PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Luther Jackson (ranked 949 p4p, 122 weight class) and Tottengill Bonariushausen (ranked 1895 p4p, 235 weight class). Bonariushausen has chosen Stink Foot as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Jackson
vs
Bonariushausen

185 cm
25
197 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

189 cm
25
182 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

Woodhouse's

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Luther Jackson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tottengill Bonariushausen!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Peter Branson and Santiago Holmes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Jackson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Bonariushausen manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
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.
Jackson forces his way into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson is looking to advance position but Bonariushausen won't allow it.
Jackson has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Bonariushausen is bucking up trying to escape but Jackson cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Bonariushausen is looking to get to half guard.
Jackson lands a nice shot to the head.
Bonariushausen 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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bonariushausen wants to improve his position but Jackson is controlling well.
Jackson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.

Jackson seems to be looking for submissions.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Jackson in particular looking to stall.
Bonariushausen has hold of Jackson's hands but Jackson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson wants to pass the guard but Bonariushausen is defending well.
Jackson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Jackson wants to pass to mount but Bonariushausen is defending the position.
Bonariushausen is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jackson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Jackson is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Bonariushausen!
Bonariushausen bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Bonariushausen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bonariushausen trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Jackson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bonariushausen wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.

Jackson has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Bonariushausen should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Jackson has tightened it up now! Bonariushausen 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 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Luther Jackson!
Luther Jackson retains his middleweight title!
Luther Jackson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.