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Event:
The Island Season 9, 185 lbs, Round 1
Date: May 04, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Edmonds fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Ngoss to the ground. Edmonds is now in Ngoss's guard.#SUB2#
Ngoss has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Edmonds can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ngoss wants to improve his position but instead Edmonds has moved into half guard.
Ngoss is looking to improve his position.
Ngoss wants to control but Edmonds is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Edmonds is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ngoss sees it coming and defends easily.
Ngoss trying to hold on to Edmonds's head to control him but Edmonds postures up.
Ngoss looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
Ngoss is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ngoss pushes Edmonds off looking to stand but Edmonds dives back in and keeps control.
Ngoss tries to roll over but Edmonds keeps him under control.#SUB#
Edmonds is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ngoss is just riding it out for now. Edmonds eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Edmonds is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Ngoss looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Edmonds is looking for a kimura but Ngoss is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Edmonds to get the leverage.
Edmonds uses his free foot to push down on Ngoss's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Ngoss.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ngoss is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Edmonds looking to isolate an arm here. Ngoss doesn't see it coming and as Edmonds extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Edmonds!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). John Edmonds!
John Edmonds thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
SPARTA 45
Date: Apr 24, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Cox shoots in and bounces Ngoss off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Cox has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Temp Spar Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#SUB#
Ngoss working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cox doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cox manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Cox is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Ngoss on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ngoss tries to get out of the position.
Cox pushes down on Ngoss's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ngoss definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ngoss is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Cox has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Ngoss defend it? Cox steps over the head and cranks it - Ngoss is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Cox!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ben Cox!
A victorious Ben Cox 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:
SPARTA 39
Date: Apr 10, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Ngoss has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ngoss tries to pull guard but Somerkoski won't allow it.
Ngoss tries to pull guard but Somerkoski won't allow it.
Ngoss tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Somerkoski just stands there and leans against the cage.
Markus Somerkoski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Ngoss.
Ngoss is looking for a takedown.
Ngoss tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Somerkoski just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ngoss has Somerkoski pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Somerkoski manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Somerkoski misses with a punch on the inside.
#TD#
Somerkoski successfully pulls guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ngoss wants to control from the top but Somerkoski keeps moving.
Ngoss stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Somerkoski swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Somerkoski is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ngoss defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ngoss wants to pass the guard but Somerkoski is keeping the position.#SUB#
Ngoss is posturing up here but Somerkoski has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Ngoss tries to roll out but it's too tight and Ngoss has to tap! Slick submission there by Somerkoski!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Markus Somerkoski!
Markus Somerkoski decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
SPARTA 33
Date: Mar 27, 2019 |
#R1#
Bors feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ngosss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CL2#
Bors closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bors scores with a hook to the body.
Bors creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Bors tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bors doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bors pushes off an throws an elbow but Ngoss leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Bors.
Ngoss is trying to pull guard but Bors has him pressed against the cage.
Bors struggles to land a body shot inside as Ngoss controls his hands.
Ngoss tries to pull guard but Bors holds him up against the cage and eventually Ngoss drops back down to his feet.
Ngoss is trying to pull guard but Bors has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Ngoss. 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.
Bors misses with an elbow strike.
Ngoss has been working on his balance at Temp Spar Gym, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Bors.#TD#
Ngoss turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bors is looking to reverse the position.
Bors wants to control but Ngoss postures up.#T1#
Ngoss trying to control the position but Bors is working away. #SUB#
Ngoss working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Bors manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ngoss's best efforts.#SUB#
Ngoss looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Bors makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bors.
Bors looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bors can do anything to dispel that myth.#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.
Ngoss looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Ngoss drops back looking for a leg! Bors is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bors manages to kick Ngoss off! Ngoss jumps back into Bors's guard.
Ngoss trying to control the position from guard on top but Bors is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ngoss postures up.
Ngoss with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ngoss loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T3##SUB#
Ngoss is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Bors is trying to control the position but Ngoss postures up. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ngoss drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ngoss jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bors pulls Ngoss in close to his closed guard and prevents Ngoss from doing any damage or advancing position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The fighters circling - Bors throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bors cracks Ngoss with a right hand to the side of the head.#CL2#
Bors takes the fight into the clinch.
Bors throws an elbow but it misses.
Ngoss fails to pull guard.
#T4#
Bors looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Bors can't find room to land a body shot as Ngoss controls the action.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Ngoss tries to pull guard but Bors won't allow it.
Ngoss is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bors to keep the fight standing.
Ngoss fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bors pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Bors works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ngoss tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bors just stands there and leans against the cage.
Bors gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT2#
It looks like David Ngoss has been cut.
Bors comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ngoss is trying to pull guard but Bors has him pressed against the cage.
Ngoss drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ngoss tries to pull guard but Bors won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cazacu Bors dominated that round.
The cut man is working on David Ngoss's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Bors scores with a body shot.
Bors is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bors misses with a hook.
Bors tries to clinch up.
Ngoss looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Bors fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ngoss manages to avoid it.
As Bors tries to get set, Ngoss tries to push him back and clinch up but Bors manages to avoid the attempt.
Cazacu Bors seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Bors moves into range and clinches up with Ngoss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the fighters up against the cage, Bors throws an elbow but misses.
A short right from Bors.
Ngoss is looking to take this one to the mat.
Ngoss is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bors is keeping busy.
Bors lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ngoss backwards. #T1#
Bors lands an elbow inside.
Ngoss is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bors gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Bors lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ngoss backwards.
Bors throws an elbow but it misses.
Bors tries to throw a body punch but Ngoss avoids it by throwing Bors back against the cage. #TD#
Ngoss jumps guard and drags Bors to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Ngoss keeping moving, preventing Bors from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bors wants to stand but Ngoss is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB#
Bors content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Ngoss has locked up a guillotine! Ngoss's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Bors is holding on here and Ngoss must be using up a lot of energy. Bors has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Ngoss gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). David Ngoss!
David Ngoss decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
SPARTA 27
Date: Mar 13, 2019 |
#R1#
Hogan misses the shot to the body.
Ngoss tries to clinch but Hogan is having none of it. #TD#
Hogan shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #SUB2#
Ngoss is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hogan is aware though and is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hogan postures up in Ngoss's guard and throws a big left but Ngoss blocks it.
Hogan cracks Ngoss with a solid left hand.
Hogan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hogan throws a strike but Ngoss rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Ngoss won't allow Hogan to sweep him here.
Hogan keeping moving, preventing Ngoss from controlling successfully.
Hogan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hogan wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB2#
Ngoss is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Ngoss trying to control but Hogan is working from the bottom. #T1#
Hogan keeping full guard, as Ngoss tries to pass.
Hogan is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ngoss won't allow Hogan to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Ngoss thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Ngoss drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ngoss jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ngoss looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hogan seems keen to control Ngoss's posture.
Hogan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hogan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ngoss manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Hogan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T2#
Hogan tries to free his leg and advance position but Ngoss is retaining full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hogan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hogan is looking to work some ground and pound but Ngoss has wrist control.
Ngoss working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hogan.
Hogan has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Hogan working some strikes from top position.#SUB2#
Ngoss has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hogan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hogan connects with a couple of short punches.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hogan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hogan might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hogan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hogan postures up.
Hogan landing some decent shots from guard.
Hogan postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hogan working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hogan with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB2#
Ngoss is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T3#
Hogan scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB2#
Ngoss escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hogan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hogan throwing strikes from guard but Ngoss blocks nicely.
Hogan is looking to work some ground and pound but Ngoss has wrist control.
Hogan is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hogan lands a couple of elbows.
Hogan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ngoss avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Ngoss looking for a guillotine here but Hogan defends easily.
Hogan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T4#
Hogan keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ngoss's head.
Hogan 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.#SUB2#
Ngoss working for submissions but it's allowed Hogan to get to half guard.
Hogan lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ngoss can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hogan prevents Ngoss from improving his position.
Hogan lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Hogan drops an elbow to the side of Ngoss's head.
Hogan lands strikes from half guard.
Hogan lands a big elbow - Ngoss is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Hogan!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hulk Hogan!
A relieved looking Hulk Hogan thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
SPARTA 22
Date: Mar 01, 2019 |
#R1#
Nice defenses there by Ngoss.
Whitebeard swings for the body but Ngoss moves out of range.
Ngoss tries to close the distance and clinch but Whitebeard swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nice shot by Whitebeard.
Whitebeard throws a nice looking combination but Ngoss bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Whitebeard, as that shot connected.
Whitebeard just misses with a punch to the body.
Whitebeard fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ngoss tries to clinch but Whitebeard is having none of it.
Whitebeard takes a swing at Ngoss's ribcage but misses.
A shot to the liver by Whitebeard. Beautiful body shot.
Ngoss's coach down at Temp Spar Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Ngoss's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#T1#
Ngoss uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Whitebeard.
Ngoss uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Whitebeard.
Whitebeard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ngoss.
Whitebeard sets himself, and Ngoss steps forward looking for the clinch! Whitebeard avoids it this time.
Ngoss tries to close the distance and clinch but Whitebeard swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ngoss takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Whitebeard is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A big right from Whitebeard misses.
Ngoss tries to counter by closing the distance.#CL2#
Whitebeard tries to keep at a distance but Ngoss has taken the fight into the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Whitebeard as the two fighters clinch.
Ngoss has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Whitebeard avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#T2##TD2#
Ngoss successfully pulls guard.
Ngoss can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Whitebeard controls the pace.#SUB2#
Ngoss is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Whitebeard rolls with it to try and escape but Ngoss cranks on the arm and Whitebeard is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). David Ngoss!
An out of breath David Ngoss 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:
SPARTA 16: Duke B. vs. Galang
Date: Feb 13, 2019 |
#R1#
De Hauteville connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ngoss's hands.#CL2#
Ngoss moves into the clinch.
Ngoss keeps the fight in the clinch, despite De Hauteville's efforts to push away.
De Hauteville is trying to break the clinch but Ngoss has him pressed against the cage. #TD2#
Ngoss gets control of De Hauteville's arms and successfully pulls guard. Ngoss will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
De Hauteville trying to stand up but can't free himself from Ngoss's guard.#SUB2#
Ngoss is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and De Hauteville defends well.
Ngoss looking to hit a scissor sweep but De Hauteville is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Hauteville is looking to stand up but Ngoss won't let him.
Ngoss has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Temp Spar Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Ngoss trying to keep a closed guard but De Hauteville is proving a slippery customer.
#T1##SUB2#
De Hauteville got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ngoss has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, De Hauteville has managed to get both his arms back between Ngoss's legs - danger averted.
Ngoss is trying to keep De Hauteville in close.
#SUB2#
Ngoss is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and De Hauteville defends well.#SUB2#
Ngoss is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Ngoss has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but De Hauteville can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
De Hauteville wanted to stand there but Ngoss had control of the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ngoss can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ngoss looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB2#
De Hauteville is sitting in close to Ngoss's body. Ngoss has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! De Hauteville is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, De Hauteville is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Ngoss.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). David Ngoss!
David Ngoss seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
SPARTA 10: Khamsing vs. Holmes
Date: Jan 23, 2019 |
#R1#
Garcia misses with an uppercut. Ngoss saw that one coming.#CL2#
Ngoss darts in and clinches Garcia up against the cage.
Ngoss tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Garcia just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ngoss controlling the action here for a moment.
Ngoss tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Garcia tries to stall but Ngoss uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Ngoss wants a takedown.
Rafael Garcia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Ngoss.
Ngoss is trying to pull guard but Garcia turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ngoss jumps guard but Garcia turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Garcia pressing his opponent against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#T1#
Ngoss has a couple of punches blocked by Garcia.
Ngoss is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD2#
Ngoss drags the fight down to the ground.
Garcia controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Garcia slips nicely into half guard.
Ngoss really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Garcia. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ngoss won't allow Garcia to pass to mount.
Garcia is taking a breather. Ngoss says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Ngoss has a hand on Garcia's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Garcia takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Garcia avoids the attempt from Ngoss to control.
Garcia definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T2#
Ngoss is squirming around, avoiding Garcia's attempts to control the action.
Garcia controlling from the full mount. #SUB#
Garcia moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Ngoss has worked his arm free - good work by Ngoss!
Ngoss wants to control but Garcia postures up.#SUB#
Ngoss wants to control the position but that's not easy when your opponent is in side control! Garcia seems to be going for some sort of submission here. Hard to say what - oh, it's a Brabo choke! He's got it! Ngoss is tapping! Wow, great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Brabo Choke). Rafael Garcia!
Rafael Garcia thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
ST. PIERRE vs. BLACKBEARD
Date: Jan 09, 2019 |
#R1#
Gracie throws a predictable looking body shot
#CL#
and Ngoss counters by clinching up. #TD#
Ngoss pulls guard successfully.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Ngoss keeps moving.
Ngoss controlling Gracie's posture. #SUB#
Ngoss has his foot on Gracie's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gracie works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Gracie drops back looking for a leg! Ngoss is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ngoss manages to kick Gracie off! Gracie jumps back into Ngoss's guard.
Ngoss on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ngoss tries to get out of the position.
Ngoss can't keep his opponent in guard - Gracie advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ngoss tries to roll over but Gracie keeps him under control.#T1#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Gracie is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Ngoss!
Ngoss is desperately trying to improve his position but Gracie has a good base and remains in mount.
Ngoss tries to hold on but Gracie postures up.
Ngoss is looking to improve his position but Gracie isn't that keen on the idea.
Gracie trying to control but Ngoss is having none of it.
Gracie looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ngoss is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T2##SUB2#
Gracie looking for a guillotine from mount but Ngoss is having none of it.
Gracie controlling the pace for now.
Ngoss is in all sorts of trouble here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#SUB2#
Gracie working for a submission but Ngoss is keeping him at bay. #SUB2#
Gracie is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Ngoss is surviving well by controlling Gracie's body position as best he can.
Gracie tries to control but Ngoss wriggling away.
Gracie pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
#T3#
Ngoss is hanging on here. He's in a desperate position.#SUB2#
Gracie has hold of Ngoss's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Ngoss manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Gracie prevents Ngoss from getting the reversal.#SUB2#
Gracie with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
#SUB2#
Ngoss defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Gracie. #SUB2#
Gracie is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Ngoss to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Ngoss shrugs it off. #T4#
Ngoss tries to reverse the position but Gracie maintains control.#SUB2#
Gracie looking for a guillotine from mount but Ngoss is having none of it.
Gracie trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB2#
Gracie is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Ngoss to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Ngoss shrugs it off. #SUB2#
Gracie looking for a guillotine from mount but Ngoss is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Gracie looking to secure an arm triangle but Ngoss defends it well.
Gracie wants to take Ngoss's back but he can't do it this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rorion Gracie dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Ngoss wants to clinch up but Gracie keeps it at a distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Gracie misses the target.
Gracie just misses with a punch to the body.
Ngoss seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Ngoss tries to clinch but Gracie is having none of it.
Gracie is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Ngoss slips a jab from Gracie.
Ngoss tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ngoss moves away from the strike by Gracie.
Rorion Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Ngoss instigates a clinch.
Ngoss has Gracie pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Gracie manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Gracie misses with some punches.
#T1#
Ngoss is trying to pull guard but Gracie has him pressed against the cage.
Ngoss is trying to pull guard but Gracie turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Ngoss. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ngoss jumps guard but Gracie turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
The referee is keeping an eye on Ngoss - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Ngoss jumps guard but Gracie turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Gracie tries to work over Ngoss's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ngoss has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Gracie is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Ngoss tries to pull guard but Gracie forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Gracie leaning against his opponent.
Ngoss jumps guard but Gracie stands there with Ngoss around his waist. Ngoss gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Gracie is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Ngoss tries for a takedown. No joy.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T2#
Gracie prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ngoss tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gracie just stands there and leans against the cage.
Gracie fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ngoss tries to pull guard but Gracie won't allow it.
Ngoss blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ngoss tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gracie just stands there and leans against the cage.
Gracie has had enough of the clinch but Ngoss keeps him there for the moment.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ngoss.
Gracie tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ngoss fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ngoss tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ngoss is trying to pull guard but Gracie turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T3#
Gracie misses with a punch on the inside.
Gracie swings wildly with an uppercut but Ngoss uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ngoss blocks an uppercut.
Ngoss is trying to pull guard but Gracie has him pressed against the cage.
Gracie tries to circle away but Ngoss has him pinned against the cage.
Gracie misses with some punches.
Ngoss has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Gracie is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Gracie lands a body punch in the clinch.
Gracie tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ngoss's elbow.
Ngoss tries to pull guard but Gracie holds him up against the cage and eventually Ngoss drops back down to his feet.
Ngoss is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Gracie pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Gracie tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4#
Ngoss tries to pull guard but Gracie forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Gracie struggles to land a body shot inside as Ngoss controls his hands.
#TD2#
Gracie manages to pull guard.
#SUB2#
Ngoss got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gracie has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ngoss has managed to get both his arms back between Gracie's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
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!#SUB2#
Gracie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Gracie pushes a forearm under Ngoss's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Ngoss is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rorion Gracie!
During a confident post fight interview, Rorion Gracie thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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