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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brock Barnett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frankie Ngannou (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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45
266 lbs
26 - 28 - 0 |
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199 cm
25
265 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Basic striking
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 28 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brock Barnett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Frankie Ngannou!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, David Schapiro and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barnett shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Ngannou is trying to maintain the position but Barnett is very close to passing his half guard.
Ngannou is defending against the submission attempts here by Barnett.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnett is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Barnett 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.
Barnett is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnett prevents Ngannou from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnett is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ngannou has managed to free his arm - good work.
Barnett 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.
Ngannou is defending against the submission attempts here by Barnett.
Barnett is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ngannou is just riding it out for now. Barnett eventually gives up the hold.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ngannou is trying to stand back up but Barnett is controlling him
Barnett is looking for a kimura but Ngannou is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Barnett to get the leverage.
Barnett is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ngannou sees it coming and defends easily.
Barnett 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.
Barnett is looking for a kimura but Ngannou is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Barnett to get the leverage.
Ngannou tries to roll over but Barnett keeps him under control.
Barnett is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnett is working for a kimura but Ngannou is defending it quite comfortably.
Barnett is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ngannou sees it coming and defends easily.
We've been informed that Ngannou has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Barnett is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ngannou defends it well.
Barnett is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Barnett is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Barnett is looking for a kimura here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnett is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Barnett looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Barnett is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Barnett wants to work for an arm triangle but Ngannou is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barnett is looking for a kimura but Ngannou is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Barnett to get the leverage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brock Barnett dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Ngannou keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Brock Barnett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ngannou digs a good hook to Barnett's body.
Ngannou tries to bum rush Barnett with a series of wild strikes but Barnett uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Barnett is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ngannou can do to turn this around?
Barnett takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
It looks like Brock Barnett has been cut.
Barnett fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Ngannou sprawls well initially but Barnett persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Barnett seems to be working for a kimura but Ngannou defends the submission attempt.
Barnett is trying to work for a kimura but Ngannou is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ngannou tries to roll over but Barnett keeps him under control.
Barnett in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Ngannou tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Barnett!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Brock Barnett!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
29% |
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