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Event:
Bellicose - Howard vs Taylor
Date: Jan 09, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
Ngouabi drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#SUB2#
Ngouabi tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ngouabi has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Hampton tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ngouabi wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ngouabi is looking to take a break and control but Hampton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hampton tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ngouabi wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hampton manages to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Ngouabi seems to be looking for submissions.
Hampton is looking for a sweep. Ngouabi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hampton moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ngouabi has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Gold Samurai's Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Ngouabi with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hampton manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ngouabi manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Hampton postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T1#
Hampton with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hampton postures up and lands a big shot to Ngouabi's brow.
Hampton 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.
Ngouabi has momentary wrist control but Hampton slips an elbow through the middle.
Ngouabi is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Hampton scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hampton passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Hampton lands an elbow.
Hampton working the head with strikes.
Ngouabi is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#T2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hampton lands a few punches from side control.
Hampton lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Ngouabi prevents Hampton from improving position.
Hampton working the ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ngouabi is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Ngouabi manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Hampton moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hampton bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ngouabi's guard. #REVR#
Hampton cracks Ngouabi with a solid left hand.#T3#
Hampton prevents Ngouabi from getting back to his feet.
Hampton passes Ngouabi's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ngouabi is trying to stand back up but Hampton is controlling him
Ngouabi is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Ground and pound from Hampton.
Hampton seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Hampton is looking to advance position but Ngouabi won't allow it.
Hampton looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ngouabi with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ngouabi taking some punishment here, with Hampton in his half guard. #T4#
Hampton looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Hampton tries to pass to full mount but Ngouabi defends it.
Hampton slips a nice elbow through Ngouabi's hands, connecting with Ngouabi's forehead.
Hampton scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Hampton takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#ROC#Ngouabi is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ngouabi pushes Hampton off looking to stand but Hampton dives back in and keeps control.
Ngouabi is still in real trouble! Can Hampton finish him?
Ngouabi regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ngouabi seems to have recovered his senses.
Ngouabi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ngouabi is looking to stand up but Hampton isn't so interested in that idea.
Hampton works over Ngouabi with some ground and pound from guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hampton passes Ngouabi's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hampton is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
DeVon Hampton dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##TD#
Hampton drives through with a takedown into Ngouabi's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Ngouabi has his feet on Hampton's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Hampton looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ngouabi is fending him off so far but Hampton persists. Nope, Ngouabi circles away and we're back to standing.
Hampton dodges the punch combination from Ngouabi.
Ngouabi misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#TD#
Hampton shoots in and bounces Ngouabi off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ngouabi has momentary wrist control but Hampton slips an elbow through the middle.
Hampton is in close to Ngouabi's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hampton distracts Ngouabi with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hampton stops Ngouabi from standing up. #T1#
Hampton is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ngouabi wants to improve his position but instead Hampton has moved into half guard.
Hampton is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hampton lands a nice short elbow.
Hampton scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Hampton trying to mount his opponent but Ngouabi defends it.
Ngouabi is trying to stand up here but Hampton is controlling him well.
Hampton passes to side control.
DeVon Hampton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
Hampton working the ground and pound.
Hampton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ngouabi can do to turn this around?
Hampton working away.
Ngouabi takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Ngouabi takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Hampton in side control lands a decent elbow.
Hampton lands a strong strike to the head of Ngouabi. That's dazed him! Hampton looking to finish here. Ngouabi is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Hampton lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). DeVon Hampton!
Our winner, DeVon Hampton, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
Bellicose - Borisov vs Gojo
Date: Nov 19, 2021 |
#R1#
A left and a right from Orel both land. Nice combination.
Orel misses with a few strikes there.
Ngouabi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Orel.
A lazy left from Orel finds it's target.
Orel scores with a three punch combo!
Orel misses with a series of wild punches.
Ngouabi shoots in looking for a takedown. Orel tries to sprawl out of it but Ngouabi keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Orel manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Orel displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ngouabi.
Orel scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Orel misses with a few strikes there.
Ngouabi has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Ngouabi fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Adam Orel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alphonse Ngouabi.
Orel swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD2#
and Ngouabi counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Ngouabi controlling the pace. #T1#
It looks like Ngouabi might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#SUB2#
Ngouabi is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Orel has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Ngouabi is trying to work for a kimura but Orel is defending well.
Ngouabi missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Orel is trying to stand back up but Ngouabi is controlling him
#SUB2#
Ngouabi 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.
Orel tries to kick Ngouabi off but Ngouabi keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Ngouabi 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.
#SUB2#
Ngouabi wants to work for an arm triangle but Orel is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Ngouabi is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Orel tries to kick Ngouabi off but Ngouabi keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T3##SUB2#
Ngouabi is working for a kimura but Orel is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Ngouabi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Orel doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ngouabi. #SUB2#
Ngouabi is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Orel has managed to free his arm - good work.
Orel wants to get back to his feet.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
A left and a right from Orel both land. Nice combination.
Orel throws a right and a left that Ngouabi avoids nicely.
Ngouabi drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Orel defends it well.
Orel will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A right-left combo lands from Orel.
Danga de danga de dang - Orel scores with a four punch combination!
Orel throws a right hand that Ngouabi ducks under and follows up with a left that Ngouabi also avoids with ease.
Ngouabi tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Orel misses with a double jab.
Ngouabi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Orel swivels and escapes.
Orel throws a big counter combination but Ngouabi scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Orel stalks Ngouabi and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Ngouabi's face. Ngouabi staggers backwards, shaken.
Orel leaves Ngouabi with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Orel misses with a series of wild punches.
Orel throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ngouabi tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Adam Orel dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Orel fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've been told by Orel's head coaches at Brloh that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Orel looks to land a combination but Ngouabi avoids it well.
Ngouabi is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Orel's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Orel duly obliges. #TD2#
Orel gets caught napping as Ngouabi dives in and scores a takedown. Orel manages to retain guard.#SUB2#
Ngouabi has gone for a leg lock! Orel slips out almost immediately though and dives into Ngouabi's guard.#REVR#
Orel wants to get up but he can't break Ngouabi's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Ngouabi bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Orel's guard. #REVB#
Ngouabi landing with the ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Orel is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ngouabi is controlling him.
Ngouabi wants to control from the top but Orel keeps moving. #T1#
Ngouabi with a flurry of punches that miss.
Orel is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Ngouabi is looking to work some ground and pound but Orel has wrist control.#SUB2#
Ngouabi drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Orel dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Orel stopping the sweep attempt from Ngouabi.#SU#
Ngouabi is working an open guard so Orel takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Ngouabi fails with a takedown attempt.
Ngouabi fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A counter left hand to the body from Orel misses its target.
Danga de danga de dang - Orel scores with a four punch combination!
A combination from Orel does no damage.
Orel throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ngouabi. #T2#
A combination from Orel does no damage.
Orel throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Orel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ngouabi can do to turn this around?
Orel throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Ngouabi counters with a single leg into guard. Orel didn't expect that.
Orel has his feet on Ngouabi's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Adam Orel is winning the standup battle so far.
Orel keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Adam Orel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alphonse Ngouabi.
Ngouabi is breathing heavily.
Orel connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ngouabi's hands.
Orel throws out a powerful jab.#TD2#
Ngouabi manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Orel on his heels. He'll look to pass Orel's guard now, I'm sure.
Ngouabi prevents Orel from getting back to his feet.
Ngouabi controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ngouabi wants to control from the top but Orel keeps moving. #T3#
Ngouabi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Orel is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ngouabi is controlling him.
Ngouabi with a nice head shot there.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ngouabi accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Orel keeping moving, preventing Ngouabi from controlling successfully.
Ngouabi throwing strikes but missing. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A combination from Orel does no damage. #TD2#
Ngouabi shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Orel's guard.#T4#
Orel keeping moving, preventing Ngouabi from controlling successfully. #ES#
Orel has his feet on Ngouabi's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Orel throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ngouabi.
Orel misses with a few strikes there.
Ngouabi changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Ngouabi fails with a takedown attempt.
Adam Orel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ngouabi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ngouabi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Orel.
Ngouabi with the counter takedown but Orel avoids it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Orel throws a one two combo.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Adam Orel dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Ngouabi looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Orel is fending him off so far but Ngouabi persists. Nope, Orel circles away and we're back to standing.
Orel misses with the combination.
Ngouabi with the counter takedown but Orel avoids it easily.
Ngouabi tries for a takedown but Orel sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ngouabi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Orel lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ngouabi circles away quickly and effectively.
Ngouabi shoots for a takedown but Orel saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Adam Orel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alphonse Ngouabi.
Orel scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Orel throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Orel looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ngouabi tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Orel looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ngouabi feints the counter takedown.#TD2#
Ngouabi decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Ngouabi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Ngouabi is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Orel wants to get back to his feet.
#SUB2#
Ngouabi is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T1#
Ngouabi is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Ngouabi not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Orel wants to get back to his feet.
Ngouabi landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ngouabi wants to take a breather but Orel is having none of it. #SUB2#
Ngouabi seems to be working for a kimura but Orel defends the submission attempt.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ngouabi is trying to control. Orel wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Orel wants to get back to his feet.
Orel trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ngouabi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#TD2#
Ngouabi fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Orel sprawls well initially but Ngouabi persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Ngouabi wants to control but Orel is keeping him busy.
Ngouabi drops an elbow to the side of Orel's head.
Orel is not content to let Ngouabi control the position.
Ngouabi content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T3#
Ngouabi stops Orel from getting back to his feet.
Ngouabi throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ngouabi not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Alphonse Ngouabi has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Ngouabi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Orel pushes Ngouabi off looking to stand but Ngouabi dives back in and keeps control.
Ngouabi is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SUB2#
Ngouabi is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Ngouabi is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Orel is just riding it out for now. Ngouabi eventually gives up the hold.
Adam Orel is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ngouabi stops Orel from getting back to his feet.
#SUB2#
Ngouabi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Ngouabi seems to be working for a kimura but Orel defends the submission attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#ES#
Orel pushes Ngouabi off and gets back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Adam Orel showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Orel, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adam Orel! |
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Event:
Bellicose - Daniels vs Gojo
Date: Oct 16, 2021 |
#R1#
Magnussen tries to close the distance and clinch but Ngouabi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Magnussen rushes Ngouabi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Magnussen stops a takedown attempt from Ngouabi.
#BC2#
Magnussen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Magnussen misses with a head kick.
Magnussen tries to clinch but Ngouabi moves out of range. #TD#
Ngouabi shoots in and gets a takedown into Magnussen's guard.
Ngouabi passes Magnussen's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Magnussen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ngouabi thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Magnussen's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magnussen punching from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Magnussen manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Magnussen really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ngouabi. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Magnussen can't keep his opponent in guard - Ngouabi advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Ngouabi 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.#SUB#
Magnussen is defending against the submission attempts here by Ngouabi.
#T1#
Ngouabi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Magnussen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Ngouabi maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Magnussen could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Ngouabi has cracked it and Magnussen is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Ngouabi!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Alphonse Ngouabi! |
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Event:
NYCL 25
Date: Sep 25, 2021 |
#R1#
Mikkelsen wants to clinch up but Ngouabi keeps it at a distance.
Ngouabi appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#TD#
Ngouabi shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Ngouabi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mikkelsen keeps working. #SUB#
Ngouabi is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mikkelsen sees it coming and defends easily.
Ngouabi thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ngouabi trying to control the action but Mikkelsen is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mikkelsen wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ngouabi sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T1##SUB#
Ngouabi is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mikkelsen defends it well. #SUB#
Ngouabi is looking for a kimura here.
Ngouabi is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Ngouabi wants to work for an arm triangle but Mikkelsen is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ngouabi prevents Mikkelsen from standing back up.
#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ngouabi is looking to advance position but Mikkelsen won't allow it. #SUB#
Mikkelsen is defending against the submission attempts here by Ngouabi.
Ngouabi looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Ngouabi is working for a submission of some sort.
Mikkelsen has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Cozad Amsterdam. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ngouabi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mikkelsen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T3##ES2#
Mikkelsen kicks Ngouabi off and gets back to his feet.
Ngouabi slips a jab and a cross from Mikkelsen.
Mikkelsen tries to close the distance and clinch but Ngouabi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mikkelsen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ngouabi feinted with a counter takedown.#TD#
Ngouabi fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Mikkelsen to the ground. Ngouabi is now in Mikkelsen's guard.
Ngouabi makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Mikkelsen wants to stand but Ngouabi is controlling the position. #SUB#
Ngouabi postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Mikkelsen is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Ngouabi, into his guard. #REVB#
Mikkelsen won't allow Ngouabi to get back to his feet. #T4#
Ngouabi is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Ngouabi is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Ngouabi is wriggling around but Mikkelsen manages to pass to half guard.
Ngouabi pushes Mikkelsen off looking to stand but Mikkelsen dives back in and keeps control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mikkelsen blocks the strikes from Ngouabi.
Ngouabi is holding on to half guard well.
Ngouabi is looking to escape.
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 Alphonse Ngouabi will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Mikkelsen is looking to clinch.
Mikkelsen tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD#
and Ngouabi counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Ngouabi postures up in Mikkelsen's guard and throws a big left but Mikkelsen blocks it.
Mikkelsen is wriggling around but Ngouabi manages to pass to half guard.
#SUB#
Ngouabi 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.
#ES2#
Mikkelsen kicks Ngouabi off and gets back to his feet.#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ngouabi swats away the attempt to clinch by Mikkelsen.#TD#
Mikkelsen gets caught flat footed, as Ngouabi shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Mikkelsen manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mikkelsen.
Ngouabi drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mikkelsen pulls his leg out and moves away.
#TD#
Mikkelsen tries to sprawl but Ngouabi drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Ngouabi is trying to work for a kimura but Mikkelsen is defending well.
#T2#
Mikkelsen wants to get back to his feet.
Mikkelsen is staying active underneath Ngouabi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ngouabi works his way into side control. #SUB#
Ngouabi is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Mikkelsen is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Ngouabi controls the position. #SUB#
Ngouabi tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Ngouabi wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mikkelsen, who protects the arm well. #T3#
Ngouabi misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Ngouabi tries to advance to mount but Mikkelsen denies him.
Check out the look on Ngouabi's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Mikkelsen is being controlled here. #SUB#
Ngouabi is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mikkelsen knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Ngouabi is trying to get an arm triangle but Mikkelsen is defending well. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Ngouabi working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Mikkelsen tries to escape but Ngouabi is in control.
Alphonse Ngouabi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ngouabi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mikkelsen keeps working.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alphonse Ngouabi dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Mikkelsen is looking to clinch. #TD#
Mikkelsen gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Ngouabi to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Ngouabi pushing down on Mikkelsen's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Ngouabi wants to pass to mount but Mikkelsen is defending the position.
Ngouabi is controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mikkelsen wants to get back to his feet.
#T1##SUB#
Ngouabi wants to work for an arm triangle but Mikkelsen is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Mikkelsen is staying active underneath Ngouabi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ngouabi thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB#
Ngouabi is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ngouabi is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ngouabi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mikkelsen knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Ngouabi is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Mikkelsen still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Mikkelsen has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Ngouabi wants to get back to his feet but Mikkelsen drags him back down.#ES#
Ngouabi bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Mikkelsen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mikkelsen wants it to stay on the feet.
Mikkelsen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ngouabi as he jumps to the side. #TD#
Ngouabi shoots in and bounces Mikkelsen off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Ngouabi trying to control but Mikkelsen is working from the bottom.
Ngouabi throws a big elbow that misses.
Ngouabi works over Mikkelsen with some ground and pound from guard.
Ngouabi wants to pass the guard but Mikkelsen is keeping the position.
Mikkelsen can't keep his opponent in guard - Ngouabi advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Mikkelsen is defending against the submission attempts here by Ngouabi.
#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Mikkelsen is defending against the submission attempts here by Ngouabi.
#SUB#
Ngouabi is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mikkelsen has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Ngouabi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Tue Mikkelsen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alphonse Ngouabi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mikkelsen taking some punishment here, with Ngouabi in his half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alphonse Ngouabi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ngouabi, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:28
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alphonse Ngouabi! |
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