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Event:
CCC 25 : Francis vs Wilder II
Date: May 04, 2024 |
#R1#
Svedberg blocks a jab.
Stonebridge backing away here, and Svedberg unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Stonebridge throws a shot to the body.
#CL#
Stonebridge drives through and clinches with Svedberg against the cage.
Stonebridge presses Svedberg against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Stonebridge tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Svedberg's elbow.
Stonebridge throws an elbow that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Svedberg fails to land.
Stonebridge is trying to break the clinch but Svedberg is controlling him.
Svedberg lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Svedberg scores with a shot to the side of Stonebridge's head. #BC#
Stonebridge escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stonebridge bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stonebridge takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bobathy Stonebridge seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Stonebridge uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Stonebridge misses with a lunging right hand
and Svedberg counters with a nice body shot.
Stonebridge fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Svedberg manages to avoid it.
Sloppy strikes from Stonebridge. Those never looked like landing.
Despite the aggression on Svedberg's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Svedberg doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Stonebridge, as that shot connected.
Svedberg takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Stonebridge scores with a jab.
The fighters circling - Stonebridge throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Svedberg is trying to counter with his kicks.
A clash of legs there as Svedberg blocks the low kick.
Stonebridge works the jab nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stonebridge lands a leg kick that knocks Svedberg off balance momentarily.#T2#
Svedberg takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Stonebridge throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Svedberg.
Stonebridge misses with a left hand
and Svedberg counters with a thumping low kick.
Svedberg checks the leg kick.
Stonebridge throws a shot from downtown. Svedberg moves away and avoids it.
A left lands for Stonebridge.
Svedberg staying out of range there.
Svedberg is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Stonebridge comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Stonebridge stuns Svedberg with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Stonebridge.
Stonebridge misses with a double jab
and Svedberg counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3#
Stonebridge misses with a looping right.
Stonebridge cracks Svedberg with an open hand slap.
The crowd cheers as Stonebridge lands an impressive looking overhand right. Svedberg doesn't seem phased though.#ROC#Svedberg is rocked!#CL#
Stonebridge takes the fight into the clinch.
Svedberg is still on wobbly legs! Can Stonebridge finish him?
Stonebridge creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Svedberg with a big uppercut! Svedberg tries to clinch up but Stonebridge pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Svedberg to the mat! Svedberg covers up and Stonebridge unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Bobathy Stonebridge!
Johan Svedberg spoke after the fight, saying 'I will be better!'. |
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Event:
STRIKE! - MMA 4
Date: Mar 16, 2024 |
#R1#
Dalton avoids the body shot from Stonebridge.
Stonebridge jabbing away but nothing is landing. #TD#
Stonebridge shoots in and bounces Dalton off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Stonebridge might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Dalton working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Stonebridge doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Dalton is tightening it up a little... Stonebridge has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Stonebridge reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Stonebridge taps out! Nice BJJ there by Dalton!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). James Dalton!
James Dalton thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
STRIKE! - mma 2
Date: Feb 25, 2024 |
#R1#
Stonebridge throws a body punch but Dalton moves out of range.
Stonebridge throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dalton misses with a wild body shot.
Nice defenses there by Dalton.#CL2#
Stonebridge darts in and clinches Dalton up against the cage.
Dalton keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Stonebridge's efforts to push away.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Dalton swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stonebridge can't break the clinch.
Dalton misses with the head strike.
Dalton tries to throw a body punch but Stonebridge avoids it by throwing Dalton back against the cage.
Dalton lands with a short shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dalton fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dalton is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Stonebridge pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Dalton has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Stonebridge is trying to break the clinch but Dalton has him pressed against the cage.
Stonebridge looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Stonebridge tries to throw a body punch but Dalton avoids it by throwing Stonebridge back against the cage. #BC2#
Stonebridge pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Dalton thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
Dalton misses with a right hand
enabling Stonebridge to counter with a crisp jab.
Stonebridge is looking to clinch.
Dalton misses with an uppercut.
Stonebridge lunges at Dalton with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dalton's hand.
Dalton staying out of range there.
Dalton scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Stonebridge doesn't seem bothered though.
Stonebridge moves in looking to clinch but Dalton pushes him off.
Dalton throws an overhand right that lands on Stonebridge's shoulder, as Stonebridge tries to avoid the shot.
Stonebridge misses the shot to the body.
Dalton swings for the body but Stonebridge moves out of range.
Dalton sizes up Stonebridge with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Stonebridge walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Good shot there by Dalton.
Dalton lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Stonebridge at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stonebridge uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dalton.
Stonebridge avoids the body shot from Dalton.
#CL#
Dalton clinches.
Dalton tries to work over Stonebridge's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
Dalton doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stonebridge gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Dalton.
Stonebridge lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dalton blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dalton lands with a short shot to the head.
Dalton lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dalton misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stonebridge lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dalton or not.
Stonebridge prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Dalton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stonebridge is pressed up against the cage. Dalton has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Stonebridge down to the mat. Stonebridge avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Stonebridge drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Stonebridge swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dalton.
The fighters circling - Stonebridge throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dalton misses with a left hand
and Stonebridge counters with a stiff right hand.
Stonebridge throws a body shot but no joy.
Dalton throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It seemed like Stonebridge was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dalton lands with a shot to the body.
James Dalton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Stonebridge clinches up against the cage.#T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stonebridge.
Dalton tries for a takedown. No joy.
Dalton tries for a takedown. No joy.
Nice elbow from Stonebridge. #CUT2#It looks like James Dalton has been cut.
Dalton prevents a body shot from Stonebridge.
Stonebridge lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dalton backwards.
Dalton is trying to drag Stonebridge to the mat but Stonebridge just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Dalton misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dalton tries to score a body lock takedown but Stonebridge shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Dalton is working for takedown but Stonebridge is calmly controlling the position for now.
Stonebridge blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dalton tries for a takedown. No joy.
Dalton is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Stonebridge is defending well.
Dalton has Stonebridge pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Stonebridge manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #BC2#
Stonebridge manages to break the clinch.
Dalton misses with a looping right.
Stonebridge let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Dalton misses with a straight left.
Dalton moves out of range of the strikes.#T4#
Stonebridge lands a body shot.
Stonebridge waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dalton.
Stonebridge misses with a two punch combination.
Dalton was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#TD#
Stonebridge tries to sprawl but Dalton drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stonebridge won't allow Dalton to pass to mount. #SUB#
Stonebridge is defending against the submission attempts here by Dalton.
Stonebridge makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Stonebridge.
Stonebridge is trying to control the position but Dalton postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that James Dalton will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on James Dalton's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Stonebridge with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dalton to score with a decent uppercut.
Dalton just misses with a punch to the body.
Dalton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stonebridge.
Dalton connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Stonebridge misses with a combination
and Dalton counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stonebridge fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dalton misses with an uppercut. Stonebridge saw that one coming.
Nice defenses there by Stonebridge.
Dalton throws an off balance right hand
letting Stonebridge counter with a right hand.
Dalton dodges the punch combination from Stonebridge.
Dalton is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Stonebridge.
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!
Stonebridge fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Stonebridge misses the jab.
Stonebridge uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dalton.
Stonebridge moves out of range as Dalton strikes.
Dalton bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
Nice shot lands for Stonebridge.#ROC2#Dalton is rocked!
Dalton misses with a body shot.
Oh Dalton is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dalton seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Stonebridge shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Dalton is backing up but Stonebridge catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Dalton covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Stonebridge Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bobathy Stonebridge! |
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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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