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Event:
IFA Proving Grounds
Date: Jan 13, 2019 |
#R1#
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. #TD#
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.#SUB#
Melton looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Melton working for a guillotine from mount but Bonariushausen is in no mood to give up.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
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.#SUB#
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. #SUB#
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.
#T1#
Bonariushausen wants to get back to his feet.
#SUB#
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.
#SUB#
Melton working for a submission but Bonariushausen is keeping him at bay.
Bonariushausen is trying desperately to improve position.#SUB#
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 manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Bonariushausen is trying to stand up here but Melton is controlling him well. #SUB#
Melton seems to be looking for submissions.
Bonariushausen is trying to get back to full guard.#T2##SUB#
Melton is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
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. #SUB#
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.
#SUB#
Melton is working for a kimura but Bonariushausen is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Melton is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T3#
Bonariushausen trying to control but Melton postures up.
#SUB2#
Bonariushausen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Bonariushausen is defending against the submission attempts here by Melton.
Melton looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Melton is trying to work for a kimura but Bonariushausen is defending well.
#SUB#
Melton is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bonariushausen defends it well. #SUB#
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. #SUB#
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. #T4##SUB#
Melton is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bonariushausen defends it well. #SUB#
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. #SUB2#
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!
#R2#
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. #TD#
Melton gets the takedown into side control. #SUB#
Melton tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
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!
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Event:
ROTI-22
Date: Jan 05, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
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.#SUB#
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.#T1#
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. #SUB#
Jackson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bonariushausen wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving. #SUB#
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.
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Event:
ROTI-19
Date: Dec 29, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Tuungafasi forces Bonariushausen back against the cage and clinches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tuungafasi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tuungafasi digs a right hand into Bonariushausen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bonariushausen's gas tank.
Tuungafasi lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bonariushausen or not.
Tuungafasi lands with a light punch inside.
Tuungafasi lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bonariushausen or not.
Bonariushausen is breathing heavily.#BC2#
Tuungafasi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#KD2#
A head kick lands from Tuungafasi that sends Bonariushausen to the canvas. Bonariushausen tries to scramble back to his feet but Tuungafasi brings him back down into side control. #CUT2#
It looks like Tottengill Bonariushausen has been cut.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tuungafasi controlling the position from side mount.
Bonariushausen is trying to get back to half guard.
Bonariushausen wants to control but Tuungafasi postures up.
Tuungafasi wants to control but Bonariushausen is keeping him busy.
Bonariushausen is trying to escape the position but Tuungafasi is controlling the position.
Bonariushausen is looking to reverse the position.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T1#
Bonariushausen dodges the ground and pound from Tuungafasi.
Bonariushausen is not content to let Tuungafasi control the position.
Bonariushausen tries to improve position but can't.
Bonariushausen is pushing Tuungafasi's head away, looking to escape. Tuungafasi manages to hold on to the position though.
Bonariushausen sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Tuungafasi not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Tuungafasi controlling the pace.
Bonariushausen wants to get back to full guard.
Bonariushausen wants to control but Tuungafasi is keeping busy.
#T2#
Still in half guard, Tuungafasi seems content to control.
Let's hope that Tuungafasi has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Bonariushausen makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bonariushausen.
Tuungafasi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bonariushausen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Tuungafasi trying to control the position from guard on top but Bonariushausen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bonariushausen 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.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Tuungafasi looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Bonariushausen looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Tuungafasi is defending well. Bonariushausen quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Tuungafasi has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Bonariushausen celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tottengill Bonariushausen!
A relieved looking Tottengill Bonariushausen thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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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##KD2#
Bonariushausen lands a left and a right that send Wild crashing to the mat, dazed. Bonariushausen thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#
Wild is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Swing Wild has been cut.
Bonariushausen lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Wild up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Bonariushausen from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Wild's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tottengill Bonariushausen!
A victorious Tottengill Bonariushausen thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
ROTI-06
Date: Nov 24, 2018 |
#R1#
Jackson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bonariushausen lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#TD#
Jackson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Bonariushausen prevents Jackson from improving position. #SUB#
Jackson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Bonariushausen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bonariushausen tries to buck Jackson off but Jackson is having none of it.
Jackson throwing shots but missing, from side control. #SUB#
Jackson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bonariushausen knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Jackson throws a strike aimed at the side of Bonariushausen's head but Bonariushausen avoids it well.#T1##SUB#
Jackson swings around for an armbar but Bonariushausen sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Jackson's guard.
Jackson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bonariushausen looking to pass the guard.
Bonariushausen looking to sit in guard and control but Jackson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Jackson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bonariushausen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jackson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bonariushausen is keeping the position for now.
Jackson forces his way into half guard.
Bonariushausen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB#
Jackson 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.
#T2#
Jackson wants to pass the guard but Bonariushausen is defending well.
Jackson trying to control the pace.
Jackson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bonariushausen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jackson. #T3#
Jackson controlling the pace.
Bonariushausen won't allow Jackson to pass to mount.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jackson is working hard here to advance position.
Bonariushausen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bonariushausen is trying to maintain the position but Jackson is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Jackson is working for a kimura but Bonariushausen is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Jackson is working for an americana but Bonariushausen has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Jackson was thinking about the submission.#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.
Jackson stands and throws Bonariushausen's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The strikes coming from Jackson are missing the target in this wave of attacks. #SUB#
Jackson in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Bonariushausen is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Luther Jackson!
An out of breath Luther Jackson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
ROTI-01
Date: Nov 08, 2018 |
#R1#
Bonariushausen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CL2#
Pelayo closes the distance and pushes Bonariushausen back into the cage.
Bonariushausen has had enough of the clinch but Pelayo keeps him there for the moment.#BC2#
Pelayo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bonariushausen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pelayo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bonariushausen's corner calls for a 1-2. Bonariushausen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bonariushausen scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Pelayo ducks under a wild hook from Bonariushausen.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Pelayo! But no joy.
A left and a right from Bonariushausen both land. Nice combination.
Bonariushausen looks to land a right hand but Pelayo moved out of range.
Bonariushausen lands a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pelayo walks into a left hand.
Bonariushausen lands with a shot to the body.
Pelayo misses with a looping left.
Bonariushausen throws a body punch but Pelayo moves out of range.
Bonariushausen moves away from the strike by Pelayo.
A lazy left from Bonariushausen finds it's target.
Bonariushausen is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T1#
Pelayo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bonariushausen.
Bonariushausen lands a jab to Pelayo's midsection.
A jab lands there for Bonariushausen.
Bonariushausen is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Bonariushausen just misses with a punch to the body.
Pelayo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bonariushausen throws out the jab.
Bonariushausen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A cross from Pelayo lands.#CUT2#
It looks like Tottengill Bonariushausen has been cut.
Bonariushausen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Pelayo throws a lazy right hand but Bonariushausen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bonariushausen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bonariushausen lands with a nice body punch.
Bonariushausen stuns Pelayo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bonariushausen blocks a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bonariushausen. Pelayo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pelayo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fighters circling - Pelayo throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T2#
Bonariushausen blocks a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Pelayo forces Bonariushausen back against the cage and clinches.
Bonariushausen wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pelayo has him pressed against the cage.
Pelayo stalls.
Pelayo stalling against the cage.
Pelayo slowing the pace effectively.#BC2#
Pelayo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bonariushausen connects with a right hand. Pelayo shakes it off.
Pelayo connects with a single shot there.
Jab, jab by Bonariushausen - just one landing. #T3#
Bonariushausen looks to score with a jab to the body but Pelayo is just out of range.
Danga de danga de dang - Bonariushausen scores with a four punch combination!
Bonariushausen stuns Pelayo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bonariushausen throws a series of punches but Pelayo moves out of range.
Pelayo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bonariushausen to score with a decent uppercut.
Bonariushausen slips under a jab.
Bonariushausen punishes Pelayo's body with a nice straight punch.
Bonariushausen works Pelayo's body with a nice hook.#CL2#
Pelayo closes the distance and clinches.
Bonariushausen is trying to pull guard but Pelayo has him pressed against the cage.
Pelayo prevents Bonariushausen from breaking the clinch.#BC2#
Pelayo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bonariushausen sizes up Pelayo with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Pelayo might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Pelayo closes the distance and clinches.
Bonariushausen has had enough of the clinch but Pelayo keeps him there for the moment.
Pelayo has Bonariushausen pressed against the cage, preventing Bonariushausen from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC2#
Pelayo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Pelayo.
Bonariushausen is looking to wear down Pelayo with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Bonariushausen tests Pelayo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bonariushausen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bonariushausen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bonariushausen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CL2#
Pelayo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Pelayo has Bonariushausen pressed against the cage.
#TD2#
Pelayo ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Pelayo no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tottengill Bonariushausen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tottengill Bonariushausen's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Bonariushausen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Pelayo misses with a looping right.
Bonariushausen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A big left from Bonariushausen misses.
Bonariushausen digs a good hook to Pelayo's body.
Bonariushausen digs a good body shot into Pelayo's ribs.
Pelayo slips a straight right by Bonariushausen.
Bonariushausen scores with a nice strike.#CL2#
Pelayo rushes Bonariushausen and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Pelayo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bonariushausen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pelayo was well out of range. Poor timing from Bonariushausen.#CL2#
Pelayo gets a clinch. #TD2#
Pelayo pulls guard.
Pelayo has Bonariushausen pulled in close to control his posture.
Pelayo keeping moving, preventing Bonariushausen from controlling successfully. #T1#
Pelayo keeping full guard, as Bonariushausen tries to pass.
Pelayo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bonariushausen is one step ahead there.
Bonariushausen trying to control but Pelayo is working from the bottom.
Bonariushausen advances position into side control!#SUB#
Bonariushausen has hold of Pelayo's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Pelayo seems comfortable defending it but Bonariushausen has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Pelayo is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Pelayo is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Bonariushausen couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tottengill Bonariushausen!
An out of breath Tottengill Bonariushausen thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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