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CFC CG NY 6 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 31 losses; Bjj Catch Wrestler! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 11 losses; Francisco Ngannou!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Anthony Taglia and Jonathan Paton.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Catch Wrestler closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Catch Wrestler lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Catch Wrestler (2) vs (0) Ngannou
Ngannou is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Catch Wrestler not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ngannou is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Catch Wrestler pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ngannou is keeping the position for now.
Ngannou is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ngannou has his hands on Catch Wrestler's head, controlling the position.
Ngannou not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ngannou looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Catch Wrestler passes into half guard.
Ngannou is trying to control but can't.
Ngannou tries to roll over but Catch Wrestler keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ngannou is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Catch Wrestler's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Catch Wrestler's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Catch Wrestler (2) vs (4) Ngannou
Ngannou keeps control of the position easily here as Catch Wrestler tries to buck him off.
I really don't envy Catch Wrestler right now.
Ngannou is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Ngannou's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Catch Wrestler trying to control the hands but Ngannou breaks the grip.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ngannou is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Catch Wrestler knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Catch Wrestler for a finish.
Ngannou controls the action.
You can see the frustration on Catch Wrestler's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Catch Wrestler trying to control but not successfully.
Ngannou controlling well, preventing Catch Wrestler from escaping the position.
Ngannou is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Catch Wrestler with him. Catch Wrestler is trying to defend but Ngannou has an arm under the chin now! Catch Wrestler grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Francisco Ngannou!
A very excited looking Francisco Ngannou made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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