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SSG 189 Makaro vs Dukat PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 7 losses; Robert Melia! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 2 losses; Francisco Ngannou!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Dillan Fox and William Peck.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Nice sprawl there from Melia as Ngannou shoots in.
Melia defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ngannou.
Melia tries to counter with a takedown but Ngannou is quick to defend against it.
Ngannou tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Melia defends well and Ngannou ends up having to push Melia into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Robert Melia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Francisco Ngannou.
Melia stuffs the takedown attempt from Ngannou. Ngannou gets slowly back to his feet.
Ngannou tries to score a power double leg takedown but Melia sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ngannou somewhat.
Melia half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Francisco Ngannou seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ngannou goes for a double leg but Melia avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Melia continues to drive forward.
Ngannou shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Melia (0) vs (2) Ngannou
Ngannou tries to pass to full mount but Melia defends it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Melia wants to get back to full guard.
Ngannou is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ngannou wants to lay and pray for a moment but Melia keeps working.
Ngannou is looking for a kimura but Melia is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ngannou to get the leverage.
Melia tries to roll over but Ngannou keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ngannou is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Melia is looking to improve his position.
Ngannou is looking to take a break and control but Melia is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Melia is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ngannou works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Melia (0) vs (5) Ngannou
Melia is looking for a sweep.
Ngannou tries to move into full mount but can't pass Melia's legs.
Ngannou is looking to take a break and control but Melia is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ngannou tries to advance to mount but Melia denies him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ngannou is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Melia knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Melia is looking for a sweep.
Melia wants to control but Ngannou postures up.
Ngannou trying to control the position but Melia is working away.
Melia trying his best to control but Ngannou has mounted him. Score +2 for reaching mount: Melia (0) vs (7) Ngannou
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Ngannou fails to move to back control.
Ngannou can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Melia is looking to escape.
Ngannou fails to take his opponent's back.
Ngannou is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Melia is surviving well by controlling Ngannou's body position as best he can.
Ngannou trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Melia is in all sorts of trouble here.
Melia looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.
Ngannou is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Melia is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Melia (0) vs (10) Ngannou
Melia trying to control the hands but Ngannou won't let him.
Melia wants to escape the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Ngannou has got one arm under Melia's chin. This could be trouble... Melia trying to control the other hand but Ngannou gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Melia has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Francisco Ngannou!
An out of breath Francisco Ngannou 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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