Melton is trying to work for a kimura but Bonariushausen is defending well.

Melton is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bonariushausen defends it well.

Melton is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bonariushausen is just riding it out for now. Melton eventually gives up the hold.

Melton is looking for a kimura but Bonariushausen is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Melton to get the leverage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Melton is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bonariushausen defends it well.

Melton is working for a kimura but Bonariushausen is defending it quite comfortably.
Bonariushausen is trying to stand up here but Melton is controlling him well.
Bonariushausen regains full guard. Nicely done.
Melton looking to pass the guard.

Bonariushausen working for a triangle but Melton defends it easily.
Melton wants to control from the top but Bonariushausen keeps moving.
Melton advances to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Albert Melton dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Melton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bonariushausen.
A countering left hand to the body from Bonariushausen misses.
Albert Melton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Melton throws a nice looking combination but Bonariushausen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bonariushausen cracks Melton with a good jab.
Bonariushausen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Melton misses the target.

Melton gets the takedown into side control.

Melton tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Melton has an Americana. Bonariushausen didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Melton is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Melton hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Albert Melton!