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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fletch Brandis (ranked 2281 p4p, 234 weight class) and Frankie Ngannou (ranked 4233 p4p, 416 weight class). Brandis's entrance music is Voodoo. A fine choice. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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238 lbs
9 - 4 - 0 |
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199 cm
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265 lbs
6 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful |
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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
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Fletch Brandis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Frankie Ngannou!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Ryoma Takatsuka and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ngannou.
Brandis was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Brandis has been working on his boxing with his coaches at 3Band MMA ($800/week) in the buildup to the fight.
Ngannou fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Brandis on the side of the head.
Ngannou throws a head kick that misses.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Ngannou has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Brandis lands a left and a right that send Ngannou crashing to the mat, dazed. Brandis thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Ngannou is rocked!
It looks like Frankie Ngannou has been cut.
Brandis scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ngannou doesn't seem bothered though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brandis throws a right and a left that both miss.
Brandis throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Brandis takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Brandis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ngannou throws the left hand but Brandis avoids the punch easily.
Brandis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ngannou moves away.
Brandis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Brandis moves out of range of the strikes.
Brandis dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Brandis looks to score with a jab to the body but Ngannou is just out of range.
Brandis connects with a nice cross there... Ngannou is looking wobbly and Brandis recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Ngannou to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Brandis jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Fletch Brandis!
A less than humble Fletch Brandis misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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