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Event:
W10 E1
Date: Nov 06, 2021 |
#R1#
Panda shoots in and drives through. Nganoo sprawls well.
Nganoo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Panda.
Panda 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.#TD#
Panda shoots in and gets a takedown into Nganoo's guard.
Panda advances position into side control!#SUB#
Panda is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Nganoo has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Panda is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Nganoo looks calm but he's in trouble here. Panda gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Nganoo is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Panda lets go of the hold and Nganoo can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Laughing Panda! |
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Event:
W9 E2
Date: Oct 30, 2021 |
#R1#
Nganoo connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nganoo scores with a jab to the head.
#TD2#
Cosby gets a takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Nganoo looking for submissions off his back.
Cosby uses his free foot to push down on Nganoo's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Nganoo.
Nganoo wants to hold on but Cosby pushes him away.#SUB2#
Cosby is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Nganoo is surviving well by controlling Cosby's body position as best he can.
Nganoo is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Cosby is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Nganoo is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Phil Cosby!
A victorious Phil Cosby 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:
W8 E2
Date: Oct 23, 2021 |
#R1#
Nganoo throws a shot from downtown. Reem moves away and avoids it.
Nganoo misses with a straight left. #CL2#
Nganoo has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nganoo is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Nganoo is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Reem lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Nganoo can't get the takedown.
#TD2#
Nganoo pulls guard. #SUB2#
Nganoo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Nganoo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Reem showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Nganoo looking for a guillotine here but Reem defends easily.
#T1##SUB2#
Nganoo working for a triangle but Reem defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Reem avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Nganoo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Reem defends it easily.#SUB2#
Reem avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Reem slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Reem has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Nganoo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Reem slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Nganoo looking for a guillotine here but Reem defends easily.
#T3##SUB2#
Nganoo has his foot on Reem's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Reem works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Nganoo isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Reem stacks Nganoo on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Reem!
Nganoo can't do much from the bottom here.
Nganoo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Nganoo is trying to control Reem's posture but Reem avoids it. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Reem remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nganoo is trying to control Reem's posture but Reem avoids it.
Nganoo is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nganoo wants to control but Reem postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Deruck Nganoo dominated that 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.#R2#
Reem goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Reem throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Reem buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Reem chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Reem throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Reem throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Reem definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Reem misses with a body kick.
Reem shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Nganoo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nganoo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Reem misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nganoo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Reem feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Reem blocks a jab.
Nganoo just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromReem.
Reem throws a head kick that misses.
Nganoo swats away the attempt to clinch by Reem.#T1#
Reem takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nganoo throws a hook but Reem avoids it easily.
Reem half committed to a counter leg kick.
Reem ducks under a wild hook from Nganoo.
Nganoo misses with a hook.
Reem pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nganoo wants to counter with a clinch but Reem pushes him away.#CL2#
Nganoo drives through and clinches with Reem against the cage.
#TD2#
Nganoo jumps guard.
#SUB2#
Nganoo has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Reem doesn't defend quickly enough and Nganoo has managed to lock this one up! Can Reem escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Nganoo on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Deruck Nganoo! |
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Event:
W7 E1
Date: Oct 16, 2021 |
#R1#
Zaire ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nganoo looks to throw the jab but Zaire is out of range. #CL2#
Nganoo rushes Zaire and presses him up against the cage.#TD#
Zaire pulls Nganoo into guard.
#SUB#
Zaire working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nganoo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nganoo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Nganoo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Zaire has his foot on Nganoo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nganoo works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Nganoo drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Zaire manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Nganoo has Zaire in his guard.#REVR#
Zaire tries to free his leg and advance position but Nganoo is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Nganoo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Zaire doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Zaire manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Nganoo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Zaire gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Nganoo is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SUB2#
Nganoo is looking for a triangle but Zaire pushes his legs off easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Zaire pushes down on Nganoo's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Zaire perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Zaire winds up and cracks Nganoo with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Nganoo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Zaire passes to full mount!
Zaire takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Zaire looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#SUB#
Zaire with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Nganoo keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T2##SUB#
Zaire has control of Nganoo's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Nganoo regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Nganoo is desperately trying to improve his position but Zaire has a good base and remains in mount.
Nganoo blocking the ground and pound. #SUB#
Zaire looking for a guillotine from mount but Nganoo is having none of it. #SUB#
Zaire looking for a guillotine from mount but Nganoo is having none of it.
Nganoo is wriggling around trying to escape.
#SUB#
Zaire is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Nganoo is surviving well by controlling Zaire's body position as best he can.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nganoo is trying to reverse the position but instead Zaire has taken his back - oops!#T3#
Zaire keeps control of the position as Nganoo tries to break free.
#SUB#
Zaire looking for the choke but no joy.
Nganoo tries to roll but Zaire sticks to his back.
Nganoo keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Zaire working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB#
Nganoo showing good submission defense here.
Nganoo wants to escape the position.
#T4##SUB#
Nganoo is trying to defend against the choke here but Zaire has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Zaire Tightens the hold and Nganoo taps out furiously! Zaire displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Abdullah Zaire!
During a confident post fight interview, Abdullah Zaire thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
W6 E1
Date: Oct 09, 2021 |
#R1#
Yashin throws a hook to the side of Nganoo's head but Nganoo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nganoo doesn't manage to clinch there - Yashin circles away.
Yashin circles away from the clinch attempt
and Yashin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nganoo lands with an uppercut that bounces Yashin off the cage and back into range.
Nganoo thows a left - swing and a miss!
A big left from Nganoo misses.
Sloppy strikes from Yashin. Those never looked like landing.
Nganoo is looking to clinch.
Nganoo really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Yashin jabs Nganoo right on the nose. Nganoo blinks but takes it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nganoo misses with an uppercut
and Yashin counters with a huge right that knocks Nganoo out cold! Yashin is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nikita Yashin! |
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Event:
W4 E1
Date: Sep 25, 2021 |
#R1#
Tungsten connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Deruck Nganoo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheers as Nganoo lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tungsten doesn't seem phased though.
Nganoo looks to land a left hand but Tungsten moved out of range nicely.
Tungsten avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nganoo throws an off balance right hand
and Tungsten counters with a nice uppercut.
Nganoo really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#CL#
Nganoo clinches up with Tungsten and pushes him back against the cage.
Tungsten stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC2#
Tungsten's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nganoo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#KD2#
and Tungsten counters with a nice right hand that sends Nganoo toppling to the canvas! Nganoo scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Tungsten finish him?!#ROC2#Nganoo is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tungsten circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Nganoo tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Tungsten wins by KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Terry Tungsten!
Terry Tungsten 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:
W3 E2
Date: Sep 18, 2021 |
#R1#
Takedown uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nganoo.
Nganoo thows a left - swing and a miss! #TD#
Takedown looking to score a takedown here. Nganoo is defending well but Takedown drives through and ends up in Nganoo's guard.#SUB2#
Nganoo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Takedown defends well.
Takedown trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Takedown lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB2#
Nganoo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Takedown defends it easily.#SUB2#
Nganoo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Nganoo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takedown postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Nganoo has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Roosters Coop. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Takedown controls from within his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nganoo can't keep his opponent in guard - Takedown advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T1#
Takedown takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Nganoo is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Nganoo won't allow Takedown to pass to mount. #SUB#
Takedown is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Takedown performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB2#
Nganoo actively working from the bottom here.
Takedown keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB2#
Nganoo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nganoo tries to roll over but Takedown keeps him under control.
Takedown is controlling the pace.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Takedown passes to full mount! #T2#
Takedown fails to move to back control.
Nganoo really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Takedown wants to control the pace but Nganoo is squirming around nicely.
Takedown lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Nganoo working to try and regain half guard.
Takedown landing strikes, looking to finish!
Nganoo tries to reverse the position but Takedown maintains control.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Nganoo is bucking up trying to escape but Takedown cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#T3#
BOOM! Takedown connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Takedown landing strikes from the mount and Nganoo is in trouble!
Nganoo is looking to improve his position but Takedown isn't that keen on the idea.
Takedown breaks from Nganoo's wrist control and lands an elbow. #ROC#Nganoo is rocked!
Nganoo can't escape the position.
Nganoo is still in real trouble! Can Takedown finish him?#SUB#
Takedown has hold of Nganoo's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Nganoo manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Takedown really is a fat lump.
Nganoo is looking to get to half guard.
Takedown connects with a bit shot that sees Nganoo covering up! More strikes from Takedown and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Takedown is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rocken Takedown!
During a confident post fight interview, Rocken Takedown thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
W2 E1
Date: Sep 11, 2021 |
#R1##TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Nganoo enables Frank to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Nganoo manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Frank scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Nganoo has momentary wrist control but Frank slips an elbow through the middle.
Nganoo definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Frank slips nicely into half guard.
Frank is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Nganoo is hurt! He's hurt bad - Frank fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Nganoo from any more punishment! Congratulations to Frank! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Everest Frank!
A relieved looking Everest Frank 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:
W1 E1
Date: Sep 04, 2021 |
#R1##CL#
Nganoo clinches up with Jones and pushes him back against the cage.
Nganoo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nganoo has a couple of punches blocked by Jones.
Nganoo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nganoo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jones struggles to land a body shot inside as Nganoo controls his hands.
Jones struggles to land a body shot inside as Nganoo controls his hands.
Jones tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nganoo wants a takedown but no success here.
Nganoo has been working on his balance at Roosters Coop, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Jones.
Jones tries to work over Nganoo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jones tries to work over Nganoo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jones stalling in the clinch but Nganoo improves position.
Jones misses with a body punch.
Nganoo swings wildly with an uppercut but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nganoo has a couple of punches blocked by Jones.
Nganoo is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jones gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from Nganoo fails to land.
Nganoo misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Jones lands a left hand.
Nganoo throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Nganoo.
Nganoo pushes Jones back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jones gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Nganoo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Deruck Nganoo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Nganoo really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Jones scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A shot in the inside from Nganoo.
Jones misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nganoo tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jones smiles and moves away.
Nganoo keeps the fight on the outside.
Jones wants to clinch up but Nganoo keeps it at a distance.
Nganoo ducks right into an uppercut from Jones.
Jones displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nganoo throws out the jab.
Jones appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T2##KD2#
Jones bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Nganoo! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
#ROC2#Nganoo 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!#SUB#
Nganoo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jones doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jones manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Oh Nganoo is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB#
Nganoo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jones postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Nganoo covers up, he's hurt! Jones keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Jones and the ref steps in to end the fight! Jones can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jake Jones!
Jake Jones decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 05, 2021 |
#R1#
Sherk has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sherk there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jab from Nganoo.
Donk. Nganoo catches Sherk right on the button with a cross.
Nice cross by Nganoo.
Nganoo connects with a crisp jab.
Nganoo cracks Sherk with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sherk takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#ROC2#Sherk is rocked!#CL2#
Nganoo closes the distance and pushes Sherk back into the cage.
Oh Sherk is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nganoo creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Sherk's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Sherk drops to his knees and Nganoo pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Deruck Nganoo! |
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