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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 27, 2018 |
#R1#
Kiyohira connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ngannou throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kiyohira wants to slow Ngannou down by chopping away at his legs.
Ngannou will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#CL2#
Kiyohira clinches up with Ngannou and pushes him back against the cage.
Kiyohira scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kiyohira scores with a hook to the body.
Ngannou has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ngannou is looking to break free of the clinch but Kiyohira has double underhooks.
Kiyohira working aggressively here.
Kiyohira tries a body shot but Ngannou blocks it.
Kiyohira misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kiyohira lands a shoulder strike.
Kiyohira lands a nice uppercut.#CUT2#
It looks like Francis Ngannou has been cut.
Kiyohira lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ngannou or not.
Ngannou is breathing heavily.
Kiyohira prevents Ngannou from breaking the clinch.
Kiyohira digs a right hand into Ngannou's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ngannou's gas tank.
Kiyohira lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kiyohira has a couple of punches blocked by Ngannou.
Ngannou's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T1#
Ngannou wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Good body shot from Kiyohira.
Nice body punch from Kiyohira - that landed with a thud.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kiyohira.
Kiyohira misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kiyohira throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kiyohira swings wildly with an uppercut but Ngannou uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kiyohira lands a shoulder strike.
Kiyohira misses with some punches.
Ngannou blocking some punches.
Kiyohira lands a right hand.
Kiyohira lands a right hand.
Kiyohira lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kiyohira lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short left from Kiyohira.
Kiyohira lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ngannou backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short uppercut from Kiyohira.
Kiyohira scores with a shoulder strike.
Kiyohira makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T2#
Kiyohira throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ngannous head.
Kiyohira cracks Ngannou with a nice body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kiyohira.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kiyohira.
Kiyohira lands a right hand.
A short right from Kiyohira.
Kiyohira works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A head punch on the inside from Kiyohira fails to land.
Kiyohira lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kiyohira stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kiyohira lands a nice uppercut.
Kiyohira goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ngannou blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kiyohira swings wildly with an uppercut but Ngannou uses good head movement to avoid it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kiyohira.
Ngannou tries to break free but Kiyohira pushes him back against the cage.
Kiyohira misses with some punches.
#T3#
Ngannou can't break the clinch.
Kiyohira misses with a body punch.
Kiyohira managing to block the knees to the body from Ngannou.
Ngannou tries to circle away but Kiyohira has him pinned against the cage.
Kiyohira misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kiyohira avoiding damage as Ngannou throws knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ngannou.
Kiyohira misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kiyohira misses with the head strike.
Ngannou tries to land knees in the clinch but Kiyohira avoids the damage to the body.
Ngannou blocking some punches.
Kiyohira misses with some punches.
A hook to the body from Kiyohira.
Kiyohira prevents Ngannou from breaking the clinch.
A hook to the body from Kiyohira.
A short left from Kiyohira.
Kiyohira tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4#
Kiyohira misses with the head strike.
Kiyohira can't find room to land a body shot as Ngannou controls the action.
Kiyohira working aggressively here.
Kiyohira pushes Ngannou back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kiyohira tries to throw a body punch but Ngannou avoids it by throwing Kiyohira back against the cage.
Ngannou tries to circle away but Kiyohira has him pinned against the cage.
Ngannou is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kiyohira misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kiyohira.
Ngannou working hard to break the clinch.
Kiyohira tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ngannou working hard to break the clinch.
Kiyohira lands a hook that snaps the head of Ngannou backwards.
Kiyohira tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ngannou working hard to break the clinch.
Ngannou blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kiyohira misses with some punches.
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!
Ngannou has had enough of the clinch but Kiyohira keeps him there for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shimoda Kiyohira dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Francis Ngannou's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Ngannou misses with a series of wild punches.
Kiyohira attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kiyohira tries to clinch but Ngannou is having none of it.
Ngannou throws a big counter combination but Kiyohira scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Kiyohira has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kiyohira lands with an uppercut that bounces Ngannou off the cage and back into range.
Ngannou slips a jab from Kiyohira.
Kiyohira tries to clinch but Ngannou moves out of range.
Ngannou swinging wildly here.
Shimoda Kiyohira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Kiyohira fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ngannou, pushing him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot in the inside from Kiyohira. #CUT2#
Francis Ngannou's cut is getting worse.
Ngannou is trying to break free.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kiyohira.
Ngannou tries to break free but Kiyohira pushes him back against the cage.
A short right from Kiyohira.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kiyohira tries to work over Ngannou's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
Kiyohira working aggressively here.
Kiyohira scores with a shot to the side of Ngannou's head.
Kiyohira has Ngannou pressed against the cage, preventing Ngannou from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kiyohira throws a punch but it's blocked by Ngannou.
Ngannou is trying to push Kiyohira away but Kiyohira has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kiyohira misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kiyohira misses with some punches.
Shimoda Kiyohira seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kiyohira tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ngannou is working for takedown but Kiyohira is calmly controlling the position for now.
Ngannou is trying to force a seperation but Kiyohira has the dominant position.
Kiyohira pushes Ngannou back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kiyohira misses with a body punch.
Ngannou is trying to stall.
Kiyohira tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ngannou's elbow.
Kiyohira swings wildly with an uppercut but Ngannou uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ngannou's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T2#
Ngannou is trying to break the clinch but Kiyohira has him pressed against the cage.
Kiyohira lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ngannou or not.
Kiyohira lands a right hand. #BC#
Ngannou pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kiyohira tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ngannou swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Kiyohira has Ngannou up against the cage in a clinch.
Ngannou is trying to push Kiyohira away but Kiyohira has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kiyohira pushes Ngannou back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kiyohira throws a head punch that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kiyohira lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ngannou or not.
Ngannou blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ngannou tries to break the clinch but Kiyohira is controlling the position.
Kiyohira working aggressively here.
Ngannou blocks an uppercut.
Kiyohira swings wildly with an uppercut but Ngannou uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ngannou blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T3#
Kiyohira misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kiyohira misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ngannou.
Kiyohira misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kiyohira creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kiyohira keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ngannou's efforts to push away.
Ngannou tries to circle away but Kiyohira has him pinned against the cage.
Ngannou tries to break the clinch but Kiyohira is controlling the position.
Kiyohira lands a left hand.
Kiyohira scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kiyohira prevents Ngannou from breaking the clinch.
Ngannou tries to circle away but Kiyohira has him pinned against the cage.
Ngannou tries to break free but Kiyohira pushes him back against the cage.
Kiyohira struggles to land a body shot inside as Ngannou controls his hands.
Ngannou is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kiyohira misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Kiyohira keeps control of Ngannou as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kiyohira misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ngannou misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kiyohira throws a head punch that misses.
Ngannou tries to break the clinch but Kiyohira is controlling the position.
Kiyohira swings wildly with an uppercut but Ngannou uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ngannou wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kiyohira lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ngannou backwards.
Kiyohira swings wildly with an uppercut but Ngannou uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kiyohira can't find room to land a body shot as Ngannou controls the action.
Ngannou is trying to push Kiyohira away but Kiyohira has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kiyohira lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ngannou backwards.
Kiyohira fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kiyohira swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ngannou blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shimoda Kiyohira showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Francis Ngannou's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Ngannou misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kiyohira pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ngannou is out of range and Kiyohira settles back down.
As Kiyohira looks to move away, Ngannou throws a big counter combo but Kiyohira just gets out of the way.
Kiyohira wants to clinch up but Ngannou keeps it at a distance.
Kiyohira tries to clinch up but Ngannou circles away and keeps his distance.
Ngannou went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Kiyohira thuds his right hand into Ngannou's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ngannou takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ngannou throws a head kick that half lands.
#CL2#
Ngannou tries to keep at a distance but Kiyohira has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Ngannou breaks from the clinch.
Ngannou ducks under a wild hook from Kiyohira.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Kiyohira instigates a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kiyohira.
Kiyohira misses with a punch on the inside.
Kiyohira pushes Ngannou back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kiyohira can't find room to land a body shot as Ngannou controls the action.
Kiyohira swings wildly with an uppercut but Ngannou uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Kiyohira keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ngannou's efforts to push away.
Kiyohira takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ngannou is trying to pull guard but Kiyohira turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Ngannou blocking some punches.
Kiyohira working aggressively here.
Ngannou is looking to break free of the clinch but Kiyohira has double underhooks.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kiyohira. #BC#
Ngannou breaks from the clinch.
Ngannou looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Ngannou clinches up against the cage.
Ngannou tries to break the clinch but Kiyohira is controlling the position.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kiyohira.
Kiyohira lands a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kiyohira.
Kiyohira can't find room to land a body shot as Ngannou controls the action.
Kiyohira working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kiyohira working aggressively here.
#T2#
Kiyohira misses with a body punch.
Kiyohira misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kiyohira goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kiyohira prevents Ngannou from breaking the clinch.
Ngannou looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kiyohira doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kiyohira misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kiyohira misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kiyohira has Ngannou pressed against the cage, preventing Ngannou from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kiyohira tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kiyohira misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ngannou.
Ngannou blocking some punches.
Ngannou is trying to break the clinch but Kiyohira is controlling him.
Ngannou can't break the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ngannou.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kiyohira keeps control of Ngannou as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ngannou blocks a body shot from Kiyohira. #T3#
Ngannou blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kiyohira prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kiyohira softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kiyohira throws a head punch that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ngannou.#BC#
Ngannou manages to break the clinch.
Kiyohira has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Left hook, right uppercut from Ngannou.
Ngannou lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Ngannou misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
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 punch combination from Ngannou misses. #TD#
Ngannou closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kiyohira to the mat! Kiyohira manages to get full guard.
Ngannou trying to control but Kiyohira is working from the bottom.
Ngannou cracks Kiyohira with a solid left hand.#T4#
Ngannou with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ngannou chips away with some ground and pound.
Ngannou trying to control but Kiyohira is working from the bottom. #SU#
Ngannou decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Kiyohira, up you get!
Ngannou throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#CL2#
Kiyohira moves into the clinch.
Ngannou is trying to break the clinch but Kiyohira has him pressed against the cage.
Ngannou blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kiyohira misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kiyohira prevents Ngannou from breaking the clinch.
Kiyohira keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ngannou's efforts to push away.
Francis Ngannou has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shimoda Kiyohira is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ngannou is trying to break the clinch but Kiyohira is controlling him.
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 Francis Ngannou.
I think Kiyohira 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:29
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:29
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shimoda Kiyohira!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 28, 2018 |
#R1#
Fatu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ngannou is breathing heavily.
Sloppy strikes from Ngannou. Those never looked like landing.
Fatu tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ngannou manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Fatu scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Fatu finds it's way through Ngannou's defenses.
Fatu connects with a single shot there.
Ngannou moves away from the strike by Fatu.
Fatu lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ngannou circles away quickly and effectively.
Good standup being displayed there by Fatu as he connects with a hook.
Fatu with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Fatu closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CUT2#
It looks like Francis Ngannou has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ngannou avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ngannou ducks right into an uppercut from Fatu.
Fatu should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
A big left from Fatu misses.
Fatu fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fatu misses with a straight right.
Fatu fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ngannou keeps the fight on the outside.#T1#
Fatu throws a jab but it's blocked by Ngannou.
Fatu lands with a nice body punch.
Fatu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ngannou sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ngannou bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fatu scores with a jab to the head.
Fatu throws a looping overhand right but Ngannou ducks down to avoid it.
Ngannou takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Fatu has eaten all the pies!
Fatu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fatu connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ngannou. Ngannou circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Fatu tries to clinch but Ngannou is having none of it.
Ngannou walks into a left hand.
Fatu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fatu scores with a jab to the head.
Fatu throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fatu smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ngannou uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fatu.
Ngannou appears to be looking for a big counter.#T2#
Fatu throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fatu works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Fatu just misses with a punch to the body.
Ngannou has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Fatu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ngannou.
Nice uppercut there from Fatu.
No joy there for Fatu, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ngannou went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A punch combination from Fatu misses.
Fatu lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Fatu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fatu tries to clinch but Ngannou moves out of range.
Fatu misses with a looping right.
A punch combination from Fatu misses.
Fatu lands a nice looking body shot.
Fatu with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T3#
Ngannou keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fatu.
Fatu lands a glancing blow to the side of Ngannou's head.
Fatu works Ngannou's body with a nice hook.
Fatu looks to land a combination but Ngannou avoids it well.
Fatu throws a hook to the side of Ngannou's head but Ngannou sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
As Fatu looks to move away, Ngannou throws a big counter combo but Fatu just gets out of the way.
Fatu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ngannou manages to avoid it.
Fatu's corner calls for a 1-2. Fatu obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Fatu misses with an uppercut. Ngannou saw that one coming.
Ngannou steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fatu.
Fatu lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ngannou circles away quickly and effectively.
Ngannou tries to move into range but Fatu moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Fatu throws a big shot that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fatu. Ngannou does a little dance to reset his feet.
As Fatu looks to move away, Ngannou throws a big counter combo but Fatu just gets out of the way.
Fatu looks to throw the jab but Ngannou is out of range.
Samuel Fatu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fatu throws a jab but it's blocked by Ngannou. #T4#
Ngannou takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A jab lands there for Fatu.#ROC2#
Ngannou is rocked!
We've been informed that Fatu has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Fatu is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Ngannou had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fatu swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Oh Ngannou is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fatu lands a glancing blow to the side of Ngannou's head.
Fatu scores with a hook.#CUT2#
Francis Ngannou's cut is getting worse.
Fatu with a jab.
Fatu rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ngannou moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ngannou slips under a jab.
Fatu cracks Ngannou on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Ngannou falls backwards against the cage. Fatu follows up with more strikes that drop Ngannou to his knees. Fatu keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Ngannou! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Samuel Fatu!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 22, 2018 |
#R1#
Ngannou shoots in for a takedown but Fatu shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Fatu shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ngannou as he avoids it easily.
Ngannou moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CUT2#
It looks like Leati Fatu has been cut.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Ngannou. #SU2#
Ngannou decides to stand back up. Ngannou steps back and let's Fatu get back to his feet.
Nice takedown defense from Fatu. No joy for Ngannou on that attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Fatu misses the target.#CL2#
Ngannou moves into the clinch.
Ngannou prevents the takedown attempt.
#T1#
Ngannou prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leati Fatu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fatu goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ngannou prevents it.
Fatu goes for a takedown attempt but Ngannou pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Fatu stuffs the takedown.
Fatu swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Francis Ngannou seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fatu blocks a head kick by Ngannou.
Ngannou will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Fatu appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ngannou closes this distance looking for a takedown but Fatu circles away.#T2#
Ngannou shoots for a takedown but Fatu saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#CL2#
Ngannou closes the distance and clinches.
Fatu has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ngannou after a bit of a struggle.
Ngannou jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Fatu walks away with a smile on his face. Ngannou gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Ngannou darts in and clinches Fatu up against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Ngannou.
Ngannou stops a takedown attempt from Fatu.
Fatu can't get the takedown.
#TD2#
Ngannou ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Ngannou no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Fatu with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T3#
Ngannou trying to strike off his back.
Fatu working some strikes from top position.
Ngannou has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Fatu sitting in guard here, content to control.
Fatu definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Fatu is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ngannou keeping moving, preventing Fatu from controlling successfully.
Ngannou is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Fatu with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ngannou looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ngannou has momentary wrist control but Fatu slips an elbow through the middle.
Fatu works over Ngannou with some ground and pound from guard.#T4#
Fatu works over Ngannou with some ground and pound from guard.
Fatu scoring with some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Fatu's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Fatu in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Fatu in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Fatu chips away with some ground and pound.
Fatu wants to control from the top but Ngannou keeps moving.
Fatu scoring with some ground and pound.
Fatu is in close to Ngannou's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Fatu scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ngannou preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Fatu working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ngannou lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
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 Leati Fatu will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Leati Fatu's cut.
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#
Ngannou throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fatu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ngannou misses with a kick to the body.
Fatu shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ngannou defends it nicely.
Fatu takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Ngannou takes the fight into the clinch.
Ngannou stalling against the cage.
#T1#
Ngannou lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC2#
Ngannou breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fatu chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ngannou can pounce on him.
Ngannou has his takedown stuffed
and Fatu counters with a nice body shot.
Nice takedown defense from Fatu. No joy for Ngannou on that attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ngannou.
Fatu is looking to counter punch.
Leati Fatu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Francis Ngannou.
Ngannou is breathing heavily.#T2#
Fatu's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ngannou connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Fatu scrambles back to his feet.
Ngannou tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ngannou looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Fatu is looking to counter punch.#TD#
Fatu closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Ngannou did well to prevent Fatu getting side control.#ES2#
Ngannou kicks off Fatu and gets to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ngannou changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fatu tries to avoid it but Ngannou manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fatu to the ground. Fatu escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #T3#
Fatu darts in looking for a takedown but Ngannou gets double underhooks and turns Fatu into the cage.
Ngannou is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Fatu throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ngannou's waist but Ngannou gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Fatu off to one side.
Ngannou shoots in but Fatu avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A little feinted left hand from Fatu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ngannou tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fatu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Francis Ngannou is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ngannou tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD#
and Fatu counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Fatu trying to control but Ngannou is working from the bottom.
Fatu is working Ngannou over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Fatu with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T4#
Fatu lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Fatu working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ngannou's head.
Fatu wants to control from the top but Ngannou keeps moving.
Fatu throwing strikes from guard but Ngannou blocks nicely.
Fatu is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Fatu's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ngannou wants to sweep but no luck.
Ngannou keeping moving, preventing Fatu from controlling successfully.
Fatu scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ngannou keeping moving, preventing Fatu from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Francis Ngannou will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Leati Fatu's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Ngannou has Fatu up against the cage in a clinch.
Ngannou has Fatu pushed against the cage.
Fatu is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#TD2#
Ngannou successfully pulls guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fatu throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB2#
Ngannou is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fatu defends well.
Fatu content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T1#
Fatu is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fatu postures up in Ngannou's guard and throws a big left but Ngannou blocks it.
Fatu distracts Ngannou with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ngannou looking for a sweep. Not yet Ngannou, not yet.
Fatu scoring with some ground and pound.
Fatu working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ngannou's head.
Fatu is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ngannou takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fatu is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Leati Fatu overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fatu lands a couple of digs.
Fatu is in close to Ngannou's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Fatu throws a big elbow that misses.
Fatu postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T2#
Fatu postures up and lands a big shot to Ngannou's brow.
Fatu lands a couple of elbows.
Fatu might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Fatu wants to control from the top but Ngannou keeps moving.
Fatu distracts Ngannou with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Fatu is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Fatu stays in close to Ngannou's body and controls the position.
Fatu is in close to Ngannou's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Fatu scoring with punches to the head and body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ngannou is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Fatu's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T3#
Fatu with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Fatu content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Fatu with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ngannou has momentary wrist control but Fatu slips an elbow through the middle.
Fatu has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Fatu engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Fatu distracts Ngannou with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Fatu is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Fatu chips away with some ground and pound.
Fatu is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Fatu with a nice head shot there.#SUB2#
Ngannou is looking for a triangle but Fatu pushes his legs off easily.
#T4#
Fatu working some strikes from top position.
Fatu connects with a couple of short punches.
Fatu scoring with some ground and pound. #ROC#
Ngannou is rocked!
Fatu sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ngannou is still in real trouble! Can Fatu finish him?
Fatu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ngannou can do to turn this around?
Ngannou seems to have recovered his senses.
Fatu lands a couple of digs.
Fatu is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fatu stands up over Ngannou, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Fatu with a nice head shot there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fatu makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Leati Fatu showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Fatu 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:29
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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