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CFC CG 40 PBP Commentary |
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 5 losses; Klaas Jan Tijhoff! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 10 losses; Francisco Ngannou!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Trevor Gratis and Gregory Folan.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Ngannou gets caught napping as Tijhoff dives in and scores a takedown. Ngannou manages to retain guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Tijhoff (2) vs (0) Ngannou
Ngannou wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Tijhoff is now in half guard.
Tijhoff is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Tijhoff looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ngannou wants to improve his position but Tijhoff is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ngannou controlling the position well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tijhoff is thwarting Ngannou's attempts to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ngannou gets full guard.
Tijhoff wants to pass the guard but Ngannou is keeping the position.
Tijhoff postures up.
Our spies down at at Freddy\'s Grappling Institute inform us that Ngannou has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Ngannou keeping moving, preventing Tijhoff from controlling successfully.
Ngannou is controlling Tijhoff's posture.
Ngannou's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ngannou wants to hit a sweep here but Tijhoff passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Ngannou there! Score +3 for passing guard: Tijhoff (5) vs (0) Ngannou
Ngannou working to try and regain half guard.
Tijhoff definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ngannou is just holding on here. Tijhoff manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Tijhoff (8) vs (0) Ngannou
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Tijhoff is hanging on to Ngannou's back as he tries to escape.
A lull in the action here.
Ngannou rolls, trying to escape but Tijhoff keeps control of the position.
Ngannou staying busy and making it hard for Tijhoff to control.
Ngannou just looking to survive in the bad position.
Ngannou wants to escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ngannou trying to control the position but Tijhoff manages to sink in the hooks.
Ngannou tries to break free.
Tijhoff will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ngannou is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Tijhoff keeps control of the position as Ngannou tries to break free.
Tijhoff is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Tijhoff has the hooks in. Ngannou is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Ngannou is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Tijhoff.
Ngannou tries to break free.
Tijhoff trying to control momentarily.
Ngannou tries to escape the position.
What can Ngannou do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Tijhoff'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.
Ngannou wants to control his opponent's hands but Tijhoff gets his hands free.
I would not like to be Ngannou right now.
Tijhoff is not going to allow Ngannou to sit and survive in this position.
Tijhoff keeps control of the position as Ngannou tries to break free.
Tijhoff is looking to control Ngannou but Ngannou is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Ngannou trying to control the action but Tijhoff just sinks the hooks in.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Ngannou is trying to break free.
Ngannou trying to control but not successfully.
Tijhoff controlling well, preventing Ngannou from escaping the position.
Tijhoff controlling the position well here. Ngannou rolled but Tijhoff kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Ngannou is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Ngannou is keeping busy.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Ngannou tries to escape the position.
Tijhoff trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Ngannou doesn't escape.
Tijhoff not allowing Ngannou to control his hands.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Tijhoff's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Ngannou trying to control the position but Tijhoff manages to sink in the hooks.
You can see the frustration on Ngannou's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Ngannou trying to control the position but Tijhoff manages to sink in the hooks.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ngannou is in bad spot here.
I would not like to be Ngannou right now.
Ngannou is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Tijhoff is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Ngannou is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Will Tijhoff go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Ngannou is in bad spot here.
Ngannou trying to control the hands but Tijhoff breaks the grip.
Tijhoff is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Ngannou trying to control the action but Tijhoff just sinks the hooks in.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Tijhoff controls the action.
Tijhoff not allowing Ngannou to control his hands.
Tijhoff keeps control of the position easily here as Ngannou tries to buck him off.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Ngannou just trying to survive but Tijhoff is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Tijhoff is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Ngannou turns into Tijhoff and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tijhoff (8) vs (2) Ngannou
Ngannou trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ngannou passes Tijhoff's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Ngannou perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Ngannou stalling away here and it's allowed Tijhoff to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Tijhoff bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ngannou's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tijhoff (10) vs (2) Ngannou
Ngannou wants to control but Tijhoff passes easily into half guard.
Tijhoff controlling the action here.
Ngannou is looking to improve his position.
Ngannou trying to control from the bottom.
Ngannou wants to sweep but Tijhoff has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Tijhoff (13) vs (2) Ngannou
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Ngannou is looking to reverse the position.
Who's going to make the next move?
Ngannou is not content to let Tijhoff control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ngannou tries to improve position but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tijhoff takes the fight on points by 13 to 2.
An out of breath and clearly excited Klaas Jan Tijhoff thanked Nevermore Clothing Co for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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