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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
RFL 019 -> -> -> 5 x 3
Date: Apr 15, 2017 |
#R1#
Marcos lands with a hook. Bonanza tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #TD2#
Bonanza drives through with a takedown into Marcos's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Marcos seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Bonanza controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Bonanza postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Marcos is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Bonanza, into his guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Bonanza throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marcos content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marcos with a nice head shot there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Bonanza working for a triangle but Marcos defends it easily.
Marcos wants to control from the top but Bonanza keeps moving. #T1#
Marcos works over Bonanza with some ground and pound from guard.
Bonanza not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Marcos wants to control from the top but Bonanza keeps moving.
Marcos is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Bonanza looking to control.
Marcos stays in close to Bonanza's body and controls the position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Marcos's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Bonanza being controlled here, momentarily.
Marcos stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bonanza swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2##SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bonanza has his foot on Marcos's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Marcos works his way back into a safe position though.
Bonanza really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Marcos. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB2#
Marcos got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bonanza has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Marcos has managed to get both his arms back between Bonanza's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Bonanza is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Marcos is aware though and is defending well.
Marcos working some strikes from top position.
Bonanza has momentary wrist control but Marcos slips an elbow through the middle.
Marcos postures up.
Bonanza keeping moving, preventing Marcos from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Marcos drops back looking for a leg! Bonanza is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bonanza manages to kick Marcos off! Marcos jumps back into Bonanza's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Bonanza looking for subs off his back but Marcos has passed one foot through into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damiao Marcos dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Bonanza blocks a leg kick.
Claudemir Bonanza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bonanza tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Marcos swivels and escapes.
Marcos jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Marcos tests Bonanza's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bonanza shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Marcos as he jumps to the side.
Marcos with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Marcos shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Marcos lands with a right hand.
Marcos lands a head shot.#TD2#
Bonanza drives through with a takedown into Marcos's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Marcos trying to control the position here.
Marcos not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Marcos pulls Bonanza in close to prevent any damage.
Marcos is trying to control the position but Bonanza postures up. #T1##SUB#
Marcos throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Bonanza drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bonanza jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Marcos trying to control the position here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Marcos is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Marcos is in close to Bonanza's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Marcos trying to control but Bonanza is working from the bottom.
Marcos working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T2##SUB2#
Marcos avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Marcos lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Marcos is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bonanza can do to turn this around?
Marcos showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Marcos preventing the sweep.
Marcos cracks Bonanza with a solid left hand.
Marcos landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB2#
Bonanza looking for a guillotine here but Marcos defends easily.
Marcos has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Marcos distracts Bonanza with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damiao Marcos dominated that second round.
That's time! Marcos's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Marcos stuffs the takedown.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bonanza shoots in looking for a takedown but Marcos manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bonanza's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Marcos misses with the combination.
Marcos misses with a low kick.
Marcos lands with a nice combination. Bonanza backs away looking to recover.
A jab lands there for Marcos.
Bonanza gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Marcos keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Marcos drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bonanza sprawls and moves away.
Damiao Marcos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Claudemir Bonanza.
Bonanza on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Marcos. Marcos obviously looking to wear him down.
Bonanza fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#CL#
Marcos closes the distance and clinches.
Bonanza is trying to drag Marcos to the mat but Marcos just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bonanza has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Marcos after a bit of a struggle. #T1#
Marcos lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Marcos lands a nice shot to the body.
Bonanza drops down looking for an ankle pick but Marcos pulls his leg out and moves away.
Marcos connects with the punch.
Damiao Marcos is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bonanza dives in and grabs Marcos's left leg, looking for a takedown. Marcos pushes down on Bonanza's head and hops out.
Bonanza fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Marcos avoids it really well and circles away.
Bonanza takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bonanza checks a low kick from Marcos.
Marcos lands with a nice combination. Bonanza backs away looking to recover.
Marcos uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Claudemir Bonanza is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Bonanza scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marcos manages to work his way to half guard, despite Bonanza's best efforts.
Marcos is doing well to control the position and prevent Bonanza from advancing to side control.#T2#
Marcos is pressing down on Bonanza's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Marcos wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Marcos is trying to keep Bonanza in close.
Marcos is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Damiao Marcos overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bonanza is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Marcos jumps into side control!
Marcos scores with a couple of short elbows.
Bonanza is trying to control Marcos's posture but Marcos avoids it.
Marcos scores with a couple of short elbows.
Bonanza is working to avoid the ground and pound but Marcos connects with a decent elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damiao Marcos clearly takes that round.
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.
#R4#
Marcos scores with a punch to the head.
Bonanza dives in for a single leg takedown but Marcos sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Bonanza takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Marcos looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Marcos feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bonanzas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Damiao Marcos is winning the standup battle so far.
Bonanza avoids a kick to the body.
Marcos's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bonanza under the eye.#ROC#
Bonanza is rocked!
Marcos throws a monster overhand right that drops Bonanza! Marcos follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Damiao Marcos!
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Event:
RFL 012 Business-Unz-Gordon
Date: Mar 08, 2017 |
#R1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bonanza.
Bonanza looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bonanza shoots in but Foot avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A nice side step and Foot releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Claudemir Bonanza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Foot stuffs the takedown.
No luck for Bonanza with that takedown attempt.
Foot is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bonanza with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bonanza is defended easily by Foot.
Bonanza has a takedown stuffed.#T1#
Bonanza shoots for a double leg takedown but Foot sprawls well. He's pushed Bonanza's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Foot stuffs the takedown.
Foot doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Bonanza shoots in for a takedown but Foot shows good takedown defense.
Bonanza fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Foot avoids it really well and circles away.
Foot is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bonanza with a body shot.
Bonanza fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Foot appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#TD#
Bonanza feints and as Foot raises his hands in defense, Bonanza changes levels and drives through with a takedown into 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.
Bonanza stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Foot swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Foot had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bonanza defends it easily.#T2#
Bonanza trying to control the position from guard on top but Foot is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Foot is trying to control the position but Bonanza postures up.
Foot being controlled here, momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Foot has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Bonanza doesn't defend quickly enough and Foot has managed to lock this one up! Can Bonanza escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Foot on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Fourth Foot!
Fourth Foot gave a mention to Pitt Nutrition 160Q! 10% Laundry plus fees!!! in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Event:
AMC 008 Le Banner vs Judah
Date: Jan 14, 2017 |
#R1#
Bonanza shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bonanza takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bonanza goes for a double leg but Foot avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Foot continues to drive forward.
Bonanza on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Foot looks to score with a jab to the body but Bonanza is just out of range.#TD#
Bonanza shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Foot napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SUB#
Bonanza is working to tighten his grip on Foot's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Foot has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Bonanza is really squeezing tight and eventually Foot passes out! Bonanza breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Claudemir Bonanza!
An out of breath Claudemir Bonanza thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Fourth Foot stepped up to the mic, saying 'I couldnt breath...that bastard was farting nasty...ask the ref !'.
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Event:
Highland Games 219
Date: Nov 17, 2016 |
#R1#
Bonanza shoots in for a takedown but Michaels shows good takedown defense.
Bonanza looks for a takedown but Michaels sprawls well.
Bonanza shoots in for a double leg but Michaels sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Claudemir Bonanza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bonanza with a lazy takedown attempt #CL2#
and Michaels counters by clinching up.
Michaels misses with a punch to the body.
Bonanza changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Michaels fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Michaels scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Michaels is looking to score with low kicks.#TD#
Bonanza changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Michaels looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Michaels struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Bonanza is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Michaels has escaped the position, nice work there.
Michaels is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Bonanza has just dragged him back down to the mat.#T1#
Michaels is trying to control Bonanza's posture but Bonanza avoids it.
Michaels regains half guard there - taking advantage of Bonanza's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Michaels slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bonanza is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Heart Cave (8 elites, 4 double-elites, 1 triple) that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Michaels keeping moving, preventing Bonanza from controlling successfully.
Bonanza looking to sit in guard and control but Michaels gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T2#
Michaels looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Bonanza is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Michaels has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Bonanza is proving hard to escape from.
Michaels controls from within his opponent's guard.
Michaels wants to stand but Bonanza has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Bonanza is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T3##SUB#
Bonanza throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Michaels got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bonanza has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Michaels has managed to get both his arms back between Bonanza's legs - danger averted.
Michaels lands a couple of digs.
Michaels would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SU2#
Michaels decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Bonanza fails with the takedown.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bonanza shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Michaels as he jumps to the side.
Bonanza walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bonanza fails with a takedown attempt.
Michaels throws a quick inside leg kick. #TD#
Bonanza shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Michaels's guard.
Bonanza stops Michaels from standing up. #SUB#
Bonanza drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Michaels manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Bonanza has Michaels in his guard.#REVB#
Bonanza will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Michaels is looking to stand up but Bonanza won't let him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kristian Michaels dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Michaels turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#CL2#
Michaels instigates a clinch.
Michaels lands a body punch in the clinch.
Michaels tries to work over Bonanza's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bonanza being controlled against the cage.
Michaels creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bonanza's defenses.
Bonanza has Michaels pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Michaels manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Michaels works on Bonanza's body with a couple of short punches.
Michaels lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bonanza looking for a takedown.
Michaels lands an elbow inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right from Michaels on the inside.
Michaels lands an elbow just above Bonanza 's eye.
Nice body punch from Michaels - that landed with a thud.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bonanza is working for takedown but Michaels is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Claudemir Bonanza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bonanza has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Michaels is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Nice elbow from Michaels. #T1##BC2#
Michaels pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Michaels has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Michaels dips to his left and cracks Bonanza with an uppercut!
Bonanza shoots in but no luck this time.
Michaels connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Claudemir Bonanza is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Michaels scoring well with a low kick there.
Bonanza tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bonanza on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Michaels. Michaels obviously looking to wear him down.
A nice inside leg kick there by Michaels. That's going to slow Bonanza down.
Bonanza is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Bonanza takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Michaels lands with a thumping leg kick.
Michaels slaps away a takedown attempt from Bonanza, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bonanza has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Michaels.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Horrible takedown attempt by Bonanza or perhaps it was just good defense by Michaels, which made it look bad. #T2#
Bonanza checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Michaels wants to slow Bonanza down by chopping away at his legs.
Bonanza closes this distance looking for a takedown but Michaels circles away.#CL2#
Michaels gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Michaels's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Michaels thumps Bonanza with a low kick.#CL2#
Michaels takes the fight into the clinch.
Bonanza takes a shot to the head.
Still in the clinch, Michaels scores with a nice short uppercut.
Michaels scores with a hook to the body.
A short left from Michaels.
Michaels can't find room to land a body shot as Bonanza controls the action.
Bonanza looking for a takedown.
Michaels stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Bonanza wants a takedown.
#T3#
A right hand to the body from Michaels.
Michaels dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A hook to the body from Michaels.
Michaels manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Bonanza blocks a body shot from Michaels.
Michaels scores with a shot to the side of Bonanza's head.
Michaels goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bonanza is looking to take this one to the mat.
Michaels works on Bonanza's body with a couple of short punches.
A bit of stalling here from Michaels.
Michaels works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Michaels is working Bonanza over against the cage.
Michaels lands an elbow inside that Bonanza shrugs off.
Michaels lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Michaels makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Michaels lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T4#
Michaels stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC2#
Michaels breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Michaels lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Michaels leaves Bonanza with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Michaels defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bonanza.
Bonanza takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kristian Michaels is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That kick from Michaels tenderised Bonanza's leg. Bonanza is trying to keep his angry face on.#CL2#
Michaels instigates a clinch.
Bonanza is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Michaels is defending well.
Michaels scores with a nice hook to the head.
Michaels stalling in the clinch.
Michaels is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bonanza is keeping busy.
Michaels lands a shot to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Michaels. #TD#
Bonanza gets a trip takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kristian Michaels showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Bonanza's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Bonanza shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Michaels as he jumps to the side.
Kristian Michaels seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Michaels lands a slapping body shot.
Bonanza changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Michaels tries to avoid it but Bonanza manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Michaels to the ground. Michaels escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Michaels scores with a jab to the jaw.
Michaels stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Michaels wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Claudemir Bonanza. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Michaels closes the distance and clinches.
Michaels comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Bonanza looking for a takedown.
Bonanza is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Michaels gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Michaels slows down the pace here.
Good body shot from Michaels.
Michaels works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#BC2#
Michaels breaks the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Bonanza has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Michaels.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Michaels, right into the meat.
Michaels lands with a nice body punch.
Bonanza's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Michaels connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bonanza scrambles back to his feet.
Michaels connects with a body shot that sends Bonanza's belly button to the back.#CL2#
Michaels closes the distance and pushes Bonanza back into the cage.
Michaels lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #BC2#
Michaels breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Michaels cracks Bonanza with a right hand to the side of the head.
Michaels tests Bonanza's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bonanza tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Michaels moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Michaels connects with a body shot.#CL2#
Michaels darts in and clinches Bonanza up against the cage.#T2#
Michaels presses Bonanza against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bonanza has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Michaels is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Good body shot from Michaels.
Michaels lands with a left to the head.
Michaels cracks Bonanza with a nice body shot.
Bonanza is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Michaels digs a right hand into Bonanza's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bonanza's gas tank.
A nice right hand lands inside from Michaels.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Michaels takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Nice elbow from Michaels.
Bonanza is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Michaels presses Bonanza against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Michaels comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A hook to the body from Michaels.
Michaels stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Michaels cracks Bonanza with a nice body shot.#T3#
Bonanza is looking to take this one to the mat.
Michaels scores with a shoulder strike.
Michaels slows down the pace here.
Michaels lands a body punch in the clinch.
Michaels lands a body punch in the clinch. #BC2#
Michaels's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Michaels scores with a body shot.
Bonanza closes this distance looking for a takedown but Michaels circles away.
Michaels lands a nice shot to the body.
Michaels throws a right and a left that Bonanza avoids nicely. #CL2#
Michaels clinches with his opponent.
Michaels lands a nice uppercut.
Michaels cracks Bonanza with a nice body shot.
Michaels leaning against his opponent.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Michaels.#T4#
Michaels gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Michaels avoiding damage.
Michaels gets underhooks to prevent Bonanza's takedown attempt.
Michaels throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Good body shot from Michaels.
Michaels lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bonanza or not.
Michaels scores with a hook to the body.
Michaels lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bonanza takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT2#
It looks like Claudemir Bonanza has been cut.
Michaels cracks Bonanza with a nice body shot.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Michaels.
A short uppercut from Michaels.
Michaels is working Bonanza over against the cage.
Michaels lands a nice shot to the body.
Michaels is stalling here.
Claudemir Bonanza has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#BC2#
Michaels breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kristian Michaels comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Michaels has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 25:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 25:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kristian Michaels!
Our winner, Kristian Michaels, 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:
Highland Games 209
Date: Sep 26, 2016 |
#R1#
Roussow lands a jab to the nose.
Bonanza closes the distance and clinches up with Roussow, looking for a takedown. Bonanza pushes Roussow against the cage but Roussow circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Roussow throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Bonanza tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#TD2#
Bonanza darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Roussow won't allow Bonanza to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Bonanza seems to be looking for submissions.
Bonanza is trying to control the action in half guard but Roussow is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Roussow tries to roll over but Bonanza keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Roussow looking for submissions off his back.
Roussow wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
Bonanza trying to control the action but Roussow is working from the bottom.
Roussow wants to improve his position but Bonanza is controlling well.
Roussow regains full guard. Nicely done.
Roussow 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.#SUB#
Roussow is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bonanza defends well.
Bonanza wants to pass the guard but Roussow is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Bonanza drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bonanza jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Roussow looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Roussow wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Roussow keeping full guard, as Bonanza tries to pass.
Roussow wants to sweep but no luck.
Bonanza advances to half guard.
Roussow is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Bonanza has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Roussow defend it? Bonanza steps over the head and cranks it - Roussow is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Bonanza!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Claudemir Bonanza!
Claudemir Bonanza seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
Highland Games 202
Date: Sep 01, 2016 |
#R1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bonanza is defended easily by Thomas.
Thomas cracks a nice hook into Bonanza's ribs.
Thomas pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bonanza attempts a counter takedown but Thomas avoids it well and moves away.
Thomas throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD#
and Bonanza counters with a nice double leg into guard. #SUB#
Bonanza drops back, looking for a kneebar! Thomas looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Thomas looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Thomas! #REVB##SU2#
Thomas stands up and beckons Bonanza to his feet.
Thomas leaves Bonanza with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bonanza seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#TD#
Bonanza closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Thomas did well to prevent Bonanza getting side control.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thomas is looking for a sweep. Bonanza is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1#
Thomas wants to control but Bonanza is keeping busy.
Thomas wants to improve his position but Bonanza is controlling well.
Thomas is staying active underneath Bonanza, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Bonanza is looking for a kimura but Thomas is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bonanza to get the leverage.
Thomas is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bonanza's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bonanza's back!
Thomas controlling from the back.
Bonanza wants to escape the position.
Bonanza is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Thomas.
#SU2#
Thomas stands up.#T2#
Thomas throws a good cross that connects.
Tim Thomas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thomas misses with a hook. Bonanza ducked under it nicely. #CL2#
Thomas closes the distance and clinches.
Bonanza tries for a takedown but Thomas manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Claudemir Bonanza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bonanza has Thomas pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Thomas manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #BC2#
Thomas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Some wild striking there from Thomas.
Thomas has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Thomas throws a leg kick #TD#
and Bonanza counters with a takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bonanza wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thomas keeps working.
Thomas manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#SUB#
Bonanza actively working from the bottom here.#T3#
Thomas tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Bonanza.
Bonanza is trying to control but can't.
Bonanza slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Thomas would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB#
Bonanza is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Thomas wanted to stand there but Bonanza had control of the position. #SU2#
Thomas gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Thomas misses with a jab, cross combination.
Thomas throws a leg kick #TD#
and Bonanza decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Thomas's guard.
Bonanza wants to pass the guard but Thomas is keeping the position.
Bonanza stops Thomas from standing up.
Bonanza wants to pass the guard but Thomas is keeping the position.
Bonanza stopping the sweep attempt from Thomas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bonanza trying to control but Thomas is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Bonanza drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bonanza jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tim Thomas dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Thomas misses with the combination.
Bonanza feinted with a counter takedown.
No luck for Bonanza with that takedown attempt.
Bonanza takes one to the chin there.
Some wild striking there from Thomas.
Thomas scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Thomas tried to score with a low kick but Bonanza checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thomas scores with a jab to the body.
Thomas bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Bonanza moves away from the strike by Thomas.
Bonanza dodges the punch combination from Thomas.
#T1#
Thomas fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bonanza looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Horrible takedown attempt by Bonanza or perhaps it was just good defense by Thomas, which made it look bad.
Bonanza is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#TD#
Thomas gets caught flat footed, as Bonanza shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Thomas keeping moving, preventing Bonanza from controlling successfully.
Thomas bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bonanza's guard. #REVB##SU2#
Thomas stands and steps away. Bonanza gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Tim Thomas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thomas lands a jab-cross combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD#
Bonanza looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SUB#
Bonanza 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#
Thomas is controlling Bonanza's trapped leg to prevent Bonanza from advancing to side control.
The fighters are battling for position here. Thomas manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Bonanza trying to control the position from guard on top but Thomas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Bonanza trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Thomas wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Bonanza pushes down on Thomas's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Thomas wants to control but Bonanza is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Bonanza is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Thomas has managed to free his arm - good work.
Tim Thomas has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Bonanza seems to be looking for submissions.
#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Thomas works his way to full guard. Good work.
Bonanza trying to control but Thomas is working from the bottom.
Thomas is looking to stand up but Bonanza isn't so interested in that idea.
Bonanza passes into half guard.
Bonanza stops Thomas from getting back to his feet.
Bonanza is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Thomas desperately trying to maintain half guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tim Thomas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Bonanza checks a leg kick. #TD#
Bonanza shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#ES2#
Thomas pushes Bonanza off and gets back to his feet.
Bonanza shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Thomas defends it nicely.
Nice uppercut there from Thomas.
Thomas lands a front kick.
Bonanza darts in looking for a takedown but Thomas gets double underhooks and turns Bonanza into the cage.
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!
Thomas keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Claudemir Bonanza. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Thomas tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nice jab there from Thomas. #CL2#
Thomas fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bonanza, pushing him back against the cage.
Thomas prevents the takedown attempt.
#BC2#
Thomas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Thomas connects with a crisp jab.
Thomas throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Thomas looks to land a combination but Bonanza avoids it well.
Bonanza changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Thomas throws a head kick that misses #TD#
and Bonanza counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #ES2#
Thomas kicks off Bonanza and gets to his feet.
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!
Bonanza fails with a takedown attempt.
Thomas steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Thomas falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD#
and Bonanza counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Bonanza. #T2#
Thomas is controlling Bonanza's posture.#SUB#
Bonanza drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Thomas manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Bonanza has Thomas in his guard.#REVB#
Thomas wants to stand but Bonanza has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SU2#
Thomas gets to his feet. Bonanza looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Bonanza has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Bonanza doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Thomas counters with a stiff right hand.
Tim Thomas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Thomas - that will leave a mark!
Tim Thomas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Thomas scores with a three punch combo!
#T3#
Bonanza ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Thomas misses with an uppercut
#TD#
and Bonanza counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Thomas wants to get back to his feet.
Thomas makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Thomas.
Bonanza wants to control from the top but Thomas keeps moving.
Bonanza postures up.
Thomas is adopting a defensive guard.
Bonanza won't allow Thomas to sweep him here.
Tim Thomas is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Thomas lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Thomas wants to stand but Bonanza has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Bonanza wants to sweep here but Thomas controlling him for the moment.
Thomas would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB#
Bonanza looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SU2#
Thomas gets to his feet. Bonanza looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Claudemir Bonanza has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bonanza has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tim Thomas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Thomas has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tim Thomas!
Tim Thomas decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
Highland Games 185
Date: Jun 23, 2016 |
#R1#
Van Gaal fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#TD#
Van Gaal tries to sprawl but Bonanza drives through with a takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Van Gaal manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Bonanza keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
A short left from Van Gaal.
Van Gaal scores with a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bonanza is working for takedown but Van Gaal is calmly controlling the position for now.
Van Gaal working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Van Gaal is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Bonanza wants to take the fight to the mat but Van Gaal manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Claudemir Bonanza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Van Gaal lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A left hand lands to the body for Van Gaal.
Bonanza drops down looking for an ankle pick but Van Gaal pulls his leg out and moves away.
Van Gaal throws an overhand right that lands on Bonanza's shoulder, as Bonanza tries to avoid the shot. #KD2#
Van Gaal drops Bonanza with a beautiful combination! Bonanza stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Van Gaal is looking for the KO!#CUT2#
It looks like Claudemir Bonanza has been cut.#CL2#
Bonanza gets tackled into the cage by Van Gaal. Van Gaal maintains the clinch.
Bonanza is trying to drag Van Gaal to the mat but Van Gaal just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A short body shot lands from Van Gaal as the two fighters clinch.
Bonanza definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Van Gaal softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Van Gaal.
Bonanza is breathing heavily.
A shot in the inside from Van Gaal.
Van Gaal stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Van Gaal.
Van Gaal lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bonanza backwards.
Van Gaal is working Bonanza over against the cage.
Van Gaal makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Van Gaal.
Van Gaal slows down the pace here.
A short uppercut from Van Gaal.
Van Gaal makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van Gaal lands a body shot in the clinch.
Van Gaal lands with a light punch inside.
Van Gaal lands an uppercut.
Van Gaal lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bonanza backwards. #ROC2#
Bonanza is rocked!#T2#
Van Gaal is working Bonanza over against the cage.
Oh Bonanza is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Van Gaal scores with a nice hook to the head.
Van Gaal pushes Bonanza against the cage. Van Gaal is working some dirty boxing. Van Gaal pushes off with a quick right hook! Bonanza goes down! Bonanza tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Van Gaal moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cholo Van Gaal! Cholo Van Gaal retains his lightweight title!
A victorious Cholo Van Gaal 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:
Highland Games 175
Date: May 19, 2016 |
#R1#
Munoz misses with a two punch combination.
Bonanza attempts a counter takedown but Munoz avoids it well and moves away.
Munoz throws a right hand that Bonanza ducks under and follows up with a left that Bonanza also avoids with ease.
Jackson Munoz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good standup being displayed there by Munoz as he connects with a hook.
Munoz lands with a nice body punch.
Munoz throws a head kick that misses.
Munoz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bonanza shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A head kick misses from Munoz.
Bonanza changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Munoz tries to avoid it but Bonanza manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Munoz to the ground. Munoz escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nice takedown defense from Munoz. No joy for Bonanza on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Claudemir Bonanza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bonanza takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bonanza shoots for a double leg takedown but Munoz sprawls well. He's pushed Bonanza's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Munoz is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Munoz tests Bonanza's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Munoz throws a right and a left that both miss.
Munoz misses with an uppercut. Bonanza saw that one coming.
Bonanza changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Munoz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#T1#
Munoz looks to land a combination but Bonanza avoids it well.
Bonanza feinted with a counter takedown.
Munoz feints a jab promting Bonanza to slip. Munoz then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Bonanza slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Munoz throws a head kick that misses.
Bonanza blocks a head kick by Munoz.
Donk. Munoz catches Bonanza right on the button with a cross.
Munoz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Munoz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Munoz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Munoz lands with a kick to the temple. Bonanza shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Munoz throws a series of punches but Bonanza moves out of range.
Bonanza appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Bonanza ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bonanza goes for a double leg but Munoz avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Munoz continues to drive forward.
Munoz plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sloppy strikes from Munoz. Those never looked like landing. #T2#
Munoz throws a jab when Bonanza was well out of range.
Bonanza shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Munoz as he avoids it easily.
Bonanza takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Munoz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bonanza drops down looking for a counter takedown but Munoz sprawls and moves away.
Munoz throws a sloppy head kick and Bonanza moves out of range easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bonanza.
Bonanza seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Munoz throws a head kick that misses.
Bonanza changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Bonanza takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bonanza tries to score a power double leg takedown but Munoz sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bonanza somewhat.
Bonanza needs to keep his hands up - Munoz had a free shot at his head there.#T3#
Munoz swinging wildly here.
Bonanza appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Horrible takedown attempt by Bonanza or perhaps it was just good defense by Munoz, which made it look bad.
Munoz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bonanza moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Munoz throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bonanza tries to counter with a takedown but Munoz is quick to defend against it.
Munoz throws a predictable looking body shot
#TD#
and Bonanza counters with a takedown into side control.
Munoz is not content to let Bonanza control the position. #SUB#
Bonanza looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #ES2#
Munoz throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#T4#
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!
No joy there for Munoz, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Munoz goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Munoz misses with a two punch combination.
Munoz throws a sloppy head kick and Bonanza moves out of range easily.
Bonanza changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Bonanza will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Munoz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bonanza was well out of range. Poor timing from Munoz.
Bonanza takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Munoz jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Munoz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Munoz throws a head kick but Bonanza moves out of range.
Munoz keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jackson Munoz dominated that round.
That's time! Bonanza's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Munoz lands a high kick!
A head kick misses from Munoz.
Munoz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Munoz falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD#
and Bonanza counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SUB#
Bonanza is working for a kimura but Munoz is defending it quite comfortably.
Munoz is refusing to be controlled, as Bonanza sits in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Munoz looks like he's trying to stand up.
#SUB#
Bonanza is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Munoz has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Bonanza is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bonanza is trying to control. Munoz wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Munoz is trying to stand.
Munoz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bonanza is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Munoz reverses the position - he's now on top in Bonanza's guard.
Munoz must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T2##SUB#
Bonanza is looking for a triangle but Munoz pushes his legs off easily.
Bonanza trying to control the position.
Jackson Munoz has got the better of the ground game so far.
Munoz has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Bonanza is proving hard to escape from. #SUB#
Bonanza is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Munoz is aware though and is defending well.
Munoz won't allow Bonanza to sweep him here. #T3##SU2#
Munoz gets to his feet. Bonanza looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Munoz stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The fighters circling - Munoz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bonanza feinted with a counter takedown.
Munoz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Munoz lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bonanza circles away quickly and effectively.
Munoz throws a head kick but Bonanza moves out of range.
Bonanza closes this distance looking for a takedown but Munoz circles away.
Bonanza shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Munoz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bonanza.
Bonanza tries to counter with a takedown but Munoz is quick to defend against it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bonanza is defended easily by Munoz.
Bonanza avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Munoz misses with a straight right. #T4#
Munoz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bonanza.
Nice shot lands for Munoz.
Bonanza shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Claudemir Bonanza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bonanza takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Munoz throws a one two combo.
Bonanza fails to land the takedown.
Bonanza shoots in but Munoz avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jackson Munoz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bonanza tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Munoz swivels and escapes.
Munoz let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
The fighters circling - Munoz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bonanza blocks a head kick by Munoz.
Munoz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bonanza appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jackson Munoz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Munoz cracks Bonanza with an open hand slap.
A combination from Munoz does no damage.
Bonanza appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Bonanza takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Munoz misses the jab.
Munoz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bonanza changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Munoz slaps away a takedown attempt from Bonanza, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jackson Munoz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bonanza has a takedown stuffed.
It seemed like Munoz was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Munoz throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No joy there for Munoz, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bonanza half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Munoz lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A big right from Munoz misses.
Bonanza showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Munoz.
Bonanza drops down looking for a counter takedown but Munoz sprawls and moves away.#T1#
Munoz throws a looping overhand right but Bonanza ducks down to avoid it.
Munoz misses with an uppercut. Bonanza saw that one coming.
Munoz misses with a double jab
#TD#
and Bonanza counters with a nice double leg into guard. #ES2#
Munoz pushes Bonanza off and gets back to his feet.
Munoz scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Bonanza will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Claudemir Bonanza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Munoz throws a body punch but Bonanza moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bonanza blocks a head kick by Munoz.
Bonanza attempts a counter takedown but Munoz avoids it well and moves away.
Bonanza will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#T2#
Munoz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bonanza.
Munoz throws a sloppy head kick and Bonanza moves out of range easily.
Bonanza changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Munoz stuffs the takedown.
Munoz lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bonanza circles away quickly and effectively.#TD#
Bonanza drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bonanza wants to control from the top but Munoz keeps moving.
Munoz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB#
Bonanza postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Munoz is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Bonanza, into his guard. #REVB##SUB#
Bonanza looking for a guillotine here but Munoz defends easily.
#T3##SUB#
Bonanza throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Bonanza looking for a triangle here. Munoz is fighting it but it looks tight! Bonanza pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Munoz is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Claudemir Bonanza!
Our winner, Claudemir Bonanza, 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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