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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 24, 2024 |
#R1#
Bonanno avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bean wants to clinch up but Bonanno keeps it at a distance.
Bean takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bean takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Bonanno connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bean. Bean circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CUT#It looks like Mr Bean has been cut.
Bonanno fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bean on the side of the head.#ROC#Bean is rocked!
Bonanno throws an uppercut from hell that sends Bean clean off his feet! He's out cold! Bonanno stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Benji Bonanno!
During a confident post fight interview, Benji Bonanno thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 12, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Bonanno looking to score a takedown here. Barkley is defending well but Bonanno drives through and ends up in Barkley's guard.
Barkley wants to get back to his feet but Bonanno passes into half 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.#REVB#
Bonanno prevents Barkley from standing back up.
Ground and pound from Bonanno. #SUB#
Bonanno is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Barkley really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bonanno. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bonanno lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB#
Bonanno is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Barkley has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bonanno looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Barkley with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Barkley wants to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Bonanno is trying to work for a kimura but Barkley is defending well.
Barkley pushes Bonanno off looking to stand but Bonanno dives back in and keeps control.
#T1#
Bonanno seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Barkley wants to get back to his feet.
#SUB#
Bonanno is working for a kimura but Barkley is defending it quite comfortably.
Bonanno is looking to take a break and control but Barkley is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bonanno 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.
Barkley wants to get back to his feet.
Bonanno trying to control the pace.
Bonanno lands strikes from half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bonanno stops Barkley from getting back to his feet.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bonanno lands a nice short elbow.#SUB#
Bonanno is working for a kimura but Barkley is defending it quite comfortably.
Ground and pound from Bonanno. #T2#
Bonanno is trying to control. Barkley wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bonanno working the head and body with strikes.
Barkley is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bonanno scores with a couple of nice shots.
Bonanno is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Bonanno stops Barkley from getting back to his feet.
#SUB#
Bonanno is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Barkley wants to get back to his feet.
Bonanno slips a nice elbow through Barkley's hands, connecting with Barkley's forehead.
Bonanno drops an elbow to the side of Barkley's head.
Barkley wants to get back to his feet.
Bonanno content to control rather than advance.
Barkley is looking to escape.#T3#
Bonanno working the head and body with strikes. #SUB#
Bonanno seems to be looking for submissions.
Barkley is not content to let Bonanno control the position.
Barkley looks like he's trying to stand up.
Bonanno working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Barkley is trying to stand.
#SUB#
Bonanno is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Barkley sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Bonanno is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bonanno seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Bonanno scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB#
Bonanno is looking for a kimura here.
#T4#
Ground and pound from Bonanno.
Barkley is trying to stand back up but Bonanno is controlling him
Bonanno takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Bonanno is nestled in close to Barkley, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB#
Bonanno 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.
#SUB#
Bonanno is working for a kimura but Barkley is defending it quite comfortably.
Bonanno is nestled in close to Barkley, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Bonanno takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Benji Bonanno dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##TD#
Bonanno shoots in and gets a takedown into Barkley's guard.
Barkley wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Bonanno manages to pass to side control. #SUB#
Bonanno seems to be looking for submissions.
Bonanno is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Bonanno wants to control but Barkley is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Bonanno is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Barkley is just riding it out for now. Bonanno eventually gives up the hold.
Bonanno trying to control the action but Barkley is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Bonanno is looking for a kimura but Barkley is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bonanno to get the leverage.
Benji Bonanno overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bonanno trying to control from half guard but Barkley is working away.
Barkley is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bonanno scores with a couple of nice shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Barkley tries to kick Bonanno off but Bonanno keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Bonanno working Barkley over with strikes.
Bonanno lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB#
Bonanno is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bonanno lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Bonanno trying to control from half guard but Barkley is working away.
Barkley is trying to stand.
Bonanno controlling the action here.
Bonanno working over Barkley with some ground and pound. Barkley looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Barkley is trying to stand.
Bonanno stalling.
Ground and pound from Bonanno. #T2#
Barkley wants to get back to his feet.
Barkley is trying to escape back to his feet but Bonanno uses the scramble to pass into side control.
#SUB#
Bonanno is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Barkley knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Bonanno scores with punches from side control.
Bonanno wants to control but Barkley is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Bonanno tries for a kimura but Barkley is defending well.
Barkley bucks up and tries to throw Bonanno off but instead Bonanno has got his back!
Barkley trying to get back to his feet but Bonanno is in full control for now. #T3#
The referee is taking a good look at Barkley as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Bonanno!
Barkley is covering up but some of the strikes from Bonanno are getting through and doing damage.
#SUB#
Barkley defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Bonanno's arms.
Barkley is trying to stand back up. #SUB#
Barkley won't enjoy being in this position. Bonanno looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Barkley is tapping - it's over boys! Bonanno picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Benji Bonanno!
Benji Bonanno decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 10, 2024 |
#R1#
Bonanno throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Plutarque.
Plutarque takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bonanno lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#ROC2#Plutarque is rocked!
Plutarque fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bonanno closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Plutarque! Bonanno dives in looking to finish! Plutarque is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Benji Bonanno!
After winning the bout, Benji Bonanno thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
TWGC 40 (185lbs, D3): Finals - Round 3
Date: Sep 13, 2023 |
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 4 wins and 0 losses; Benji Bonanno! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Khabib Nurmagomedov!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Donald Grub and Daniel Bishop.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Nurmagomedov gets a clinch.
Bonanno can't get the takedown.
#TD#
Bonanno is trying to trip Nurmagomedov. He has hold of a leg but Nurmagomedov is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Bonanno persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bonanno (2) vs (0) Nurmagomedov
Bonanno wants to control from the top but Nurmagomedov keeps moving.
Nurmagomedov wants to sweep but no luck.
Bonanno slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bonanno trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Bonanno is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bonanno looking to pass the guard.
Bonanno controls from within his opponent's guard.
Bonanno preventing the sweep.
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.#T2#
Nurmagomedov keeping full guard, as Bonanno tries to pass.
Nurmagomedov looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T3#
Nurmagomedov 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.
Bonanno controls from within his opponent's guard.
Bonanno continues to stall.#T4#
Nurmagomedov keeping full guard, as Bonanno tries to pass. #T5#
Bonanno seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Nurmagomedov 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.
Bonanno slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Bonanno (5) vs (0) Nurmagomedov
Nurmagomedov is looking for a sweep.#T6#
Nurmagomedov can't do much from the bottom here.
Nurmagomedov is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Bonanno off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Bonanno (5) vs (4) Nurmagomedov
Bonanno is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Nurmagomedov.
#T7##T8##T9#
Nurmagomedov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T10#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T11#
More stalling from Nurmagomedov.#T12##T13##T14#
Nurmagomedov struggling to keep hold of the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bonanno takes the fight on points by 5 to 4.
Benji Bonanno is the new middleweight champion!
A relieved looking Benji Bonanno thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
TWGC 40 (185lbs, D3): Finals - Round 2
Date: Sep 12, 2023 |
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 3 wins and 0 losses; Benji Bonanno! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Danielos Tiger!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Ackerman and Sam Margolis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Tiger doesn't manage to clinch there - Bonanno circles away.
Tiger is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bonanno tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Tiger manages to circle out of the way.
Tiger is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Tiger jumps guard but Bonanno turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Bonanno turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Bonanno manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Bonanno (4) vs (0) Tiger
Tiger tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Bonanno easily slips into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Bonanno (6) vs (0) Tiger
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tiger is working to get back to half guard.
#T1#
Tiger wants to control but Bonanno is having none of it.
Tiger working to try and regain half guard.
Bonanno controlling the pace for now.
Bonanno has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Bonanno is looking to work his way around to Tiger's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. #T2#
Bonanno is working hard here to advance position.
Bonanno avoids the attempt from Tiger to control.
Bonanno controlling from mount. #T3#
Tiger regains half guard.
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.
#SUB2#
Tiger looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Bonanno pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Bonanno (9) vs (0) Tiger
Bonanno prevents Tiger from getting the reversal.
Bonanno content just to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tiger tries to reverse the position but Bonanno maintains control.#T4#
Bonanno tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Tiger tries to lock up and control but Bonanno gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Tiger is in all sorts of trouble here.
Bonanno tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T5#
Tiger can't escape the position.
Bonanno looking to control and managing it successfully.
Tiger keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Bonanno controlling from the full mount.
Tiger stops Bonanno from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #T6#
Bonanno controlling the pace for now.
Tiger tries to hold on but Bonanno postures up.
Tiger is looking to improve his position but Bonanno isn't that keen on the idea.
Bonanno controlling from mount. #T7#
Bonanno wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Bonanno controlling from mount.
Tiger is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Tiger tries to lock up and control but Bonanno gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Tiger is looking to get to half guard.
Tiger keeps trying to improve his position.#T8#
Tiger tries to hold on but Bonanno pushes him away.
Bonanno fails to move to back control.
Tiger wants to control but Bonanno is having none of it.
Bonanno prevents Tiger from getting the reversal.
Bonanno controlling from mount. #T9#
Tiger is looking to improve his position but Bonanno isn't that keen on the idea.
Bonanno controlling the pace for now.
Bonanno continues to stall.#T10#
Bonanno prevents Tiger from getting the reversal.
Bonanno controlling the position easily from mount.
Bonanno avoids the attempt from Tiger to control.#T11#
Tiger reaches up to try and control the position but Bonanno seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Tiger rolls and tries to escape and now Bonanno has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Bonanno (12) vs (0) Tiger
You can see the frustration on Tiger's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Bonanno trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Tiger doesn't escape.
Tiger has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Tiger looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T12#
Bonanno trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Tiger doesn't escape.
I really don't envy Tiger right now.
#T13#
Bonanno has good solid back control here.
Tiger is in bad spot here.
Bonanno biding his time, controlling Tiger.
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.#T14##SUB#
Bonanno is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Bonanno not allowing Tiger to control his hands.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bonanno controls the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bonanno takes the fight on points by 12 to 0.
During a confident post fight interview, Benji Bonanno thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
TWGC 40 (185lbs, D3): Finals - Round 1
Date: Sep 11, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Ryo Okami! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Benji Bonanno!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Colin Fotheringham and James Atkins.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Okami with a poor takedown #CL2#
and Bonanno counters by moving into the clinch. #TD2#
Bonanno is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Okami can't fight it off and eventually Bonanno manages to take the fight to the floor. Okami looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Okami (0) vs (2) Bonanno
Okami tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Okami pulls Bonanno in to control the position.
Bonanno passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Okami (0) vs (5) Bonanno
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okami is trying to control Bonanno's posture but Bonanno avoids it.
Bonanno controls the position. #T1#
Okami tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bonanno wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T2#
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Bonanno tries to advance to mount but Okami denies him.
Okami looking for a sweep but Bonanno has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Okami (0) vs (7) Bonanno
Okami wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Okami (0) vs (10) Bonanno#T3#
Bonanno has good solid back control here.
Bonanno is continuing to stall.
Okami looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T4#
Bonanno biding his time, looking for the opening.
Okami is really stuck here.
Okami trying to control but not successfully.
What can Okami do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#T5#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The adventures of Bonanno the control monster continue. Boring.
Okami might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Bonanno working for a choke but Okami is defending well. #T6#
Bonanno is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Let's hope that Bonanno has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T7#
Okami is in bad spot here.
What can Okami do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#T8#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Okami trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T9#
What can Okami do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
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.
Bonanno's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T10#
Okami wants to control his opponent's hands but Bonanno gets his hands free.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Bonanno controlling the positon.#T11#
Bonanno doesn't have the hooks in and Okami manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Okami (2) vs (10) Bonanno
Bonanno can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Okami controls the pace.
Bonanno wants to control the position but Okami says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Bonanno is looking to improve his position.
Bonanno wants to sweep but Okami has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Okami (5) vs (10) Bonanno
Bonanno felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T12#
Bonanno tries to buck Okami off but Okami is having none of it.
Bonanno is trying to work for a sweep but Okami has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Okami (7) vs (10) Bonanno
Bonanno wants to hold on but Okami pushes him away.
Bonanno is looking to get to half guard.
Bonanno is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T13#
Bonanno is wriggling around trying to escape.
Bonanno wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Okami (10) vs (10) Bonanno
Okami tries to get the hooks in deep but Bonanno pushed the leg off.
Okami controlling well, preventing Bonanno from escaping the position.
Okami wants to control but Bonanno manages to buck him off and is now in Okami's guard! Nice work there by Bonanno! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Okami (10) vs (12) Bonanno
Okami pulls Bonanno in close to prevent any damage.
Bonanno is stalling in the full guard. #T14#
Okami bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bonanno's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Okami (12) vs (12) Bonanno
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Okami is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Okami postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Bonanno gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Bonanno wins on points by 13 to 12.
After winning the bout, Benji Bonanno thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
TWGC 40 (185lbs, D3): Helsinki Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Sep 03, 2023 |
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 1 wins and 0 losses; Benji Bonanno! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Kyrillos Popov!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Roosa Järviläinen and Arvi Lind.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Popov has managed to clinch.
#TD#
Bonanno has picked Popov up - he's going for a ride! Bonanno dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bonanno (2) vs (0) Popov#SUB2#
Popov looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Bonanno pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Bonanno (5) vs (0) Popov
Bonanno controlling his opponent.
Bonanno continues to stall.
Popov stops Bonanno from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Bonanno controlling the pace for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Bonanno has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Popov tries to hold on but Bonanno postures up.
Popov working to try and regain half guard.
Popov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Bonanno is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Popov is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Bonanno (8) vs (0) Popov#T2#
Popov trying to control but not successfully.
Bonanno trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Popov doesn't escape.
Popov wants to control his opponent's hands but Bonanno gets his hands free.
Popov wants to escape the position.
Good control from Bonanno.
Popov tries to escape but Bonanno has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T3#
Bonanno slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Bonanno.
Popov trying to control the hands but Bonanno breaks the grip.
Popov is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Popov controlling Bonanno 's hands.
Popov trying to control the position but Bonanno manages to sink in the hooks. #T4#
Popov is in bad spot here.
Popov wants to control his opponent's hands but Bonanno gets his hands free.
Popov rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Bonanno trying to pass the guard but Popov defending well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Bonanno in particular looking to stall.#T5#
Popov wants to get back to full guard.
Bonanno is taking a breather. Popov 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.
Popov wants to control but Bonanno is keeping busy.
Popov is looking for a sweep. Bonanno is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Popov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bonanno pulls his head out easily.
Popov is looking to control Bonanno's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Popov avoid being mounted?#T6#
Bonanno prevents Popov from improving his position.
Popov trying to control from the bottom.
Bonanno perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB2#
Popov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bonanno controlling the action here.#T7##SUB2#
Popov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bonanno pulls his head out easily.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB2#
Popov looking for submissions off his back.
Bonanno keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T8##SUB2#
Popov with the active half guard here but Bonanno passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Bonanno (11) vs (0) Popov
Bonanno is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Popov's shoulder. That is not cool.
You can see the frustration on Popov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Popov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
A lull in the action here.#T9#
Popov tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Bonanno presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Bonanno (13) vs (0) Popov
Bonanno looking to control and managing it successfully. #T10#
Popov is trying to escape the mount.
Bonanno looking to control and managing it successfully.
Popov is looking to improve his position but Bonanno isn't that keen on the idea.
Bonanno looking to control and managing it successfully.
Popov regains half guard.#T11#
Bonanno seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Popov regains full guard. Nicely done.
Bonanno preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Popov isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Bonanno stacks Popov on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Bonanno! Score +3 for passing guard: Bonanno (16) vs (0) Popov
Bonanno working away.#T12#
Popov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Bonanno taking a breather here.
Bonanno working away.
Popov gets back to half guard.
Bonanno tries to pass the half guard into mount. Popov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T13#
Popov wants to get back to full guard.
Bonanno passes into side control, despite Popov's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Bonanno (19) vs (0) Popov
Popov is trying to control Bonanno's posture but Bonanno avoids it.
Popov is looking for a sweep.
Popov is still trying to improve position.#T14#
Bonanno working away.
Bonanno controlling from side mount.
You can see the frustration on Popov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bonanno tries to move to mount but Popov blocks the move with his legs.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Popov is trying to control Bonanno's posture but Bonanno avoids it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bonanno takes the fight on points by 19 to 0.
A relieved looking Benji Bonanno thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
TWGC 40 (185lbs, D3): Helsinki Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 02, 2023 |
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?#CL#
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. #CL2#
Bonanno gets tackled into the cage by Stonebridge. Stonebridge maintains the clinch. #TD#
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.#T1#
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.
#T2#
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.#T3#
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.#T4#
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.#T5#
Still in half guard, Bonanno seems content to control.
Stonebridge keeping control of the position.
Still in half guard, Bonanno seems content to control.#T6#
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.
#T7#
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. #T8#
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. #T9#
Bonanno is controlling the pace.
Stonebridge is trying to maintain the position but Bonanno is very close to passing his half guard.#T10#
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. #T11#
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.#T12#
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. #T13#
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.
#T14#
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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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 24, 2023 |
#R1#
Bonanno avoids the head kick by Trevena .
Bonanno blocks a head kick by Trevena .
It appears Bonanno was looking to counter with a kick there.
Trevena tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Trevena tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bonanno feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Trevena misses with a head kick.
Bonanno half committed to a counter leg kick.
Bonanno connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Trevena tries a head kick but it misses.
Bonanno is looking to counter with a body kick.
Trevena throws a lazy head kick
and Bonanno counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Trevena tries a head kick but it misses.
Trevena throws a head kick that misses
and Bonanno counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Trevena looks winded!#KD#
Bonanno lands a big head kick that sends Trevena tumbling to the mat! Bonanno takes a step backwards and waves Trevena back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Trevena is rocked!#CUT#It looks like King Trevena has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bonanno ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Trevena 's jaw. Trevena 's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Bonanno does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Benji Bonanno!
A very excited looking Benji Bonanno made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
King Trevena was interviewed post fight and said 'You got that voom voom. congrats benji become goat so it look better for me in 10 years also u bitch'. |
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Event:
Red Rocket Fight Night
Date: Dec 08, 2022 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Bonanno swings for the body but Ragnar moves out of range.
Ragnar with the counter takedown but Bonanno avoids it easily.
Bonanno misses with a body shot.
Bonanno ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bonanno misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ragnar .
Ragnar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bonanno.
#T1#
Ragnar avoids the body shot from Bonanno.
Bonanno throws a body shot but no joy.
Bonanno fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ragnar manages to avoid it.
And Ragnar tries to counter it with a takedown but Bonanno pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Bonanno throws a body punch but Ragnar moves out of range.
And Ragnar tries to counter it with a takedown but Bonanno pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ragnar avoids the body shot from Bonanno.
Ragnar changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Bonanno swings for the body but Ragnar moves out of range.
Ragnar tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Bonanno misses with a wild body shot.
Ragnar drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bonanno defends it well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bonanno throws a body punch but Ragnar moves out of range.
Ragnar is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Benji Bonanno showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bonanno has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 10:8
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 10:8
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 10:8
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Benji Bonanno! |
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