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CFC Tokyo 3 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 19 losses; Francisco Ngannou! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 3 losses; Saul Hunter!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Sosuke Kotani and Hirohito Nitta.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Hunter feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ngannou (0) vs (2) Hunter
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Hunter sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ngannou keeping full guard, as Hunter tries to pass.
Hunter controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ngannou is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunter forces his way into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ngannou is looking to improve his position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hunter in particular looking to stall.
Ngannou is trying to control but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ngannou is trying is best to control the position here.
Hunter controlling the pace.
Ngannou tries to get to full guard but Hunter has control of the leg.
Ngannou has his hands clasped together around Hunter's back. He's all about the action.
Ngannou has a hand on Hunter's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Hunter takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Ngannou (0) vs (5) Hunter
Ngannou is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Freddy\'s Grappling Institute, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ngannou is trying to escape the mount.
Hunter takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ngannou is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ngannou is desperately trying to improve his position but Hunter has a good base and remains in mount.
Hunter takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ngannou really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hunter controlling the position easily from mount.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Ngannou looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Ngannou (0) vs (8) Hunter
Ngannou is trying to break free.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Ngannou might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
It looks like Hunter 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.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Ngannou tries to escape but Hunter has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Ngannou wants to control his opponent's hands but Hunter gets his hands free.
Hunter has good solid back control here.
Ngannou looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Hunter keeps control of the position easily here as Ngannou tries to buck him off.
Ngannou trying to control the hands but Hunter won't let him.
Ngannou rolls, trying to escape but Hunter keeps control of the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Hunter really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Ngannou.
Hunter is continuing to stall.
Ngannou tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Hunter content just to control the position here.
Ngannou tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ngannou tries to hold on but Hunter pushes him away.
Hunter fails to move to back control.
Hunter looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Hunter avoids the attempt from Ngannou to control.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Hunter moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Ngannou (0) vs (11) Hunter
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!
The adventures of Hunter the control monster continue. Boring.
Our spies down at at HELLCADEMY inform us that Hunter has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Hunter gets his hands free as Ngannou looks to control.
Good control from Hunter.
Hunter has the hooks in. Ngannou is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Ngannou trying to control the hands but Hunter won't let him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Hunter controlling from the back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hunter not allowing Ngannou to control his hands.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hunter wins on points by 11 to 0.
Saul Hunter seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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