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CFC CG Tokyo 11 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 39 wins and 24 losses; Francisco Ngannou! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 94 wins and 69 losses; Jerry Curls!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Shigeki Sano and Taro Takaoka.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Ngannou manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Curls on his heels. He'll look to pass Curls's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ngannou (2) vs (0) Curls
Curls looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Curls tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Curls keeps trying to improve his position.
Curls working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ngannou doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ngannou manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ngannou stays in close to Curls's body and controls the position.
Curls is looking to sweep but instead, Ngannou has passed into half guard.
Curls moves into full guard.
Ngannou being controlled here momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Curls looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ngannou is one step ahead there.
Curls is pulling down on Ngannou's head. It's preventing any offense from Ngannou, at least for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Curls 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.
Curls keeping moving, preventing Ngannou from controlling successfully.
Ngannou trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Curls looking for a sweep. Not yet Curls, not yet.
Curls trying to keep a closed guard but Ngannou is proving a slippery customer.
Ngannou looking to sit in guard and control but Curls gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ngannou (2) vs (2) Curls
Ngannou looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Curls showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ngannou seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Curls stands and throws Ngannou's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ngannou (2) vs (5) Curls
Ngannou struggling a bit here.
Ngannou prevents Curls from moving into mount.
Ngannou is trying to get back to half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Curls slows the pace down.
Ngannou has one of Curls's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Ngannou is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Curls off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ngannou (6) vs (5) Curls
Curls wants to escape the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Curls defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Ngannou has the hooks in. Curls is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Ngannou is looking for the choke from the back position but Curls is controlling his hands well.
Curls just trying to survive but Ngannou is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
I really don't envy Curls right now.
Ngannou is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ngannou is riding his opponent, not letting Curls buck him off.
Curls tries to escape but Ngannou has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Ngannou is looking to control Curls but Curls is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Curls is really stuck here.
Ngannou seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Curls's chin but Curls turns very nicely into Ngannou's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Curls.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ngannou (6) vs (7) Curls
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Curls trying to control but Ngannou is working from the bottom.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Curls not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
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.
Curls is looking to advance position but Ngannou has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ngannou (10) vs (7) Curls
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Curls tries to reverse the position but Ngannou maintains control.
Curls tries to hold on but Ngannou pushes him away.
Curls regains half guard.
Curls tries to roll over but Ngannou keeps him under control.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Curls trying to control here.
Curls is pressing down on Ngannou's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Curls is trying to keep Ngannou in close.
Ngannou controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Curls is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ngannou stopping the sweep attempt from Curls.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Curls holds on and takes a little breather.
Ngannou is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Curls not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ngannou slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ngannou won't allow Curls to sweep him here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Curls keeping moving, preventing Ngannou from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ngannou takes the fight on points by 10 to 7.
Francisco Ngannou retains his lightweight title!
A relieved looking Francisco Ngannou thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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