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Event:
TWGC 21 (205lbs, D3): Finals - Round 2
Date: Apr 24, 2018 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Tangaroa Ngata (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michel Colucci (ranked 3724 p4p, 0 weight class). Ngata comes to the cage accompanied by Soundcritters - Haka War Chant. Colucci has chosen Le temps des cerises as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Tangaroa Ngata! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 1 losses; Michel Colucci!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Colin Fotheringham and Daniel Bishop.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Ngata has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ngata tries to pull guard but Colucci holds him up against the cage and eventually Ngata drops back down to his feet.
Ngata jumps into guard, dragging Colucci to the mat.
Colucci slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Colucci being controlled here momentarily.
Colucci trying to control the position from guard on top but Ngata is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Colucci looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ngata has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Colucci drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Ngata dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ngata (2) vs (0) Colucci
That's one minute gone in the round.
Colucci pulls Ngata in close to prevent any damage.
Colucci working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Ngata has passed into half guard!
Ngata wants to free his trapped foot but Colucci is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ngata prevents Colucci from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Colucci is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ngata pulls his head out easily.
Colucci looking for submissions off his back.
Ngata not doing much here.
Ngata is thwarting Colucci's attempts to control the position.
Ngata slows the pace down in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Colucci tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Ngata has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Ngata (5) vs (0) Colucci
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ngata avoids the attempt from Colucci to control.
Colucci is looking to improve his position but Ngata isn't that keen on the idea.
Ngata looking to control but Colucci is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Colucci is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Colucci bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ngata (5) vs (2) Colucci
Colucci is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Ngata is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Ngata has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ngata (7) vs (2) Colucci
Colucci looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ngata passes into half guard.
Colucci gets back to full guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Ngata controls from within his opponent's guard.
Colucci throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Ngata escapes and throws Colucci's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Ngata (10) vs (2) Colucci
Colucci is trying to improve his position.
Colucci is not content to let Ngata control the position.
Ngata taking a breather here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Colucci tries to improve position but can't.
Colucci prevents Ngata from improving position.
Colucci sneaks back into half guard.
Colucci slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Colucci has his foot on Ngata's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ngata works his way back into a safe position though.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Colucci has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Ngata is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Colucci. Score +3 for passing guard: Ngata (13) vs (2) Colucci
Colucci tries to buck Ngata off but Ngata is having none of it.
Ngata content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Colucci is looking to regain half guard here but Ngata keeps moving and retains side control.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Ngata has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Ngata (15) vs (2) Colucci
Colucci keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Colucci tries to hold on but Ngata pushes him away.
Ngata controlling the position easily from mount.
Colucci wants to control but Ngata is having none of it.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Colucci slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Colucci tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Ngata has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Ngata (18) vs (2) Colucci
Colucci tries to hold on but Ngata pushes him away.
Ngata controlling the position easily from mount.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Ngata'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.
Ngata continues to stall.
Colucci is desperately trying to improve his position but Ngata has a good base and remains in mount.
We've been hearing good reports from Ngata's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Colucci keeps trying to improve his position.
Ngata controlling the position easily from mount.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Colucci working to try and regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ngata controlling from mount.
Ngata avoids the attempt from Colucci to control.
Colucci is working to get back to half guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Colucci slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Colucci actively working from the bottom here.
Well, if Ngata 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.
Colucci is trying to maintain the position but Ngata is very close to passing his half guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Colucci is looking for a sweep. Ngata is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ngata is thwarting Colucci's attempts to control the position.
Ngata trying to control the pace.
Colucci is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ngata pulls his head out easily.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Colucci is trying to get back to full guard.
Colucci actively working from the bottom here.
Colucci actively working from the bottom here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Colucci is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Ngata is tapping! Great win for Colucci!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Michel Colucci!
Michel Colucci thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
TWGC 21 (205lbs, D3): Finals - Round 1
Date: Apr 23, 2018 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ryo Narushima (ranked 11518 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tangaroa Ngata (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ngata has chosen Soundcritters - Haka War Chant as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Tangaroa Ngata has the eye of the tiger tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Ryo Narushima! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Tangaroa Ngata!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Sam Margolis and James Glass.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Ngata has Narushima up against the cage in a clinch.
Ngata is trying to pull guard but Narushima has him pressed against the cage.
Ngata tries to pull guard but Narushima holds him up against the cage and eventually Ngata drops back down to his feet.
Ngata tries to pull guard but Narushima won't allow it.
Ryo Narushima has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tangaroa Ngata.
Ngata tries to pull guard but Narushima won't allow it.
Ngata tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Narushima just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ngata jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Narushima walks away with a smile on his face. Ngata gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Narushima clinches with his opponent.
Narushima is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Ngata jumps into guard, dragging Narushima to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ngata keeping moving, preventing Narushima from controlling successfully.
Narushima looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ngata keeping moving, preventing Narushima from controlling successfully.
Ngata is controlling Narushima's posture.
Narushima trying to control the position from guard on top but Ngata is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Narushima is fighting to break Ngata's control of his arms but Ngata is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Narushima slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Narushima is fighting to break Ngata's control of his arms but Ngata is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Ngata looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Narushima is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Narushima stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ngata swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Narushima forces his way into half guard.
Ngata is concentrating on defense, preventing Narushima from advancing position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Narushima takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Narushima is keen to just control but Ngata is a slippery customer.
Narushima wants to free his trapped foot but Ngata is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Narushima is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Ngata reverses the position - he's now on top in Narushima's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Narushima (0) vs (2) Ngata
Ngata controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Narushima wants to improve his position but instead Ngata has moved into half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Narushima wants to control but Ngata is keeping busy.
Narushima is controlling Ngata's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Well, if Ngata 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.
Ngata's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Narushima wants to improve his position but Ngata is controlling well.
Well, if Ngata 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.
Narushima holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Ngata is thwarting Narushima's attempts to control the position.
Narushima on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Narushima tries to get out of the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Ngata wants to pass the guard but Narushima is defending well.
Narushima is looking to improve his position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Narushima desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Narushima is trying to control but can't.
Narushima tries to get to full guard but Ngata has control of the leg.
Narushima trying to get back to full guard but Ngata takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Narushima (0) vs (5) Ngata
Narushima is trying to escape the mount.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Ngata sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
My spies in Holding Cell inform me that Ngata has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
More stalling from Ngata.
Narushima tries to hold on but Ngata postures up.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Ngata tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Narushima wants to hold on but Ngata pushes him away.
Narushima working to try and regain half guard.
Ngata controlling the position easily from mount.
Ngata with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Narushima is wriggling around trying to escape.
Narushima tries to lock up and control but Ngata gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Narushima is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Ngata is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Narushima tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ngata controlling the pace for now.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Narushima really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ngata controlling the position easily from mount.
Ngata is continuing to stall.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Ngata trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ngata content just to control the position here.
Ngata looking to control but Narushima is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ngata tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Narushima is looking to improve his position but Ngata isn't that keen on the idea.
Ngata sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Narushima tries to lock up and control but Ngata gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ngata wins on points by 5 to 0.
Tangaroa Ngata thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
TWGC 21 (205lbs, D3): St Petersburg Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Apr 15, 2018 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Tangaroa Ngata (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ahti Kaleva (ranked 5684 p4p, 570 weight class). Ngata comes to the cage accompanied by Soundcritters - Haka War Chant. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Tangaroa Ngata! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 6 losses; Ahti Kaleva!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Ivan Kurochkin and Vladimir Khabensky.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Ngata clinches up with Kaleva and pushes him back against the cage.
Ngata pulls guard effortlessly.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kaleva controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kaleva postures up.
Kaleva won't allow Ngata to sweep him here.
Kaleva trying to control but Ngata is working from the bottom.
Kaleva stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ngata swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kaleva is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kaleva trying to control but Ngata is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaleva looking to pass the guard.
Kaleva trying to control the position from guard on top but Ngata is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaleva wants to pass the guard but Ngata is keeping the position.
Kaleva is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kaleva trying to control the position from guard on top but Ngata is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ngata keeping full guard, as Kaleva tries to pass.
Kaleva sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ngata's guard.
Ngata is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ngata is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Holding Cell that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Kaleva is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ngata doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kaleva.
Kaleva seems to be working for a kimura but Ngata defends the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ngata regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kaleva wants to pass the guard but Ngata is keeping the position.
Kaleva trying to control the position from guard on top but Ngata is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ngata looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kaleva is one step ahead there.
Kaleva drops back looking for a leg! Ngata is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ngata manages to kick Kaleva off! Kaleva jumps back into Ngata's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kaleva wants to control from the top but Ngata keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaleva stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ngata swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kaleva is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Ngata is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Ngata has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ngata (2) vs (0) Kaleva
Kaleva has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ngata can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ngata trying to control but Kaleva is working from the bottom.
Kaleva escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ngata gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ngata avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kaleva has his foot on Ngata's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ngata works his way back into a safe position though.
Kaleva throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kaleva is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ngata defends well.
Kaleva trying to keep a closed guard but Ngata is proving a slippery customer.
Ngata trying to control but Kaleva is working from the bottom.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kaleva is looking for a triangle but Ngata pushes his legs off easily.
Ngata preventing the sweep.
Kaleva escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ngata gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kaleva throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kaleva looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kaleva looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ngata wants to pass the guard but Kaleva is keeping the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kaleva is adopting a defensive guard.
Ngata controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kaleva has an active guard here but Ngata has managed to pass into half guard.
Kaleva is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ngata's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ngata's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ngata (2) vs (4) Kaleva
Kaleva is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Ngata is trying to break free.
Kaleva gets his hands free as Ngata looks to control.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Ngata is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Kaleva is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Ngata has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Ngata can't escape the position.
Kaleva working for the choke.
Kaleva working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Ngata preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Kaleva.
Ngata defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Kaleva is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Ngata is defending well though. Kaleva let's go of the attempt for now.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kaleva is not going to allow Ngata to sit and survive in this position.
Ngata tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Kaleva swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Ngata is now in Kaleva's guard. A big mistake from Kaleva there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ngata (4) vs (4) Kaleva
Kaleva throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ngata controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kaleva throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Ngata escapes and throws Kaleva's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Ngata (7) vs (4) Kaleva
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Ngata is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Kaleva will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Ngata working away.
Kaleva is not content to let Ngata control the position.
Kaleva regains half guard.
Ngata tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kaleva knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ngata slows the pace down in half guard.
Kaleva tries to roll over but Ngata keeps him under control.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Kaleva is still trying to improve position.
Kaleva trying to hold on to Ngata's head to control him but Ngata postures up.
Kaleva slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ngata passes Kaleva's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kaleva is trying to get back to full guard.
Kaleva is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ngata pulls his head out easily.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ngata in particular looking to stall.
Kaleva actively working from the bottom here.
Kaleva is trying to get back to full guard.
Ngata is thwarting Kaleva's attempts to control the position.
Kaleva regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Ngata won't allow Kaleva to sweep him here.
Ngata sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kaleva's guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Ngata continues to stall.
Kaleva looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kaleva tries to roll over but Ngata keeps him under control.
Kaleva actively working from the bottom here.
Ngata is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ngata (10) vs (4) Kaleva
Ngata controlling the pace for now.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Kaleva is trying to escape the mount.
Ngata sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kaleva is wriggling around trying to escape.
Ngata tries to control but Kaleva wriggling away.
Kaleva is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ngata controlling from mount.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Kaleva wants to hold on but Ngata pushes him away.
Kaleva gets back to half guard.
Kaleva wants to control but Ngata is keeping busy.
Ngata is looking for a kimura but Kaleva is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ngata to get the leverage.
Kaleva moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kaleva wants to sweep here but Ngata controlling him for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kaleva is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Kaleva trying to keep a closed guard but Ngata is proving a slippery customer.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ngata takes the fight on points by 10 to 4.
Tangaroa Ngata seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Ahti Kaleva spoke after the fight, saying 'Well I'm gonna be fired by my manager for this Freeeeeeeeeeeeeakkkkk. Fraccccccckkkkkkkkk'. |
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Event:
TWGC 21 (205lbs, D3): St Petersburg Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Apr 14, 2018 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Tangaroa Ngata (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Garik Andonian (ranked 21281 p4p, 0 weight class). Ngata comes into the arena with Soundcritters - Haka War Chant blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Tangaroa Ngata! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 5 losses; Garik Andonian!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Valeri Chadov and Dmitry Maklakov.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Ngata has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ngata has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Andonian uses from the top position.
Ngata pulls Andonian in close to his closed guard and prevents Andonian from doing any damage or advancing position.
Ngata continues to stall.
Andonian preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andonian is looking to advance position but Ngata has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ngata (4) vs (0) Andonian
Ngata controlling from the full mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Andonian can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andonian is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ngata controlling the pace for now.
Ngata has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Ngata.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've been hearing good reports from Ngata's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Ngata'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.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Andonian tries to hold on but Ngata postures up.
Ngata controlling the position easily from mount.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Andonian has left one of his arms exposed and Ngata doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Andonian screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tangaroa Ngata!
A victorious Tangaroa Ngata thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 24, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Ngata has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC#
Ngata escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
West throws a combination. Ngata tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
West misses with a few strikes there.
West misses with a straight right.
West rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ngata moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ngata slips a jab and a cross from West.
#CL#
Ngata drives through and clinches with West against the cage.
West makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from West.#BC2#
West pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Ngata drives through and clinches with West against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC2#
West breaks from the clinch.
Ngata wants to clinch up but West keeps it at a distance.#CL#
West gets tackled into the cage by Ngata. Ngata maintains the clinch.
West misses with the head strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Ngata.
Ngata misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC#
Ngata breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Ngata moves into the clinch successfully.
Ngata misses with a body punch.
West misses with a knee strike.
#T1#
West blocks an uppercut.
Ngata lands a right hand.
Ngata tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ngata struggles to land a body shot inside as West controls his hands.
#BC2#
West breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Ngata moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC2#
West escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ngata looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ngata looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ngata slips a straight right by West.
West avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL#
Ngata drives through and clinches with West against the cage.
Ngata blocks an elbow strike.
A short right from West on the inside.
Ngata tries a body shot but West blocks it.
Ngata takes a knee right on the jaw!
A head punch on the inside from Ngata fails to land.
Ngata has a couple of punches blocked by West.
Ngata tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right handed body shot lands from Ngata.
#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ngata misses with the head strike.
Ngata on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ngata.
Ngata throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
West escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Ngata moves into the clinch.#BC2#
West's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ngata is looking to clinch but West is avoiding it.
Ngata fails in his attempt to clinch.
West lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Ngata moves in looking to clinch but West pushes him off.
Ngata tries to close the distance and clinch up but West swats him away and circles back towards the center.
West swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ngata tries to clinch but West is having none of it.
Ngata tries to clinch up but West circles away and keeps his distance.
West fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ngata's corner calls for a 1-2. Ngata obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CUT#
It looks like Andrew West has been cut.
Ngata tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ngata stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from West.
West avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T3#
West tries to bum rush Ngata with a series of wild strikes but Ngata uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ngata connects with a right hand. West shakes it off.
West walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
West misses with a few strikes there.
Ngata dodges the punch combination from West.
Ngata takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ngata is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
Ngata has closed the distance and engaged West in a clinch.
Ngata blocks an elbow strike.
Ngata misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ngata lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
West looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Ngata swings wildly with an uppercut but West uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ngata throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wests head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
West working hard to break the clinch.#T4#
Ngata goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
West misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ngata misses with a hook to the ribs.
West blocks an uppercut.
Ngata misses with the head strike.
West misses with the head strike.
Ngata blocks an elbow strike.
Ngata misses with the head strike.
West wants to get back to striking at distance but Ngata won't allow it.
West misses with an elbow strike.
#BC#
Ngata breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
West keeps the fight on the outside.
Ngata wants to clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ngata tries to clinch but West is having none of it.
An inside leg kick from West misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ngata looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
West scores with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Andrew West will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Andrew West's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
West throws a combination. Ngata tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ngata looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ngata fails with an attempt to clinch.
West is looking for the big counter here.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
West misses with an elbow strike.
Ngata misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ngata doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ngata lands a body shot in the clinch.
West is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ngata is defending well for now.
West blocks a body shot from Ngata.
Ngata blocks the elbow strike.
West working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
West is trying to stall.
Ngata tries to throw a body punch but West avoids it by throwing Ngata back against the cage.
West throws an elbow but it misses.
Ngata keeps control of West as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
West blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
West throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
#T1#
Ngata fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
West blocking some punches.
#BC2#
West breaks from the clinch.
West throws a right and a left that both miss.
West lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#CL#
Ngata has West up against the cage in a clinch.
Ngata misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC#
Ngata breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ngata tries to clinch but West is having none of it.
West misses with a wild combination.
Ngata is looking to counter punch.
Ngata tries to close the distance and clinch up but West swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ngata tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. West manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
West misses with a head kick.
West misses with a wild combination.
West misses with a two punch combination.
Andrew West is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ngata tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but West paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T2#
Ngata tries to clinch up but West circles away and keeps his distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ngata tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but West paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ngata fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ngata wants to clinch.
West throws a body shot but no joy.
West misses with a wild combination.
West misses with a wild combination.
Ngata tries to clinch up
and West counters with a three punch combo that has Ngata backing up. Ngata nods at West to acknowledge the strikes.
Ngata tries to clinch there but West circles away.
Ngata doesn't manage to clinch there - West circles away.
West misses with a jab, cross combination.
Donk. West catches Ngata right on the button with a cross.
Ngata scores with a jab to the head.
Ngata dodges the punch combination from West.
#T3#
West fails to land with a series of punches.
A counter left hand to the body from Ngata misses its target.
West keeps the fight on the outside.
Ngata is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ngata scores with a jab to the body.
Ngata tries to clinch up.
West has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ngata throws a right hand that misses
and West counters with a left and a right that stings Ngata.
Ngata is looking to clinch.
West feints and then cracks Ngata's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ngata down.
Ngata tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. West manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ngata moves to clinch but West breaks away
and West counters with a one-two to the body.
Ngata tries to clinch up.
Ngata tries to close the distance and clinch up but West swats him away and circles back towards the center.
West circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ngata moves away from the strike by West.
Sloppy strikes from West. Those never looked like landing. #T4#
Ngata tries to clinch but West is having none of it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fight stays on the outside here - Ngata looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ngata tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
West circles away from the clinch attempt
and Ngata takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
West avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
West keeps the fight on the outside.
Sloppy strikes from West. Those never looked like landing.
Ngata wants to clinch.
West tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
West swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
West circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ngata tries to clinch there but West circles away.
Ngata tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
West looking to land some kicks to the body here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrew West showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Andrew West's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
West throws a one two combo.
#CL#
Ngata has West up against the cage in a clinch.
Ngata can't find room to land a body shot as West controls the action.
Ngata throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
West trying to land knees to the body.
A short left from Ngata.
West prevents a body shot from Ngata. #BC#
Ngata escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ngata doesn't manage to clinch there - West circles away.
Ngata tries to clinch but West is having none of it.
West scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Ngata tries to clinch up.
West misses with a double jab.
Ngata is looking to clinch.
West takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ngata looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ngata doesn't manage to clinch there - West circles away.
West misses with a series of wild punches.
#T1#
West keeps the fight on the outside.
A cross from Ngata lands.
West avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
West throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ngata.
An attempted straight right counter from Ngata misses the target.
Ngata tries to clinch up but West circles away and keeps his distance.
Tangaroa Ngata seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
West throws a sloppy head kick and Ngata moves out of range easily. #CL#
Ngata closes the distance and clinches.
Ngata misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ngata avoids the elbow strike from West, against the cage.
West is trying to force a seperation but Ngata has the dominant position.
West misses with an elbow strike.
West is trying to break the clinch but Ngata has him pressed against the cage.
West's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ngata wants to get back to striking at distance but West won't allow it.
#BC2#
West's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ngata fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ngata tries to clinch up.
West is looking for the big counter here.
Ngata tries to clinch there but West circles away.
Ngata doesn't manage to clinch there - West circles away.
#T2#
Ngata doesn't manage to clinch there - West circles away.
West avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
West waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ngata.
Ngata tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Andrew West seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Ngata clinches up against the cage.
Ngata tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2#
West manages to break the clinch.
West throws a nice looking combination but Ngata bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
West fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ngata tries to clinch but West moves out of range. #CL2#
West fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ngata, pushing him back against the cage.
West has a couple of punches blocked by Ngata.
Ngata swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ngata.
West has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ngata tries a body shot but West blocks it.
Tangaroa Ngata has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#BC#
Ngata escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ngata wants to clinch.
As Ngata backs off West throws a huge counter combo but Ngata manages to avoid it all.#T3#
West circles away from the clinch attempt
and West counters with a series of strikes. Ngata will be more careful next time no doubt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ngata looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ngata fails with an attempt to clinch.
West circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ngata tries to clinch up.
West throws a front kick that sends Ngata stumbling back into the cage.
Ngata tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but West paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ngata tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
West throws a counter combo.
Ngata moves in looking to clinch but West pushes him off.
Sloppy strikes from West. Those never looked like landing.
West swats away the attempt to clinch by Ngata.
Ngata tries to clinch but West is having none of it.
West doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
West is looking to slow Ngata down with leg kicks. #T4#
Ngata tries to clinch but West moves out of range.
West now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Ngata is looking to clinch but West is avoiding it.
Ngata misses with a body shot.
Ngata wants to clinch up but West keeps it at a distance.
Ngata tries to clinch up but West circles away and keeps his distance.
Ngata closes the distance but West moves to the side
and West counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL2#
Ngata tries to keep at a distance but West has taken the fight into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
West lands an elbow just above Ngata 's eye. #BC#
Ngata pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ngata closes the distance looking to clinch
and West counters with a three punch combo that has Ngata backing up. Ngata nods at West to acknowledge the strikes.
Ngata tries to clinch up but West circles away and keeps his distance.
West throws a series of punches but Ngata moves out of range.
West avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Andrew West is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ngata wants to clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andrew West comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got West winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrew West!
Andrew West decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 07, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
West tries to keep at a distance but Ngata has taken the fight into the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Ngata as the two fighters clinch.
West tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ngata struggles to land a body shot inside as West controls his hands.
A short left from Ngata.
Ngata misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ngata throws a punch but it's blocked by West.
Ngata presses West against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
West is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
West blocks a body shot from Ngata.
West creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ngata's defenses.
West throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
#BC2#
West breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
West swats away the attempt to clinch by Ngata.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Ngata closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ngata misses with a short punch on the inside.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
West blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T1#
Ngata blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Ngata. #BC2#
West manages to break the clinch.
West tries to clinch but Ngata moves out of range.
West tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ngata swats him away and circles back towards the center.
West keeps the fight on the outside.
West looks to land a combination but Ngata avoids it well. #CL#
Ngata moves into the clinch.
Ngata tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ngata lands with a light punch inside.
West tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ngata's elbow.
Ngata has a couple of punches blocked by West.
Ngata misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nice elbow from West.
West throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by West.
A short right from West on the inside.
West blocks an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short left from West. #T2#
Ngata tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Ngata scores with a nice short uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for West.
Ngata lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
West scores with a shot to the side of Ngata's head.
Ngata pushes West back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ngata misses with a punch to the body.
Ngata looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Ngata lands a left hand.
Ngata lands a right hand that snaps the head of West backwards.
Ngata lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
West lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Ngata tries to work over West's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ngata can't break the clinch.
West with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ngata working aggressively here.
West can't find room to land a body shot as Ngata controls the action.
Ngata tries to throw a body punch but West avoids it by throwing Ngata back against the cage. #BC2#
West's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ngata tries to clinch there but West circles away.
#CL#
Ngata clinches. #T3#
Ngata lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
West wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ngata tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
West blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Ngata fails to land.
West is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Ngata blocks an elbow strike from West.
West throws an elbow but it misses.
The referee calls for West to work.
West pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Ngata misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ngata throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
West holding his opponent close, against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, West just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ngata's brow.
West throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Ngata tries a body shot but West blocks it.
#T4#
Ngata misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ngata blocks an elbow strike.
Ngata prevents West from breaking the clinch.
West lands an elbow that stopped Ngata in his tracks for a moment.
Ngata lands with a left to the head.
West missing with knees to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, West just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ngata's brow.
Ngata has a couple of punches blocked by West.
Ngata takes an elbow to the forehead.
West has had enough of the clinch but Ngata keeps him there for the moment.
Ngata misses with a body punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
West is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ngata is defending well for now.
Ngata blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
West unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ngata lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Ngata lands with a light punch inside.
Ngata lands with a right to the head.
West connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ngata's face.
West lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Ngata misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ngata lands an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tangaroa Ngata dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Ngata wants to clinch up but West keeps it at a distance.
West throws a counter combo.
West shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ngata tries to clinch up but West circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
West closes the distance and clinches.
Ngata managing to block the knees to the body from West.
A short right from West on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ngata.
West throws an elbow that misses.
West working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ngata throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by West.
Ngata tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
West breaks the clinch.
Andrew West is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
West looks to land a body kick but Ngata moved away.
West circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL#
Ngata clinches.
Ngata misses with a short punch on the inside.
West tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
West misses with a short punch on the inside.
West throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ngatas head. #T1#
Ngata throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Ngata fails to land.
West blocking some punches.
Ngata working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC#
Ngata escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
West misses with a head kick.
Ngata tries to clinch up but West circles away and keeps his distance.
Ngata is looking to clinch but West is avoiding it.
Ngata tries to clinch there but West circles away.
West circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ngata tries to clinch but West moves out of range.
Ngata misses with a looping right.
West tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ngata paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ngata swings away with an uppercut that misses.
West tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ngata avoids it.
West blocking some punches.
Ngata scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T2#
Ngata swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ngata tries to throw a body punch but West avoids it by throwing Ngata back against the cage.
Ngata swings wildly with an uppercut but West uses good head movement to avoid it.
West throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Ngata lands a right hand that snaps the head of West backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
West lands an elbow inside that Ngata shrugs off.
West blocks an uppercut.
West is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ngata is defending well for now.
West misses with some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ngata.
West lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
West looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
West lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ngata backwards.
West is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ngata is defending well for now.
West misses with an elbow over the top.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ngata.
West blocking some punches.
A short body shot lands from Ngata as the two fighters clinch.
#T3##BC#
Ngata's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
West clinches up with Ngata and pushes him back against the cage.
West blocks an uppercut.
West misses with the head strike.
Ngata throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
West is breathing heavily.
A short right from Ngata on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ngata. #BC2#
West pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ngata throws a jab but it's blocked by West.
Ngata is looking to clinch but West is avoiding it.
West throws a counter combo.
Ngata tries to close the distance and clinch up but West swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ngata avoids the body shot from West.
Tangaroa Ngata seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ngata tries to clinch but West moves out of range.
West on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ngata tries to clinch up but West circles away and keeps his distance.
Ngata stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ngata avoids a punch combination nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Ngata on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sloppy strikes from West. Those never looked like landing. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
West keeps the fight on the outside.
Ngata moves in looking to clinch but West pushes him off.
Ngata is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Andrew West seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A punch combination from West misses.
West is looking to clinch but Ngata is avoiding it.
Ngata was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ngata wants to clinch.
West throws a right and a left that Ngata avoids nicely.
Ngata tries to clinch up.
Ngata is looking to clinch but West is avoiding it.
A nice combination there by West.
West keeps the fight on the outside.
West is looking to land body kicks.
West misses with a straight left.
West lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ngata is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Andrew West will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Ngata tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. West manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ngata looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ngata is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nice jab there from Ngata.
Ngata fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ngata wants to clinch.
West tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL#
Ngata moves into range and clinches up with West.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right hand to the body from Ngata.
Ngata on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ngata swings wildly with an uppercut but West uses good head movement to avoid it.
West takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ngata misses with a punch on the inside.
Ngata misses with some punches.
Ngata pushes West back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
West swings wildly with an uppercut but Ngata uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ngata.
Ngata dodges an elbow strike from West.
West blocks a punch to the side of the head.
West tries to work over Ngata's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ngata.
The referee calls for West to work.
Ngata working aggressively here.
Ngata blocks an uppercut.
West using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ngata has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#BC2#
West breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
West lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
#CL#
Ngata closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ngata. #BC2#
West breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
West misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sloppy strikes from West. Those never looked like landing. #T2#
Ngata circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ngata wants to clinch up but West keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Ngata rushes West and presses him up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ngata is working West over against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by West.
Ngata swings away with an uppercut that misses.
West blocks a punch to the side of the head.
West misses with the head strike.
Ngata has West pressed against the cage, preventing West from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ngata lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ngata misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ngata goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tangaroa Ngata has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ngata tries a body shot but West blocks it.
Ngata throws a head punch that misses.
Ngata misses with the head strike.
Ngata blocks an elbow strike from West.
Ngata scores with a shot to the side of West's head. #BC#
Ngata's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ngata is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T3#
Ngata wants to clinch up but West keeps it at a distance.
Ngata is looking to clinch.
West lands a two punch combo.
Ngata doesn't manage to clinch there - West circles away.
West misses with a body kick.
Ngata doesn't manage to clinch there - West circles away.
Ngata moves in looking to clinch but West pushes him off.#CL#
Ngata moves into the clinch.#BC#
Ngata pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ngata moves in looking to clinch but West pushes him off.
West tries to counter with a clinch but Ngata shakes him off and moves away.
Ngata is looking to clinch.
Ngata tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but West paws at him with a jab and circles away.
West throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ngata on the side of the head.
West misses with a looping left.
Ngata is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ngata tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but West paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T4#
Donk. Ngata catches West right on the button with a cross.
Ngata wants to clinch up but West keeps it at a distance.
Ngata tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but West paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
Ngata moves into range and clinches up with West.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ngata doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ngata dodges an elbow strike from West.
Ngata working aggressively here.
West tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ngata avoids it.
Ngata misses with some punches.
Ngata is leaning against West and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ngata cracks West with a nice body shot.
West's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
West misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ngata.
Ngata misses with a punch to the body.
Ngata gets through West's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#CUT#
It looks like Andrew West has been cut.
West blocks an uppercut.
Ngata misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ngata tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tangaroa Ngata showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ngata has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tangaroa Ngata!
An out of breath Tangaroa Ngata thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 16, 2018 |
#R1#
West scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
West fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ngata tries to clinch but West moves out of range.
Ngata fails in his attempt to clinch.
West moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
West throws a nice outside leg kick. #KD#
Ngata throws a left that rocks West and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Ngata dives into side control, looking to finish! Can West regain composure!
#CUT#
It looks like Andrew West has been cut.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ngata slows the pace down.
West manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ngata's best efforts.
Ngata prevents West from improving his position.
West is trying to maintain the position but Ngata is very close to passing his half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Ngata's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
West moves into full guard.
West looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Ngata being controlled here momentarily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now West is on top in guard.
#REVB#
West preventing the sweep.
West throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
West has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Ngata is proving hard to escape from.
West in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
West wants to stand and escape but instead Ngata has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Our spies down at at Holding Cell inform us that West has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Ngata is fighting to break West's control of his arms but West is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
West is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Ngata wants to control from the top but West keeps moving.
West is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
West is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#T3##REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
West avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL#
Ngata pushes West up against the cage in a clinch.
Ngata working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC2#
West breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ngata looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
Ngata forces West back against the cage and clinches.
West lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ngata backwards.
West gets through Ngata's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ngata lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
West scores with a shoulder strike.
West scores with a shot to the side of Ngata's head. #BC2#
West breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ngata scores with a body shot.
West attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#CL#
Ngata closes the distance and clinches.#T4##BC#
Ngata breaks from the clinch.
West tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ngata paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ngata doesn't manage to clinch there - West circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from West! But no joy.
West lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ngata's sensitive parts.
Ngata dodges the punch combination from West.
Ngata doesn't manage to clinch there - West circles away.
Ngata is looking to clinch but West is avoiding it.
Ngata tries to clinch but West is having none of it.
West steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Ngata.#CL2#
West takes the fight into the clinch.
Ngata tries a body shot but West blocks it.
Ngata lands a right hand that snaps the head of West backwards. #BC2#
West pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ngata is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A bone on bone clash there as Ngata blocks the leg kick.
West misses with a wild combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Andrew West will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Andrew West's cut.
That's time! Ngata's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Ngata tries to clinch but fails miserably
and West counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Ngata defending well as West loads up on a big left hand.
Ngata keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from West.
Ngata is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ngata looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
West is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
West swats away the attempt to clinch by Ngata.#CL2#
West clinches up with Ngata and pushes him back against the cage.
Ngata struggles to land a body shot inside as West controls his hands.
#BC#
Ngata breaks from the clinch.
Ngata fakes high and swings low for a body shot but West manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
West throws a right hand that Ngata ducks under and follows up with a left that Ngata also avoids with ease.
Ngata tries to clinch up.
West misses with a two punch combination.
Ngata tries to clinch but West moves out of range. #CL2#
West gets a clinch.
Ngata misses with the head strike.
#T1#
With the two fighters working up against the cage, West just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ngata's brow.
West lands an elbow inside. #BC2#
West breaks from the clinch.
Ngata wants to clinch
and West counters with a stiff right hand.
Ngata tries to close the distance and clinch up but West swats him away and circles back towards the center.
West lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Ngata wants to clinch.
The fighters circle momentarily. West darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CL#
Ngata closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
West is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Ngata swings wildly with an uppercut but West uses good head movement to avoid it.
West lands a damaging elbow.
West blocking some punches.
#T2#
A short right from Ngata.
Ngata misses with a shot to the kidneys.
West blocks a body shot from Ngata. #BC2#
West breaks from the clinch.
Ngata wants to clinch up but West keeps it at a distance.
West throws a counter combo.
West throws the left hand but Ngata avoids the punch easily.
West has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
West lands with a cross.
West throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
West throws a head kick but Ngata moves out of range.
Ngata tries to close the distance and clinch but West swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ngata checks the leg kick.
Ngata tries to clinch there but West circles away.
West wants to clinch up but Ngata keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Ngata pushes West up against the cage in a clinch.
Ngata misses with a punch on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Ngata's face as he tries to break the clinch.
West tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ngata scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ngata struggles to land a body shot inside as West controls his hands.
#T3#
Ngata throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from West on the inside.
West throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ngata blocks it with crossed arms.
West misses with an elbow over the top.
Ngata doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ngata blocks the elbow strike.
Ngata tries to work over West's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tangaroa Ngata has scored more points in the clinch so far.
West presses Ngata against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ngata blocks an elbow strike from West.
Ngata misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ngata.
West makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ngata lands a right hand that snaps the head of West backwards.
West with an attempt at a knee that misses.
West pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ngata.
Ngata throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ngata lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down West.
West is breathing heavily.
Ngata lands a shot to the body.#T4#
Ngata presses West against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ngata lands with a short shot to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ngata.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ngata.
Ngata lands a shoulder strike.
Ngata lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt West or not.
Ngata lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of West backwards.
A short right from Ngata on the inside. #BC#
Ngata escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ngata dips to his left and cracks West with an uppercut!#ROC#
West is rocked!
West tries to clinch up but Ngata circles away and keeps his distance.
West is still on wobbly legs! Can Ngata finish him?
Ngata tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. West manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
West swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
West seems to have recovered his senses.
Ngata fails with an attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ngata looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
Ngata moves into the clinch successfully.
West pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Andrew West will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Andrew West's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
No joy there for West, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ngata tries to clinch up.#CL#
Ngata rushes West and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
West pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
West tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
West lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ngata circles away quickly and effectively.
West keeps the fight on the outside.
Ngata takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
West throws a looping overhand right but Ngata ducks down to avoid it.
Ngata was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ngata blocks a head kick by West.
Ngata lands a jab.#CL#
Ngata gets a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ngata misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ngata throws a punch but it's blocked by West.
Ngata tries to throw a body punch but West avoids it by throwing Ngata back against the cage.
West looks to throw an elbow but misses. #BC2#
West breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
West tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ngata manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
West throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ngata doesn't manage to clinch there - West circles away.
Andrew West seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ngata is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
West throws a counter combo.#CL#
Ngata moves into the clinch.
Ngata misses with a punch on the inside.
West is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
West wants to get back to striking at distance but Ngata won't allow it.
West blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ngata tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
West breaks the clinch.
West throws a body shot but no joy.
West doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#CL#
Ngata has closed the distance and engaged West in a clinch.
Ngata throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
West takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ngata lands with a left to the head.
Ngata misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ngata.
Ngata tries a body shot but West blocks it.
Ngata misses with a punch to the body.
Ngata goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ngata swings wildly with an uppercut but West uses good head movement to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ngata swings away with an uppercut that misses.
West blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ngata misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ngata blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ngata lands a right hand that snaps the head of West backwards.
Ngata works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ngata.
West blocks a body shot from Ngata.
Ngata can't find room to land a body shot as West controls the action.
Ngata throws a head punch that misses.
Tangaroa Ngata has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
West looks to throw an elbow but misses.
West throws an elbow but it misses.
#T3#
West throws an elbow but it misses.
Ngata misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ngata misses with a body punch.
#BC2#
West breaks the clinch.
West misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
West avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tangaroa Ngata seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
West stalks Ngata and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Ngata's face. Ngata staggers backwards, shaken.#CL#
Ngata has West up against the cage in a clinch.
Ngata misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ngata tries to work over West's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
West blocking some punches.
Ngata fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ngata misses with a punch to the body.
Ngata working aggressively here.
West stalling in the clinch but Ngata improves position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ngata.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ngata.#T4#
West tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
West wants to stall.
A right hook to the body lands for Ngata.
Ngata lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ngata lands a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A body shot lands from Ngata.
Ngata pushes West back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ngata tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
West blocks an uppercut.
With the fighters up against the cage, West throws an elbow but misses.
Ngata fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
West can't break the clinch.
West blocks an uppercut.
West gets through Ngata's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
West blocks an uppercut.
West blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Andrew West is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
West tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ngata misses with the head strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tangaroa Ngata showed his dominance in that final round.
I think West has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrew West!
After the fight, Andrew West was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 31, 2018 |
#R1#
A shot to the liver by Applegate. Beautiful body shot.#CL2#
Applegate moves into the clinch successfully.
Ngata struggles to land a body shot inside as Applegate controls his hands.
We've been informed that Applegate has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Applegate lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Applegate fails to land.
Applegate works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ngata lands a left hand.
Applegate scores with a shot to the side of Ngata's head. #BC#
Ngata manages to break the clinch.
Ngata has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Holding Cell in the buildup to the fight.#CL2#
Applegate gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Applegate tries to work over Ngata's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ngata can't find room to land a body shot as Applegate controls the action.
Applegate scores with a shoulder strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Applegate.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Applegate blocks an uppercut.
Ngata misses with some punches.
Applegate stalling.
A shot in the inside from Applegate.
Applegate lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Applegate gets through Ngata's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Applegate.
Ngata digs a right hand into Applegate's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Applegate's gas tank. #T1#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Applegate.
Applegate presses Ngata against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ngata digs a right hand underneath Applegate's ribcage. Applegate let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Applegate cracks Ngata with a nice body shot.
Ngata throws a head punch that misses.
Ngata goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ngata wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Nice body punch from Applegate.
A right hook to the body lands for Applegate.
Ngata is leaning against Applegate and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Applegate scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ngata misses with some punches.
Applegate lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ngata backwards.
Ngata blocks a body shot from Applegate.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ngata.
A right handed body shot lands from Applegate.
A short uppercut from Applegate.
Applegate doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ngata's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice body punch from Applegate.
Applegate stalls. #T2#
Ngata wants to get back to striking at distance but Applegate won't allow it.
#BC#
Ngata breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ngata looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ngata tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Applegate manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Applegate takes the fight into the clinch.
Ngata scores with a shot to the side of Applegate's head.
Ngata has a couple of punches blocked by Applegate.
Ngata throws a head punch that misses.
Ngata is trying to force a seperation but Applegate has the dominant position.
A hook to the body from Ngata.
Ngata blocks a body shot from Applegate.
A hook to the body from Ngata.
Applegate misses with a punch to the body.
Applegate throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Ngata fails to land.
Ngata lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T3#
Ngata misses with some punches.
Ngata tries to circle away but Applegate has him pinned against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Applegate.
Applegate has a couple of punches blocked by Ngata.
A hook to the body from Applegate.
Applegate blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Applegate throws a punch but it's blocked by Ngata.
Applegate lands an uppercut.
Applegate blocking some punches.
Ngata misses with a short punch on the inside.
Applegate prevents a body shot from Ngata.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Applegate.
Ngata misses with a punch on the inside.
Ngata tries to circle away but Applegate has him pinned against the cage.
Applegate misses with some punches.
Applegate prevents a body shot from Ngata.
Ngata misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ngata tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Applegate's elbow.
Ngata blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Applegate misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T4#
A short right from Applegate.
Ngata throws a punch but it's blocked by Applegate.
Applegate lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Applegate tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Applegate goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ngata misses with a hook from the clinch.
Applegate lands a body shot in the clinch.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ngata blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Applegate lands a nice uppercut.#BC#
Ngata breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ngata tries to close the distance and clinch but Applegate swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Applegate connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CL2#
Applegate clinches.
A short body shot lands from Applegate as the two fighters clinch.
Applegate is leaning against Ngata and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Applegate lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ngata or not.
Ngata misses with the head strike.
Nice body punch from Applegate.
Applegate lands with a left to the head.
Good body shot from Applegate.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abner Applegate dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Ngata tries to close the distance and clinch up but Applegate swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Ngata tries to keep at a distance but Applegate has taken the fight into the clinch.
Applegate misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Ngata fails to land.
Applegate throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Applegate digs a right hand underneath Ngata's ribcage. Ngata let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ngata lands a hook to the side of the head.
Applegate blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC#
Ngata pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ngata takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Applegate lands with a shot to the body. #CL2#
Applegate moves into the clinch.
Ngata blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Applegate scores with a nice hook to the head.
Applegate lands with a short shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Applegate blocks an uppercut.
Applegate goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ngata misses with a punch to the body.
Ngata tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Applegate's elbow. #T1#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ngata creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Applegate misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Applegate scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ngata doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ngata can't find room to land a body shot as Applegate controls the action.
Applegate lands a right hand.
Ngata tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Applegate lands a right hand.
Applegate goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Applegate lands a nice uppercut.
Ngata can't find room to land a body shot as Applegate controls the action.
Ngata working aggressively here.
A nice left hand lands by Applegate.
Ngata lands a right hand that snaps the head of Applegate backwards.
Ngata goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC2#
Applegate breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Applegate lands with a nice body punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Applegate clinches with his opponent.
Ngata tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ngata misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Applegate can't find room to land a body shot as Ngata controls the action.
Applegate misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Ngata fails to land.
Applegate blocks an uppercut.
Ngata scores with a shoulder strike.
Ngata lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ngata has a couple of punches blocked by Applegate.
Applegate scores with a shoulder strike.
Ngata working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ngata misses with a body punch.
Applegate lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Good body shot from Applegate.
Ngata looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Applegate misses with a punch to the body.
Ngata tries to circle away but Applegate has him pinned against the cage.
Ngata can't find room to land a body shot as Applegate controls the action.
Ngata throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Applegates head.
Ngata wants to get back to striking at distance but Applegate won't allow it.
Applegate misses with a body punch.
Applegate scores with a hook to the body.#T3#
Applegate makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Applegate tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Applegate scores with a shoulder strike.
Applegate scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ngata goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ngata tries to throw a body punch but Applegate avoids it by throwing Ngata back against the cage.
Applegate lands a nice uppercut.
Applegate tries to work over Ngata's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Applegate lands a shot to the body.
Applegate tries a body shot but Ngata blocks it.
Applegate blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Applegate lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ngata.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ngata misses with a punch to the body.
Applegate lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Applegate makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Ngata fails to land.
Applegate working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#ROC2#
Ngata is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ngata tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Applegate's elbow.
Oh Ngata is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Applegate tries a body shot but Ngata blocks it.
Abner Applegate seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T4#
Applegate stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ngata seems to have got his legs back now.
Applegate lands a nice shot to the body.
Applegate has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Applegate presses Ngata against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short right from Applegate on the inside.
Applegate lands a body punch.
Applegate lands a nice shot to the body.
Applegate cracks Ngata with a nice body shot.
Applegate pushes Ngata back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Applegate breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Ngata gets tackled into the cage by Applegate. Applegate maintains the clinch.
Applegate is leaning against Ngata and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Applegate lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ngata backwards.
Applegate scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Applegate lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ngata backwards.
Applegate creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Ngata with a big uppercut! Ngata tries to clinch up but Applegate pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Ngata to the mat! Ngata covers up and Applegate unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Abner Applegate!
Abner Applegate very nearly forgot to thank Red Light Coffeeshop amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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AFA 5 - Rolla vs Neil
Date: Jan 13, 2018 |
#R1#
Ngata fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fighters circling - Browne throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ngata throwing a counter right hand but Browne manages to avoid it.
Ngata fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ngata lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CL#
Ngata takes the fight into the clinch.
Ngata scores with a shot to the side of Browne's head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Browne. #BC#
Ngata breaks the clinch.
Browne throws a jab but it's blocked by Ngata.
Ngata is looking to clinch.
Browne with the counter takedown but Ngata avoids it easily.#CL#
Ngata forces Browne back against the cage and clinches.
Still in the clinch, Browne scores with a nice short uppercut.
Browne lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ngata fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ngata lands a left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Browne swings wildly with an uppercut but Ngata uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ngata has a couple of punches blocked by Browne.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ngata.
Ngata struggles to land a body shot inside as Browne controls his hands.
Ngata fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T1#
Browne misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC#
Ngata escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Browne tries to keep at a distance but Ngata has taken the fight into the clinch.
Browne fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Browne blocking some punches.
Ngata misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ngata misses with a punch to the body.
Browne blocks an uppercut.
Ngata lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Browne backwards.
Browne lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Browne prevents a body shot from Ngata.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ngata.
Browne lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ngata backwards.
Browne struggles to land a body shot inside as Ngata controls his hands.
Browne scores with a shoulder strike.
Browne tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Browne pushes Ngata back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ngata working aggressively here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC#
Ngata breaks from the clinch.
Browne moves into range and connects with a jab. #CL#
Ngata closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T2#
Nice body punch from Ngata.
Browne scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Browne working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC#
Ngata's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ngata throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Browne tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Browne.
Ngata tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ngata blocking some punches.
Browne looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ngata blocking some punches.
Ngata misses with the head strike.
Browne lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ngata backwards. #BC#
Ngata breaks from the clinch.
Tangaroa Ngata seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Browne misses with a wild body shot.
Ngata avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ngata was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL#
Ngata gets a clinch. #T3#
Ngata lands a body shot in the clinch.
Browne misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Browne.
Browne tries a body shot but Ngata blocks it.
Browne goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Browne prevents a body shot from Ngata.
Ngata looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Ngata fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Browne scores with a shoulder strike.
Ngata throws a punch but it's blocked by Browne.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Browne.
Ngata blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ngata tries to work over Browne's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Browne tries to throw a body punch but Ngata avoids it by throwing Browne back against the cage.
Ngata goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Browne misses with the head strike.
Browne presses Ngata against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ngata lands a body punch.
Ngata lands a hook that snaps the head of Browne backwards.
Ngata lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Browne.
Ngata misses with some punches.
#BC#
Ngata's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T4#
Ngata doesn't manage to clinch there - Browne circles away.
A jab from Browne finds it's way through Ngata's defenses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Browne gets tackled into the cage by Ngata. Ngata maintains the clinch.
Browne lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ngata backwards.
Ngata presses Browne against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ngata throws a punch but it's blocked by Browne.
Browne blocks an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Ngata.
Browne misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC#
Ngata breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ngata connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CL#
Ngata gets a clinch. #BC2#
Browne pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Browne throws a combination that misses
letting Ngata counter with a right hand.
Ngata tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Browne lands with a good body shot.
Ngata is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Browne with the counter takedown but Ngata avoids it easily.
Ngata jabs at Browne's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Tangaroa Ngata will probably get the nod.
That's time! Ngata's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Ngata is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Browne misses with a wild body shot.
Browne misses with an uppercut. Ngata saw that one coming.
Ngata wants to clinch.#CL#
Ngata gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Ngata pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Browne misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ngata avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ngata has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Ngata is looking to clinch.
Ngata is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ngata misses with a wild combination.
#T1##CL#
Ngata forces Browne back against the cage and clinches.
Browne lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ngata or not.
Browne presses Ngata against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Browne misses with a hook to the ribs.
Browne throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Ngata fails to land.
Ngata tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Browne's elbow.
Browne lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ngata.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Browne lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ngata backwards.
Browne tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Browne scores with a nice short uppercut.
Browne lands with a right to the head.
Nice body punch from Browne.
Browne goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Browne cracks Ngata with a nice body shot.
Ngata throws a head punch that misses.
Ngata tries a body shot but Browne blocks it.
Browne lands with a right to the head.
A short uppercut from Browne. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Browne lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Browne lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ngata backwards. #ROC2#
Ngata is rocked!
Browne scores with a nice hook to the head.
Oh Ngata is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ngata misses with a punch on the inside.
Browne creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Ngata with a big uppercut! Ngata tries to clinch up but Browne pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Ngata to the mat! Ngata covers up and Browne unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Marcus Browne!
Marcus Browne gave a mention to Aspire Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Event:
AFA 3
Date: Dec 19, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Ngata closes the distance and pushes Dunn back into the cage.#TD2#
Dunn drags the fight down to the ground.
Ngata stops Dunn from standing up. #ES2#
Dunn manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#TD2#
Dunn lands a takedown into guard.
Ngata looking for a sweep. Not yet Ngata, not yet.
Dunn with a nice head shot there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dunn throws a big right hand that misses.
Ngata wants to sweep here but Dunn controlling him for the moment.
Dunn throws a big right hand that misses.
Dunn is looking to work some ground and pound but Ngata has wrist control.
Dunn trying to control but Ngata is working from the bottom.
Ngata has momentary wrist control but Dunn slips an elbow through the middle.
Dunn throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dunn with a flurry of punches that miss. #T1#
Ngata wants to sweep here but Dunn controlling him for the moment.
Dunn trying to control but Ngata is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ngata is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Ngata's corner is telling him to maintain position.#ES2#
Dunn has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Ngata off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Dunn scores with a hook.
Dunn shoots in for a double leg but Ngata sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
The crowd cheers as Ngata lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dunn doesn't seem phased though.#CL#
Ngata fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dunn, pushing him back against the cage.
Dunn blocking some punches.
#T2#
Dunn wants a takedown.
Dunn drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ngata gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Ngata definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Tangaroa Ngata has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alastair Dunn.
Ngata misses with some punches.
Ngata throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dunns head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dunn fails to pull guard.
Ngata working aggressively here.
Ngata goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ngata pushes Dunn back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ngata tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ngata misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC2#
Dunn manages to break the clinch.
Dunn misses with the combination.
Tangaroa Ngata seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ngata fails with an attempt to clinch.
#T3##CL#
Ngata clinches up with Dunn and pushes him back against the cage.
Ngata swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ngata misses with a body punch.
Dunn is looking for a takedown.
Dunn wants a takedown.
Ngata tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Ngata escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ngata lands a jab to Dunn's midsection.
Ngata is looking to clinch but Dunn is avoiding it.
Ngata tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dunn paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dunn dives in and grabs Ngata's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ngata pushes down on Dunn's head and hops out.
Ngata stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ngata wants it to stay on the feet.
Ngata displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dunn.
Dunn looks winded!#CL#
Ngata gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T4#
Ngata scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dunn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ngata lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ngata tries to throw a body punch but Dunn avoids it by throwing Ngata back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ngata lands a nice uppercut.#BC#
Ngata breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dunn shoots in and drives through. Ngata sprawls well.
Dunn misses with an uppercut. Ngata saw that one coming.#CL#
Ngata takes the fight into the clinch.
Ngata working aggressively here.
Dunn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ngata digs a right hand into Dunn's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dunn's gas tank.
Dunn tries for a takedown but Ngata manages to get underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tangaroa Ngata dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Ngata tries to clinch up.
Ngata dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ngata looks to land a left hand but Dunn moved out of range nicely.
Ngata wants to clinch.
Ngata has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ngata there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ngata is looking to clinch but Dunn is avoiding it.
Ngata tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dunn swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dunn changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ngata wants to clinch up but Dunn keeps it at a distance.
Dunn with the counter takedown but Ngata avoids it easily.
Dunn looks for a takedown but Ngata sprawls well.
Dunn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ngata.
A little jabbing left from Dunn on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Alastair Dunn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Dunn looking to score a takedown here. Ngata is defending well but Dunn drives through and ends up in Ngata's guard.
Ngata avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T1#
Dunn postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ngata 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.
Ngata is working hard here to advance position.
Dunn wants to control from the top but Ngata keeps moving.
Ngata wants to sweep here but Dunn controlling him for the moment.
Dunn postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dunn working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dunn throws a big right hand that misses.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ngata working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dunn. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Dunn is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ngata sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ngata tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dunn swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dunn is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Tangaroa Ngata is winning the standup battle so far.
Dunn keeps the fight on the outside.
Dunn looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#CL#
Ngata closes the distance and pushes Dunn back into the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Ngata fails to land.
Ngata tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dunn's elbow. #BC#
Ngata breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ngata tries to clinch but Dunn is having none of it. #TD2#
Dunn fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Ngata to the ground. Dunn is now in Ngata's guard.
Dunn trying to control the position from guard on top but Ngata is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dunn lands a couple of digs.
Alastair Dunn has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dunn loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dunn in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Ngata is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Ngata'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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dunn accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dunn loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Ngata tries to sprawl but Dunn drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Ngata is controlling Dunn's trapped leg to prevent Dunn from advancing to side control.
Dunn wants to take a breather but Ngata is having none of it.
Ngata avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dunn.
Dunn working the head and body with strikes.
Dunn throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Dunn in particular looking to stall.#T4#
Ngata is looking to improve his position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Dunn in particular looking to stall.
Dunn sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ngata defending well though.
Dunn not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Dunn trying to pass the guard but Ngata defending well. #SUB2#
Dunn wants to work for an arm triangle but Ngata is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Dunn lands a nice short elbow.
Dunn wants to take a breather but Ngata is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alastair Dunn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Ngata doesn't manage to clinch there - Dunn circles away.
Ngata tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dunn manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And Dunn tries to counter it with a takedown but Ngata pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Ngata wants to clinch up but Dunn keeps it at a distance.
Ngata displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dunn.
Ngata slips a jab and a cross from Dunn.
Dunn misses with an uppercut. Ngata saw that one coming.
Dunn shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ngata lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#TD2#
Dunn manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Ngata on his heels. He'll look to pass Ngata's guard now, I'm sure.
Ngata trying to keep a closed guard but Dunn is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ngata is pulling down on Dunn's head. It's preventing any offense from Dunn, at least for the moment.
Dunn wants to control from the top but Ngata keeps moving. #T1#
Ngata pulls Dunn in close to his closed guard and prevents Dunn from doing any damage or advancing position.
Ngata keeping moving, preventing Dunn from controlling successfully.
Ngata working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dunn.
Ngata trying to control the position here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ngata doesn't manage to clinch there - Dunn circles away.
Ngata tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dunn manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ngata tries to clinch there but Dunn circles away.
Dunn swats away the attempt to clinch by Ngata.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Dunn circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dunn swats away the attempt to clinch by Ngata.#CL#
Ngata gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Ngata breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Dunn gets tackled into the cage by Ngata. Ngata maintains the clinch.
Ngata tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dunn drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ngata pulls his leg out and moves away.
Tangaroa Ngata has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alastair Dunn.
Ngata moves to clinch but Dunn breaks away #TD2#
and Dunn counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Ngata keeping moving, preventing Dunn from controlling successfully.
Dunn loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T3#
Ngata keeping moving, preventing Dunn from controlling successfully.
Dunn is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Ngata controlling the position.
Dunn working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ngata's head.
Dunn must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Dunn postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dunn trying to control but Ngata is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Dunn shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ngata sprawls well. Ngata wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dunn gets slowly back to his feet.
Ngata tries to clinch but Dunn is having none of it. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ngata tries to clinch but Dunn moves out of range.
Ngata takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#CL#
Ngata instigates a clinch.
Dunn wants to take the fight to the mat but Ngata manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Ngata tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ngata throws a head punch that misses.
Ngata scores with a shot to the side of Dunn's head.
Dunn is struggling to control the position.
Dunn is working for takedown but Ngata is calmly controlling the position for now.
Dunn takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#BC#
Ngata breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dunn changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ngata tries to avoid it but Dunn manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ngata to the ground. Ngata escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ngata throwing a counter right hand but Dunn manages to avoid it.
Dunn shoots in for a takedown but Ngata shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ngata is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Alastair Dunn.
I think Dunn has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Alastair Dunn!
A victorious Alastair Dunn thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
StrikeForce Union #77
Date: Sep 10, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Ngata moves into range and clinches up with Winkle.#BC2#
Ngata's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Ngata clinches up against the cage.
Ngata lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Winkle has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ngata is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Ngata looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ngata lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Winkle jumps guard but Ngata stands there with Winkle around his waist. Winkle gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ngata pushes Winkle back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Winkle is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ngata pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Winkle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Winkle tries to pull guard but Ngata won't allow it.
Winkle is trying to pull guard but Ngata has him pressed against the cage.
Winkle tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ngata lands a shoulder strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ngata lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nice body punch from Ngata.
Ngata lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Winkle tries to pull guard but Ngata won't allow it.
Ngata working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ngata softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#ROC2#
Winkle is rocked!
Winkle takes a shot to the head.
Oh Winkle is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T1#
Ngata scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ngata lands with a right to the head.
Ngata scores with a shot to the side of Winkle's head.
Ngata creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Winkle with a big uppercut! Winkle tries to clinch up but Ngata pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Winkle to the mat! Winkle covers up and Ngata unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Tangaroa Ngata!
During a confident post fight interview, Tangaroa Ngata thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
CCR REBIRTH
Date: Aug 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Ngata tries to clinch but Reagan is having none of it.
Reagan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Reagan takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Reagan lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A telegraphed right hand from Reagan misses the target.
Reagan uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ngata has time to react.
Ngata ducks under a wild hook from Reagan.#CL#
Ngata gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ngata lands with a left to the head.
Ngata swings wildly with an uppercut but Reagan uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Reagan.
Ngata misses with a hook from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Reagan.
Ngata misses with a punch on the inside.
Ngata lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ngata throws a punch but it's blocked by Reagan.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ngata. #T1#
Ngata lands a nice shot to the body. #BC#
Ngata breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ngata moves in looking to clinch but Reagan pushes him off.#CL#
Reagan gets tackled into the cage by Ngata. Ngata maintains the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Ngata.
Ngata can't find room to land a body shot as Reagan controls the action.
Ngata tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Reagan's elbow.
Reagan prevents a body shot from Ngata.
Ngata softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Reagan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ngata tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Reagan's elbow. #BC2#
Reagan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ngata is looking to clinch.
Ngata tries to close the distance and clinch but Reagan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
Ngata has taken the fight to the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ngata. #T2#
Reagan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Reagan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Reagan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Reagan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Reagan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC#
Ngata escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ngata is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jab from Reagan.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab from Ngata misses.
Reagan with the counter takedown but Ngata avoids it easily.#CL#
Ngata moves into the clinch.
Ngata working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ngata misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ngata has a couple of punches blocked by Reagan.
A head punch on the inside from Ngata fails to land. #BC2#
Reagan breaks from the clinch.
#T3#
Ngata fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ngata tries to clinch but Reagan is having none of it.
Reagan changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Reagan misses with a hook. Ngata ducked under it nicely.
Reagan lands a head shot.
Ngata tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ngata doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Reagan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ngata is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Reagan.
Tangaroa Ngata seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Reagan, as that shot connected.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ngata looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
It seemed like Reagan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Reagan feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ngatas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ngata looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sloppy strikes from Reagan. Those never looked like landing.
Reagan connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reagan scores with a hook to the body. Ngata takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #CL#
Ngata moves into the clinch successfully.
#T4#
A nice right hand lands inside from Reagan.
A right hook to the body lands for Ngata.
Ngata throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Reagan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Reagan struggles to land a body shot inside as Ngata controls his hands.
#BC#
Ngata escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd cheers as Ngata lands an impressive looking overhand right. Reagan doesn't seem phased though.#CUT#
It looks like Ronald Reagan has been cut.
Reagan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Reagan clobbers Ngata with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Reagan misses with a right hand
and Reagan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Reagan scores with a hook to the body. Ngata takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Reagan lands a nice looking body shot.
Reagan throws out a loose jab but Ngata uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ngata scores with a crisp jab that stopped Reagan in his tracks.
Ngata moves to clinch but Reagan breaks away #TD2#
and Reagan counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ngata managing to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ronald Reagan will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ronald Reagan's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Ngata doesn't manage to clinch there - Reagan circles away.
#CL#
Ngata gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Reagan throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A nice left hand lands by Ngata.
Reagan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ngata misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short uppercut from Ngata.
Ngata misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ngata throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Reagan.
Ngata goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ngata tries to work over Reagan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Reagan prevents a body shot from Ngata.
Ngata has a couple of punches blocked by Reagan.
Ngata misses with a punch on the inside.
Ngata working aggressively here.
#T1#
Ngata lands a left hand that snaps the head of Reagan backwards.
Ngata misses with a punch on the inside.
Reagan blocks a body shot from Ngata.
Ngata lands with a light punch inside.
Ngata scores with a hook to the body.
Ngata misses with a short punch on the inside.
Reagan tries to throw a body punch but Ngata avoids it by throwing Reagan back against the cage.
Ngata misses with a punch to the body.
Ngata tries to throw a body punch but Reagan avoids it by throwing Ngata back against the cage. #BC2#
Reagan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ngata tries to clinch up but Reagan circles away and keeps his distance.
A countering left hand to the body from Reagan misses.
Ngata tries to clinch up.
Reagan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ngata fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Reagan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ngata misses the shot to the body.
Reagan is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Ronald Reagan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Reagan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ngata manages to avoid it.
A quick step to the side and Ngata tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Reagan looks to land a left hand but Ngata moved out of range nicely.#CL#
Ngata fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Reagan, pushing him back against the cage.#T2##BC#
Ngata breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ngata moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ngata tries to clinch but Reagan is having none of it.
Ngata lands with a cross.
Ngata is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ngata displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Reagan throws out the jab.
Ngata moves in looking to clinch but Reagan pushes him off.
Ngata fails in his attempt to clinch.
Reagan's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ngata under the eye.
Reagan swats away the attempt to clinch by Ngata.
Reagan throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Reagan misses with a hook.
Ngata defending well as Reagan loads up on a big left hand. #T3#
Reagan connects with a body shot.
Nice cross by Reagan.
Ngata fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ngata closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Reagan counter with a right hand.
Reagan connects with a nice looking jab.
Ngata takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#KD#
Ngata bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Reagan! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
#ROC#
Reagan is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reagan keeping full guard, as Ngata tries to pass.
Reagan is still in real trouble! Can Ngata finish him?
Ngata is working hard here to advance position.
Ngata is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Reagan seems to have recovered his senses.#T4#
Ngata works over Reagan with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB2#
Ngata got a little sloppy there for a moment and Reagan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ngata has managed to get both his arms back between Reagan's legs - danger averted.
Reagan looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB2#
Reagan had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ngata defends it easily.
Ngata has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ngata controls from within his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tangaroa Ngata dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ronald Reagan's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
Reagan lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ngata tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Reagan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Reagan clobbers Ngata with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Reagan fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ngata tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Reagan counters with a left and a right that stings Ngata.
Ngata is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Reagan changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Ngata tries to clinch but Reagan moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reagan keeps the fight on the outside.
Reagan keeps the fight on the outside.
Ngata misses with a hook to the body
and Ngata takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Reagan misses with a wild combination.
#T1#
Ngata tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Reagan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Reagan misses with a double jab.
Reagan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A jab from Reagan does it's job there.
Ngata looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Reagan throws a shot to the body.
Ngata staying out of range there.
Reagan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Reagan throws a hook but Ngata avoids it easily.
Ngata tries to clinch up.
Ngata moves forwards but Reagan connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CL#
Reagan tries to keep at a distance but Ngata has taken the fight into the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ngata. #BC#
Ngata manages to break the clinch.
Ngata wants to clinch.#T2#
Reagan connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Reagan might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reagan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ngata wants to clinch up but Reagan keeps it at a distance.
Reagan scores with a sloppy right hand. Ngata should have avoided that one.
Reagan throws out a loose jab but Ngata uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reagan throws a series of punches but Ngata moves out of range.
Ngata is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#CL#
Ngata has Reagan up against the cage in a clinch.
Ngata has a couple of punches blocked by Reagan.
Ngata misses with a punch to the body.
#BC#
Ngata's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ngata tries to clinch up but Reagan circles away and keeps his distance.
Reagan throws a hook but Ngata blocks it.#T3#
A swing and a miss from Reagan.
Ngata swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ngata tries to clinch but Reagan is having none of it.
Ngata staying out of range there.
Reagan throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL#
Ngata gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ngata softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right from Ngata on the inside.
Reagan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ngata can't find room to land a body shot as Reagan controls the action.
Ngata scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ngata throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Ngata breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Reagan swats away the attempt to clinch by Ngata.
Ngata tries to clinch
and Reagan counters with a left to the body.
Ngata tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Reagan paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T4#
Reagan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ngata doesn't manage to clinch there - Reagan circles away.
Reagan lands with a straight right. Ngata didn't see that one coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reagan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ngata tries to close the distance and clinch but Reagan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Reagan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ngata manages to avoid it.#CL#
Ngata gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Ngata breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Reagan throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ngata connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ngata darts in trying to clinch#TD2#
so Reagan counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Reagan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ngata is keeping the position for now.
Ngata looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronald Reagan really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ronald Reagan's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4#
Reagan cracks a nice hook into Ngata's ribs.#CL#
Ngata has closed the distance and engaged Reagan in a clinch.
Ngata goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ngata gets through Reagan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ngata scores with a shoulder strike. #BC#
Ngata's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Reagan throws the left hand but Ngata avoids the punch easily.
Reagan digs a good hook to Ngata's body.
Reagan throws a right hand that Ngata ducks under and follows up with a left that Ngata also avoids with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reagan misses with a double jab
and Ngata counters with a nice uppercut.
Reagan loads up on a big right hand but Ngata slips the punch.
Ngata is looking to counter punch.
Ngata fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ngata takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#T1#
Ngata is looking to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ngata looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ngata wants to clinch.
Reagan swats away the attempt to clinch by Ngata.
Reagan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Reagan misses with a left hand
and Ngata counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Reagan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ngata takes a swing at Reagan's ribcage but misses.
Ngata takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Reagan misses the jab.
Reagan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Reagan avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T2#
Reagan keeps the fight on the outside.
Reagan connects with a body shot that sends Ngata's belly button to the back.
Ngata closes the distance but Reagan moves to the side
letting Reagan counter with a right hand.
Ngata slips under a jab.
Ngata wants to clinch
and Reagan counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Reagan scores with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reagan scores with a jab. Ngata acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ngata throws a nice looking combination but Reagan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ngata tries to close the distance and clinch up but Reagan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ngata tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Reagan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3#
Ngata fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ngata closes the distance looking to clinch #TD2#
and Reagan counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Reagan.
Ngata is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Ngata continues to stall.
Ngata looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reagan trying to control but Ngata is working from the bottom. #T4#
Ngata trying to control the position.
Reagan wants to control from the top but Ngata keeps moving.
Ngata controlling Reagan's posture. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ngata wants to clinch but Reagan slips to the side
and Reagan counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Reagan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ngata tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Reagan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronald Reagan dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Ronald Reagan's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R5#
Reagan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Reagan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ngata was well out of range. Poor timing from Reagan.
Reagan circles away from the clinch attempt
and Reagan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL#
Ngata darts in and clinches Reagan up against the cage.
Ngata tries to throw a body punch but Reagan avoids it by throwing Ngata back against the cage.
Ngata tries to work over Reagan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Reagan prevents a body shot from Ngata.
Ngata misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Reagan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reagan struggles to land a body shot inside as Ngata controls his hands.
Ngata tries to work over Reagan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short left from Ngata.
A head punch on the inside from Reagan fails to land. #T1#
Ngata has a couple of punches blocked by Reagan.
Ngata misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ngata tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ngata misses with a punch to the body.
Ngata doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Ngata fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Ngata fails to land. #BC2#
Reagan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Reagan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ngata at a distance.
Reagan throws a big shot that misses.
It looked like Ngata was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Ngata wants to clinch up but Reagan keeps it at a distance.
Reagan throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ngata counters with a stiff right hand.
Ngata on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ngata tries to clinch but Reagan moves out of range.
A combination from Reagan does no damage.
Tangaroa Ngata has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Reagan throws a body shot but no joy.
Reagan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ngata tries to clinch but Reagan moves away
and Reagan counters with a right hand to the body.
Ngata moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ngata fails with an attempt to clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slow jab from Reagan misses its intended target. #CL#
Ngata closes the distance and clinches.
Ngata working aggressively here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ngata.
Ngata misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Reagan prevents a body shot from Ngata.
Ngata misses with a punch to the body.
Ngata misses with a body punch.
Reagan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Reagan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T3##BC#
Ngata breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Reagan keeps the fight on the outside.
Reagan circles away from the clinch attempt.
As Ngata backs off Reagan throws a huge counter combo but Ngata manages to avoid it all.
Ngata tries to clinch up but Reagan circles away and keeps his distance.
Ngata tries to close the distance and clinch up but Reagan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Reagan looks to land a combination. Ngata sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Reagan bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ngata wants to clinch.
Ngata is looking to clinch.
Reagan looks to throw the jab but Ngata is out of range.
Reagan throws a combination. Ngata tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Ngata tries to close the distance and clinch but Reagan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ngata tries to clinch but Reagan moves out of range. #T4#
Ngata misses with a body shot.
Ngata moves to clinch but Reagan breaks away
and Reagan counters with a nice body shot.
Ngata tries to close the distance and clinch but Reagan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Reagan lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Ngata backs up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reagan with a nice cross.
Reagan misses with a body shot.
Reagan throws out a powerful jab.
Ronald Reagan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ngata tries to clinch up.
Ngata digs a good hook to Reagan's body.
Ngata ducks under a wild hook from Reagan.
Ngata tries to clinch but Reagan moves out of range. #CL#
Ngata moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Reagan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ngata lands with a good body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ronald Reagan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Reagan has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 46:49
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 46:49
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ronald Reagan!
Ronald Reagan is the new welterweight champion!
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Event:
CCR 90
Date: Jul 14, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Ngata fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Magician, pushing him back against the cage.
Magician is trying to pull guard but Ngata has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Ngata manages to break the clinch.
Tangaroa Ngata seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck for Magician with that takedown attempt. #CL#
Ngata clinches.
Magician is trying to pull guard but Ngata turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Tangaroa Ngata has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of The Metaphysical Magician.
Ngata misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ngata works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Magician tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ngata just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ngata lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Magician backwards.
Magician tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ngata smiles and moves away.
Ngata pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL#
Ngata has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magician blocks a body shot from Ngata.
Magician fails to pull guard.
Magician fails to pull guard.
Magician jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ngata walks away with a smile on his face. Magician gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Ngata has taken the fight to the clinch.
Magician is trying to pull guard but Ngata turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Ngata tries to work over Magician's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
Ngata throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Magicians head.
Magician is trying to pull guard but Ngata has him pressed against the cage.
Ngata lands a shot to the body.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Magician has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#BC#
Ngata breaks from the clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Magician.
Magician looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#CL#
Ngata drives through and clinches with Magician against the cage.
#BC#
Ngata breaks the clinch.
#TD2#
Magician shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Ngata's guard.
Ngata wants to sweep here but Magician controlling him for the moment.
Magician engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Magician sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ngata's guard. #T2#
Magician is trying to control. Ngata wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ngata knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Magician on the ground.
Ngata has his hands clasped together around Magician's back. He's all about the action.
Magician wants to pass to mount but Ngata is defending the position. #SUB2#
Magician is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ngata doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Magician.
Magician is trying to control. Ngata wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T3#
Magician controlling the action here.
Ngata makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ngata.
Ngata keeping full guard, as Magician tries to pass.
Ngata keeping moving, preventing Magician from controlling successfully.
Magician tries to free his leg and advance position but Ngata is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Magician drops back, looking for a kneebar! Ngata looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Ngata looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Ngata! #REVR#
Magician is trying to get back to half guard.#T4#
Ngata wants to lay and pray for a moment but Magician keeps working.
Magician is looking for a sweep.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Magician struggling a bit here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tangaroa Ngata dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Magician shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ngata as he jumps to the side. #CL#
Ngata moves into the clinch.
Magician jumps guard but Ngata stands there with Magician around his waist. Magician gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#BC#
Ngata breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The Metaphysical Magician is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ngata jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#CL#
Magician gets tackled into the cage by Ngata. Ngata maintains the clinch.
Ngata struggles to land a body shot inside as Magician controls his hands.
Ngata doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC#
Ngata's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Magician shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ngata defends it nicely.
Tangaroa Ngata has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of The Metaphysical Magician.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Magician shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Ngata napping and manages to drive through into side control!#T1##SUB2#
Magician is trying to get an arm triangle but Ngata is defending well.
Ngata tries to buck Magician off but Magician is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ngata can't do much from the bottom here.
Ngata is not content to let Magician control the position. #SUB2#
Magician thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Ngata can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Magician looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Magician is trying to get an arm triangle but Ngata is defending well.
Magician has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Ngata!#SUB2#
Magician swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Ngata is now in Magician's guard. A big mistake from Magician there, giving up the dominant position! #T3##SUB2#
Magician working for a triangle but Ngata defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Magician working for a triangle but Ngata defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Magician looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Magician is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ngata is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Ngata got a little sloppy there for a moment and Magician has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ngata has managed to get both his arms back between Magician's legs - danger averted.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Magician is looking for a triangle but Ngata pushes his legs off easily.
Ngata tries to free his leg and advance position but Magician is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Magician throws his legs up looking for a submission but Ngata uses it to pass to side control.
Magician gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Magician wants to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Magician makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Magician.
Ngata is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but The Metaphysical Magician will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Ngata's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Ngata keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#CL#
Ngata darts in and clinches Magician up against the cage.
Ngata lands a right hand that snaps the head of Magician backwards. #TD2#
Magician drags the fight down to the ground.
Magician wants to sweep here but Ngata controlling him for the moment.
Ngata sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ngata looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Ngata pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Magician is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Magician had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ngata defends it easily.#T1#
Magician 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.#SUB2#
Magician looking for a guillotine here but Ngata defends easily.
#SUB2#
Magician is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Magician escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ngata gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Magician working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ngata doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ngata manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Magician is looking for a triangle but Ngata pushes his legs off easily.
Magician 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.
Ngata content to stall in guard here.
Ngata stopping the sweep attempt from Magician.#T3#
Magician is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB2#
Magician is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ngata defends well.
Ngata's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Ngata got a little sloppy there for a moment and Magician has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ngata has managed to get both his arms back between Magician's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Magician is looking for a triangle but Ngata pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magician wants to control but Ngata passes easily into half guard.
#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB2#
Magician has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Ngata escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Ngata!
The Metaphysical Magician has got the better of the ground game so far.
Magician tries to buck Ngata off but Ngata is having none of it.
Magician manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Magician wants to get back to full guard.
Ngata passes into side control, despite Magician's attempt to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ngata is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Magician prevents Ngata from moving into mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Tangaroa Ngata.
I think Ngata has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 29:29
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 29:28
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Tangaroa Ngata!
Our winner, Tangaroa Ngata, 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.
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Event:
CCR 88
Date: Jun 30, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Ngata darts in and clinches Damballah up against the cage.
Ngata goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Damballah tries for a takedown. No joy.
Damballah jumps guard but Ngata stands there with Damballah around his waist. Damballah gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ngata lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nice body punch from Ngata - that landed with a thud.
Damballah goes for a takedown attempt but Ngata pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Tangaroa Ngata has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of El Misterioso Damballah.#CL#
Ngata clinches with his opponent.
Ngata throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#BC#
Ngata breaks the clinch.
Ngata takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Damballah fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ngata manages to avoid it.
Damballah fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ngata wants to clinch.
Damballah ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ngata moves away.
Nice defenses there by Ngata.
Ngata slips a jab from Damballah.
Ngata takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Damballah throws a series of punches but Ngata moves out of range. #T1#
Ngata tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Ngata takes the fight into the clinch.
Damballah changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ngata fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Damballah scores with a hook.
Ngata fails in his attempt to clinch.
Damballah lands a slapping body shot.
Ngata is looking to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Damballah! But no joy.
Damballah swings widly with a right hand
and Ngata counters with a stiff right hand.
Ngata looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Ngata darts in and clinches Damballah up against the cage.
Ngata lands with a short shot to the head.
Ngata is pressed up against the cage. Damballah has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ngata down to the mat. Ngata avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Damballah rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ngata moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ngata swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL#
Ngata clinches up with Damballah and pushes him back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ngata.
Ngata working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ngata misses with a hook to the ribs.
Damballah goes for a takedown attempt but Ngata pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL#
Ngata moves into range and clinches up with Damballah.#T2#
Ngata throws a head punch that misses.
Damballah is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Ngata tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Damballah drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Damballah's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Damballah is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ngata to keep the fight standing.
Ngata scores with a nice hook to the head.
Damballah can't get the takedown.
#BC#
Ngata pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Damballah misses the shot to the body.
Damballah throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ngata counters with a crisp right that sends Damballah to the canvas! Ngata follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tangaroa Ngata!
A victorious Tangaroa Ngata thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
D52 Warror v Outlaw
Date: Jun 03, 2017 |
#R1#
Ngata is looking to clinch.
Ngata has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Lance is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Ngata tries to clinch there but Lance circles away.
Lance swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#CL2#
Ngata moves into the clinch successfully.
I was talking to Lance's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Ngata lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lance blocks an uppercut.
Ngata throws a head punch that misses.
Lance digs a right hand into Ngata's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ngata's gas tank.
Ngata misses with a punch to the body.
Lance lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ngata.
Ngata lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lance backwards.
Ngata prevents a body shot from Lance.
Ngata blocks a body shot from Lance.
Ngata misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ngata misses with a punch on the inside.
Ngata takes a shot to the head.
Ngata tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lance's elbow.
Ngata prevents a body shot from Lance.
Ngata lands a hook that snaps the head of Lance backwards.
Ngata misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC2#
Ngata manages to break the clinch.
#T1##CL#
Lance moves into the clinch.
Lance leaning against his opponent.
Ngata fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lance tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ngata smiles and moves away.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ngata tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lance's elbow.
Ngata scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ngata scores with a shot to the side of Lance's head. #CUT2#
It looks like Samwell Lance has been cut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ngata.
Ngata misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lance working aggressively here.
Lance blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ngata pushes Lance back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lance fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lance doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lance misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lance is working Ngata over against the cage.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lance lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ngata misses with the head strike.
A shot in the inside from Ngata.
Lance misses with some punches.
Ngata misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Lance.
Ngata lands a hook that snaps the head of Lance backwards.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Lance lands a nice shot to the body.
Lance has a couple of punches blocked by Ngata.
Ngata tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lance tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lance blocks a body shot from Ngata.
Ngata working aggressively here.
Lance misses with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ngata.
Ngata misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lance has a couple of punches blocked by Ngata.
Lance lands a body shot in the clinch.
Lance misses with a punch on the inside.
#T3#
Ngata lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC#
Lance breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ngata misses with a straight right. #CL#
Lance instigates a clinch.
Ngata tries a body shot but Lance blocks it.
Lance misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lance is trying to maintain a safe position but Ngata gets an underhook and turns Lance into the cage.
Lance throws a punch but it's blocked by Ngata.
Ngata makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#ROC2#
Lance is rocked!
Lance has a couple of punches blocked by Ngata.
Oh Lance is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ngata lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lance.
Ngata stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ngata creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Lance with a big uppercut! Lance tries to clinch up but Ngata pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Lance to the mat! Lance covers up and Ngata unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Tangaroa Ngata!
During a confident post fight interview, Tangaroa Ngata thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
TWGC 16 (185lbs, D3): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Apr 23, 2017 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Tangaroa Ngata and Carlos Gracie. Ngata comes into the arena with Soundcritters - Haka War Chant blaring out of the sound system. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Tangaroa Ngata! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Carlos Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Yves DeLean and Elvis Blanc.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Ngata takes the fight into the clinch.
Gracie has Ngata pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ngata manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ngata successfully pulls guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Ngata is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Ngata is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ngata managing to control the position.
Gracie trying to control but Ngata is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ngata is pulling down on Gracie's head to control his posture.
Ngata 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 two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Ngata is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ngata's guard.
Ngata is trying to get back to full guard.
Ngata is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ngata keeps working.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but Ngata defending well.
Ngata is refusing to be controlled, as Gracie sits in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ngata is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ngata keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Ngata knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gracie on the ground.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Gracie passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ngata (0) vs (3) Gracie
Ngata tries to hold on but Gracie postures up.
Gracie content just to control the position here.
Ngata is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
We've been hearing good reports from Ngata's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Gracie looking to control but Ngata is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ngata tries to hold on but Gracie pushes him away.
Ngata bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ngata (2) vs (3) Gracie
Ngata is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Gracie not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Gracie being controlled here, momentarily.
Gracie controls Ngata momentarily but Ngata frees himself.
Ngata controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ngata won't allow Gracie to sweep him here.
Ngata sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gracie's guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Ngata trying to mount his opponent but Gracie defends it.
Gracie has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ngata is working away from the top position though.
Ngata trying to mount his opponent but Gracie defends it.
Gracie is looking for a sweep. Ngata is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Ngata is pressing down on Gracie's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gracie is holding on for now.
Gracie wants to control but Ngata is keeping busy.
Ngata looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Gracie is trying is best to control the position here.
Gracie won't allow Ngata to pass to mount.
Gracie wants to control but Ngata is keeping busy.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Ngata wants to pass to mount but Gracie is defending the position.
Gracie wants to get back to full guard.
Gracie wants to control but Ngata is keeping busy.
Gracie is pressing down on Ngata's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Ngata controlling from the top position.
Gracie not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gracie looking for a sweep. Not yet Gracie, not yet.
Ngata wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Ngata is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ngata passes into half guard.
Ngata wants to pass the guard but Gracie is defending well.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Ngata perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Ngata continues to stall.
Gracie wants to control but Ngata is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Ngata is controlling the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gracie wins on points by 3 to 2.
A very excited looking Carlos Gracie 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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Event:
Revolution XC 20
Date: Apr 09, 2017 |
#R1#
Neal wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Neal looks to throw the jab but Ngata is out of range. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Neal is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ngata gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Neal is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ngata pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Ngata presses Neal against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Neal wants a takedown but no success here.
Tangaroa Ngata has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kaedo Neal.
Ngata lands a left hand that snaps the head of Neal backwards. #BC2#
Neal manages to break the clinch.
Ngata lands the left hand.#CL#
Ngata darts in and clinches Neal up against the cage.
Ngata pushes Neal back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Neal looks winded!
Ngata lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Neal misses with a short punch on the inside.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#BC#
Ngata breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Ngata closes the distance and clinches.
Ngata lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ngata lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Neal backwards. #BC#
Ngata breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#KD#
Ngata moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Neal goes down! Can Ngata finish him!?#ROC#
Neal is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Kaedo Neal has been cut.#T1#
Ngata not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ngata stands and throws Neal's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Ngata tries to move to mount but Neal blocks the move with his legs.
Neal is trying to get back to his feet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Neal can do anything to dispel that myth.
Neal tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Ngata presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Ngata tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Neal tries to hold on but Ngata postures up.#T2#
Neal is trying to escape the mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ngata controlling his opponent.
Ngata has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Ngata looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Neal really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ngata controlling from the full mount. #T3#
Ngata continues to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Neal is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Ngata tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Neal wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Ngata sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Neal can't escape the position.
Neal keeps trying to improve his position.
Ngata controlling the position easily from mount.
Neal tries to reverse the position but Ngata maintains control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tangaroa Ngata dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kaedo Neal's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2##CL#
Ngata gets a clinch.
Ngata lands a nice uppercut.
Ngata lands with a left to the head.
We've been informed that Neal has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#BC#
Ngata breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ngata wants to clinch up but Neal keeps it at a distance.
Ngata is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Neal can do to turn this around?
Horrible takedown attempt by Neal or perhaps it was just good defense by Ngata, which made it look bad. #CL#
Ngata instigates a clinch.
Ngata lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Neal or not.
A short left from Ngata. #BC#
Ngata breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neal looks to score with a jab to the body but Ngata is just out of range.#CL#
Ngata closes the distance and clinches.
Ngata scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC#
Ngata escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Ngata closes the distance and pushes Neal back into the cage.
Ngata softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T1#
Ngata lands a body punch in the clinch.
Neal is breathing heavily.
Neal wants to take the fight to the mat but Ngata manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ngata.
Nice body punch from Ngata - that landed with a thud.
Ngata lands a right hand that snaps the head of Neal backwards. #BC2#
Neal breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Neal tries to keep at a distance but Ngata has taken the fight into the clinch.
Neal changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ngata fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Tangaroa Ngata has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kaedo Neal.#CL#
Ngata gets a clinch.
Neal's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Good body shot from Ngata.
Ngata presses Neal against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ngata works on Neal's body with a couple of short punches.
Neal takes a shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC#
Ngata breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Ngata instigates a clinch. #T2#
Ngata throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ngata lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Ngata escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tangaroa Ngata seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Neal tries to keep at a distance but Ngata has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ngata lands a shot to the body.
Ngata gets through Neal's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ngata presses Neal against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ngata digs a right hand underneath Neal's ribcage. Neal let out a lung full of air as it connected.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ngata creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Neal is still on wobbly legs! Can Ngata finish him?#CUT#
That has opened up Kaedo Neal's cut even more.
Ngata lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC#
Ngata pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ngata tries to clinch there but Neal circles away.
Neal is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ngata with a body shot.#CL#
Ngata rushes Neal and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Neal seems to have recovered his senses.
Ngata digs a right hand into Neal's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Neal's gas tank.
Ngata lands a hook that snaps the head of Neal backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ngata.
Ngata lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Neal.#BC#
Ngata pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T3##CL#
Ngata clinches up with Neal and pushes him back against the cage.
Neal has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ngata is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Ngata lands a right hand that snaps the head of Neal backwards.
Ngata lands a nice shot to the body.
Tangaroa Ngata has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ngata lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Ngata.
Ngata digs a right hand into Neal's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Neal's gas tank.
Ngata is working Neal over against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ngata.
Ngata lands a shoulder strike.
Ngata lands a body shot.
Ngata gets through Neal's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ngata working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A hook to the body from Ngata.
Ngata lands with a short shot to the head. #BC#
Ngata's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Ngata has Neal up against the cage in a clinch.
Ngata throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Neals head.
Ngata dips a shoulder and cracks Neal with a mighty uppercut! Neal falls back against the cage and Ngata unloads with a barrage of strikes! Neal is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Ngata screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tangaroa Ngata!
After winning the bout, Tangaroa Ngata thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
ICON Fight NIGHT 11
Date: Feb 26, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Ngata clinches. #BC2#
Ngata breaks from the clinch.
Anderson goes for a double leg but Ngata avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ngata continues to drive forward.#CL2#
Ngata closes the distance and clinches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ngata creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ngata digs a right hand into Anderson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Anderson's gas tank.
Ngata gets through Anderson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Anderson goes for a takedown attempt but Ngata pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL2#
Ngata darts in and clinches Anderson up against the cage.
Ngata prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anderson wants a takedown.
Ngata lands a body punch.
Ngata lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ngata lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ngata lands an uppercut.
Ngata softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ngata pushes Anderson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ngata. #CUT2#
It looks like John Anderson has been cut.
Anderson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ngata smiles and moves away.
#T1##CL2#
Ngata instigates a clinch.
Ngata lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ngata works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Anderson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ngata prevents it.
Ngata lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Anderson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ngata creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ngata stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Anderson is breathing heavily.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ngata.
A short body shot lands from Ngata as the two fighters clinch.
Ngata is working Anderson over against the cage.
Ngata lands a shoulder strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Ngata.
Still in the clinch, Ngata scores with a nice short uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ngata lands a left hand that snaps the head of Anderson backwards.
Ngata cracks Anderson with a nice body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ngata creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Ngata working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ngata lands a right hand that snaps the head of Anderson backwards.
Anderson takes a shot to the head.
Good body shot from Ngata.
A short right from Ngata on the inside.
A short uppercut from Ngata.
Ngata lands a body punch in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ngata.
Anderson takes a shot to the head.
Ngata lands a hook that snaps the head of Anderson backwards. #BC2#
Ngata's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Ngata pushes Anderson up against the cage in a clinch.
A short left from Ngata.
Ngata lands with a short shot to the head.
A shot in the inside from Ngata. #BC2#
Ngata's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Ngata darts in and clinches Anderson up against the cage.
Ngata lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Anderson.
Ngata pushes Anderson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Ngata escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T3##CL2#
Ngata gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ngata makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ngata lands a shoulder strike.
Ngata pushes Anderson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Anderson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ngata pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2#
Ngata has managed to clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Ngata.
Ngata lands a nice shot to the body.
Ngata gets through Anderson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ngata gets through Anderson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC2#
Ngata breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Anderson tries to keep at a distance but Ngata has taken the fight into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A right hook to the body lands for Ngata.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ngata. #BC2#
Ngata pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T4##CL2#
Ngata has managed to clinch.
#BC2#
Ngata breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Ngata darts in and clinches Anderson up against the cage.#BC2#
Ngata escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tangaroa Ngata is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Ngata gets a clinch.
Anderson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ngata fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ngata has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Anderson is landing a low percentage of strikes.#CL2#
Ngata moves into the clinch successfully.
Ngata lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ngata stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ngata digs a right hand into Anderson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Anderson's gas tank.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ngata lands with a right to the head.
Ngata lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Anderson or not.
Ngata lands an uppercut.
A short right from Ngata.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ngata.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tangaroa Ngata dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Anderson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Ngata has closed the distance and engaged Anderson in a clinch.
Ngata lands a left hand.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ngata.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ngata.
Anderson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ngata gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ngata gets through Anderson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ngata.#BC2#
Ngata breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #KD2#
Ngata drops his shoulder and cracks Anderson with a huge uppercut! Anderson goes down! Can Ngata finish him?
#ROC2#
Anderson is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Anderson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ngata passes into half guard.
Oh Anderson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ngata really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Anderson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Anderson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ngata content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Let's hope that Ngata 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.
Anderson seems to have got his legs back now.
Anderson wants to get back to full guard but Ngata has mounted him!#T1#
Ngata controlling his opponent.
Ngata has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ngata's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Anderson is trying desperately to improve position.
Ngata controlling from the full mount.
Anderson is trying to escape the mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anderson is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.#T2#
Anderson is trying desperately to improve position.
Anderson throwing hammer fists to the chest of Ngata. What's that going to do exactly?
Anderson sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Anderson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Anderson.
Anderson being controlled here, momentarily.
Anderson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ngata's guard. #REVR##SUB#
Anderson has gone for a leg lock! Ngata slips out almost immediately though and dives into Anderson's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Anderson is looking for a triangle but Ngata pushes his legs off easily.
#T3#
Ngata controls from within his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Anderson looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Ngata has picked Anderson up and slammed him! Anderson can't keep hold of the triangle and Ngata manages to pass to side control!#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Anderson sneaks back into half guard.
Ngata controlling the pace.
Ngata prevents Anderson from improving his position.#SUB#
Anderson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ngata pulls his head out easily.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ngata in particular looking to stall.#SUB#
Anderson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ngata pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Anderson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tangaroa Ngata showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on John Anderson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Ngata instigates a clinch.
Anderson tries to score a body lock takedown but Ngata shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#BC2#
Ngata escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Ngata closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ngata lands a shoulder strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Ngata.
#BC2#
Ngata manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Ngata drives through and clinches with Anderson against the cage.
Ngata stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Anderson wants a takedown.
Anderson goes for a takedown attempt but Ngata pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Ngata clinches up against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ngata working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right from Ngata on the inside. #T1##BC2#
Ngata breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Anderson tries for a takedown but Ngata sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
It seemed like Ngata was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL2#
Ngata has taken the fight to the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ngata creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tangaroa Ngata seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ngata working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Anderson takes a shot to the head.
Still in the clinch, Ngata scores with a nice short uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Ngata.
Ngata lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Anderson backwards.
Ngata lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Ngata.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A body shot lands from Ngata.
#BC2#
Ngata pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Anderson tries for a takedown but Ngata circles away easily#KD2#
and Ngata counters with a right hand that sends Anderson tumbling to the canvas! Can Ngata finish him? He dives into Anderson's guard looking to do just that!
Ngata passes Anderson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Ngata slows the pace down in half guard. #T2#
Ngata wants to free his trapped foot but Anderson is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Anderson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ngata pulls his head out easily.
Tangaroa Ngata has got the better of the ground game so far.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ngata in particular looking to stall.#SUB#
Anderson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ngata pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Anderson has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Ngata. Oh but Anderson has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Ngata goes limp - he's gone! Anderson jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). John Anderson!
A pretty intense looking John Anderson took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
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Event:
Revolution XC 12
Date: Jan 10, 2017 |
#R1#
Ngata is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Crank.
Crank looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ngata is fending him off so far but Crank persists. Nope, Ngata circles away and we're back to standing.#CL#
Ngata moves into range and clinches up with Crank.
Ngata swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC2#
Crank breaks the clinch.
Ngata looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Crank circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL#
Ngata drives through and clinches with Crank against the cage.
#BC2#
Crank's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ngata tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD2#
and Crank counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Crank trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Crank content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Crank working his ground and pound in the gym.
Crank lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crank wants to control from the top but Ngata keeps moving.
Crank working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ngata knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Crank on the ground.#T1#
Ngata looking for a sweep. Not yet Ngata, not yet.
Crank lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Crank lands a couple of digs.
Crank has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Crank distracts Ngata with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Crank working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Crank accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ngata looking for a sweep. Not yet Ngata, not yet.
Crank lands a couple of digs.
Crank throws a big elbow that misses.
Crank trying to control the position from guard on top but Ngata is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Crank lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Crank trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Crank throws a big elbow that misses. #T2#
Crank trying to control the position from guard on top but Ngata is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ngata tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ngata keeping moving, preventing Crank from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL#
Ngata gets a clinch.
Crank blocking some punches.
#BC2#
Crank breaks from the clinch.
Crank circles away from the clinch attempt#TD2#
and Crank counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Crank is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Crank content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ngata on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ngata tries to get out of the position.#T3#
Ngata managing to control the position.
Crank trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Crank controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Crank throws a big right hand that misses.
Crank trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Crank with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ngata has control of Crank's left arm, preventing Crank from doing any damage.
Crank is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Crank postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ngata holds on and takes a little breather.
Ngata keeping moving, preventing Crank from controlling successfully. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Crank content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Crank keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ngata's head.
Ngata is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Crank wants to improve his position but Ngata is controlling well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ngata is thwarting Crank's attempts to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Spank Crank dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2##CL#
Ngata fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Crank, pushing him back against the cage.
Ngata tries to break free but Crank pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Crank manages to break the clinch.
#TD2#
Crank shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Ngata napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Crank throws an elbow but Ngata slips to the side and avoids it well.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Ngata is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Ngata takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Crank has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Crank throws a strike aimed at the side of Ngata's head but Ngata avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ngata tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Crank wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Crank advances nicely into full mount.
Crank lands a big shot there that rocks Ngata but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Crank in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
#T1#
Crank landing strikes from the mount.
Ngata is in a horrible position here. Crank smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Crank postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Ngata in real trouble here! The ref calls for Ngata to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Spank Crank!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Spank Crank waved his t-shirt featuring Irish Collar & Elbow Nutrition and Laundry's logo in front of the cameras.
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Event:
Highland Games 218
Date: Nov 13, 2016 |
#R1#
Ngata misses with a straight left.
Ngata ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Waters moves away.
Ngata misses with a wild body shot.
Duncan Waters seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Waters misses the jab.
Waters stuns Ngata with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#CL#
Waters clinches.
Ngata working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Waters throws a punch but it's blocked by Ngata. #BC#
Waters breaks the clinch.
Waters uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ngata.
Good exchange - Waters coming out on top.
Waters thows a left - swing and a miss!
Waters scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ngata walks into a straight right hand from Waters.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ngata misses with a hook.
Waters takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Waters misses with a body shot.
Ngata misses with an uppercut. #T1#
Ngata lands with a good body shot.
Ngata throws out a powerful jab.
Waters slips under a jab.
Ngata steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Waters.
Waters looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Waters throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ngata takes a swing at Waters's ribcage but misses.
Ngata moves away from the strike by Waters.
Ngata tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Waters was well out of range. Poor timing from Ngata.
Ngata throws a looping overhand right but Waters ducks down to avoid it.
Ngata throws a body punch but Waters moves out of range.
Ngata connects with a body shot.
Ngata tests Waters's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ngata pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Waters moves out of range as Ngata strikes.
Waters swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ngata misses with a hook. Waters ducked under it nicely.
Ngata throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T2#
Ngata dodges the punch combination from Waters.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Waters staying out of range there.
Waters uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ngata.
Ngata connects with a body shot that sends Waters's belly button to the back.
Ngata moves away from the strike by Waters.
Ngata connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ngata throws a shot from downtown. Waters moves away and avoids it.
Waters swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ngata, as that shot connected.
Ngata fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Waters looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A jab from Waters misses.
Ngata swings widly with a right hand
enabling Waters to counter with a crisp jab.
Waters takes a jab right on the kisser.
Waters uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ngata has time to react.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ngata. Waters does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ngata wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T3#
Ngata misses with a hook. Waters ducked under it nicely.
Waters was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Waters slips a jab and a cross from Ngata.
Ngata lunges at Waters with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Waters's hand. #ROC2#
Waters is rocked!
A slow jab from Waters misses its intended target.
Ngata cracks Waters with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Waters tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Ngata pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Waters is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tangaroa Ngata!
A victorious Tangaroa Ngata thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
Highland Games 210
Date: Sep 29, 2016 |
#R1#
Ngata looks to throw the jab but Harris is out of range.
Harris with a nice cross.
Harris bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ngata looks to land a combination but Harris avoids it well.
Ngata swings for the body but Harris moves out of range.
Harris throws a right and a left that Ngata avoids nicely.
Ngata swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ngata scores with a shot to the body.
A big left from Ngata misses.
Ngata tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Harris was well out of range. Poor timing from Ngata.
Ngata has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
A jab from Harris does it's job there.
Ngata lands a nice hook to Harris's body. Harris takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Harris comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ngata slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Harris lands with a good body shot.
Ngata misses with a looping left.#T1#
Harris tests Ngata's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ngata misses with a right hand
and Harris connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Harris loads up on a big right hand but Ngata slips the punch.
Harris avoids the body shot from Ngata.
Tangaroa Ngata seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ngata throws a lazy uppercut
and Ngata takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ngata uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Harris.
Ngata misses with a few strikes there.
A telegraphed right hand from Ngata misses the target.
Harris keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ngata.
Ngata misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Harris.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Harris.
Ngata misses the shot to the body.
Harris lands a jab to the head.
#T2#
Ngata misses with an uppercut.
Harris darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
No joy there for Harris, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ngata looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A swing and a miss from Harris.
Harris lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ngata circles away quickly and effectively.
Harris scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Harris avoids the body shot from Ngata.
Ngata connects with a jab.
Harris is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Ngata looks to throw the jab but Harris is out of range.
Harris throwing a counter right hand but Ngata manages to avoid it.
Harris paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Harris throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ngata throws a predictable looking body shot
and Harris counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ngata moves away from the strike by Harris.
Nice uppercut lands for Harris. That snapped Ngata's head back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alonzo Harris dominated that round.
That's time! Harris's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Ngata throws a right hand that misses
and Harris counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ngata takes a swing at Harris's ribcage but misses.
Ngata connects with a looping right hand.
Harris is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ngata.
Ngata jabs at Harris's body.
Harris uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ngata.
A little feinted left hand from Harris on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Alonzo Harris is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Harris fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Harris lands a slapping body shot.
Harris scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ngata doesn't seem bothered though.
Ngata throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harris keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ngata swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Harris defending well as Ngata loads up on a big left hand.
Harris throwing a counter right hand but Ngata manages to avoid it.
Ngata misses with a lunging right hand
and Harris counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Harris throws a looping overhand right but Ngata ducks down to avoid it.
Harris moves out of range of the strikes.
Ngata misses with a wild body shot.
Ngata uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Harris.
A punch combination from Harris misses.
Harris slips a straight right by Ngata.
A punch combination from Harris misses.
Ngata rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Harris counter with a right hand.
Harris throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ngata sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ngata misses with a body shot
and Harris counters with a straight right hand.
Ngata misses with a looping right.
Ngata cracks Harris with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ngata throws a hook to the side of Harris's head but Harris sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ngata takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#T2#
Ngata moves into range and connects with a jab.
Tangaroa Ngata is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ngata throws the left hand but Harris avoids the punch easily.
Harris throwing a counter right hand but Ngata manages to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Harris.
Harris tries to move into range but Ngata moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Harris swings for the body but Ngata moves out of range.
Harris is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Ngata ducks under a wild hook from Harris.
Harris fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ngata manages to avoid it.
Ngata slips a straight right by Harris.
Ngata doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Harris throws a body punch but Ngata moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ngata. Harris does a little dance to reset his feet.
Harris throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ngata.
Ngata throws a hook but Harris avoids it easily.
Harris lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Alonzo Harris will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R3#
Harris throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ngata counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ngata connects with a body shot that sends Harris's belly button to the back.
Alonzo Harris is winning the standup battle so far.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ngata. Harris does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ngata swings for the body but Harris moves out of range.
Harris cracks Ngata with a right hand to the side of the head.
Harris lands a jab to Ngata's midsection.
Ngata misses with an uppercut.
Harris swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ngata scores with a hook to the body. Harris takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ngata connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ngata waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Harris.
Ngata slips a jab and a cross from Harris.
Ngata fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Harris manages to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Harris misses the target.
Harris takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ngata looks to throw the jab but Harris is out of range.
Harris is looking to counter punch.#T1#
Ngata swings for the body but Harris moves out of range.
Ngata throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Harris misses with a combination
and Harris takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ngata looks to throw the jab but Harris is out of range.
Harris rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ngata counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ngata loads up on a big right hand but Harris slips the punch.
Ngata throws a body punch but Harris moves out of range.
Harris punishes Ngata's body with a nice straight punch.
Ngata bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ngata swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Harris counters with a nice uppercut.
Harris looks to land a left hand but Ngata moved out of range nicely.
Ngata slips under a jab from Harris.#T2##TD#
Harris looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Ngata!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Harris working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Harris is looking to take a break and control but Ngata is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ngata is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Harris controlling from side mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tangaroa Ngata really dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R4#
Ngata misses with a straight right.
Harris throws a right hand that misses
enabling Ngata to counter with a crisp jab.
Harris slips under a jab.
Ngata looks to land a left hand but Harris moved out of range nicely.
Harris thows a left - swing and a miss! #TD#
Harris 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ngata keeping full guard, as Harris tries to pass.
Harris missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Harris's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Harris's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Harris's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ngata controlling Harris's posture. #T1#
Harris wants to control from the top but Ngata keeps moving.
Harris with a flurry of punches that miss.
Harris scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Harris trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Harris stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ngata swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Harris loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Harris scoring with some ground and pound.
Harris missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Harris in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Harris loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ngata pulls Harris in to control the position.
Harris working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Harris trying to control the position from guard on top but Ngata is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Jab from Harris.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ngata misses with a hook.
Harris tries to bum rush Ngata with a series of wild strikes but Ngata uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ngata waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Harris.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alonzo Harris had his way with Tangaroa Ngata in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Harris jabs Ngata right on the nose. Ngata blinks but takes it well.
Tangaroa Ngata has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alonzo Harris is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jab from Harris.
Harris changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Harris throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ngata stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ngata throws a right hand that misses
and Harris cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Harris steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ngata.
Ngata throws a right hand that misses
and Harris counters with a left and a right that stings Ngata.
Decent striking displayed by Ngata there.
Harris swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ngata misses the shot to the body.
Good shot there by Harris.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Harris changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Harris stuns Ngata with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T1#
Ngata misses with a left hand
and Harris counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ngata misses with an uppercut. #TD#
Harris fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Ngata to the ground. Harris is now in Ngata's guard.
Harris is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Harris preventing the sweep.
Harris is stalling in the full guard.
Harris has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T2#
Harris has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Harris looking to pass the guard.
Ngata being controlled here, momentarily. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A punch lands to the side of Ngata 's head but he takes it in his stride.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alonzo Harris showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Harris has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 49:46
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 49:46
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alonzo Harris!
An out of breath Alonzo Harris thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
Highland Games 207
Date: Sep 18, 2016 |
#R1#
Ngata missing with a left hand there. Miles was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ngata defending well as Miles loads up on a big left hand.
Miles defending well as Ngata loads up on a big left hand.
Miles throws the left hand but Ngata avoids the punch easily.
Ngata lands a nice hook to Miles 's body. Miles takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A punch lands to the side of Miles 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A big right from Ngata misses.
Ngata cracks Miles with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ngata fails to land with a series of punches.
Ngata walks into a jab.
Miles throws a jab when Ngata was well out of range.
Miles misses with a hook
and Ngata counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#
It looks like Benjamin Miles has been cut.
Miles steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ngata.
Miles is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ngata with a body shot.
Miles looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ngata lands a slapping body shot.
Ngata displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Miles throws out the jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Ngata. That snapped Miles 's head back.
A jab lands there for Ngata.#T1#
Ngata throws a predictable looking body shot
and Miles counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ngata blocks a jab.
Ngata lands with a cross.
Miles jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Miles just misses with a punch to the body.
Ngata lands with a cross. #KD#
Ngata lands a big shot that drops Miles ! Can he finish him?
#ROC#
Miles is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ngata looking to pass the guard.
Miles is still in real trouble! Can Ngata finish him?
Miles wants to hit a switch here but Ngata passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Miles there!
Miles wants to get back to his feet.
Miles seems to have recovered his senses.
Miles tries to hold on but Ngata pushes him away.
Miles tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Miles wants to hold on but Ngata pushes him away.
Miles is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Miles working to try and regain half guard.
Ngata controlling from the full mount.
Miles is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Miles is looking to improve his position but Ngata isn't that keen on the idea.
Miles tries to lock up and control but Ngata gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Miles squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Ngata looking to control and managing it successfully.
Miles tries to buck Ngata off but he can't manage it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tangaroa Ngata dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Benjamin Miles 's cut.
That's time! Ngata's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Ngata wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Miles uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ngata.
Ngata misses with a straight right.
Ngata tests Miles 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tangaroa Ngata is winning the standup battle so far.
Miles takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Miles stuns Ngata with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Miles needs to keep his hands up - Ngata had a free shot at his head there.
Ngata swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ngata lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Miles at a distance.
Ngata is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Miles can do to turn this around?
Ngata fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Miles manages to avoid it.
Miles throws out a loose jab but Ngata uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ngata swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Miles throws a body shot but no joy.
Miles throws a lazy right hand but Ngata sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Miles scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ngata looks to land a left hand but Miles moved out of range nicely.#T1#
A jab from Miles misses.
Miles uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ngata lands with a right hand.
Ngata moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Miles throws a body punch but Ngata moves out of range.
Miles displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ngata throws out the jab.
Miles throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ngata sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ngata keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ngata scores with a jab to the body.
Miles scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ngata doesn't seem bothered though.
A jab from Miles misses.
Ngata swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ngata throws a looping overhand right but Miles ducks down to avoid it.
Ngata looks to land a left hand but Miles moved out of range nicely.
Miles just misses with a punch to the body.
Ngata with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ngata ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Miles moves away.#T2#
Miles walks into a stiff left hand from Ngata.
Miles throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ngata cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ngata throws a body punch but Miles moves out of range.
Ngata takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ngata lands a nice shot to the body.
Tangaroa Ngata seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Miles takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A swing and a miss from Ngata.
Miles backs away from a small jab... but Ngata lunges forward with a huge superman punch! Miles crumples to the ground as his mouth piece is sent flying! Ngata with a spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Tangaroa Ngata!
Tangaroa Ngata decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Highland Games 202
Date: Sep 01, 2016 |
#R1#
Sandow tries to move into range but Ngata moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CUT#
It looks like Damien Sandow has been cut.
Sandow ducks under a wild hook from Ngata.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sandow misses with a double jab.
Sandow throws a sloppy head kick and Ngata moves out of range easily.
Ngata throws a body punch but Sandow moves out of range.
Sandow uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ngata.
Sandow fails with the takedown.
Sandow closes the distance and clinches up with Ngata, looking for a takedown. Sandow pushes Ngata against the cage but Ngata circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ngata misses with an uppercut
#TD2#
and Sandow decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Ngata's guard.
Sandow pushing down on Ngata's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Sandow is looking for a kimura here.
Ngata trying to control but Sandow postures up.
#SUB2#
Sandow seems to be looking for submissions.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Sandow is looking for a kimura here.
#T1#
Ngata is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Sandow is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Ngata still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Ngata has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ngata just content to control the position.
Ngata tries to stand but Sandow is controlling his head.
Sandow tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T2#
Sandow is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ngata in particular looking to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Sandow looking for a kimura from the bottom but Ngata passes into side control!
Sandow is looking for a sweep.
Sandow is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ngata's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB2#
Sandow actively working from the bottom here.#T3##SUB2#
Sandow actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Sandow looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Sandow actively working from the bottom here.
Ngata keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Sandow is pressing down on Ngata's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Sandow has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ngata can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Sandow escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ngata gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Sandow is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ngata defends well.#T4##SUB2#
Sandow looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ngata is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Sandow is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ngata is aware though and is defending well.
Ngata is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ngata'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.#SUB2#
Sandow looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Ngata is defending well. Sandow quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Ngata has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Sandow celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Damien Sandow!
Our winner, Damien Sandow, 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.
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Event:
The Island Season 5, 185 lbs, Round 3
Date: Jul 15, 2016 |
#R1#
Siffredi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ngata sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ngata tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Siffredi let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Siffredi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Donk. Ngata catches Siffredi right on the button with a cross.
Ngata gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#CL#
Ngata clinches up against the cage.
Siffredi swings wildly with an uppercut but Ngata uses good head movement to avoid it.
Siffredi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Siffredi looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Siffredi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ngata backwards.
Ngata tries to throw a body punch but Siffredi avoids it by throwing Ngata back against the cage.
Ngata lands a right hand that snaps the head of Siffredi backwards.
Ngata doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ngata tries to throw a body punch but Siffredi avoids it by throwing Ngata back against the cage.
Ngata keeps control of Siffredi as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ngata is working Siffredi over against the cage.
Ngata throws a punch but it's blocked by Siffredi.
Siffredi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Siffredi is trying to break free.
Siffredi is trying to break the clinch but Ngata has him pressed against the cage. #T1#
Siffredi wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ngata lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Siffredi backwards.
Ngata lands a body punch.
Ngata definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Siffredi looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ngata tries a body shot but Siffredi blocks it.
Siffredi misses with a body punch.
Ngata lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Siffredi backwards.
Siffredi has a couple of punches blocked by Ngata.
Siffredi wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ngata misses with a body punch.
Ngata throws a punch but it's blocked by Siffredi.
Ngata misses with a punch to the body.
Siffredi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ngatas head.
Siffredi is trying to break the clinch but Ngata is controlling him.
Siffredi tries to break free but Ngata pushes him back against the cage.
Siffredi presses Ngata against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ngata lands a left hand.
Siffredi tries to break the clinch but Ngata is controlling the position. #BC2#
Siffredi breaks the clinch.
Siffredi lands with an uppercut that bounces Ngata off the cage and back into range.
Ngata tries to clinch there but Siffredi circles away.
#T2##CL#
Ngata clinches up against the cage.
Ngata lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Siffredi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ngata backwards.
Ngata goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ngata tries a body shot but Siffredi blocks it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Siffredi.
Siffredi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ngata blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ngata is leaning against Siffredi and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ngata misses with a hook to the ribs.
Siffredi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Siffredi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ngata tries a body shot but Siffredi blocks it.
Siffredi has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A right hook to the body lands for Ngata.
Siffredi can't find room to land a body shot as Ngata controls the action.
Siffredi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ngata doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice body punch from Siffredi. #T3#
Ngata misses with a punch on the inside.
Ngata prevents a body shot from Siffredi. #BC2#
Siffredi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Siffredi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ngata fails in his attempt to clinch.
Siffredi misses with a wild body shot. #CL#
Siffredi gets tackled into the cage by Ngata. Ngata maintains the clinch.
Siffredi is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ngata tries a body shot but Siffredi blocks it.
Ngata digs a right hand underneath Siffredi's ribcage. Siffredi let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ngata digs a right hand underneath Siffredi's ribcage. Siffredi let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Siffredi throws a punch but it's blocked by Ngata.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ngata.
Siffredi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ngata backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Siffredi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Siffredi tries to circle away but Ngata has him pinned against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Ngata.
Siffredi prevents a body shot from Ngata. #T4#
Siffredi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short left from Ngata.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Siffredi tries to break the clinch but Ngata is controlling the position.
Ngata blocks a body shot from Siffredi.
Siffredi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ngata misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ngata tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Siffredi's elbow.
Ngata misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Siffredi has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A left hand lands to the body for Siffredi.
Siffredi wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ngata has him pressed against the cage.
Siffredi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Siffredi digs a right hand underneath Ngata's ribcage. Ngata let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Siffredi.
Siffredi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ngata's elbow.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Siffredi lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ngata or not.
Ngata is breathing heavily.
Ngata keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Siffredi's efforts to push away.
Siffredi has had enough of the clinch but Ngata keeps him there for the moment.
Ngata misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rocco Antonio Siffredi will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Ngata takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Siffredi misses with a wild body shot.
Siffredi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Siffredi misses with a straight right.
Siffredi throws a body punch but Ngata moves out of range.
Ngata wants to clinch.
Nice shot lands for Siffredi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ngata gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Siffredi throws a jab when Ngata was well out of range.
Ngata looks to land a right hand but Siffredi moved out of range.#T1#
Siffredi drops his hands momentarily and Ngata takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CL#
Ngata closes the distance and pushes Siffredi back into the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Siffredi.
Ngata works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A shot in the inside from Ngata.
Ngata misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ngata has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
A short right from Ngata on the inside.
Siffredi misses with the head strike.
Ngata lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Siffredi.
Tangaroa Ngata has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Siffredi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Siffredi tries to work over Ngata's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Siffredi wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ngata tries to throw a body punch but Siffredi avoids it by throwing Ngata back against the cage.
Siffredi is trying to push Ngata away but Ngata has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Siffredi can't find room to land a body shot as Ngata controls the action.
Siffredi lands a hook that snaps the head of Ngata backwards.
Ngata lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ngata doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Siffredi blocks a body shot from Ngata.
Siffredi misses with a punch on the inside.
Ngata blocks an uppercut.
Siffredi has a couple of punches blocked by Ngata.
Siffredi is trying to force a seperation but Ngata has the dominant position.
Ngata tries to work over Siffredi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ngata tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Siffredi is trying to break free.
Ngata prevents a body shot from Siffredi.
Ngata makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Siffredi tries to throw a body punch but Ngata avoids it by throwing Siffredi back against the cage.
Ngata blocking some punches.
Ngata can't find room to land a body shot as Siffredi controls the action.
Ngata tries a body shot but Siffredi blocks it.
Siffredi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ngata lands with a light punch inside.
Siffredi wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ngata misses with a punch to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ngata creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Siffredi cracks Ngata with a nice body shot.
Ngata lands with a right to the head.
Siffredi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ngata's elbow.
Siffredi throws a punch but it's blocked by Ngata. #BC2#
Siffredi manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Ngata clinches up with Siffredi and pushes him back against the cage.
Siffredi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ngata's elbow.
Siffredi can't find room to land a body shot as Ngata controls the action.
Ngata misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ngata pushes Siffredi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ngata cracks Siffredi with a nice body shot.
Ngata lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ngata tries a body shot but Siffredi blocks it.
Ngata tries to throw a body punch but Siffredi avoids it by throwing Ngata back against the cage.
A short right from Ngata on the inside.
Siffredi lands with a light punch inside.
A right hand to the body from Siffredi.
Siffredi misses with the head strike.
Siffredi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ngata doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Siffredi misses with a punch on the inside.
Siffredi tries to break free but Ngata pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Siffredi fails to land.
Ngata misses with a punch on the inside.
Siffredi tries to throw a body punch but Ngata avoids it by throwing Siffredi back against the cage.
Ngata misses with a hook to the ribs.
Siffredi misses with the head strike.
Siffredi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Siffredi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ngata struggles to land a body shot inside as Siffredi controls his hands.
Ngata lands a hook that snaps the head of Siffredi backwards.
Siffredi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ngata backwards.
Ngata misses with a hook from the clinch.
Siffredi misses with a punch on the inside.
Ngata throws a head punch that misses.
Siffredi wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ngata has him pressed against the cage.
Nice body punch from Siffredi - that landed with a thud.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Siffredi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Tangaroa Ngata will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Siffredi looks to score with a jab to the body but Ngata is just out of range.
Ngata takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Siffredi swings for the body but Ngata moves out of range.
Ngata keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ngata throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Siffredi is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ngata with a body shot.
Ngata scores with a nice head shot.
Rocco Antonio Siffredi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Siffredi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ngata swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Siffredi.
Siffredi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ngata stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Siffredi drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ngata walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Siffredi digs a good body shot into Ngata's ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Ngata closes the distance and pushes Siffredi back into the cage.#T1#
Ngata lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ngata misses with the head strike.
Ngata prevents a body shot from Siffredi.
Siffredi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ngata is leaning against Siffredi and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Siffredi.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Siffredi wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Siffredi prevents a body shot from Ngata.
Siffredi prevents a body shot from Ngata.
Siffredi misses with a punch on the inside.
Ngata blocking some punches.
Siffredi is trying to break the clinch but Ngata is controlling him.
Ngata misses with a body punch.
Ngata blocks a body shot from Siffredi.
Ngata has Siffredi pressed against the cage, preventing Siffredi from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ngata tries a body shot but Siffredi blocks it.
Siffredi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ngata backwards.
Ngata takes a shot to the head.
Ngata misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T2#
Siffredi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ngata tries to work over Siffredi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ngata gets through Siffredi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Siffredi lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Siffredi blocking some punches.
Siffredi wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ngata has him pressed against the cage.
Siffredi misses with some punches.
Siffredi misses with a punch to the body.
Siffredi tries a body shot but Ngata blocks it.
A shot in the inside from Siffredi.
Ngata misses with a body punch.
Ngata tries a body shot but Siffredi blocks it.
Siffredi tries to throw a body punch but Ngata avoids it by throwing Siffredi back against the cage.
Ngata misses with a body punch.
Siffredi blocks a body shot from Ngata.
Siffredi tries to break free but Ngata pushes him back against the cage.
Siffredi can't find room to land a body shot as Ngata controls the action.
Siffredi misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Siffredi fails to land. #T3#
Siffredi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ngata digs a right hand underneath Siffredi's ribcage. Siffredi let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Siffredi throws a punch but it's blocked by Ngata.
Siffredi can't break the clinch.
Ngata working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch on the inside from Ngata fails to land.
Siffredi working aggressively here.
Siffredi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Siffredi wants to break free but Ngata has control.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ngata.
Siffredi lands a hook that snaps the head of Ngata backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Siffredi.
Siffredi tries to break the clinch but Ngata is controlling the position.
Ngata lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Siffredi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Siffredi has had enough of the clinch but Ngata keeps him there for the moment.
Ngata tries a body shot but Siffredi blocks it.
Ngata misses with a body punch.
#T4#
Siffredi misses with a punch to the body.
Ngata misses with a punch to the body.
Siffredi has had enough of the clinch but Ngata keeps him there for the moment.
Siffredi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ngata.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ngata.
Ngata tries to work over Siffredi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ngata goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ngata lands a left hand that snaps the head of Siffredi backwards.
Siffredi lands a shoulder strike.
Ngata lands a left hand that snaps the head of Siffredi backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ngata misses with a short punch on the inside.
Siffredi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Good body shot from Siffredi.
#BC2#
Siffredi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ngata wants to clinch.
Siffredi is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ngata with a body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rocco Antonio Siffredi.
I think Siffredi has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight for Rocco Antonio Siffredi!
Judge David Hoff scores the fight for Rocco Antonio Siffredi!
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight for Rocco Antonio Siffredi!
Rocco Antonio Siffredi wins by unanimous decision!
A very excited looking Rocco Antonio Siffredi 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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Event:
The Island Season 5, 185 lbs, Round 2
Date: Jul 14, 2016 |
#R1#
Huj on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ngata digs a good hook to Huj's body.
Ngata staying out of range there.
Ngata tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Huj manages to circle out of the way.
Huj tries to move into range but Ngata moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CUT#
It looks like Prze Huj has been cut.
Ngata getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ngata darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CL#
Ngata rushes Huj and presses him up against the cage.
Ngata digs a right hand into Huj's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Huj's gas tank.
Huj's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ngata throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ngata definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ngata lands a body punch.
Ngata works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Huj looks winded!
Ngata digs a right hand underneath Huj's ribcage. Huj let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ngata lands a shot to the body.
Good body shot from Ngata.
Ngata presses Huj against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T1#
Ngata gets through Huj's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ngata pushes Huj back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ngata presses Huj against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ngata lands a body punch.
A short body shot lands from Ngata as the two fighters clinch.
Nice body punch from Ngata - that landed with a thud.
Ngata lands an uppercut.
Ngata lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ngata digs a right hand into Huj's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Huj's gas tank.
Ngata lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Huj or not.
Ngata lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Huj.
Ngata lands a shot to the body.
Ngata makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ngata lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A body shot lands from Ngata.
#T2#
Ngata lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ngata is working Huj over against the cage.
Ngata digs a right hand into Huj's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Huj's gas tank.
Ngata scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ngata lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ngata lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Good body shot from Ngata.
A short body shot lands from Ngata as the two fighters clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ngata.
A short right from Ngata.
Nice body punch from Ngata.
Ngata lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ngata works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ngata pushes Huj back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ngata. #ROC#
Huj is rocked!#T3#
A short right from Ngata on the inside.
Huj is still on wobbly legs! Can Ngata finish him?
Ngata dips a shoulder and cracks Huj with a mighty uppercut! Huj falls back against the cage and Ngata unloads with a barrage of strikes! Huj is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Ngata screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tangaroa Ngata!
Tangaroa Ngata decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
The Island Season 5, 185 lbs, Round 1
Date: Jul 13, 2016 |
#R1#
Maclaine tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ngata was well out of range. Poor timing from Maclaine.
Maclaine throws a big shot that misses.
Ngata works Maclaine's body with a nice hook.
Maclaine is looking to clinch but Ngata is avoiding it.
Maclaine doesn't manage to clinch there - Ngata circles away.
Maclaine misses with an uppercut. #CL#
Ngata fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Maclaine, pushing him back against the cage.
Maclaine has had enough of the clinch but Ngata keeps him there for the moment.
Ngata tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ngata stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ngata works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A left hand lands to the body for Ngata.
Maclaine looks winded!
Maclaine working hard to break the clinch.
Ngata digs a right hand into Maclaine's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Maclaine's gas tank.
Nice body punch from Ngata - that landed with a thud.
Ngata lands a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Ngata.
#CUT#
It looks like Cameron Maclaine has been cut.
Ngata scores with a shoulder strike. #T1#
Ngata digs a right hand into Maclaine's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Maclaine's gas tank.
Ngata lands a hook that snaps the head of Maclaine backwards.
Ngata digs a right hand underneath Maclaine's ribcage. Maclaine let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ngata lands a shot to the body.
Ngata scores with a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from Ngata.
A body shot lands from Ngata.
Ngata throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ngata lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ngata lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ngata digs a right hand into Maclaine's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Maclaine's gas tank.
A body shot lands from Ngata.
#KD#
Ngata lands a big left hand right to the temple and Maclaine goes down! #ROC#
Maclaine is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ngata in particular looking to stall.
Maclaine is still in real trouble! Can Ngata finish him?
Ngata passes to side control.
Maclaine seems a little lost for a moment, as Ngata dominates the positioning.
Ngata has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ngata advances to mount. #T2#
Ngata dominating with strikes here.
Ngata definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ngata content just to control the position here.
Maclaine really wants to buck Ngata off and get back to his feet.
Ngata unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Maclaine wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Ngata celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tangaroa Ngata!
Tangaroa Ngata thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
HI 70 - Rumbux
Date: Jun 20, 2016 |
#R1#
Zheglov slips a straight right by Ngata.
Zheglov looks to land a right hand but Ngata moved out of range.
Ngata swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zheglov misses with a hook.
A slow jab from Zheglov misses its intended target.
We've been told by Zheglov's head coaches at Rabid Dog that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Zheglov throws an overhand right that lands on Ngata's shoulder, as Ngata tries to avoid the shot.
Ngata slips a jab from Zheglov.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Zheglov, as that shot connected.
Ngata digs a good hook to Zheglov's body.
Zheglov ducks under a wild hook from Ngata.
Zheglov throws a shot from downtown. Ngata moves away and avoids it.
Zheglov defending well as Ngata loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donk. Ngata catches Zheglov right on the button with a cross.
The fighters circling - Zheglov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ngata! But no joy.
Ngata scores with a hook.
Zheglov misses with a body shot.
Ngata throws out a counter right but Zheglov avoids it with no problem.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zheglov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ngata manages to avoid it.#T1#
Ngata uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zheglov.
Ngata throws a right hand that misses
enabling Zheglov to counter with a crisp jab.
Ngata throws an off balance right hand
and Ngata takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ngata, as that shot connected.
Zheglov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ngata. Zheglov does a little dance to reset his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Zheglov misses the target.
A left lands for Zheglov.
Ngata misses with a body punch
and Zheglov counters with a nice uppercut.
Ngata throws a right and a left that both miss.
Zheglov moves out of range of the strikes.
Ngata uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zheglov.
Ngata moves away from the strike by Zheglov.
Ngata looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ngata uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zheglov.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zheglov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ngata manages to avoid it.
Zheglov walks into a straight right hand from Ngata.
Ngata throws a series of punches but Zheglov moves out of range. #T2#
Ngata uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zheglov.
Zheglov digs a good body shot into Ngata's ribs.
Ngata throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zheglov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ngata misses with a straight left.
Zheglov moves out of range of the strikes.
It looked like Zheglov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ngata.
Zheglov tries to bum rush Ngata with a series of wild strikes but Ngata uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ngata misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zheglov.
Zheglov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ngata staying out of range there.
Zheglov throws a shot to the body.
Ngata connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Zheglov's hands.
Ngata misses with a looping right.
Zheglov looks to land a right hand but Ngata moved out of range.
Nice shot lands for Ngata.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ngata. Zheglov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ngata swings for the body but Zheglov moves out of range.
#T3#
Zheglov misses with a looping left.
Ngata slips under a jab from Zheglov.
Zheglov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It seemed like Ngata was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ngata looks to throw the jab but Zheglov is out of range.
Zheglov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Zheglov works over Ngata's head and body with a nice combination.
Zheglov misses with a wild combination.
Zheglov lands with a hook. Ngata tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Zheglov lands the left hand.
Ngata scores with a jab to the body.
Ngata throws a hook to the side of Zheglov's head but Zheglov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A telegraphed right hand from Zheglov misses the target.
Zheglov slips under a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zheglov throws a series of punches but Ngata moves out of range. #T4#
Zheglov throws a hook but Ngata avoids it easily.
Ngata slips a jab from Zheglov.
Zheglov misses with a hook. Ngata ducked under it nicely.
Ngata scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Zheglov doesn't seem bothered though.
Ngata throws a jab but it's blocked by Zheglov.
Ngata misses with a wild body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Ngata. That snapped Zheglov's head back.
A slow jab from Ngata misses its intended target.
Zheglov is looking to counter punch.
Zheglov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Zheglov looks to land a combination but Ngata avoids it well.
Zheglov throws a looping overhand right but Ngata ducks down to avoid it.
Ngata looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ngata misses with a body shot.
Zheglov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Zheglov misses with a looping left.
Ngata jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The crowd cheers as Zheglov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ngata doesn't seem phased though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gleb Zheglov dominated that round.
That's time! Zheglov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Ngata thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zheglov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ngata with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Zheglov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ngata getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Zheglov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ngata rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Zheglov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Donk. Zheglov catches Ngata right on the button with a cross.
Ngata swings for the body but Zheglov moves out of range.
Zheglov throwing a counter right hand but Ngata manages to avoid it.
Zheglov throws a jab but it's blocked by Ngata.
Zheglov throws a shot from downtown. Ngata moves away and avoids it.
Ngata defending well as Zheglov loads up on a big left hand.
Ngata loads up on a big right hand but Zheglov slips the punch.
Zheglov throws a lazy uppercut
and Ngata counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zheglov with a nice cross.#T1#
Ngata throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zheglov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ngata moves away.
Ngata slips a jab from Zheglov.
Zheglov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Zheglov stalks Ngata and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Ngata's face. Ngata staggers backwards, shaken.
A big right from Zheglov misses.
Zheglov slips under a jab.
Zheglov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Zheglov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ngata.
Zheglov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ngata can do to turn this around?
Ngata slips a straight right by Zheglov.
A nice side step and Ngata releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Zheglov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A swing and a miss from Zheglov.
Ngata throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ngata looks to land a right hand but Zheglov moved out of range.
Zheglov throws a big counter combination but Ngata scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Ngata doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ngata misses the body punch
and Zheglov counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ngata keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zheglov.
Gleb Zheglov is winning the standup battle so far.
Ngata keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ngata fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zheglov manages to avoid it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ngata darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Zheglov moves out of range as Ngata strikes.
Ngata pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ngata moves out of range of the strikes.
Ngata slips a straight right by Zheglov.
Zheglov takes a swing at Ngata's ribcage but misses.
Ngata lands with a shot to the body.
Ngata lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A lazy left from Zheglov finds it's target.
Zheglov misses with a left hand
and Zheglov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Zheglov throws a hook but Ngata blocks it.
Ngata appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Zheglov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#T3#
Zheglov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ngata gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Zheglov.
Zheglov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ngata was well out of range. Poor timing from Zheglov.
Zheglov throws out a loose jab but Ngata uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zheglov throws a lazy uppercut
and Ngata counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zheglov throws a jab when Ngata was well out of range.
Ngata moves forwards but Zheglov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ngata scores with a sloppy right hand. Zheglov should have avoided that one. #ROC2#
Zheglov is rocked!
Ngata misses with an uppercut.
Oh Zheglov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ngata throws a jab but it's blocked by Zheglov.
Ngata slips a straight right by Zheglov.
Ngata misses with a looping right.
Zheglov seems to have got his legs back now.
Zheglov jabs at Ngata's body.
Zheglov misses with a hook
and Ngata connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zheglov throws a lazy right hand but Ngata sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T4#
Ngata misses the shot to the body.
Ngata scores with a body shot.
Zheglov misses the shot to the body.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Zheglov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ngata to score with a decent uppercut.
Ngata misses with a jab to the body
and Zheglov counters with a nice uppercut.
Zheglov lands with a good body shot.
Zheglov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Zheglov misses with a hook. Ngata ducked under it nicely.
Ngata missing with a left hand there. Zheglov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zheglov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Zheglov throws a poor cross that misses
letting Ngata counter with a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zheglov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ngata scores with a hook to the body. Zheglov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ngata lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Zheglov circles away quickly and effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Gleb Zheglov will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Ngata lands with a right that hurts Zheglov. Zheglov looks to clinch but Ngata throws a short knee that drops Zheglov. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Tangaroa Ngata!
Tangaroa Ngata is the new middleweight champion!
An out of breath Tangaroa Ngata thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
HI 66 - Efficient Business
Date: Jun 11, 2016 |
#R1#
Ngata takes a swing at Miles 's ribcage but misses.
Miles is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Ngata.
Ngata lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Miles at a distance.
Miles drops his hands momentarily and Ngata takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Benjamin Miles has been cut.
Miles looks to clinch
and Ngata counters with a straight right hand.
Miles has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Miles sizes up Ngata with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ngata tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Miles was well out of range. Poor timing from Ngata.
Miles ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ngata moves away.
Ngata looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ngata fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Miles on the side of the head.
Ngata connects with a crisp jab.
Ngata ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Miles moves away.
Ngata lands a head shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ngata misses with a telegraphed body shot
#CL#
and Miles counters by moving into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Miles .
Miles fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ngata looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Miles lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ngata backwards. #T1#
Miles misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ngata has a couple of punches blocked by Miles .
A hook to the body from Ngata.
Ngata blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Miles tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ngata works on Miles 's body with a couple of short punches.
Miles misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ngata blocks an uppercut.
Ngata presses Miles against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ngata blocks a body shot from Miles .
A left hand lands to the body for Ngata.
A right hand to the body from Ngata.
Miles is breathing heavily.
Miles 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ngata goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ngata struggles to land a body shot inside as Miles controls his hands.
A hook to the body from Ngata.
A head punch on the inside from Miles fails to land.
Miles prevents a body shot from Ngata.
Ngata misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right hand to the body from Ngata.
Nice body punch from Ngata - that landed with a thud.
#T2#
Miles blocks a body shot from Ngata.
A short left from Ngata.
Ngata misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short body shot lands from Ngata as the two fighters clinch.
Ngata can't find room to land a body shot as Miles controls the action.
Ngata scores with a shot to the side of Miles 's head.
Ngata tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Miles 's elbow.
Good body shot from Ngata.
Ngata is leaning against Miles and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short uppercut from Ngata.
Ngata tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Miles 's elbow.
Ngata blocks an uppercut.
Ngata scores with a nice hook to the head.
Miles tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Ngata.
Ngata tries to throw a body punch but Miles avoids it by throwing Ngata back against the cage.
Ngata struggles to land a body shot inside as Miles controls his hands.
Ngata misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Miles fails to land.
Miles throws a punch but it's blocked by Ngata. #T3#
Ngata doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Miles takes a shot to the head.
Miles lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Miles misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ngata stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Miles misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ngata can't find room to land a body shot as Miles controls the action.
Ngata works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ngata lands a shot to the body.
Ngata scores with a shot to the side of Miles 's head.
Ngata lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ngata goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Ngata scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ngata lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A body shot lands from Ngata.
A shot in the inside from Ngata.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ngata digs a right hand into Miles 's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Miles 's gas tank.
Miles prevents a body shot from Ngata.
Miles tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short body shot lands from Ngata as the two fighters clinch.
#T4#
Nice body punch from Ngata - that landed with a thud.
Ngata lands a hook to the side of the head.
Miles prevents a body shot from Ngata.
Ngata pushes Miles back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ngata lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short body shot lands from Ngata as the two fighters clinch.
Ngata lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Ngata.
A nice left hand lands by Ngata.
Ngata tries a body shot but Miles blocks it.
Ngata lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ngata tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Miles 's elbow.
Ngata tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ngata goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ngata tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Miles 's elbow.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ngata lands a body shot.
Ngata working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ngata lands a hook that snaps the head of Miles backwards. #ROC2#
Miles is rocked!
A short uppercut from Ngata.
Oh Miles is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ngata struggles to land a body shot inside as Miles controls his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tangaroa Ngata dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Benjamin Miles 's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Ngata drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Miles right on the button. Miles goes down! Ngata follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Ngata gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tangaroa Ngata!
After winning the bout, Tangaroa Ngata thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
HI 55: Land of the Giants
Date: May 20, 2016 |
#R1#
Ngata avoids the head kick by Venables.
Venables jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL#
Ngata gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ngata tries to throw a body punch but Venables avoids it by throwing Ngata back against the cage.
Ngata doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ngata pushes Venables back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ngata lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Ngata as the two fighters clinch.
Ngata is leaning against Venables and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ngata lands a body shot.
Ngata presses Venables against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Venables trying to stall but Ngata improves his position.
Venables prevents a body shot from Ngata.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Venables fails to land.
Ngata throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Venables is trying to maintain a safe position but Ngata gets an underhook and turns Venables into the cage.
Ngata lands with a left to the head.
A shot in the inside from Ngata.
Ngata lands a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ngata doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ngata.
A hook to the body from Ngata.
With the fighters up against the cage, Venables throws an elbow but misses.
Ngata tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Venables's elbow.
Ngata pushes Venables back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Venables working aggressively here.
Ngata goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ngata tries to work over Venables's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Venables swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ngata definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Venables lands a nice uppercut.
Ngata lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Venables.
Venables tries to stall but Ngata uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Ngata misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ngata stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Venables is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ngata is defending well for now.
Ngata blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ngata lands a right hand that snaps the head of Venables backwards.
Ngata working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ngata lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nice body punch from Ngata - that landed with a thud.
Venables looks winded!#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ngata presses Venables against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ngata lands a body shot.
Ngata presses Venables against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ngata doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ngata presses Venables against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ngata scores with a shoulder strike.
Ngata lands a hook that snaps the head of Venables backwards.
A short left from Ngata.
Ngata misses with a punch to the body.
Venables is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ngata presses Venables against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short left from Ngata.
Ngata gets through Venables's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ngata lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #CUT#
It looks like Joseph Venables has been cut.
Ngata goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ngata pushes Venables back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ngata digs a right hand into Venables's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Venables's gas tank.
Ngata throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Still in the clinch, Ngata scores with a nice short uppercut.#T3#
Ngata lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Venables.
Ngata can't find room to land a body shot as Venables controls the action.
Ngata lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Good body shot from Ngata.
Ngata goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ngata working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ngata scores with a shoulder strike.
Ngata pushes Venables back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ngata lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ngata tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ngata misses with a hook to the ribs.
Venables blocks a body shot from Ngata.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ngata.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ngata.
Ngata works on Venables's body with a couple of short punches.
Ngata digs a right hand into Venables's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Venables's gas tank.
Ngata scores with a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good body shot from Ngata.
Ngata lands a body shot in the clinch.
#T4#
Ngata lands a nice uppercut.
Ngata stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ngata misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short left from Ngata.
Ngata tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Venables breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Ngata moves into the clinch.
Ngata misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Venables looking to stall.
Venables's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ngata lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ngata tries to throw a body punch but Venables avoids it by throwing Ngata back against the cage.
Ngata works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ngata doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ngata blocks the elbow strike.
Ngata blocks the elbow strike.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ngata is working Venables over against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tangaroa Ngata dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joseph Venables's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Ngata connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Venables throws a leg kick which misses Ngata's front leg but catches the back leg as Ngata tries to avoid it. #CL#
Ngata clinches.
Venables stalling in the clinch but Ngata improves position.
Venables misses with a punch to the body.
Ngata goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC2#
Venables manages to break the clinch.
Venables walks into a straight right hand from Ngata.
Venables throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ngata keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ngata avoids the body shot from Venables.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Venables motions for Ngata to come forward. Venables throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Venables takes one on the button.
Venables fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ngata is out of range.
Ngata is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Venables can do to turn this around?#CL#
Ngata closes the distance and clinches.
Ngata lands with a left to the head.
Still in the clinch, Ngata scores with a nice short uppercut.#T1#
Ngata digs a right hand underneath Venables's ribcage. Venables let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Venables is breathing heavily.
Venables misses with a short punch on the inside.
Venables misses with a knee to the head.
Venables prevents a body shot from Ngata.
Venables tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ngata blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tangaroa Ngata has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ngata tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Venables's elbow.
Ngata struggles to land a body shot inside as Venables controls his hands.
Venables prevents a body shot from Ngata.
Ngata scores with a nice hook to the head.
A shot in the inside from Ngata.
Ngata tries to work over Venables's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ngata blocks the elbow strike.
Ngata makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Stalling in the clinch from Venables.
Venables blocks a body shot from Ngata.
Ngata misses with a punch to the body.
Ngata tries to throw a body punch but Venables avoids it by throwing Ngata back against the cage.
Ngata doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T2#
Venables has a couple of punches blocked by Ngata.
Ngata lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ngata lands a nice uppercut.
Ngata lands a nice shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Venables has a couple of punches blocked by Ngata.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ngata.
Ngata tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Venables's elbow.
Ngata misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ngata digs a right hand underneath Venables's ribcage. Venables let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ngata tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Venables's elbow.
Ngata misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ngata misses with a hook to the ribs.
Venables is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ngata presses Venables against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ngata lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ngata works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ngata working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ngata misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T3#
Ngata lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #CUT#
That has opened up Joseph Venables's cut even more.
Ngata doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice body punch from Ngata - that landed with a thud.
Ngata lands a nice shot to the body.
Venables blocks a body shot from Ngata.
Ngata struggles to land a body shot inside as Venables controls his hands.
Ngata lands a shoulder strike.
Ngata lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ngata tries to work over Venables's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Venables prevents a body shot from Ngata.
Ngata tries to throw a body punch but Venables avoids it by throwing Ngata back against the cage.
Venables is trying to break the clinch but Ngata has him pressed against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Ngata.
Ngata scores with a hook to the body.
Ngata doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Venables lands an uppercut.
Ngata is working Venables over against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Ngata.
Ngata tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Venables's elbow. #T4#
Ngata lands with a right to the head.
Ngata struggles to land a body shot inside as Venables controls his hands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Venables is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ngata struggles to land a body shot inside as Venables controls his hands.
Ngata lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ngata misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ngata blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ngata lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ngata.
Ngata lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Venables stalling in the clinch but Ngata improves position.
Ngata goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Venables.
Venables is looking to control Ngata's arms but Ngata gets an underhook and turns him. Now Venables has his back to the cage.
Ngata digs a right hand underneath Venables's ribcage. Venables let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ngata tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ngata lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tangaroa Ngata dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Joseph Venables's cut.
That's time! Ngata's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Ngata lands a nice hook to Venables's body. Venables takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Venables gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CL#
Ngata moves into the clinch.
Ngata goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Ngata.
Ngata lands with a light punch inside. #ROC#
Venables is rocked!
Ngata lands an uppercut.
Venables is still on wobbly legs! Can Ngata finish him?
Ngata lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ngata throws a big uppercut that drops Venables! More strikes from Ngata and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Venables lies dazed against the cage as Ngata celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tangaroa Ngata!
A very excited looking Tangaroa Ngata 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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Event:
HI46: WedFight VIII
Date: May 04, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Miles gets tackled into the cage by Ngata. Ngata maintains the clinch.
Ngata misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ngata misses with the head strike.
Miles cracks Ngata with a nice body shot.
Ngata can't find room to land a body shot as Miles controls the action.
Miles misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ngata misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Ngata fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Miles .
A short right from Miles on the inside.
Ngata misses with the head strike.
Ngata blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ngata creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ngata.
Miles misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miles tries to work over Ngata's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Miles creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Miles has a couple of punches blocked by Ngata.
Miles scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Miles stalling.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Miles throws a punch but it's blocked by Ngata.
Miles has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Miles swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T1#
Miles blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Miles .
Ngata blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Miles stalls.
Ngata misses with a punch on the inside.
Ngata misses with some punches.
A short right from Miles on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Ngata.
Miles misses with some punches.
A short uppercut from Miles .
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Miles creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Miles will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Ngata up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Miles .
Miles gets through Ngata's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ngata swings wildly with an uppercut but Miles uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ngata misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Ngata tries to work over Miles 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ngata.
Ngata looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ngata blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Miles cracks Ngata with a nice body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ngata is working Miles over against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Miles .
Miles stalling the fight.
Ngata doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Miles lands a nice shot to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Miles fails to land.
Ngata misses with a punch on the inside.
Miles blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Miles .
Ngata throws a head punch that misses.
Miles doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Ngata.
Miles misses with the head strike.
Ngata blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Miles . #T3#
Miles misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ngata blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ngata lands a left hand.
Miles misses with a punch on the inside.
Ngata pushes Miles back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ngata works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Miles misses with a punch on the inside.
Ngata lands a shoulder strike.
Miles swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Miles trying to stall but Ngata improves his position.
Miles fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ngata lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ngata lands a body shot.
Ngata tries a body shot but Miles blocks it.
Miles throws a punch but it's blocked by Ngata.
Miles misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Ngata.
Miles tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ngata tries a body shot but Miles blocks it.
#T4#
Ngata blocks a body shot from Miles .
Ngata prevents a body shot from Miles .
A short right from Ngata on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Miles blocking some punches.
Ngata has a couple of punches blocked by Miles .
Ngata lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Miles misses with a punch on the inside.
Ngata tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Miles swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ngata.
Miles lands a shot to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ngata.
Ngata blocks a body shot from Miles .
Miles misses with some punches.
Ngata has a couple of punches blocked by Miles .
Miles struggles to land a body shot inside as Ngata controls his hands.
Ngata blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ngata lands a nice shot to the body.
Ngata lands an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Benjamin Miles will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Ngata scores with a shot to the body.
Ngata throws a hook but Miles blocks it.
Ngata lands with a shot to the body.
Ngata misses with a body shot
#CL#
and Miles moves into the clinch.
Miles can't find room to land a body shot as Ngata controls the action.
Miles misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Miles blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Miles misses with a punch on the inside.
Ngata prevents a body shot from Miles .
Miles tries to throw a body punch but Ngata avoids it by throwing Miles back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Miles .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miles misses with a punch on the inside.
Ngata lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Miles misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Miles .
Miles tries to work over Ngata's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ngata lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Miles misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Miles takes a shot to the head.
Miles blocks an uppercut.
Ngata pushes Miles back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ngata misses with a punch on the inside.
Ngata lands with a right to the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Miles misses with a punch to the body.
Ngata fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ngata tries to work over Miles 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Miles swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ngata struggles to land a body shot inside as Miles controls his hands.
Ngata prevents a body shot from Miles .
Ngata misses with a short punch on the inside.
Miles blocks an uppercut.
Ngata scores with a shoulder strike.
Ngata has a couple of punches blocked by Miles .
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Ngata blocks a body shot from Miles . #T2#
Miles wants to stall.
Miles struggles to land a body shot inside as Ngata controls his hands.
Miles working aggressively here.
Miles blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tangaroa Ngata seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ngata lands with a light punch inside.
Miles has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Ngata blocks an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Miles doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ngata lands an uppercut.
Miles pushes Ngata back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ngata throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Miles s head.
Miles wants to stall.
Ngata blocks an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ngata.
Ngata misses with some punches.
Miles tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ngata lands a body shot in the clinch.
#T3#
Ngata lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Miles backwards.
Nice body punch from Ngata - that landed with a thud.
Ngata lands a right hand.
Ngata swings wildly with an uppercut but Miles uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ngata lands a nice shot to the body.
Miles misses with the head strike.
Ngata working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ngata lands a right hand that snaps the head of Miles backwards.
Ngata taking a breather.
Miles tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Miles wants to stall.
Ngata blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Miles blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Miles goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ngata scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ngata throws a punch but it's blocked by Miles . #T4#
Miles blocks a body shot from Ngata.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Miles blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ngata has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Miles trying to control the position but instead, Ngata has worked for underhooks and has pushed Miles into the cage.
Ngata lands a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ngata working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ngata throws a head punch that misses.
Ngata scores with a shot to the side of Miles 's head.
Ngata blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Miles lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ngata backwards.
Miles lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Miles has a couple of punches blocked by Ngata.
Miles doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ngata blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Miles prevents a body shot from Ngata.
Ngata scores with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tangaroa Ngata showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Ngata thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL2#
Ngata darts in and clinches Miles up against the cage.
Ngata lands with a short shot to the head.
Miles 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Miles trying to control the position but instead, Ngata has worked for underhooks and has pushed Miles into the cage.
Ngata blocks an uppercut.
Ngata throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ngata swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Miles misses with a body punch.
Ngata blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miles looking to stall.
Ngata blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ngata throws a punch but it's blocked by Miles .
A short right from Miles .
Miles stalling in the clinch but Ngata improves position.
Ngata doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T1#
Miles misses with the head strike.
Miles is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ngata.
Ngata gets through Miles 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ngata lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Miles backwards.
Ngata lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ngata blocking some punches.
Ngata is struggling to control the position.
Ngata lands with a right to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Miles .
Ngata tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Miles goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ngata fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Miles throws a head punch that misses.
Ngata tries a body shot but Miles blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ngata. #T2#
Miles blocks an uppercut.
Miles swings wildly with an uppercut but Ngata uses good head movement to avoid it.
Miles misses with a punch to the body.
Ngata misses with a hook to the ribs.
Miles swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ngata lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch on the inside from Miles fails to land.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Miles pushes Ngata back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Miles struggles to land a body shot inside as Ngata controls his hands.
Ngata has a couple of punches blocked by Miles .
Ngata lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Miles tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ngata tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Miles working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ngata prevents a body shot from Miles .
Ngata misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Ngata.
#T3#
Ngata misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ngata misses with a hook to the ribs.
Miles misses with a body punch.
Ngata's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ngata misses with some punches.
Ngata struggles to land a body shot inside as Miles controls his hands.
Ngata lands a shot to the body.
Ngata can't find room to land a body shot as Miles controls the action.
Miles is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ngata.
Miles wants to stall.
Miles is trying to stall.
Ngata pushes Miles back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Miles looking to stall.
Miles struggles to land a body shot inside as Ngata controls his hands.
#T4#
Miles misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Ngata.
Still in the clinch, Ngata scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ngata lands an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Ngata.
Ngata lands a hook that snaps the head of Miles backwards. #ROC2#
Miles is rocked!
Ngata lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Miles backwards.
Oh Miles is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ngata lands an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ngata scores with a hook to the body.
Ngata creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Miles with a big uppercut! Miles tries to clinch up but Ngata pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Miles to the mat! Miles covers up and Ngata unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Tangaroa Ngata!
Tangaroa Ngata thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
HI38: Supremacy at the Knocks
Date: Apr 18, 2016 |
#R1#
Ngata wants to clinch up but Fibonacci keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Ngata gets a clinch.
Fibonacci tries a body shot but Ngata blocks it.
Fibonacci lands a shot to the body.
Ngata lands a left hand.
Fibonacci can't find room to land a body shot as Ngata controls the action.
Fibonacci blocking some punches.
Fibonacci stalling in the clinch but Ngata improves position.
Ngata misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ngata misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ngata tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ngata fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ngata lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fibonacci backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ngata prevents Fibonacci from breaking the clinch.
Ngata throws a head punch that misses.
Fibonacci wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ngata lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fibonacci backwards.
A short left from Ngata.
Fibonacci is trying to force a seperation but Ngata has the dominant position.
Ngata definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Ngata blocks a body shot from Fibonacci.
A short left from Ngata.
Ngata has a couple of punches blocked by Fibonacci.
Fibonacci lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ngata misses with a body punch.
Ngata lands a body shot.
Fibonacci is stalling here.
Fibonacci lands a nice uppercut.
Fibonacci lands with a short shot to the head.
Fibonacci blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ngata throws a punch but it's blocked by Fibonacci.
Ngata has Fibonacci pressed against the cage, preventing Fibonacci from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ngata tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fibonacci goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ngata misses with the head strike.
Fibonacci blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC2#
Fibonacci breaks the clinch.
Ngata is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tangaroa Ngata seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Fibonacci avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ngata displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fibonacci throws out the jab. #CL#
Ngata has closed the distance and engaged Fibonacci in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ngata lands a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Ngata fails to land.
A nice left hand lands by Ngata.
Ngata can't find room to land a body shot as Fibonacci controls the action.
Ngata working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fibonacci looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ngata lands a left hand.
Ngata keeps control of Fibonacci as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A short uppercut from Ngata.
Fibonacci trying to control the position but instead, Ngata has worked for underhooks and has pushed Fibonacci into the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ngata. #T3#
Ngata lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ngata has a couple of punches blocked by Fibonacci.
Fibonacci wants to get back to striking at distance but Ngata won't allow it.
Fibonacci lands with a short shot to the head.
Ngata misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ngata tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A frustrated look appears on Fibonacci's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ngata tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ngata lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fibonacci backwards.
Ngata misses with the head strike.
Ngata tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ngata lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fibonacci backwards.
Fibonacci wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ngata has him pressed against the cage.
Fibonacci prevents a body shot from Ngata.
Ngata misses with a punch on the inside.
Fibonacci struggles to land a body shot inside as Ngata controls his hands.
Fibonacci blocks an uppercut.
Ngata misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Fibonacci is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Fibonacci tries to throw a body punch but Ngata avoids it by throwing Fibonacci back against the cage.
Ngata misses with a body punch.
Ngata fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ngata softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ngata throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ngata lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ngata tries a body shot but Fibonacci blocks it.
Ngata lands an uppercut.
Ngata misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fibonacci working hard to break the clinch.
Ngata lands with a right to the head.
Ngata lands a nice shot to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ngata.
Ngata scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fibonacci working hard to break the clinch.
Ngata tries a body shot but Fibonacci blocks it.
Ngata lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tangaroa Ngata dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Ngata tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fibonacci swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fibonacci misses with a wild combination.
Fibonacci swats away the attempt to clinch by Ngata.
Ngata tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fibonacci paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ngata lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ngata cracks Fibonacci with a nice body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fibonacci misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ngata gets through Fibonacci's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ngata prevents a body shot from Fibonacci.
Ngata dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Ngata lands a hook to the side of the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Ngata.#T1#
Ngata throws a punch but it's blocked by Fibonacci.
Ngata can't find room to land a body shot as Fibonacci controls the action.
Fibonacci looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Fibonacci can't break the clinch.
Fibonacci is trying to push Ngata away but Ngata has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Ngata can't find room to land a body shot as Fibonacci controls the action.
Fibonacci blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fibonacci misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Fibonacci.
A right hand to the body from Ngata.
Fibonacci looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ngata lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fibonacci.
Ngata throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ngata lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fibonacci backwards.
Fibonacci goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Ngata.
Fibonacci is breathing heavily.
Ngata goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T2#
Fibonacci blocks an uppercut.
Fibonacci is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Ngata works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ngata has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Still in the clinch, Ngata scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ngata lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fibonacci backwards.
A short right from Ngata.
Ngata misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ngata misses with a punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fibonacci tries to circle away but Ngata has him pinned against the cage.
Ngata fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ngata misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ngata slows down the pace here.
Ngata works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ngata is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Ngata.
#T3#
Fibonacci prevents a body shot from Ngata.
Ngata fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ngata creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fibonacci blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Fibonacci fails to land.
Fibonacci misses with some punches.
Ngata scores with a shot to the side of Fibonacci's head.
Ngata misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Ngata on the inside.
Ngata scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ngata misses with the head strike.
A hook to the body from Ngata.
Fibonacci wants to stall.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fibonacci.
Ngata struggles to land a body shot inside as Fibonacci controls his hands.
#T4#
Ngata goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ngata tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fibonacci's elbow.
Ngata lands a shot to the body.
Fibonacci has a couple of punches blocked by Ngata.
Fibonacci blocks a body shot from Ngata.
Ngata stalling in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Ngata.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fibonacci blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ngata throws a head punch that misses.
Ngata tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fibonacci lands a body shot in the clinch.
Fibonacci is trying to force a seperation but Ngata has the dominant position.#BC2#
Fibonacci's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fibonacci swats away the attempt to clinch by Ngata.
Fibonacci avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fibonacci circles away from the clinch attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tangaroa Ngata dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Ngata fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fibonacci manages to avoid it.
Fibonacci looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Fibonacci throws a jab but it's blocked by Ngata. #CL#
Ngata gets a clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Fibonacci looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ngata lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fibonacci backwards.
Ngata lands with a left to the head.
Ngata lands a shoulder strike.
Ngata keeps control of Fibonacci as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ngata throws a head punch that misses.
Ngata lands a shoulder strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fibonacci misses with some punches.
Fibonacci blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ngata cracks Fibonacci with a nice body shot.
Fibonacci swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ngata struggles to land a body shot inside as Fibonacci controls his hands.
Ngata tries a body shot but Fibonacci blocks it.
#T1#
Nice body punch from Ngata.
Ngata scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fibonacci lands a hook that snaps the head of Ngata backwards.
Ngata working aggressively here.
Fibonacci tries to throw a body punch but Ngata avoids it by throwing Fibonacci back against the cage.
Fibonacci prevents a body shot from Ngata.
Fibonacci gets through Ngata's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tangaroa Ngata has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Fibonacci tries to break free but Ngata pushes him back against the cage.
Fibonacci blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Ngata.
Fibonacci blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A hook to the body from Ngata.
Fibonacci takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fibonacci.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Ngata takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Fibonacci wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ngata tries a body shot but Fibonacci blocks it.
Fibonacci has had enough of the clinch but Ngata keeps him there for the moment.#T2#
A frustrated look appears on Fibonacci's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ngata lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ngata is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fibonacci can do to turn this around?
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Ngata softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ngata gets through Fibonacci's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#ROC#
Fibonacci is rocked!
Ngata lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Fibonacci to his knees! Ngata keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tangaroa Ngata!
Tangaroa Ngata thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Highland Island 25
Date: Apr 02, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Ngata takes the fight into the clinch.
Cesar Chavez looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#TD#
Cesar Chavez pulls guard.
Ngata sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Ngata is posturing up here but Cesar Chavez has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Ngata tries to roll out but it's too tight and Ngata has to tap! Slick submission there by Cesar Chavez !
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Don Julio Cesar Chavez !
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Event:
Highland Island 21
Date: Mar 19, 2016 |
#R1#
The Eastern Assassin throws a big shot that misses.#CL#
Ngata clinches with his opponent.
A frustrated look appears on The Eastern Assassin's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A short uppercut from Ngata. #CUT#
It looks like Gunnar The Eastern Assassin has been cut.
Ngata scores with a shot to the side of The Eastern Assassin's head.
The Eastern Assassin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ngata is defending well for now.
The Eastern Assassin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The Eastern Assassin wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
The Eastern Assassin trying to stall but Ngata improves his position.
Ngata working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ngata as The Eastern Assassin tries to tie him up.
Ngata makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ngata cracks The Eastern Assassin with a nice body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Eastern Assassin misses with some punches.
Ngata lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of The Eastern Assassin backwards.
The Eastern Assassin tries to break free but Ngata pushes him back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ngata.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ngata lands an uppercut.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#T1#
Ngata lands a left hand that snaps the head of The Eastern Assassin backwards. #ROC#
The Eastern Assassin is rocked!
Ngata unloads with a big right hand that wobbles The Eastern Assassin! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Ngata is unloading with more strikes now! The Eastern Assassin drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tangaroa Ngata!
Our winner, Tangaroa Ngata, 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.
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