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Event:
Rite of Passage
Date: Mar 22, 2019 |
#R1#
Wayne tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bonaiuti swivels and escapes.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Wayne, as that shot connected.
Maurizio Bonaiuti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bonaiuti shoots in for a takedown but Wayne shows good takedown defense.
Bonaiuti blocks a head kick by Wayne.
Bonaiuti closes this distance looking for a takedown but Wayne circles away.
Bonaiuti throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Wayne's waist but Wayne gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bonaiuti off to one side.
Bonaiuti's coach down at Hilo Hit Squad was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Bonaiuti's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
John Wayne has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maurizio Bonaiuti.
Wayne lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Wayne moves in looking to clinch but Bonaiuti pushes him off.
Wayne fails with a takedown attempt. #TD2#
Bonaiuti fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Wayne sprawls well initially but Bonaiuti persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bonaiuti wants to pass the guard but Wayne is defending well.
Bonaiuti takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
Bonaiuti is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bonaiuti wants to free his trapped foot but Wayne is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T1##SUB2#
Bonaiuti has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Wayne defend it? Bonaiuti steps over the head and cranks it - Wayne is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Bonaiuti!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Maurizio Bonaiuti!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 11, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Bonaiuti is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Crusher's half guard.
Crusher tries to roll over but Bonaiuti keeps him under control.
Bonaiuti passes the guard and advances to mount!
Bonaiuti sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Bonaiuti can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Crusher is looking to escape.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Crusher has eaten all the pies!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crusher manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T1#
Bonaiuti controlling the pace.
Crusher trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Crusher looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Crusher actively working from the bottom here.
Bonaiuti wants to take a breather but Crusher is having none of it.
Bonaiuti is thwarting Crusher's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Crusher looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Crusher actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bonaiuti is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Bonaiuti passes the guard and advances to mount! #SUB#
Bonaiuti working for a submission but Crusher is keeping him at bay.
Crusher is wriggling around trying to escape.
Crusher is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Crusher is still trying to improve position.#T3##SUB#
Bonaiuti working for a guillotine from mount but Crusher is in no mood to give up.
Crusher is working to get back to half guard.
Crusher tries to hold on but Bonaiuti pushes him away.
Crusher manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Crusher trying to control from the bottom.
Bonaiuti is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Crusher!
Crusher regains half guard.
Bonaiuti trying to mount his opponent but Crusher defends it. #T4#
Bonaiuti is working hard here to advance position.
Bonaiuti wants to take a breather but Crusher is having none of it.
Crusher is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Crusher is staying active underneath Bonaiuti, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Bonaiuti is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Crusher sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Crusher has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Bonaiuti escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Bonaiuti!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Crusher is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maurizio Bonaiuti dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Bonaiuti fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Crusher sprawls well initially but Bonaiuti persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Crusher wants to get back to full guard.
Crusher wants to control but Bonaiuti is keeping busy.
Crusher is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Crusher looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Crusher looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bonaiuti is just content to waste time from the top position. Crusher takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Bonaiuti is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Crusher can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Crusher had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bonaiuti defends it easily.#T1##SUB2#
Crusher is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Crusher is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Crusher seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SUB2#
Crusher is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Crusher escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bonaiuti gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bonaiuti pushing down on Crusher's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Bonaiuti has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Crusher wants to control but Bonaiuti is having none of it.
Maurizio Bonaiuti overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Crusher is desperately trying to improve his position but Bonaiuti has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB#
Bonaiuti is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Crusher to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Crusher shrugs it off.
Crusher can't escape the position.
#T3#
Bonaiuti can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Crusher is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Bonaiuti is working for a guillotine from mount but Crusher frees his head quite easily.
Crusher tries to hold on but Bonaiuti pushes him away.
Crusher regains half guard.#SUB2#
Crusher looking for submissions off his back.#T4#
Crusher trying to control but Bonaiuti postures up.
Crusher is refusing to be controlled, as Bonaiuti sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Crusher looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Bonaiuti pushes past his half guard into mount!
Bonaiuti controlling the position easily from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Crusher wants to control but Bonaiuti is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maurizio Bonaiuti dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, 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#
Crusher throws a big shot that misses.
Bonaiuti is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Crusher.
Crusher scores with a nice right hand.
#TD#
Bonaiuti scores with a takedown into Crusher's guard.#SUB2#
Crusher escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bonaiuti gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bonaiuti slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB#
Bonaiuti tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crusher gets back to half guard.#T1##SUB2#
Crusher is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bonaiuti pulls his head out easily.
Bonaiuti performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Bonaiuti's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#SUB2#
Crusher actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Bonaiuti is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Crusher defends it well. #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#
Bonaiuti is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Bonaiuti is working for a submission of some sort.
Crusher tries to get to full guard but Bonaiuti has control of the leg.
Crusher keeps trying to improve his position.#T3##SUB2#
Crusher looking for submissions off his back.
Crusher is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Crusher looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Crusher is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bonaiuti pulls his head out easily.
Crusher takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Crusher is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Bonaiuti is working for a kimura but Crusher is defending it quite comfortably.
Maurizio Bonaiuti is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Still in half guard, Bonaiuti seems content to control.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nice defenses there by Bonaiuti.#TD#
Bonaiuti shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Crusher is trying to defend but Bonaiuti finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB2#
Crusher actively working from the bottom here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bonaiuti is controlling the pace.
Bone Crusher has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Crusher lands a couple of sideways elbows.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maurizio Bonaiuti showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bonaiuti, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Colin Fray scores the fight 30:27
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maurizio Bonaiuti!
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