Post by The Sandmen on Jul 31, 2013 17:37:10 GMT -5
Stephan Bonnar is beating himself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking himself in the face, body and legs to get ready for his scrap.
Alexander Gustafsson glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Gustafsson is the fighter that will win today if we pay attention to the bets.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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Bonnar and Gustafsson move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
0:10 Round 1 and Bonnar is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Stephan Bonnar's mind is definitely in the fight, Gustafsson just got nailed! Stephan Bonnar saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Wow! Gustafsson is going to have a headache after this one.
Gustafsson's Chin is beginning to swell
A furious flurry of punches from Alexander Gustafsson
puts Bonnar in a world of hurt!
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
Stephan Bonnar throws a combo
Alexander Gustafsson ducks under and catches him with a counter straight! Bonnar swings again, only to get countered once more! Bonnar is looking bad here!
Alexander Gustafsson tries to bring the fight to the ground
Bonnar goes down.
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
Alexander Gustafsson is in open guard over Bonnar
Alexander Gustafsson tries to pass to half guard...
Stephan Bonnar can't prevent his opponent from passing. Gustafsson looks to work from half guard.
Alexander Gustafsson is in half guard over Bonnar
Gustafsson leans back...
He clobbers Stephan Bonnar's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Bonnar's Left eye is beginning to swell
Alexander Gustafsson is in half guard over Bonnar
Bonnar tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Stephan Bonnar. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Yunlin Indoor Arena (Yunlin, Taiwan) are cheering for the fighters.
Brilliant combination from Stephan Bonnar
that forces Gustafsson to try and defend better.
Bonnar looks to be in very good shape.
Stephan Bonnar's mind is definitely in the fight, Gustafsson just got nailed! Stephan Bonnar saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Wow! Gustafsson is going to have a headache after this one.
Gustafsson's Chin is beginning to swell
Stephan Bonnar charges at Gustafsson throwing flurries left and right.
Not many punches are hitting, but the ones that land are huge shots! Gustafsson is rocked!
Gustafsson's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Stephan Bonnar tries to bring the fight to the ground
Gustafsson goes down.
Hard blow to Gustafsson's mid-section, he seems hurt
The clock says 2:05 in the 1 round
Stephan Bonnar is in open guard over Gustafsson
Bonnar moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Stephan Bonnar is in half guard over Gustafsson
Gustafsson throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Stephan Bonnar realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Alexander Gustafsson. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Bonnar cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Gustafsson can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Alexander Gustafsson goes with a looping right hand while Stephan Bonnar jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Bonnar seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
A wicked punch by Stephan Bonnar
rocks Gustafsson!
Gustafsson steps backwards away from Stephan Bonnar. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
Bone shattering straight right hand from Alexander Gustafsson!
Bonnar is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Gustafsson pushes Stephan Bonnar and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Bonnar is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Bonnar jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Stephan Bonnar pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
The fighters are clinching.
Alexander Gustafsson pushes away Bonnar trying to keep the fight at striking range
Bonnar stumbles backwards and Alexander Gustafsson circles to get the center of the cage
Stephan Bonnar tries a middle kick
Alexander Gustafsson blocks and steps away.
Stephan Bonnar gets sloppy and Alexander Gustafsson tries to take advantage...
Gustafsson is holding Stephan Bonnar's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Stephan Bonnar loses balance and goes to the ground.
Alexander Gustafsson is in side mount over Stephan Bonnar
Stephan Bonnar attempts to trap Alexander Gustafsson in his guard.
Alexander Gustafsson keeps control and remains in side mount.
Alexander Gustafsson is in side mount over Stephan Bonnar
Bonnar is taking this opportunity to rest.
Alexander Gustafsson is in side mount over Stephan Bonnar
Stephan Bonnar attempts to trap Alexander Gustafsson in his guard.
Stephan Bonnar manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
Alexander Gustafsson is in open guard over Bonnar
Bonnar tries to close his guard around Gustafsson
He succeeds!
Alexander Gustafsson is in closed guard over Bonnar
Gustafsson use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in Yunlin Indoor Arena (Yunlin, Taiwan) is cheering him!
The clock says 4:35 in the 1 round
Alexander Gustafsson is in side mount over Stephan Bonnar
Gustafsson is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Stephan Bonnar, who is barely covering up!
Alexander Gustafsson is in side mount over Stephan Bonnar
Alexander Gustafsson hovers above Bonnar
Good punches to Bonnar's body.
Alexander Gustafsson is in side mount over Stephan Bonnar
Gustafsson throws a few hammer fists to the face of Stephan Bonnar
Solid shots!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 2
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Alexander Gustafsson goes with a looping right hand while Stephan Bonnar jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Bonnar seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
Stephan Bonnar goes with a looping right hand while Alexander Gustafsson jumps back and jabs
Bonnar seems staggered and Alexander Gustafsson runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Gustafsson wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The fighters are clinching.
Stephan Bonnar's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Gustafsson is throwing a flurry of punches!
Stephan Bonnar just can't get away!
Bonnar's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Stephan Bonnar's Right cheek
Bonnar seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
The fighters are clinching.
Gustafsson pushes Stephan Bonnar against the fence and launches a few sick punches
A couple of unanswered uppercuts collide with Bonnar's chin! His legs are wobbling!
Bonnar's Chin is beginning to swell
Bonnar has a small cut in his Chin
That punishment by Alexander Gustafsson has left Bonnar staggered! Alexander Gustafsson should try push forward now and finish this!
The fighters are clinching.
Gustafsson takes a break to breathe while holding Stephan Bonnar.
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
The two exchange wildly
Gustafsson is connecting with a few punches
Bonnar's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Bonnar jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Gustafsson sees what was coming and ducks under his opponent and moves aside
The clock says 1:45 in the 2 round
Stephan Bonnar fakes a punch and launches himself over Gustafsson!
Nice move by Bonnar who clinches and pushes Gustafsson against the cage
Alexander Gustafsson pushes away Bonnar trying to keep the fight at striking range
Bonnar stumbles backwards and Alexander Gustafsson circles to get the center of the cage
Gustafsson throws a lazy kick
Bonnar blocks and keeps his distance.
Alexander Gustafsson has found an opening in the defense of Bonnar, launching a big uppercut
Bingo! Bonnar is wobbling!
Bonnar's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Stephan Bonnar's Chin
Stephan Bonnar seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Alexander Gustafsson!
Gustafsson looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Stephan Bonnar's punches
Bonnar is on the receiving end of a great combo by Gustafsson.
Bonnar has a small cut in his Chin
Gustafsson launches a furious hook!
That hits Bonnar's chin like a wrecking ball! Bonnar loses balance and goes to the mat.
Bonnar's Chin is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Stephan Bonnar's Chin
Gustafsson is standing while Bonnar is on the ground on his back
Alexander Gustafsson creates space and allows Stephan Bonnar to stand up.
Bonnar climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Stephan Bonnar continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Gustafsson steps backwards away from Stephan Bonnar. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 3:00 in the 2 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Gustafsson feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
what a crushing shot!
There is a small laceration on Stephan Bonnar's Chin
That punishment by Alexander Gustafsson has left Bonnar staggered! Alexander Gustafsson should try push forward now and finish this!
Alexander Gustafsson attempts a sweep single...
Alexander Gustafsson catches Stephan Bonnar's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Gustafsson.
The clock says 3:30 in the 2 round
Alexander Gustafsson is in closed guard over Bonnar
You can see Bonnar's blood making stains in the mat.
Gustafsson use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in Yunlin Indoor Arena (Yunlin, Taiwan) is cheering him!
Alexander Gustafsson is in side mount over Stephan Bonnar
Bonnar doesn't stop bleeding.
Gustafsson gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Stephan Bonnar! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Stephan Bonnar doesn't defend himself!
Bonnar has a small cut in his Nose
The clock says 3:45 in the 2 round
Alexander Gustafsson is in side mount over Stephan Bonnar
Stephan Bonnar doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Gustafsson's moves.
Alexander Gustafsson is in side mount over Stephan Bonnar
You can see Bonnar's blood making stains in the mat.
Gustafsson leans back...
He clobbers Stephan Bonnar's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
That brutal impact left Bonnar laid out on the mat! Alexander Gustafsson's corner come in to congratulate him!
Bonnar's Left eye is beginning to swell
Winner is Alexander Gustafsson by KO (GnP) at 4:12 Round 2
Statistics: Stephan Bonnar
Punches 12/25 (48%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 171 s
Statistics: Alexander Gustafsson
Punches 28/36 (78%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 5/8 (62%)
Takedowns 3/3 (100%)
GnP strikes 18/19 (95%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 163 s
From perpetual #1 contender to losing to a mildly upgraded (if at all) Gustafsson. Bonnar has fallen hard. Good damage absorption though. But that is hardly what anyone wants to be known for - taking damage. Over and over again. Because of not showing up.
Alexander Gustafsson glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Gustafsson is the fighter that will win today if we pay attention to the bets.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
Bonnar and Gustafsson move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
0:10 Round 1 and Bonnar is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Stephan Bonnar's mind is definitely in the fight, Gustafsson just got nailed! Stephan Bonnar saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Wow! Gustafsson is going to have a headache after this one.
Gustafsson's Chin is beginning to swell
A furious flurry of punches from Alexander Gustafsson
puts Bonnar in a world of hurt!
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
Stephan Bonnar throws a combo
Alexander Gustafsson ducks under and catches him with a counter straight! Bonnar swings again, only to get countered once more! Bonnar is looking bad here!
Alexander Gustafsson tries to bring the fight to the ground
Bonnar goes down.
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
Alexander Gustafsson is in open guard over Bonnar
Alexander Gustafsson tries to pass to half guard...
Stephan Bonnar can't prevent his opponent from passing. Gustafsson looks to work from half guard.
Alexander Gustafsson is in half guard over Bonnar
Gustafsson leans back...
He clobbers Stephan Bonnar's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Bonnar's Left eye is beginning to swell
Alexander Gustafsson is in half guard over Bonnar
Bonnar tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Stephan Bonnar. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Yunlin Indoor Arena (Yunlin, Taiwan) are cheering for the fighters.
Brilliant combination from Stephan Bonnar
that forces Gustafsson to try and defend better.
Bonnar looks to be in very good shape.
Stephan Bonnar's mind is definitely in the fight, Gustafsson just got nailed! Stephan Bonnar saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Wow! Gustafsson is going to have a headache after this one.
Gustafsson's Chin is beginning to swell
Stephan Bonnar charges at Gustafsson throwing flurries left and right.
Not many punches are hitting, but the ones that land are huge shots! Gustafsson is rocked!
Gustafsson's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Stephan Bonnar tries to bring the fight to the ground
Gustafsson goes down.
Hard blow to Gustafsson's mid-section, he seems hurt
The clock says 2:05 in the 1 round
Stephan Bonnar is in open guard over Gustafsson
Bonnar moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Stephan Bonnar is in half guard over Gustafsson
Gustafsson throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Stephan Bonnar realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Alexander Gustafsson. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Bonnar cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Gustafsson can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Alexander Gustafsson goes with a looping right hand while Stephan Bonnar jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Bonnar seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
A wicked punch by Stephan Bonnar
rocks Gustafsson!
Gustafsson steps backwards away from Stephan Bonnar. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
Bone shattering straight right hand from Alexander Gustafsson!
Bonnar is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Gustafsson pushes Stephan Bonnar and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Bonnar is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Bonnar jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Stephan Bonnar pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
The fighters are clinching.
Alexander Gustafsson pushes away Bonnar trying to keep the fight at striking range
Bonnar stumbles backwards and Alexander Gustafsson circles to get the center of the cage
Stephan Bonnar tries a middle kick
Alexander Gustafsson blocks and steps away.
Stephan Bonnar gets sloppy and Alexander Gustafsson tries to take advantage...
Gustafsson is holding Stephan Bonnar's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Stephan Bonnar loses balance and goes to the ground.
Alexander Gustafsson is in side mount over Stephan Bonnar
Stephan Bonnar attempts to trap Alexander Gustafsson in his guard.
Alexander Gustafsson keeps control and remains in side mount.
Alexander Gustafsson is in side mount over Stephan Bonnar
Bonnar is taking this opportunity to rest.
Alexander Gustafsson is in side mount over Stephan Bonnar
Stephan Bonnar attempts to trap Alexander Gustafsson in his guard.
Stephan Bonnar manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
Alexander Gustafsson is in open guard over Bonnar
Bonnar tries to close his guard around Gustafsson
He succeeds!
Alexander Gustafsson is in closed guard over Bonnar
Gustafsson use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in Yunlin Indoor Arena (Yunlin, Taiwan) is cheering him!
The clock says 4:35 in the 1 round
Alexander Gustafsson is in side mount over Stephan Bonnar
Gustafsson is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Stephan Bonnar, who is barely covering up!
Alexander Gustafsson is in side mount over Stephan Bonnar
Alexander Gustafsson hovers above Bonnar
Good punches to Bonnar's body.
Alexander Gustafsson is in side mount over Stephan Bonnar
Gustafsson throws a few hammer fists to the face of Stephan Bonnar
Solid shots!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 2
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Alexander Gustafsson goes with a looping right hand while Stephan Bonnar jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Bonnar seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
Stephan Bonnar goes with a looping right hand while Alexander Gustafsson jumps back and jabs
Bonnar seems staggered and Alexander Gustafsson runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Gustafsson wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The fighters are clinching.
Stephan Bonnar's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Gustafsson is throwing a flurry of punches!
Stephan Bonnar just can't get away!
Bonnar's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Stephan Bonnar's Right cheek
Bonnar seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
The fighters are clinching.
Gustafsson pushes Stephan Bonnar against the fence and launches a few sick punches
A couple of unanswered uppercuts collide with Bonnar's chin! His legs are wobbling!
Bonnar's Chin is beginning to swell
Bonnar has a small cut in his Chin
That punishment by Alexander Gustafsson has left Bonnar staggered! Alexander Gustafsson should try push forward now and finish this!
The fighters are clinching.
Gustafsson takes a break to breathe while holding Stephan Bonnar.
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
The two exchange wildly
Gustafsson is connecting with a few punches
Bonnar's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Bonnar jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Gustafsson sees what was coming and ducks under his opponent and moves aside
The clock says 1:45 in the 2 round
Stephan Bonnar fakes a punch and launches himself over Gustafsson!
Nice move by Bonnar who clinches and pushes Gustafsson against the cage
Alexander Gustafsson pushes away Bonnar trying to keep the fight at striking range
Bonnar stumbles backwards and Alexander Gustafsson circles to get the center of the cage
Gustafsson throws a lazy kick
Bonnar blocks and keeps his distance.
Alexander Gustafsson has found an opening in the defense of Bonnar, launching a big uppercut
Bingo! Bonnar is wobbling!
Bonnar's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Stephan Bonnar's Chin
Stephan Bonnar seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Alexander Gustafsson!
Gustafsson looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Stephan Bonnar's punches
Bonnar is on the receiving end of a great combo by Gustafsson.
Bonnar has a small cut in his Chin
Gustafsson launches a furious hook!
That hits Bonnar's chin like a wrecking ball! Bonnar loses balance and goes to the mat.
Bonnar's Chin is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Stephan Bonnar's Chin
Gustafsson is standing while Bonnar is on the ground on his back
Alexander Gustafsson creates space and allows Stephan Bonnar to stand up.
Bonnar climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Stephan Bonnar continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Gustafsson steps backwards away from Stephan Bonnar. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 3:00 in the 2 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Gustafsson feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
what a crushing shot!
There is a small laceration on Stephan Bonnar's Chin
That punishment by Alexander Gustafsson has left Bonnar staggered! Alexander Gustafsson should try push forward now and finish this!
Alexander Gustafsson attempts a sweep single...
Alexander Gustafsson catches Stephan Bonnar's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Gustafsson.
The clock says 3:30 in the 2 round
Alexander Gustafsson is in closed guard over Bonnar
You can see Bonnar's blood making stains in the mat.
Gustafsson use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in Yunlin Indoor Arena (Yunlin, Taiwan) is cheering him!
Alexander Gustafsson is in side mount over Stephan Bonnar
Bonnar doesn't stop bleeding.
Gustafsson gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Stephan Bonnar! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Stephan Bonnar doesn't defend himself!
Bonnar has a small cut in his Nose
The clock says 3:45 in the 2 round
Alexander Gustafsson is in side mount over Stephan Bonnar
Stephan Bonnar doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Gustafsson's moves.
Alexander Gustafsson is in side mount over Stephan Bonnar
You can see Bonnar's blood making stains in the mat.
Gustafsson leans back...
He clobbers Stephan Bonnar's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
That brutal impact left Bonnar laid out on the mat! Alexander Gustafsson's corner come in to congratulate him!
Bonnar's Left eye is beginning to swell
Winner is Alexander Gustafsson by KO (GnP) at 4:12 Round 2
Statistics: Stephan Bonnar
Punches 12/25 (48%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 171 s
Statistics: Alexander Gustafsson
Punches 28/36 (78%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 5/8 (62%)
Takedowns 3/3 (100%)
GnP strikes 18/19 (95%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 163 s
From perpetual #1 contender to losing to a mildly upgraded (if at all) Gustafsson. Bonnar has fallen hard. Good damage absorption though. But that is hardly what anyone wants to be known for - taking damage. Over and over again. Because of not showing up.