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Event:
CFC CG NY 11
Date: Oct 26, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 102 wins and 69 losses; Bogdan Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Abasi Njagi!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, John Kavanagh and Bruno Lombardi.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kersikov stuffs the takedown attempt from Njagi. Njagi gets slowly back to his feet.
Njagi darts in looking for a takedown but Kersikov gets double underhooks and turns Njagi into the cage.
Njagi fails to land the takedown.
Bogdan Kersikov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abasi Njagi.
Njagi shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kersikov as he avoids it easily.
Njagi shoots in but no luck this time.
Njagi darts in looking for a takedown but Kersikov gets double underhooks and turns Njagi into the cage.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Njagi is defended easily by Kersikov.
Njagi looks winded!
Njagi shoots in for a takedown but Kersikov shows good takedown defense.
Njagi tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kersikov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Njagi somewhat.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Njagi.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Kersikov throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Njagi tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kersikov is in Njagi's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (0) Njagi
Njagi keeping full guard, as Kersikov tries to pass.
Kersikov is pushing down on Njagi's leg trying to pass to half guard. Njagi is fighting to maintain full guard but Kersikov has managed to sneak the leg through.#T1#
Kersikov stalling.
Njagi is trying to control but can't.
Njagi tries to get to full guard but Kersikov has control of the leg.
Kersikov controlling the pace.
Kersikov trying to pass the guard but Njagi defending well. #T2#
Njagi controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Kersikov trying to control the pace. #T3#
Kersikov is pressing down on Njagi's thigh, looking to free his foot. Njagi is holding on for now.
Njagi tries to get to full guard but Kersikov has control of the leg.
We've been hearing good reports from Kersikov's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Kersikov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Njagi is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
Njagi has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Kersikov wants to free his trapped foot but Njagi is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Njagi regains full guard. Nicely done.
Njagi trying to control the position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T5#
Kersikov passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (5) vs (0) Njagi
Njagi is trying to improve his position.
Njagi regains half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kersikov in particular looking to stall.#T6#
Njagi wants to control but Kersikov is keeping busy.
Kersikov slows the pace down in half guard.
Kersikov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Njagi wants to improve his position but Kersikov is controlling well.
#T7#
Njagi trying to control but Kersikov postures up.
Njagi is trying to get back to full guard.
Kersikov wants to pass the guard but Njagi is defending well.
Njagi trying to control but Kersikov postures up.
#T8#
Njagi tries to roll over but Kersikov keeps him under control.
Kersikov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T9#
Njagi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kersikov is working away from the top position though.
Njagi wants to improve his position but Kersikov is controlling well.
Kersikov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Kersikov uses his free foot to push down on Njagi's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Njagi. Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (8) vs (0) Njagi
Kersikov is looking to work his way around to Njagi's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. #T10#
Njagi working to try and regain half guard.
Kersikov controlling the position easily from mount.
Njagi regains half guard.
Njagi tries to get to full guard but Kersikov has control of the leg. #T11#
Kersikov is looking to pass Njagi's guard but actually Njagi recovers to full guard.
Kersikov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T12#
Njagi bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kersikov's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (8) vs (2) Njagi
Njagi is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Kersikov wants to sweep but no luck.
Njagi trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Njagi not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T13#
Njagi wants to control from the top but Kersikov keeps moving.
Kersikov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Njagi is one step ahead there.
Kersikov being controlled here, momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Njagi wants to pass the guard but Kersikov is keeping the position.#T14#
Kersikov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kersikov has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Njagi trying to control but Kersikov is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov takes the fight on points by 8 to 2.
Bogdan Kersikov thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CFC CG NY 7
Date: Sep 28, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 10 losses; Walon Green! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Abasi Njagi!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Chad Campbell and Franklyn Lucas.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Njagi gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD#
and Green counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Green (2) vs (0) Njagi
Green wants to pass to mount but Njagi is defending the position.
Green is controlling the pace.
Green is pressing down on Njagi's thigh, looking to free his foot. Njagi is holding on for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Njagi is trying to control but can't.
Green passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Green (5) vs (0) Njagi#T1#
Green looking to control and managing it successfully.
Green seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Njagi for as long as he can get away with.#T2#
Green has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Njagi tries to hold on but Green postures up.
Green tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Njagi stops Green from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Njagi keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T3#
Njagi wants to control but Green is having none of it.
Green controlling the pace for now.
Njagi tries to improve his position but instead Green has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Green (8) vs (0) Njagi#T4#
Njagi is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Green controlling well, preventing Njagi from escaping the position.
Green just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Green continues to stall.
Njagi wants to escape the position.
#T5#
Green keeps control of the position easily here as Njagi tries to buck him off.
Green's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Njagi can't escape the position.
#T6#
Green is trying to stick to Njagi's back but Njagi is turning into Green. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Green's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Njagi. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Green (8) vs (2) Njagi
Njagi passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Green (8) vs (5) Njagi
Green wants to control but Njagi postures up.
Njagi is looking to take a break and control but Green is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Green wants to control but Njagi postures up.
Green is looking for a sweep.
Green has one of Njagi's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.#T7#
Green is trying to control Njagi's posture but Njagi avoids it.
Green is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Green is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Njagi is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Njagi wants to control but Green is keeping him busy. #T8#
Green is trying to control Njagi's posture but Njagi avoids it.
Green tries to buck Njagi off but Njagi is having none of it.
Green wants to control but Njagi postures up.
Njagi trying to control the action but Green is working from the bottom.
Njagi is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Green regains half guard.#T9#
Green wants to control but Njagi is keeping busy.
Well, if Njagi is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Green is looking to improve his position.
Green won't allow Njagi to pass to mount. #T10#
Green regains full guard. Nicely done.
Green tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Njagi tries to free his leg and advance position but Green is retaining full guard.
Njagi wants to control from the top but Green keeps moving.
Green tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Green keeping moving, preventing Njagi from controlling successfully.
Green controlling the position.
Njagi trying to control but Green is working from the bottom. #T11#
Green pulls Njagi in close to prevent any damage.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Green.
Njagi trying to control the position from guard on top but Green is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Njagi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Green is keeping the position for now. #T12#
Njagi is fighting to break Green's control of his arms but Green is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Njagi stays in close to Green's body and controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Green pulls Njagi in close to prevent any damage.
Njagi tries to free his leg and advance position but Green is retaining full guard. #T13#
Njagi wants to control from the top but Green keeps moving.
Njagi is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Njagi looking to pass the guard.
Njagi sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Green's guard.
Njagi prevents Green from improving his position.#T14#
Green manages to get to full guard.
Green pulls Njagi in close to his closed guard and prevents Njagi from doing any damage or advancing position.
Njagi won't allow Green to sweep him here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Green pulls Njagi in close to prevent any damage.
Njagi looking to pass the guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Green takes the fight on points by 8 to 5.
After winning the bout, Walon Green thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
CFC CG Tokyo
Date: Sep 22, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Abasi Njagi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 7 losses; Lou Gotch!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Taro Takaoka and Hirohito Nitta.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Njagi is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gotch sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Njagi or perhaps it was just good defense by Gotch, which made it look bad.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gotch is defended easily by Njagi.#TD#
Gotch gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Njagi to score an easy takedown into full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Njagi (2) vs (0) Gotch#SUB2#
Gotch is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Njagi drops back looking for a leg! Gotch is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gotch manages to kick Njagi off! Njagi jumps back into Gotch's guard.
Njagi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gotch is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Gotch has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Njagi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T1##SUB#
Njagi drops back looking for a leg! Gotch is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gotch manages to kick Njagi off! Njagi jumps back into Gotch's guard. #SUB#
Njagi 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. #SUB2#
Njagi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Njagi drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Njagi jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Gotch working for a triangle but Njagi defends it easily.
Njagi advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Gotch actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Gotch looking for submissions off his back.#T2##SUB2#
Gotch looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Gotch is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Njagi pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Gotch looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Njagi seems to be working for a kimura but Gotch defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Gotch looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Njagi is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Njagi is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Njagi wants to work for an arm triangle but Gotch is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T3##SUB2#
Gotch looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gotch makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gotch.#SUB2#
Gotch is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Gotch has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Njagi should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Gotch has tightened it up now! Njagi should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Lou Gotch!
A victorious Lou Gotch 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:
NYF Fight Night 33
Date: Jun 28, 2024 |
#R1#
Young tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Young misses the shot to the body.
Young lands a lovely overhand right.
Young connects with the punch.
Young cracks Njagi with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A punch combination from Young misses.
Eddie Young seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Njagi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Young pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Njagi half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Njagi shoots for a double leg takedown but Young sprawls well. He's pushed Njagi's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Young throws a series of punches but Njagi moves out of range.
Young misses with the combination.
Njagi feinted with a counter takedown.
Young cracks Njagi with an open hand slap.
Njagi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Njagi takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.#T1#
Young lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
We've been hearing reports that Njagi has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Young scores with a nice head shot.
Young misses with a kick to the body #TD#
and Njagi counters with a single leg into guard. Young didn't expect that.
Njagi wants to pass the guard but Young is keeping the position.
Njagi controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Young really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Njagi. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Njagi is looking to advance position but Young has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB##T2##SU2#
Young stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Njagi changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Young tries to avoid it but Njagi manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Young to the ground. Young escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abasi Njagi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Njagi shoots in looking for a takedown but Young manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Njagi's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Young connects with a nice looking jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Njagi takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Njagi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Young tries to bum rush Njagi with a series of wild strikes but Njagi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Young throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Njagi's head.
Young with a hook.
Young digs a good body shot into Njagi's ribs.
Njagi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Young lands with a kick to the ribs.
#T3#
Young lands a jab to Njagi's midsection.
A left lands for Young.
Njagi sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Young connects with a jab.
Njagi shoots in looking for a takedown. Young tries to sprawl out of it but Njagi keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Young manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Njagi is defended easily by Young.
Young misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Njagi has his takedown stuffed
and Young counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Njagi is breathing heavily.
Young lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Eddie Young is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
Young throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Njagi.
Young throws a head kick but Njagi moves out of range.
Njagi changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Njagi shoots for a double leg takedown but Young sprawls well. He's pushed Njagi's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Young lands with a good body shot.
Young is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Young fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Njagi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Njagi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Young drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Njagi right on the button. Njagi goes down! Young follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Young gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eddie Young! |
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Event:
NYF Fight Night 31
Date: May 31, 2024 |
#R1#
Knightley scores with a body shot.
Knightley connects with a single shot there.
Knightley lands a nice looking body shot.
Knightley throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Njagi on the side of the head.
Knightley throws a jab but it's blocked by Njagi.
Knightley throws a jab but it's blocked by Njagi.
Knightley tests Njagi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Knightley jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Njagi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Knightley sprawls well. Knightley wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Njagi gets slowly back to his feet.
Njagi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Njagi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Knightley.
Njagi half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Knightley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knightley with a jab.#TD#
Njagi closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Knightley did well to prevent Njagi getting side control.#SUB#
Njagi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Njagi is pressing down on Knightley's thigh, looking to free his foot. Knightley is holding on for now. #T1#
The fighters are battling for position here. Knightley manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Njagi showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Njagi wants to control from the top but Knightley keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Knightley controls Njagi momentarily but Njagi frees himself.
Njagi trying to control the position from guard on top but Knightley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Flynn Knightley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Njagi fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Knightley avoids it really well and circles away.
Knightley drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Njagi defends it well.
Flynn Knightley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Njagi staying out of range there.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Knightley.
A decent looking cross lands there for Knightley.
Knightley lands a lovely overhand right.
Knightley cracks Njagi with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Njagi tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Knightley pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Njagi is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Flynn Knightley!
A very excited looking Flynn Knightley made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
BBG 5 - Njagi vs Laperierre
Date: Mar 09, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Abasi Njagi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 12 losses; Ian Laperierre!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Josh West and Jeff Smith.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Laperierre clinches up against the cage.#TD2#
Laperierre works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Njagi (0) vs (2) Laperierre
Laperierre tries to free his leg and advance position but Njagi is retaining full guard.
Laperierre postures up.
Laperierre slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Njagi (0) vs (5) Laperierre
Njagi has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Laperierre takes a little break here. Njagi wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Njagi is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Laperierre tries to move to mount but Njagi blocks the move with his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Njagi is trying to control Laperierre's posture but Laperierre avoids it.
Laperierre controlling the position. #T1#
Laperierre's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Laperierre is trying to move to mount but Njagi reverses beautifully and ends up in Laperierre's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Njagi (2) vs (5) Laperierre
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Laperierre pulls Njagi in close to prevent any damage.
Njagi trying to control the position from guard on top but Laperierre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Laperierre pulls Njagi in close to prevent any damage.
Njagi is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Laperierre looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Njagi looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Laperierre looking to hit a scissor sweep but Njagi is one step ahead there. #T3#
Laperierre is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
We've been informed that Laperierre has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Laperierre is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Njagi (2) vs (7) Laperierre
Laperierre wants to pass to mount but Njagi is defending the position.
Laperierre is taking a breather. Njagi 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.#T4#
Laperierre tries to pass to full mount but Njagi defends it.
Laperierre is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Njagi is trying to control but can't.
Laperierre is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Njagi might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T5##T6#
It looks like Laperierre might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Laperierre is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Njagi (2) vs (10) Laperierre
Laperierre looking to control and managing it successfully.
Njagi is desperately trying to improve his position but Laperierre has a good base and remains in mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T7#
Laperierre looking to control and managing it successfully.
Laperierre with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Laperierre controlling from the full mount.
More stalling from Laperierre.
Njagi wants to hold on but Laperierre pushes him away.
Laperierre controlling his opponent. #T8#
Njagi wants to control but Laperierre is having none of it.
Laperierre looking to control and managing it successfully.
Laperierre is continuing to stall.
Njagi is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Laperierre controlling the pace for now. #T9#
Njagi wants to hold on but Laperierre pushes him away.
Laperierre takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Laperierre fails to take his opponent's back.
Njagi tries to hold on but Laperierre postures up.
Laperierre sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T10#
Laperierre moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Njagi (2) vs (13) Laperierre
Laperierre is hanging on to Njagi's back as he tries to escape.
Njagi just trying to survive but Laperierre is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Njagi is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Laperierre with more of the same as he continues to hold on.#T11#
Njagi wants to escape the position.
Laperierre keeps control of the position easily here as Njagi tries to buck him off.
Njagi tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Laperierre sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Njagi is desperately trying to improve his position but Laperierre has a good base and remains in mount.#T12#
Laperierre controlling from mount.
The adventures of Laperierre the control monster continue. Boring.#T13#
Njagi wants to hold on but Laperierre pushes him away.
Laperierre is looking to work his way around to Njagi's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Njagi is desperately trying to improve his position but Laperierre has a good base and remains in mount.
Laperierre avoids the attempt from Njagi to control.
Njagi is in all sorts of trouble here.
Laperierre tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T14#
Njagi working to try and regain half guard.
Laperierre controlling his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Njagi wants to hold on but Laperierre pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Laperierre wins on points by 13 to 2.
A victorious Ian Laperierre 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:
BBG 3 - Dukat vs Njagi
Date: Jan 27, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 10 losses; Gul Dukat! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Abasi Njagi!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Colin Fray and Paul Gruel.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Njagi gets a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dukat (0) vs (2) Njagi
Dukat is pressing down on Njagi's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Dukat bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Njagi's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dukat (2) vs (2) Njagi
Njagi being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Njagi has his hands on Dukat's head, controlling the position.
Njagi's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Our spies down at at Special Ops N7 Training inform us that Njagi has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T1#
Dukat seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Dukat avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dukat slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Dukat will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dukat pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Njagi is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Dukat is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Dukat wants to pass the guard but Njagi is keeping the position.
Dukat sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Njagi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dukat gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T3#
Dukat looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Njagi trying to keep a closed guard but Dukat is proving a slippery customer.
Njagi keeping full guard, as Dukat tries to pass. #T4#
Njagi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dukat engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Njagi is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
We've been hearing good reports from Dukat's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T5#
Dukat controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Njagi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dukat defends well.#SUB2#
Njagi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dukat tries to free his leg and advance position but Njagi is retaining full guard.
Dukat controls from within his opponent's guard. #T6#
Njagi looking to control.
Dukat controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Dukat looking to pass the guard. #T7#
Dukat content to stall in guard here.
Njagi is controlling Dukat's posture.#SUB2#
Njagi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dukat is aware though and is defending well.#T8#
Dukat tries to free his leg and advance position but Njagi is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Dukat drops back looking for a leg! Njagi is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Njagi manages to kick Dukat off! Dukat jumps back into Njagi's guard.
Dukat is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Dukat slips nicely into half guard.
Dukat takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Njagi gets back to full guard.
#T9#
Njagi looking for a sweep. Not yet Njagi, not yet.
Dukat wants to pass the guard but Njagi is keeping the position.
Dukat content to stall in guard here.
Dukat forces his way into half guard.#T10#
Njagi wants to improve his position but Dukat is controlling well.
Njagi trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Njagi actively working from the bottom here.
Njagi is looking to control Dukat's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Njagi avoid being mounted?
Dukat content to control rather than advance.
Njagi won't allow Dukat to pass to mount. #T11#
Dukat is thwarting Njagi's attempts to control the position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Dukat in particular looking to stall.
Dukat's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Dukat tries to pass to full mount but Njagi defends it. #SUB2#
Njagi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T12##SUB2#
Njagi looking for submissions off his back.
Dukat not doing much here.
Njagi is looking for a sweep. Dukat is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Dukat is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T13#
Dukat tries to pass to full mount but Njagi defends it.
Njagi tries to roll over but Dukat keeps him under control.
Njagi gets full guard.
Dukat slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T14#
Further stalling from Dukat.
Njagi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Njagi looking to control but Dukat passes into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Njagi gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Njagi wins on points by 3 to 2. |
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Event:
BBG 2 - Priest vs Laperierre
Date: Jan 20, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 24 losses; Chozen Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Abasi Njagi!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Micheangelo Fripello and Paul Gruel.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Njagi dives in and grabs Gracie's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gracie pushes down on Njagi's head and hops out.
Horrible takedown attempt by Njagi or perhaps it was just good defense by Gracie, which made it look bad. #TD#
Gracie closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Njagi quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracie (2) vs (0) Njagi
Gracie with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Njagi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gracie is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Njagi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Njagi is looking to improve his position.
#T1#
Still in half guard, Gracie seems content to control.
Njagi wants to improve his position but Gracie is controlling well.
Gracie looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Njagi has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Island Kings Lua MMA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Njagi is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
Njagi keeps trying to improve his position.
Gracie is thwarting Njagi's attempts to control the position.
Njagi wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Njagi gets back to full guard.
#SUB2#
Njagi 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.#T3#
Njagi is trying to keep Gracie in close.
#SUB2#
Gracie got a little sloppy there for a moment and Njagi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gracie has managed to get both his arms back between Njagi's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Njagi 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.
Gracie stopping the sweep attempt from Njagi.
Gracie is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T4#
Njagi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gracie looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Njagi is trying to keep Gracie in close.
Gracie slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T5#
Njagi lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (2) vs (2) Njagi
Njagi trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie is adopting a defensive guard.
Gracie looking for a sweep. Not yet Gracie, not yet.
Njagi wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
We've been hearing good reports from Gracie's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T6##SUB#
Gracie throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gracie has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Njagi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Njagi is fighting to break Gracie's control of his arms but Gracie is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Njagi sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T7#
Njagi trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Njagi advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (2) vs (5) Njagi
Gracie sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Njagi trying to control from half guard but Gracie is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T8#
Njagi is trying to control the action in half guard but Gracie is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gracie regains full guard. Nicely done.
Gracie controlling the position.
Njagi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracie is keeping the position for now.
Njagi trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Gracie pulls Njagi in close to prevent any damage. #T9#
Njagi trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie looking to hit a scissor sweep but Njagi is one step ahead there.
Gracie is pulling down on Njagi's head. It's preventing any offense from Njagi, at least for the moment.
Gracie will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Njagi slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T10#
Gracie keeping full guard, as Njagi tries to pass.
Njagi slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Gracie pulls Njagi in close to prevent any damage.
Gracie looking to hit a scissor sweep but Njagi is one step ahead there. #T11#
Njagi trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Gracie seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T12##SUB2#
Njagi drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Gracie manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Njagi has Gracie in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (4) vs (5) Njagi
Gracie looking to pass the guard. #T13#
Gracie controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Njagi can't keep his opponent in guard - Gracie advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Njagi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T14#
Njagi is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Gracie trying to control the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Njagi wins on points by 5 to 4. |
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Event:
TOF 64
Date: Dec 24, 2023 |
#R1#
Njagi doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Seal counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Njagi misses with a takedown attempt - Seal sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Njagi tries to move into range but Seal moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#TD#
Seal gets caught flat footed, as Njagi shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Njagi is sitting in close to Seal's body. Seal has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Njagi is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Njagi is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Seal.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Matt Seal!
After winning the bout, Matt Seal thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
TOF 57
Date: Dec 02, 2023 |
#R1#
Brunson darts in trying to clinch#TD#
so Njagi counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Njagi has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#SUB2#
Brunson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Njagi is aware though and is defending well.
Njagi trying to control but Brunson is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Njagi thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Brunson scores with a short punch from the bottom.#SUB2#
Brunson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Njagi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Njagi won't allow Brunson to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Njagi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Brunson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Njagi has managed to get both his arms back between Brunson's legs - danger averted.
Njagi wants to pass the guard but Brunson is keeping the position.#SUB#
Njagi drops back looking for a leg! Brunson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Brunson manages to kick Njagi off! Njagi jumps back into Brunson's guard.
Brunson keeping full guard, as Njagi tries to pass. #T1##SUB#
Njagi 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.
Brunson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Brunson keeping moving, preventing Njagi from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Njagi 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.
Brunson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Njagi wants to control from the top but Brunson keeps moving.
Brunson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB2#
Brunson has his foot on Njagi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Njagi works his way back into a safe position though.#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.#SUB2#
Brunson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Brunson is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Njagi dives into side control.
Brunson is trying to improve his position.
Brunson manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Njagi blocks the strikes from Brunson.
Brunson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Brunson.#SUB#
Njagi drops back looking for a leg! Brunson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Brunson manages to kick Njagi off! Njagi jumps back into Brunson's guard.
Njagi advances position into side control!#SUB#
Njagi tries for a kimura but Brunson is defending well.
Brunson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#T3##SUB#
Njagi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Brunson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Njagi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Njagi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Njagi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Njagi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Brunson has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Njagi defend it? Brunson steps over the head and cranks it - Njagi is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Brunson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Blonde Brunson!
A relieved looking Blonde Brunson 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:
TOF 47
Date: Oct 22, 2023 |
#R1#
Njagi shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Love counters with a right hand to the body.
Love connects with a nice looking jab.
Njagi takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Njagi has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Love finds it's way round the side to connect with Njagi's head.
Njagi gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Love.
Njagi shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Love counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Good exchange - Love coming out on top.
Njagi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Njagi shoots in but Love avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abasi Njagi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Njagi with a poor takedown
enabling Love to counter with a crisp jab.
Love scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Love scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T1#
Njagi fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Njagi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Love stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Love wants it to stay on the feet.
Love lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Njagi at a distance.
Njagi shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Love counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Njagi thinking.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Njagi.
Njagi takes a jab right on the kisser.
#ROC2#Njagi is rocked!
Love darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Njagi's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Love before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mason Love!
Mason Love is the new bantamweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Mason Love thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
TOF 38
Date: Sep 17, 2023 |
#R1#
White keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Njagi will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Njagi changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. White tries to avoid it but Njagi manages to keep hold of a leg and drag White to the ground. White escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
White swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Njagi with the counter takedown but White avoids it easily.
Njagi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Njagi misses with a takedown attempt
and Njagi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ray White has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abasi Njagi.
White uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Njagi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as White sprawls well. White wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Njagi gets slowly back to his feet.
White attempts a counter takedown but Njagi avoids it well and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Njagi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
White appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A jab from White finds it's way through Njagi's defenses. #T1#
White connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Njagi looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? White is fending him off so far but Njagi persists. Nope, White circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice cross by White.
Njagi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Njagi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Njagi changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. White tries to avoid it but Njagi manages to keep hold of a leg and drag White to the ground. White escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
White fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Njagi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Donk. White catches Njagi right on the button with a cross.
Njagi fails with a takedown attempt.
White drops down looking for a counter takedown but Njagi sprawls and moves away.
White lands the left hand.
White definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T2#
Njagi has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from White finds it's way round the side to connect with Njagi's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Horrible takedown attempt by Njagi or perhaps it was just good defense by White, which made it look bad.
Njagi closes the distance and clinches up with White, looking for a takedown. Njagi pushes White against the cage but White circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Njagi shoots in for a takedown but White shows good takedown defense.
White lands a head shot.
Njagi misses with a takedown attempt #TD#
and White counters with a takedown into side control.
Njagi tries to buck White off but White is having none of it.
White wants to lay and pray for a moment but Njagi keeps working.
Njagi is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Njagi trying to control but White flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!#T3#
Njagi tries to escape the position.
White lands strikes to the head.
Njagi turns into White and is now in his guard.
#SUB2#
Njagi drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Njagi jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Njagi looking to pass the guard.
White keeping moving, preventing Njagi from controlling successfully.
Njagi wants to get up but he can't break White's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Njagi wants to pass the guard but White is keeping the position.
Njagi wants to control from the top but White keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
White is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Njagi is aware though and is defending well.#T4#
Njagi throws a big right hand that misses.
Njagi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
White utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Njagi postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! White is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Njagi, into his guard. #REVR#
White has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Njagi working for a triangle but White defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Njagi looking for submissions from the bottom but instead White passes into half guard.
#SUB#
Njagi is defending against the submission attempts here by White.
#SUB2#
Njagi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but White pulls his head out easily. #T5#
White wants to control but Njagi is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Njagi looking for submissions off his back.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. White lands a nice short elbow.
Njagi has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Gold Samurai's Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
White trying to control from half guard but Njagi is working away. #SUB2#
Njagi looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
White is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Njagi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T6#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Njagi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
White working over Njagi with some ground and pound. Njagi looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB2#
Njagi looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
White is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Njagi is just riding it out for now. White eventually gives up the hold.
White winds up and cracks Njagi with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB2#
Njagi looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Njagi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T7#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. White lands a nice short elbow.
White looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB2#
Njagi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
White seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Njagi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Njagi actively working from the bottom here.
Njagi taking some punishment here, with White in his half guard.
White wants to control but Njagi is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Njagi actively working from the bottom here.
White is trying to control the action in half guard but Njagi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T8#
White working the head and body with strikes.
White lands with a punch from half guard.
Njagi is trying to get back to full guard.
White will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
White seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Njagi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
White lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB#
White is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Njagi makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Njagi.#SUB2#
Njagi has his foot on White's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. White works his way back into a safe position though.
Njagi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T9#
Njagi keeping moving, preventing White from controlling successfully.
White working some strikes from top position.#SUB2#
Njagi working for a triangle but White defends it easily.
White is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
White avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
White working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Njagi's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ray White dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Njagi shoots in and drives through. White sprawls well.
White throws a big counter combination but Njagi scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
White clobbers Njagi with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
White with a hook.
Njagi dives in for a single leg takedown but White sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
White connects with a body shot that sends Njagi's belly button to the back.
Njagi will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ray White has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abasi Njagi.
Njagi shoots in and drives through. White sprawls well.
White was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Abasi Njagi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
White connects with a right hand. Njagi shakes it off.
Abasi Njagi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Njagi bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Njagi working away.
Njagi lands a few punches from side control.
White manages to work his way to half guard, despite Njagi's best efforts.
Njagi is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Njagi is sneakily working for an arm triangle but White sees it coming and defends easily.#T1#
White works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
White has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Njagi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
White is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Njagi defends well.#SUB#
White is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
White is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Njagi looking to sit in guard and control but White gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T2##SUB2#
Njagi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. White is aware though and is defending well.
Njagi keeping moving, preventing White from controlling successfully.
White is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Njagi can do to turn this around?
White landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB2#
Njagi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but White can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
White sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Njagi's guard.
White works his way into side control.
White lands a decent elbow from side control.
Njagi takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
White working the ground and pound.#T3#
Njagi is looking to reverse the position.
White trying to control the position but Njagi is working away.
Njagi takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
White in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #SUB#
White is trying to get an arm triangle but Njagi is defending well. #SUB#
White tries for a kimura but Njagi is defending well. #SUB#
White thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Njagi is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked White off and has taken his back!
Njagi misses with punches from the back. #T4##SUB2#
Njagi is persistently looking for the submission but White is defending it well.
#SUB2#
Njagi is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
White breaks Njagi's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Ray White overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
White working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
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#
Njagi working for a triangle but White defends it easily.
White passes Njagi's left leg - he's now in half guard.
White looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T5#
Njagi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
White is trying to control. Njagi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Njagi is trying to defend against the ground and pound but White scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB2#
Njagi looking for submissions off his back.
White trying to control from Njagi's half guard. Njagi has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
White stands and throws Njagi's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Njagi is trying to improve his position.
White is working Njagi over with some ground and pound from side control. #T6#
White controlling the position.
White scoring with punches from side control.
Njagi tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but White wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
White in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
White lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
White scores with a couple of short elbows.
White trying to control the action but Njagi is working from the bottom.
Njagi is trying to control White's posture but White avoids it. #T7#
Njagi tries to improve position but can't.
White is chipping away with strikes.
Njagi is trying to improve his position.
White grinds an elbow into Njagi's temple.
Njagi wants to control but White postures up.#SUB#
White is trying to get an arm triangle but Njagi is defending well.
Njagi takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Njagi is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
White wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Njagi, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
White is trying to get an arm triangle but Njagi is defending well. #T8#
Njagi gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB2#
Njagi actively working from the bottom here.
Njagi is looking for a sweep. White is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Njagi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but White pulls his head out easily.
Njagi is staying active underneath White, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
White looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Njagi looking for submissions off his back.
Njagi is looking for a sweep. White is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T9##SUB2#
Njagi actively working from the bottom here.
White trying to control from half guard but Njagi is working away.
Njagi is trying to defend against the ground and pound but White scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB2#
Njagi actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
White is working for a kimura but Njagi is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Njagi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
White seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ray White dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!#R3#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Njagi.
Njagi shoots for a double leg takedown but White sprawls well. He's pushed Njagi's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Njagi fails to land the takedown.
Ray White has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abasi Njagi.
White lands a head shot.
Ray White is winning the standup battle so far.
Njagi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as White sprawls well. White wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Njagi gets slowly back to his feet.
White is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White scores with a jab.#T1#
No luck for Njagi with that takedown attempt.
Njagi changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. White tries to avoid it but Njagi manages to keep hold of a leg and drag White to the ground. White escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
White misses with a double jab.
White keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Njagi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
White dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#TD2#
Njagi throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. White was covering up waiting for the punch and Njagi finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Njagi in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T2##SUB#
Njagi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Njagi passes White's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Njagi throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Njagi is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
White is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Njagi pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Njagi seems to be working for a kimura but White defends the submission attempt.#T3##SUB#
White looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Njagi is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Njagi is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, White has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Njagi seems to be looking for submissions.
White trying to control from the bottom.
#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
White wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Njagi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. White doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Njagi. #SUB2#
Njagi is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and White defends it well. #SUB2#
Njagi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. White doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Njagi. #SUB2#
White is defending against the submission attempts here by Njagi.
#T5##SUB2#
Njagi seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Njagi is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Njagi is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Njagi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. White doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Njagi. #T6#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Njagi wants to work for an arm triangle but White is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
White gets back to full guard.
Njagi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Njagi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. White swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Njagi drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but White manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Njagi has White in his guard.#REVR#
Njagi striking off his back but it's not causing White any problems. #T7#
White is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
White trying to control but Njagi is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Njagi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
White chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
White got a little sloppy there for a moment and Njagi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, White has managed to get both his arms back between Njagi's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
White is sitting in close to Njagi's body. Njagi has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! White is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, White is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Njagi.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Abasi Njagi!
Abasi Njagi is the new bantamweight champion!
The defeated Ray White had this to say: 'Congrats on gettin the win this time Abasi! You know I'm gettin a chance at that rematch in the future tho!'. |
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Event:
TOF 32
Date: Aug 26, 2023 |
#R1#
Njagi dives in for a single leg takedown but Yates sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Yates only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Yates lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Yates throws a head punch that misses.
Njagi is working for takedown but Yates is calmly controlling the position for now.
Njagi is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abasi Njagi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yates tries to stall but Njagi uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Yates works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Yates misses with the head strike.
Yates misses with a body punch.
Njagi blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yates struggles to land a body shot inside as Njagi controls his hands.
Njagi tries for a takedown but Yates manages to get underhooks.
Njagi goes for a takedown attempt but Yates pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Yates has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
A head kick from Yates lands but Njagi takes it in his stride. #T1#
Njagi takes a jab right on the kisser.
Njagi tries to score a power double leg takedown but Yates sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Njagi somewhat.#TD#
Njagi is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Yates's half guard.
Yates wants to control but Njagi is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Njagi is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Yates sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Njagi seems to be working for a kimura but Yates defends the submission attempt.
Yates has his hands clasped together around Njagi's back. He's all about the action.#T2##SUB#
Njagi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Yates doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Njagi. #SU#
Njagi decides to stand and escape the position.
Yates displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Njagi.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Yates! But no joy.
Njagi shoots and misses
and Yates counters with an outside leg kick.
#TD#
Njagi scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Njagi is working for a kimura but Yates is defending it quite comfortably.
Yates really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Njagi. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Njagi is working for a kimura but Yates is defending it quite comfortably.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3##SUB#
Njagi is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Njagi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Yates doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Njagi.
Yates is looking for a sweep. Njagi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Njagi is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Yates is trying to stand up here but Njagi is controlling him well. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Yates wants to get back to full guard.
Yates trying to control from the bottom.
Njagi has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Njagi is keen to just control but Yates is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Njagi is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Yates defends it well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Yates manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Njagi drops back, looking for a kneebar! Yates looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Yates looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Yates! #REVB#
Njagi might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Njagi is looking to reverse the position.
Njagi sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Njagi trying to hold on to Yates's head to control him but Yates postures up.
#SUB#
Njagi actively working from the bottom here.#T5#
Yates wants to stand but Njagi has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. #SUB#
Njagi actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Njagi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Njagi tries to get to full guard but Yates has control of the leg. #SU2#
Yates decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Njagi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Njagi there as he acknowledges the shot.
Yates scores with a spinning back kick!
A head kick misses from Yates.
Yates thuds a left hand into Njagi's body.#T6#
Yates throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Njagi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Yates jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Yates darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nice body kick from Yates.
Terrell Yates is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Njagi shoots in for a takedown but Yates shows good takedown defense.
The crowd cheers as Yates lands an impressive looking overhand right. Njagi doesn't seem phased though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Njagi darts in looking for a takedown but Yates gets double underhooks and turns Njagi into the cage.
Njagi is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Yates is defending well.
Yates prevents a takedown attempt there.
Yates lands a shot to the body.#TD#
Njagi wants the takedown. Yates is fighting it off but Njagi persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Yates's guard against the cage.
Yates looking to hit a scissor sweep but Njagi is one step ahead there.
Njagi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T7#
Njagi trying to control but Yates is working from the bottom.
Yates looking for a sweep. Not yet Yates, not yet. #SUB#
Njagi drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Njagi as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Yates screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Njagi! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Abasi Njagi! |
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Event:
TOF 27
Date: Aug 05, 2023 |
#R1#
Bang moves in looking to clinch but Njagi pushes him off.
Bing Bang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Njagi looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bang is fending him off so far but Njagi persists. Nope, Bang circles away and we're back to standing.
Bang looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bang is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Njagi has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Njagi fails with a takedown attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bang. Njagi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bang lets loose with a powerful body kick. Njagi will feel that in the morning.
Njagi looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Njagi will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bing Bang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abasi Njagi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bang wants to clinch up but Njagi keeps it at a distance.
Bang misses with the body kick#TD2#
and Njagi counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Bang! #SUB2#
Njagi tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Bang prevents Njagi from moving into mount. #T1#
Bang wants to control but Njagi postures up.
Njagi tries to advance to mount but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bang is not content to let Njagi control the position.
Bang tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Njagi trying to control the action but Bang is working from the bottom. #SU2#
Njagi has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Bang closes the distance looking to clinch #TD2#
and Njagi counters with a takedown into side control. #T2#
Bang tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
Njagi wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bang, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Njagi looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Njagi tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Njagi has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Njagi working away.#SUB2#
Njagi wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bang, who protects the arm well. #T3#
Njagi misses with the ground and pound.#SUB2#
Njagi looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Njagi in the domination position with Bang hanging on.#SUB2#
Njagi is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bang knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Bang sneaks back into half guard.
Njagi thows a huge punch but Bang dodges it nicely.
#SUB2#
Njagi is looking for a kimura but Bang is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Njagi to get the leverage. #T4##SUB2#
Njagi is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Njagi is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bang has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Njagi is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bang defends it well. #SUB2#
Njagi is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Njagi is working for a kimura but Bang is defending it quite comfortably.
#T5#
Njagi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bang does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bang manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Njagi wants to control from the top but Bang keeps moving.
Njagi is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Njagi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bang is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Njagi is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Bang is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Bang has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##SUB2#
Njagi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T6#
Njagi being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Njagi has his foot on Bang's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bang works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Bang avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bang pushes down on Njagi's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Njagi looking for subs from the bottom but Bang mounts him!
Njagi is squirming around, avoiding Bang's attempts to control the action. #T7#
Njagi wants to control but Bang is having none of it.
Bang looking to control but Njagi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Njagi gets back to half guard.
Bang is looking to take a break and control but Njagi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Njagi actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Njagi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bang pulls his head out easily.
Bang is taking a breather. Njagi 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.#T8#
Njagi tries to roll over but Bang keeps him under control.
Njagi wants to control but Bang is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Bang moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Njagi.
Bang takes a little break here. Njagi wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Njagi is trying to strike from the bottom but Bang has passed into full mount.#T9#
Njagi is wriggling around trying to escape.
Bang trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Njagi takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Bang controlling from the full mount.
Njagi is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Bang raining down hammerfists from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Njagi wants to control but Bang is having none of it.
Njagi is trying desperately to improve position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Bing Bang will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Bang stuffs the takedown.
Bang dips to his left and cracks Njagi with an uppercut!
Bang punishes Njagi's body with a nice straight punch.
Bang shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Njagi but Njagi pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL#
Njagi gets tackled into the cage by Bang. Bang maintains the clinch.
Njagi tries for a takedown but Bang manages to get underhooks.
#BC#
Bang breaks from the clinch.
Bang thuds his shin into the meat of Njagi's side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bang throws a right and a left that both miss.
Njagi dives in and grabs Bang's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bang pushes down on Njagi's head and hops out.
Bing Bang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abasi Njagi.
Bang tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Njagi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bang scores with a jab to the jaw.#T1#
Njagi fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Njagi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Njagi shoots in looking for a takedown. Bang tries to sprawl out of it but Njagi keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bang manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bang tries to close the distance and clinch but Njagi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Decent striking displayed by Bang there.
Bang thows a body kick. Njagi tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Bang is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Njagi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bang throws a nice inside leg kick.
Njagi fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bang avoids it really well and circles away.
Bang feinted there with a counter leg kick.#T2#
Bang throws a body punch but Njagi moves out of range.
Bang fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Njagi.
Bang with a hook.
Njagi fails to land the takedown.
Bing Bang is winning the standup battle so far.
Bang is looking to clinch.
Bang tries to clinch there but Njagi circles away.
Njagi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bang sprawls well. Bang wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Njagi gets slowly back to his feet.
Bang buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
#T3#
Njagi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bang tries to clinch up.
Njagi moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bang lands with a hook. Njagi tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #TD2#
Njagi closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Bang quickly recovers to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Njagi wants to work for an arm triangle but Bang is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bang manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Njagi trying to control but Bang is working from the bottom.
Bang is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Bang keeping moving, preventing Njagi from controlling successfully. #T4#
Bang will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SU2#
Njagi stands up from Bang's guard - Njagi perhaps looking for a knockout.
Bang throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#TD2#
Njagi feints and as Bang raises his hands in defense, Njagi changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Njagi looking to pass the guard.
Bang has his hands on Njagi's head, controlling the position.
Abasi Njagi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Njagi wants to pass the guard but Bang is keeping the position.#T5##SUB2#
Njagi postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Bang is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Njagi, into his guard. #REVR#
Bang has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Njagi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bang gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Njagi is breathing heavily.
Bang slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Njagi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bang looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T6#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bang continues to stall.
Bang is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Njagi can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Njagi is looking for a triangle but Bang pushes his legs off easily.
Bang slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Njagi struggling a bit here.
Bang taking a breather here. #T7#
Bang trying to control the action but Njagi is working from the bottom.
Njagi wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Bang wants to control but Njagi is keeping him busy.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #T8#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Njagi tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bang wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Njagi is still trying to improve position.
Njagi is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Bang is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Njagi's shoulder. That is not cool.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Njagi is looking for a sweep.
Bang wants to stand but Njagi has his arm trapped. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Njagi looks for a takedown but Bang sprawls well.
Bang is looking to counter with a body kick.
Bang punishes Njagi's body with a nice straight punch.
Bang is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Bang tries to close the distance and clinch but Njagi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Njagi changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Bang fails with an attempt to clinch.
#TD2#
Njagi shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Bang is trying to defend but Njagi finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Bang is pressing down on Njagi's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T9#
Njagi is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Njagi has gone for a leg lock! Bang slips out almost immediately though and dives into Njagi's guard.#REVR#
Bang preventing the sweep.
Njagi keeping full guard, as Bang tries to pass.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Njagi isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Bang stacks Njagi 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 Bang!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bing Bang dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Njagi tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bang defends well and Njagi ends up having to push Bang into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bang. That's going to slow Njagi down.
Bang cracks Njagi with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Njagi shoots in looking for a takedown. Bang tries to sprawl out of it but Njagi keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bang manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bang dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bang with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Njagi looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bang is fending him off so far but Njagi persists. Nope, Bang circles away and we're back to standing.
Bing Bang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abasi Njagi.
Njagi slips a jab from Bang.
Njagi feints the counter takedown.
Bang lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Njagi at a distance.
Njagi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bang's waist but Bang gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Njagi off to one side.
Njagi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Bang jabs Njagi to the body, keeping him at a distance.#CL#
Bang clinches.
Bang has a couple of punches blocked by Njagi.
Njagi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#TD2#
Njagi works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Bang trying to control the position here.
Njagi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bang is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Njagi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bang swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
Bang trying to keep a closed guard but Njagi is proving a slippery customer.
Njagi controls from within his opponent's guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Njagi trying to control but Bang is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bang scores with a punch to the head.
Njagi shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bang as he jumps to the side.
Bang dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Njagi. That did some damage!#T3#
Bang defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Njagi.
Njagi takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Njagi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bang takes a swing at Njagi's ribcage but misses.
And Njagi tries to counter it with a takedown but Bang pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Bang connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Njagi momentarily.
Njagi moves forwards but Bang connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Njagi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bang misses with a low kick.
Nice sprawl there from Bang as Njagi shoots in.
Horrible takedown attempt by Njagi or perhaps it was just good defense by Bang, which made it look bad.
Njagi fails with a takedown attempt.#T4#
A chopping leg kick lands by Bang.
Bang misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bang jabs at Njagi's body.
Njagi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bang.
Njagi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bang closes the distance looking to clinch #TD2#
and Njagi counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
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!
Bang trying to control here.
#T5##SUB2#
Njagi is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Njagi seems to be working for a kimura but Bang defends the submission attempt.
Bang tries to roll over but Njagi keeps him under control.
Njagi throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Njagi is looking for a kimura but Bang is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Njagi to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Njagi is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bang defends it well. #SUB2#
Njagi is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T6#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Njagi is working for a submission of some sort.
Njagi missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB2#
Njagi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bang holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #T7##SUB2#
Njagi is looking for a kimura but Bang is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Njagi to get the leverage.
Bang trying to control but Njagi postures up.
Bang gets full guard.
Njagi looking to pass the guard.
Njagi with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bang not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Njagi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Bang wants to stand and escape but Njagi is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bang throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Njagi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#T8#
A slapping body kick lands there for Bang.
Bang walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Njagi checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Njagi fails with a takedown attempt.
Njagi shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bang defends it nicely.
Bang appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Njagi's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bang throws a series of strikes that have Njagi backpedaling.
Bang's jab looks to have found its range, popping Njagi under the eye.
Bang connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Njagi darts in looking for a takedown but Bang gets double underhooks and turns Njagi into the cage. #T9#
Bang scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Njagi doesn't seem bothered though.
Njagi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bang circles away.
Bang was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Bang lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Njagi backs up against the cage.
A jab from Bang finds it's way through Njagi's defenses. #TD2#
Njagi shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Bang's guard.
Njagi won't allow Bang to sweep him here.
Njagi trying to control the position from guard on top but Bang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Njagi tries to free his leg and advance position but Bang is retaining full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bang trying to keep a closed guard but Njagi is proving a slippery customer.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bing Bang showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bang, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bing Bang!
A very excited looking Bing Bang made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
TOF 23
Date: Jul 09, 2023 |
#R1#
Nice takedown defense from Fassett. No joy for Njagi on that attempt.
Fassett throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Njagi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fassett.
Njagi tries for a takedown but Fassett sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Njagi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Njagi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Fassett scores with a shot to the body.
Njagi moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Njagi misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abasi Njagi. 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.
Fassett tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Njagi was well out of range. Poor timing from Fassett.
Njagi half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Fassett with a nice cross.
Fassett lands a right hook to the body.
Fassett keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T1#
Fassett lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Njagi at a distance.
Horrible takedown attempt by Njagi or perhaps it was just good defense by Fassett, which made it look bad.
Fassett looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Njagi shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fassett as he avoids it easily.
Fassett misses the shot to the body.
Fassett ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Njagi shoots and misses #TD2#
and Fassett counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Njagi seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Fassett trying to control but Njagi is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Njagi has his feet on Fassett's thighs here. He's pushed Fassett off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Fassett screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Abasi Njagi!
Eric Fassett was interviewed post fight and said 'Pekka Pouta is a very nice person! (:'. |
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Event:
TOF 16
Date: May 21, 2023 |
#R1#
Johansson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Njagi dives in and grabs Johansson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Johansson pushes down on Njagi's head and hops out.
Johansson throwing a counter right hand but Njagi manages to avoid it.#TD2#
Njagi closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Johansson did well to prevent Njagi getting side control.#SUB2#
Njagi seems to be working for a kimura but Johansson defends the submission attempt.
Johansson tries to kick Njagi off but Njagi keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Njagi is working for a submission of some sort.
Johansson is looking to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johansson keeping hold of Njagi's head, controlling as best he can. #SUB2#
Njagi is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Johansson sees it coming and defends easily.#ES#
Johansson kicks Njagi off and gets back to his feet.
Johansson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T1#
Decent striking displayed by Johansson there.
Njagi shoots in and drives through. Johansson sprawls well.
Njagi shoots in and drives through. Johansson sprawls well.
Johansson throwing a counter right hand but Njagi manages to avoid it.
Sven Johansson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abasi Njagi.
Njagi fails to land the takedown.
Njagi tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Johansson defends well and Njagi ends up having to push Johansson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Johansson is looking to counter punch.
Njagi misses with a takedown
letting Johansson counter with a right hand.
Njagi shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Johansson counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
Njagi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Njagi shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Johansson but Johansson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Njagi gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Johansson stuffs the takedown attempt from Njagi. Njagi gets slowly back to his feet.
It looked like Johansson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Njagi.
Johansson stuffs the takedown.
Sven Johansson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Njagi with a poor takedown
and Johansson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3#
Njagi fails with the takedown
and Johansson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Njagi tries for a takedown but Johansson circles away easily
and Johansson counters with a stiff right hand.
Njagi shoots in for a takedown but Johansson shows good takedown defense.
An attempted straight right counter from Johansson misses the target.
Johansson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Johansson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Njagi fails with the takedown
and Johansson counters with a nice uppercut.
Jab, jab by Johansson - just one landing. #T4#
Njagi has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Johansson finds it's way round the side to connect with Njagi's head.
Njagi shoots for a takedown but Johansson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
It looks like Johansson has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Njagi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Johansson swivels and escapes.
Njagi misses with a takedown
and Johansson counters with a nice body shot.
Njagi takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
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!
Johansson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Njagi.
Njagi shoots in and drives through. Johansson sprawls well.
Njagi misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sven Johansson 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#
Njagi misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Njagi shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Johansson as he jumps to the side.
Johansson is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Njagi with a poor takedown
and Johansson counters with a three punch combo that has Njagi backing up. Njagi nods at Johansson to acknowledge the strikes.
Sven Johansson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abasi Njagi.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Njagi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johansson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Johansson wants it to stay on the feet.
Johansson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Johansson wants it to stay on the feet.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Johansson enables Njagi to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Johansson manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Njagi is breathing heavily.#T1#
Johansson managing to control the position.
Njagi postures up in Johansson's guard and throws a big left but Johansson blocks it.
Njagi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Njagi stops Johansson from standing up. #SUB2#
Njagi drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Njagi jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #ES#
Johansson pushes Njagi off and gets back to his feet.
Njagi misses with a takedown
letting Johansson counter with a right hand.
Good shot there by Johansson.
Johansson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Njagi's head.#ROC#Njagi is rocked!
Johansson fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Njagi square on the jaw! Damn, Njagi is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sven Johansson!
Sven Johansson took some time post fight to say the following; 'John Wolf is a BIT#H'. |
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Event:
TOF 12
Date: Apr 23, 2023 |
#R1#
Donk. Love catches Njagi right on the button with a cross.
Njagi looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Love is fending him off so far but Njagi persists. Nope, Love circles away and we're back to standing.
Njagi shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Love as he avoids it easily.
Njagi shoots in but no luck this time.
Mason Love has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abasi Njagi.
Njagi with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Love to score with a decent uppercut.
Love lands with a hook. Njagi tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Love's jab looks to have found its range, popping Njagi under the eye.
Njagi fails with the takedown.
Njagi with a poor takedown
and Love counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Njagi's coach down at Gold Samurai's Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Njagi's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Njagi tries for a takedown but Love sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Love connects with a body shot that sends Njagi's belly button to the back.
Njagi needs to keep his hands up - Love had a free shot at his head there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Love ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Njagi looks for a takedown but Love sprawls well.#T1#
Nice uppercut lands for Love. That snapped Njagi's head back.
Love is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Njagi shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Love as he jumps to the side.
Love is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Njagi fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Love avoids it really well and circles away.
Love lands with a nice body punch.
It looks like Love has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Love lands with a right hand.
Love thuds a left hand into Njagi's body.
Love ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Njagi moves away.
Njagi fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Love avoids it really well and circles away.#T2#
Njagi changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Love tries to avoid it but Njagi manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Love to the ground. Love escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Njagi misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Love just misses with a punch to the body.
Love scores with a punch to the head.
Love smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Love fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Love stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Love wants it to stay on the feet.#TD2#
Love tries to sprawl but Njagi drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Njagi is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Njagi is looking for a kimura but Love is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Njagi to get the leverage. #T3#
Love tries to roll over but Njagi keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Njagi in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Love tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Njagi!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Abasi Njagi! |
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Event:
TOF 8
Date: Mar 26, 2023 |
#R1#
Njagi shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts White as he jumps to the side.
Njagi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from White.
Njagi changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
White with a body punch. A glancing blow.
White lands a nice shot that snaps Njagi's head back.
White cracks Njagi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#TD2#
White feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
White must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
White trying to control the position from guard on top but Njagi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
White looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB#
Njagi throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! White escapes and throws Njagi's legs to the side, diving into side control! #SUB2#
White looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
White tries to move into full mount but can't pass Njagi's legs.
Njagi is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Njagi has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
White tries to move into full mount but can't pass Njagi's legs.
White working away.
Njagi sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
White is looking to advance position but Njagi won't allow it.
White seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Njagi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Njagi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Njagi with the active half guard here but White passes nicely into side control.
White cracks Njagi with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Njagi is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
White is trying to get an arm triangle but Njagi is defending well. #T2#
White trying to control the position but Njagi is working away.
White working the head and body with strikes.
Njagi regains half guard.#SUB#
Njagi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
White drops an elbow to the side of Njagi's head. #SUB#
Njagi actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Njagi actively working from the bottom here.
White is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Njagi!
White looking to finish Njagi with some ground and pound. This is bad for Njagi!#T3#
Njagi can't escape the position.
Njagi tries to hold on but White pushes him away.
Njagi is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
White scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Njagi is squirming around, avoiding White's attempts to control the action.
Njagi sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Nice strikes from White there.
Njagi regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Njagi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
White wants to pass the guard but Njagi is keeping the position.#SUB#
Njagi working for a triangle but White defends it easily.
#T4#
White wants to control from the top but Njagi keeps moving. #SUB#
Njagi working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because White has passed into half guard!
#SUB2#
White is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Njagi is refusing to be controlled, as White sits in half guard. #SUB#
Njagi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Njagi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but White pulls his head out easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ray White dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
White throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
White ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Njagi moves away.
Donk. White catches Njagi right on the button with a cross.#TD#
Njagi shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches White napping and manages to drive through into side control!
White has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Njagi is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but White is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Njagi wants to take a breather but White manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Njagi. #SUB2#
White is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Njagi is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Njagi drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but White manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Njagi has White in his guard.#REVB##SUB#
Njagi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. White gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T1##SUB#
Njagi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. White is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Njagi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Njagi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Njagi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. White gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
White lands a couple of decent looking shots.
White works over Njagi with some ground and pound from guard.
Njagi keeping moving, preventing White from controlling successfully. #T2#
Njagi is trying to keep White in close.
White lands a couple of elbows.#SUB#
Njagi is looking for a triangle but White pushes his legs off easily.
White distracts Njagi with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Njagi keeping moving, preventing White from controlling successfully. #SU2#
White stands and steps away. Njagi gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
White lands with a right hand.
White looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
White throws a shot from downtown. Njagi moves away and avoids it.
White throws a jab but it's blocked by Njagi.
Njagi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around White's waist but White gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Njagi off to one side. #T3#
White waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Njagi.
White stuffs the takedown attempt from Njagi. Njagi gets slowly back to his feet.
White misses with a shot to the body #TD#
and Njagi counters with a nice double leg into side control. White won't be happy with that.
White tries to improve position but can't.
Njagi laying and praying for a moment but White takes advantage and regains half guard. #SUB#
Njagi seems to be working for a kimura but White defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Njagi is looking for a kimura but White is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Njagi to get the leverage.
White is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Njagi's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Njagi's back!#T4##SUB2#
White is looking for the choke from the back position but Njagi is controlling his hands well.
Njagi is in bad spot here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
White is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Njagi is in bad spot here.
Ray White has got the better of the ground game so far.
Njagi is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Njagi won't enjoy being in this position. White looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Njagi is tapping - it's over boys! White picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ray White!
Ray White is the new bantamweight champion!
A very excited looking Ray White rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
HFC 33:Mogh vs Njagi
Date: Jan 28, 2023 |
#R1#
Mogh scores with a jab.
Njagi shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mogh as he jumps to the side.
Mogh defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Njagi.
Mogh keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Worf Mogh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abasi Njagi.
Mogh slaps away a takedown attempt from Njagi, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mogh looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mogh lands with an overhand left.
Njagi shoots and misses
and Mogh cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mogh tries to bum rush Njagi with a series of wild strikes but Njagi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mogh will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Njagi drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Njagi takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Mogh lands a lovely overhand right.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Njagi changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mogh tries to avoid it but Njagi manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mogh to the ground. Mogh escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #T1#
Mogh throws out a powerful jab.
Mogh throws a hook but Njagi avoids it easily.
Njagi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mogh moves into range and connects with a jab.
Worf Mogh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mogh stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mogh wants it to stay on the feet.
Mogh misses with a wild body shot.
A jab from Mogh does it's job there.#TD2#
Njagi shoots in and bounces Mogh off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Njagi postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Mogh is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Njagi, into his guard. #REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Njagi looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Mogh is defending well. Njagi quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Mogh has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Njagi celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Abasi Njagi!
Abasi Njagi is the new bantamweight champion! |
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Event:
HFC 30:Fleming vs Hunter
Date: Jan 07, 2023 |
#R1#
Njagi dives in and grabs Hassan's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hassan pushes down on Njagi's head and hops out.
Hassan feinted with a counter takedown.#TD2#
Njagi drives through with a takedown into guard.
Njagi has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Gold Samurai's Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Hassan will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Njagi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hassan controls Njagi momentarily but Njagi frees himself. #SUB2#
Njagi drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Njagi as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Hassan screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Njagi! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Abasi Njagi! |
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Event:
HFC 27:Taranin vs Sage 2
Date: Dec 17, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
Njagi looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Muller !
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB2#
Njagi wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Muller , who protects the arm well.
Muller 's coaches at Shinobi Martial Arts & Ninjutsu have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.#SUB2#
Njagi working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Njagi working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Njagi is trying to get an arm triangle but Muller is defending well. #SUB2#
Njagi is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Muller knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Njagi in side control, throwing shots but Muller defends. #T1#
Muller wants to control but Njagi postures up.#SUB2#
Njagi tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Njagi wants to control but Muller is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Njagi looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Njagi wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Muller , who protects the arm well.
Muller is not content to let Njagi control the position. #T2#
Njagi working away.
Njagi advances to mount. #SUB2#
Muller defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Njagi.
Njagi wants to control the pace but Muller is squirming around nicely. #SUB2#
Njagi working for a guillotine from mount but Muller is in no mood to give up.
Njagi trying to control but Muller is having none of it. #SUB2#
Njagi has control of Muller 's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Muller regains control of the situation pretty easily.
#T3##SUB2#
Njagi looking for a guillotine from mount but Muller is having none of it. #SUB2#
Njagi looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Njagi has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Muller is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Abasi Njagi! |
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Event:
HFC 22:Sage vs Thompson 2
Date: Nov 12, 2022 |
#R1#
Monkey scores with a jab. Njagi acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Monkey moves into range and connects with a jab. #TD#
Njagi closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Monkey's guard.
Njagi preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Njagi 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.
Njagi forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Njagi is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Monkey has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Njagi is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Monkey sees it coming and defends easily.
Monkey wants to get back to full guard.
Njagi is keen to just control but Monkey is a slippery customer.#T1#
Njagi missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Njagi trying to control the action but Monkey is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Njagi is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Njagi is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Njagi is trying to work for a kimura but Monkey is defending well.
Njagi trying to control from half guard but Monkey is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Njagi perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Monkey is in trouble now - Njagi has advanced to mount! #SUB#
Monkey tries to improve his position but Njagi has taken his back! Njagi has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Monkey tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Njagi pushes Monkey away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Abasi Njagi!
Rikz Monkey spoke after the fight, saying 'how?'. |
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Event:
HFC Fight Night3
Date: Oct 19, 2022 |
#R1##CL#
Maynard forces Njagi back against the cage and clinches.#TD#
Maynard pulls Njagi into guard.
Njagi is in close to Maynard's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB#
Maynard is looking to cinch up a triangle. Njagi throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Maynard's body to avoid the submission. Maynard has instead reached around Njagi's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Maynard arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Dakota Maynard! |
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Event:
Big Wave XIX
Date: Oct 01, 2022 |
#R1#
Njagi gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kuruvila counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Njagi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
An attempted straight right counter from Kuruvila misses the target.
Njagi fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
We've been told by Kuruvila's head coaches at Anytime Fitness that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Joseph Kuruvila has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abasi Njagi.
Njagi shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kuruvila but Kuruvila pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kuruvila is looking to counter punch.
Njagi shoots in looking for a takedown. Kuruvila tries to sprawl out of it but Njagi keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kuruvila manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kuruvila throwing a counter right hand but Njagi manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Njagi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kuruvila's waist but Kuruvila gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Njagi off to one side. #T1##TD2#
Njagi closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Kuruvila quickly recovers to half guard.
Njagi looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Njagi prevents Kuruvila from standing back up.
#SUB2#
Njagi seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Kuruvila is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Abasi Njagi! |
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Event:
Big Wave XVI: Semifinals
Date: Sep 10, 2022 |
#R1#
Farman dips to his left and cracks Njagi with an uppercut!
Njagi shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Farman defends it nicely.
No luck for Njagi with that takedown attempt.
Farman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Njagi walks into a jab.
Danga de danga de dang - Farman scores with a four punch combination!
Njagi misses with a takedown
and Farman counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abasi Njagi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Njagi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Njagi there as he acknowledges the shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Njagi fails with the takedown
letting Farman counter with a right hand.
Farman has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Farman is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#T1#
Njagi has his takedown stuffed
and Farman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC2#Njagi is rocked!
Are you kidding me?! Farman ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Njagi clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Zafir Farman!
A relieved looking Zafir Farman 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:
BWMMA XII 135 Tourny R2
Date: Aug 13, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Harper closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Njagi's guard.#SUB2#
Njagi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Njagi looking for a guillotine here but Harper defends easily.
Harper trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Njagi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Harper pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Njagi is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Harper got a little sloppy there for a moment and Njagi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Harper has managed to get both his arms back between Njagi's legs - danger averted.
Harper tries to free his leg and advance position but Njagi is retaining full guard.
Njagi wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Njagi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Harper can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Njagi has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Gold Samurai's Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#SUB2#
Njagi is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Harper has his hands clasped together but Njagi extends and breaks Harper's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Njagi.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Abasi Njagi! |
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Event:
BWMMA 8 135 Tourny
Date: Jul 16, 2022 |
#R1#
Inoue misses with a double jab
#TD#
and Njagi counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Inoue!
Njagi has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Inoue is trying to buck Njagi off.
Inoue looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB#
Njagi has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Inoue is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Njagi yanks on the arm and Inoue is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Njagi.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Abasi Njagi! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 22, 2022 |
#R1#
Njagi leaves Fukushima with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Fukushima tries for a takedown but Njagi sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Fukushima is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Njagi darts in looking for a takedown but Fukushima gets double underhooks and turns Njagi into the cage. #TD#
Njagi gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Njagi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Njagi wants to control from the top but Fukushima keeps moving.
Fukushima preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB#
Njagi drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Njagi jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Fukushima really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Njagi. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Njagi thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Njagi drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Njagi jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Fukushima avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T1#
Fukushima looking to hit a scissor sweep but Njagi is one step ahead there.
Njagi sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Fukushima's guard.
Njagi works his foot free and advances to mount. #SUB#
Njagi throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Fukushima has his hands clasped together but Njagi breaks the hold and Fukushima is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Njagi!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Abasi Njagi! |
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