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CFC MM Birthday Bash 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 14 losses; Francisco Ngannou! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 3 losses; Chukwu Adeoluwa!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Yves DeLean and Ian Loll.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Adeoluwa closes the distance and clinches.
We've been hearing reports that Ngannou has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Ngannou is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Adeoluwa can't fight it off and eventually Ngannou manages to take the fight to the floor. Adeoluwa looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ngannou (2) vs (0) Adeoluwa
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Adeoluwa is trying to control the position but Ngannou postures up.
Adeoluwa looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ngannou is one step ahead there.
Ngannou stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Adeoluwa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ngannou won't allow Adeoluwa to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ngannou wants to control from the top but Adeoluwa keeps moving.
Ngannou seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Adeoluwa has Ngannou pulled in close to control his posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ngannou content to stall in guard here.
Adeoluwa tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Our spies down at at Average Judas Gym inform us that Adeoluwa has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Adeoluwa pulls Ngannou in close to prevent any damage.
Let's hope that Adeoluwa has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Ngannou stopping the sweep attempt from Adeoluwa.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Adeoluwa controlling Ngannou's posture.
Ngannou tries to free his leg and advance position but Adeoluwa is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adeoluwa looking for a sweep. Not yet Adeoluwa, not yet.
Adeoluwa is pulling down on Ngannou's head. It's preventing any offense from Ngannou, at least for the moment.
Ngannou won't allow Adeoluwa to sweep him here.
Ngannou not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ngannou wants to control from the top but Adeoluwa keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ngannou pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Adeoluwa is keeping the position for now.
Adeoluwa keeping moving, preventing Ngannou from controlling successfully.
Ngannou pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Adeoluwa is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ngannou not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Adeoluwa is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Adeoluwa keeping moving, preventing Ngannou from controlling successfully.
Ngannou sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ngannou preventing the sweep.
Ngannou pushing down on Adeoluwa's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Adeoluwa is positioning himself well to prevent Ngannou advancing to mount.
Adeoluwa tries to get to full guard but Ngannou has control of the leg.
Ngannou looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Adeoluwa is positioning himself well to prevent Ngannou advancing to mount.
Ngannou with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's five 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.
Ngannou trying to mount his opponent but Adeoluwa defends it.
Adeoluwa is controlling Ngannou's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Adeoluwa is looking for a sweep. Ngannou is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ngannou is looking to take a break and control but Adeoluwa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Adeoluwa is looking to improve his position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Ngannou is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Ngannou is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ngannou sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Adeoluwa trying to control from the bottom.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Ngannou seems content to control.
Ngannou is pressing down on Adeoluwa's thigh, looking to free his foot. Adeoluwa is holding on for now.
Adeoluwa is looking for a sweep. Ngannou is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ngannou keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Adeoluwa preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Well, if Ngannou is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Ngannou is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Adeoluwa sees it coming and defends easily.
Ngannou controlling the action here.
Adeoluwa is trying to get back to full guard.
Ngannou wants to free his trapped foot but Adeoluwa is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Ngannou not doing much here.
Adeoluwa trying to control from the bottom.
Ngannou is keen to just control but Adeoluwa is a slippery customer.
Adeoluwa trying to control but Ngannou postures up.
Adeoluwa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ngannou in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Adeoluwa tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Ngannou!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Francisco Ngannou!
Our winner, Francisco Ngannou, 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.
Chukwu Adeoluwa spoke after the fight, saying 'Boss man is turning me into a spar bot, whatever that means. Hope we ain’t bout to go down in no dark basements and shit!'. |
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