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Event:
ROTI-19
Date: Dec 29, 2018 |
#R1#
Kush looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kush misses with a straight left.
Melton throws a hook but Kush blocks it.
Kush half committed to a counter leg kick.
Kush connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Melton avoids the body shot from Kush.
Kush tries to land a leg kick but Melton saw it coming and moves away.
Melton is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kush fakes the leg kick and cracks Melton in the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Melton checks a leg kick.
Melton shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kush as he jumps to the side.
Melton moves out of range as Kush strikes.#TD2#
Melton scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Kush is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Melton is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kush sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Melton is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kush has managed to free his arm - good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
Kush moves into full guard.
Kush has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T1##SUB2#
Melton drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kush looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kush looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kush! #REVR##SUB#
Kush wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Melton, who protects the arm well.
Melton is looking for a sweep.
Melton keeps trying to improve his position.
Melton wants to control but Kush postures up.
Melton is looking for a sweep.
Melton throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land. #SUB#
Kush looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Kush is trying to get an arm triangle but Melton is defending well.
Melton manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#T2#
Kush wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Melton is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kush sees it coming and defends easily.
Melton tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kush knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Melton is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kush doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Melton.
Melton blocks the strikes from Kush.
Melton is thwarting Kush's attempts to control the position.
Kush striking from the bottom. #SUB2#
Melton is working for a submission of some sort.
Melton prevents Kush from improving his position.
Melton looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T3#
Melton blocks the strikes from Kush.
#SUB2#
Melton seems to be looking for submissions.
Kush is trying to control but can't.
Kush punching from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Melton is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kush trying to control from the bottom.
Kush is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.#SUB2#
Melton is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kush tries to roll over but Melton keeps him under control.#T4##SUB2#
Melton is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kush sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Melton is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Melton looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Kush is defending against the submission attempts here by Melton.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Melton is working for a submission of some sort.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Albert Melton dominated that round.
That's time! Kush's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Melton misses with a looping left.
Melton shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kush defends it nicely.
Kush looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Kush moves out of range as Melton throws a body kick.
Kush checks a leg kick.
Kush misses with a straight left.
And Melton tries to counter it with a takedown but Kush pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Melton has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD2#
Melton shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#SUB2#
Melton seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Melton is looking for a kimura here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Kush is defending against the submission attempts here by Melton.
Kush wants to control but Melton is keeping busy.
#T1#
Kush is looking for a sweep. Melton is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Melton is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kush is just riding it out for now. Melton eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Melton is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Melton is working for a submission of some sort.
Kush is looking to control Melton's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kush avoid being mounted?#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Melton seems to be looking for submissions.
Kush is trying to control but can't.
Melton thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kush won't allow Melton to pass to mount.
Kush moves into full guard.
Kush scores with a short punch from the bottom.
Kush throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Melton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kush swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Melton slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB2#
Melton is trying to get an arm triangle but Kush is defending well.
Kush is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Kush is working hard here to advance position.
Kush throws a couple of elbows from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Melton tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Melton working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kush tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Melton wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T4#
Melton working away.
Kush tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Melton tries to move to mount but Kush blocks the move with his legs. #SUB2#
Melton working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Melton tries for a kimura but Kush is defending well.
Kush tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Melton wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Melton tries for a kimura but Kush is defending well.
Kush tries to strike but it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Albert Melton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Melton moves away from the strike by Kush.
Melton avoids the body shot from Kush.
Kush checks a leg kick nicely.
A quick step to the side and Kush tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kush blocks a head kick by Melton.
Kush lands a jab to the nose.
Kush lands the left hand.
Kush scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kush avoids the body shot from Melton.
Kush throws a nice outside leg kick. #TD2#
Kush gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kush doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Connects with an elbow from the bottom, proving to the judges that he's still active off his back.
Kush throws a couple of heel strikes.
Kush will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
#SUB2#
Melton has gone for a leg lock! Kush slips out almost immediately though and dives into Melton's guard.#REVR#
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!
Melton tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Albert Melton has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1##SUB2#
Melton looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Melton is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kush is aware though and is defending well.
Kush trying to control but Melton is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Melton has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kush can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kush trying to control but Melton is working from the bottom.
Kush pushes down on Melton's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Kush wants to work for an arm triangle but Melton is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Melton is trying to get back to full guard.#T2##SUB2#
Melton actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Melton is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kush pulls his head out easily.
Melton trying to get back to full guard but Kush takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!#SUB#
Kush working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Melton sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB#
Kush is working for a kimura but Melton is defending it quite comfortably.
Melton avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kush. #T3##SUB#
Kush is working for a kimura but Melton is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Melton looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Melton looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Kush is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Melton has managed to free his arm - good work.
Melton is staying active underneath Kush, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Melton looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kush prevents Melton from improving his position.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Melton is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kush pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Melton looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Will Kush has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Melton takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB#
Kush is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Kush is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Melton is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kush pulls his head out easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Melton is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kush pulls his head out easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Will Kush showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Melton 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Albert Melton!
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Event:
ROTI-13
Date: Dec 15, 2018 |
#R1#
Kush takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bonariushausen works Kush's body with a nice hook.
Bonariushausen cracks Kush with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bonariushausen throws a one two combo.
Bonariushausen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bonariushausen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kush on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bonariushausen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
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!
Bonariushausen lands a jab to the nose.
Kush takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Decent striking displayed by Bonariushausen there.
Kush misses with an uppercut.
Bonariushausen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#KD#
Bonariushausen lands a left and a right that send Kush crashing to the mat, dazed. Bonariushausen thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#
Kush is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Will Kush has been cut.
Good exchange - Bonariushausen coming out on top.
Kush is still on wobbly legs! Can Bonariushausen finish him?
Bonariushausen batters Kush with a massive right followed by a huge left! Kush is out on his feet looking like a zombie as Bonariushausen lands a final crushing right hand to drop Kush to the mat with a gruesome thud! Bonariushausen is running around like a mad man after that fight and for good reason!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Tottengill Bonariushausen!
Our winner, Tottengill Bonariushausen, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
ROTI-11
Date: Dec 08, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Harper gets a clinch.
Kush blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kush prevents a body shot from Harper.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Harper.
Kush looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#BC#
Harper escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice body punch from Harper.
Harper misses with a wild body shot.
Harper darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CL2#
Kush darts in and clinches Harper up against the cage.
Harper tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Harper.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Harper.
Kush is working for takedown but Harper is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kush changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Harper fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL#
Kush tries to keep at a distance but Harper has taken the fight into the clinch.#T1#
Harper lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kush drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Harper gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Gordon Harper has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Will Kush.
Harper lands with a left to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Harper.
Harper is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kush is defending well for now.
Harper swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kush goes for a takedown attempt but Harper pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kush looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Harper lands a nice shot that snaps Kush's head back.
Kush misses with a looping left.#T2##CL#
Harper closes the distance and clinches.
A short left from Harper.
Kush blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Harper pushes Kush back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Harper lands a body punch.
Kush blocks a body shot from Harper.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Harper.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Harper lands an uppercut.
Kush avoiding damage as Harper throws knees to the body.
Kush blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#TD2#
Kush jumps guard and drags Harper to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB2#
Kush has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Harper should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Kush has tightened it up now! Harper 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 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Will Kush!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 25, 2018 |
#R1#
Park shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kush defends it nicely.
Kush looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.#TD2#
Park fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Kush to the ground. Park is now in Kush's guard.
Kush can't keep his opponent in guard - Park advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kush works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Park drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Kush manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Park has Kush in his guard.#REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kush postures up.
#T1#
Park looking for a sweep. Not yet Park, not yet.
Park working a defensive guard here.
Kush is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Park is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB2#
Park isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Kush stacks Park 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 Kush!
Kush in side control lands a decent elbow.
Kush wants to control but Park is keeping him busy. #T2#
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.
Kush has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Kush raining down hammerfists from mount.
Park is bucking up trying to escape but Kush cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Kush controlling his opponent.
Park is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kush trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kush tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Park is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T3#
Kush trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Park is looking to get to half guard.
Kush tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Park really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kush controlling the position easily from mount.
Park is trying desperately to improve position.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kush controlling the pace for now.
Park slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Kush prevents Park from improving his position.
Kush works his way into side control.
Kush trying to control the position but Park is working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Park manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Park wants to take a breather but Kush is having none of it.
Park passes the guard and advances to mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Will Kush dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
No luck for Park with that takedown attempt. #TD2#
Park closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Kush's guard.
Park trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kush tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Park drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Kush manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Park has Kush in his guard.#REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Park tries to strike from the bottom.
Kush showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T1#
Kush looking to pass the guard.
Park is trying to keep Kush in close.
Park keeping full guard, as Kush tries to pass. #SUB2#
Park has his foot on Kush's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kush works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Park throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Kush escapes and throws Park's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Park wants to control but Kush postures up.
Kush wants to control but Park is keeping him busy. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Park is looking to regain half guard here but Kush keeps moving and retains side control.
Kush slows the pace down.
Kush tries to advance to mount but can't.
Kush controls the position.
Park manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Park is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Kush is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Will Kush overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kush wants to free his trapped foot but Park is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T3#
Kush trying to control the pace.
Park is looking to control Kush's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Park avoid being mounted?
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Park is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kush looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Park holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Park has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Kush is landing a low percentage of strikes.#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.
Park is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kush.
Kush was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kush cracks a nice hook into Park's ribs.
Park shoots in but no luck this time.
Kush tries to counter with a takedown but Park is quick to defend against it.
Park looks for a takedown but Kush sprawls well.
Will Kush has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnathan Park.#TD#
Kush bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Kush is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Park can do to turn this around?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Park tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kush advances to full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Will Kush dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Park takes one to the chin there.
Kush misses with a few strikes there.
Park closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kush circles away.
Kush swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Park misses with a takedown attempt
and Kush counters with a nice uppercut.
Park fails with a takedown attempt.
Will Kush has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnathan Park.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Park has a takedown stuffed.#T1##TD#
Kush shoots in and bounces Park off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Kush slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Kush wants to lay and pray for a moment but Park keeps working.
Kush passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Park!
Kush mounts Park! Really nice guard pass there!
Park is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T2#
Kush controlling the pace for now.
Park is looking to get to half guard.
Kush looking to control and managing it successfully.
Park sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Park moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kush slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Kush trying to control the position but Park is working away. #T3#
Kush tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Park gets back to half guard.
Kush wants to pass the guard but Park is defending well.
Kush is trying to control. Park wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Will Kush is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kush wants to free his trapped foot but Park is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Park tries to get to full guard but Kush has control of the leg.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kush has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Kush seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Park for as long as he can get away with.
Park is trying to control but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Park is looking to improve his position.
Johnathan Park has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB2#
Park looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Will Kush showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kush 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Will Kush!
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