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TWGC 40 (185lbs, D3): Helsinki Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Benji Bonanno! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Bobathy Stonebridge!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Marco Blurström and Ben Zyskovitsi.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Bonanno has closed the distance and engaged Stonebridge in a clinch.
Stonebridge is trying to drag Bonanno to the mat but Bonanno just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Stonebridge is working for takedown but Bonanno is calmly controlling the position for now.
Stonebridge drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Benji Bonanno has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobathy Stonebridge.
Stonebridge prevents a takedown attempt there.
Bonanno tries to score a body lock takedown but Stonebridge shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Bonanno can't get the takedown.
Bonanno is pressed up against the cage. Stonebridge has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bonanno down to the mat. Bonanno avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Bonanno gets tackled into the cage by Stonebridge. Stonebridge maintains the clinch.
Bonanno gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bonanno (2) vs (0) Stonebridge
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, if Bonanno is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stonebridge is looking to control Bonanno's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Stonebridge avoid being mounted?
Stonebridge moves into full guard.
Stonebridge looking to control but Bonanno passes into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bonanno controlling the action here.
Stonebridge is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stonebridge tries to roll over but Bonanno keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bonanno is taking a breather. Stonebridge says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Bonanno will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bonanno prevents Stonebridge from improving his position.
Stonebridge is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Stonebridge is looking to improve his position.
Stonebridge wants to control but Bonanno is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Stonebridge is looking for a sweep. Bonanno is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Bonanno seems content to control.
Stonebridge keeping control of the position.
Still in half guard, Bonanno seems content to control.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Stonebridge holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
The fighters are battling for position here. Stonebridge manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Bonanno looking to pass the guard.
Bonanno controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Stonebridge is trying to keep Bonanno in close.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Bonanno wants to pass the guard but Stonebridge is keeping the position.
Bonanno not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Stonebridge is trying to control the position but Bonanno postures up.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Bonanno is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Stonebridge is trying to control the position but Bonanno postures up.
Bonanno tries to free his leg and advance position but Stonebridge is retaining full guard.
Stonebridge controls Bonanno momentarily but Bonanno frees himself.
Stonebridge wants to sweep but no luck.
Bonanno pushing down on Stonebridge's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Bonanno is controlling the pace.
Stonebridge is trying to maintain the position but Bonanno is very close to passing his half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Bonanno looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Bonanno is looking to advance position but Stonebridge won't allow it.
Bonanno content to control rather than advance.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Stonebridge is trying to control but Bonanno manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Bonanno (5) vs (0) Stonebridge
Stonebridge is trying desperately to improve position.
Bonanno controlling his opponent.
Stonebridge is wriggling around trying to escape.
Bonanno takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Bonanno'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.
Stonebridge tries to hold on but Bonanno postures up.
Stonebridge stops Bonanno from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Bonanno looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Further stalling from Bonanno.
Stonebridge tries to hold on but Bonanno pushes him away.
Stonebridge manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Stonebridge is looking for a sweep. Bonanno is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Well, if Bonanno is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Bonanno continues to stall.
Stonebridge tries to roll over but Bonanno keeps him under control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bonanno takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bonanno takes the fight on points by 5 to 0.
An out of breath Benji Bonanno thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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