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Event:
CFC CG 714
Date: Dec 21, 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 47 wins and 55 losses; Ceph Alopodis! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 15 losses; Francisco Ngannou!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, William Peck and Ian Loll.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Ngannou shoots in for a takedown but Alopodis shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Alopodis drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ngannou sprawls and moves away.
Ngannou fails with a takedown attempt.
Ngannou shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Alopodis defends it nicely.
Ceph Alopodis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Francisco Ngannou.#TD2#
Ngannou darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Alopodis (0) vs (2) Ngannou
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ngannou trying to pass the guard but Alopodis defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Alopodis is staying active underneath Ngannou, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Alopodis preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Alopodis tries to roll over but Ngannou keeps him under control.
Ngannou controlling the action here.
Alopodis's coaches at HELLCADEMY 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.
Ngannou trying to control from half guard but Alopodis is working away. #T2#
Alopodis moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ngannou tries to free his leg and advance position but Alopodis is retaining full guard.
Alopodis has control of Ngannou's left arm, preventing Ngannou from doing any damage.
Ngannou looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Alopodis is adopting a defensive guard.#T3#
Ngannou controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ngannou tries to free his leg and advance position but Alopodis is retaining full guard. #T4#
Ngannou trying to control the position from guard on top but Alopodis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ngannou trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Alopodis can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ngannou controls the pace.
Alopodis managing to control the position.
Alopodis is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T5#
Alopodis pulls Ngannou in close to his closed guard and prevents Ngannou from doing any damage or advancing position.
Alopodis trying to keep a closed guard but Ngannou is proving a slippery customer.
Ngannou trying to control the position from guard on top but Alopodis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ngannou tries to free his leg and advance position but Alopodis is retaining full guard. #T6#
Ngannou looking to sit in guard and control but Alopodis gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alopodis (2) vs (2) Ngannou
Ngannou not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ngannou seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Ngannou keeping full guard, as Alopodis tries to pass.
Ngannou 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.#T7#
Ngannou working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Ngannou looking for subs off his back but Alopodis has passed one foot through into half guard.
Ngannou keeping control of the position. #T8#
Alopodis tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ngannou knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ngannou manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ngannou working a defensive guard here.
Ngannou is adopting a defensive guard.
Ngannou wants to control the position but Alopodis says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #T9#
Ngannou moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ngannou looking to hit a scissor sweep but Alopodis is one step ahead there.
Ngannou controlling the position.
Ngannou is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ngannou pulls Alopodis in close to prevent any damage. #T10#
Ngannou is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ngannou seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Ngannou is trying to control the position but Alopodis postures up. #T11#
Alopodis controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ngannou managing to control the position.
Ngannou wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Alopodis is now in half guard.
Ngannou has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Alopodis is working away from the top position though.#T12#
Alopodis slows the pace down in half guard.
Ngannou wants to control the action here but instead Alopodis manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (5) vs (2) Ngannou
Ngannou is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ngannou is looking to get to half guard.
Alopodis with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
#T13#
Ngannou tries to lock up and control but Alopodis gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ngannou is working to get back to half guard.
Alopodis sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Ngannou tries to lock up and control but Alopodis gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ngannou is looking to get to half guard.#T14#
Ngannou wants to control but Alopodis is having none of it.
Ngannou wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Alopodis (8) vs (2) Ngannou
Ngannou trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Good control from Alopodis.
Ngannou trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ngannou wants to escape the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alopodis takes the fight on points by 8 to 2.
Ceph Alopodis retains his welterweight title!
Ceph Alopodis managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Urban Fighter, into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
CFC CG 712
Date: Dec 14, 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 46 wins and 55 losses; Ceph Alopodis! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 14 losses; Francisco Ngannou!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Elvis Blanc and Dillan Fox.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ngannou or perhaps it was just good defense by Alopodis, which made it look bad.
Alopodis fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#TD2#
Ngannou throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Alopodis tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Ngannou is in Alopodis's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Alopodis (0) vs (2) Ngannou
Ngannou is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Alopodis keeping full guard, as Ngannou tries to pass.
Ngannou not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Alopodis throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ngannou looking to sit in guard and control but Alopodis gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alopodis (2) vs (2) Ngannou
We've been hearing good reports from Alopodis'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.#T1#
Ngannou looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Alopodis puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Alopodis is taking a breather. Ngannou 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.
Ngannou controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Ngannou wants to get back to full guard.
Alopodis is pressing down on Ngannou's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ngannou is holding on for now.
Alopodis is thwarting Ngannou's attempts to control the position.#T2#
Ngannou gets back to full guard.
Ngannou 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#
Ngannou looking for a guillotine here but Alopodis defends easily.
Ngannou seems keen to control Alopodis's posture.#T3#
Alopodis controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ngannou looking for a sweep. Not yet Ngannou, not yet.
Alopodis is fighting to break Ngannou's control of his arms but Ngannou is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB2#
Ngannou has his foot on Alopodis's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Alopodis works his way back into a safe position though.#T4#
Ngannou wants to sweep but no luck.
Alopodis controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Ngannou looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Alopodis has picked Ngannou up and slammed him! Ngannou can't keep hold of the triangle and Alopodis manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (5) vs (2) Ngannou
Ngannou is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Ngannou is looking for a sweep.
Alopodis 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 Ngannou's shoulder. That is not cool. #T5#
Ngannou tries to improve position but can't.
Ngannou is still trying to improve position.
Ngannou struggling a bit here.
Alopodis taking a breather here. #T6#
I wouldn't like to be where Ngannou is right now.
Ngannou tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Alopodis controls the position.
Ngannou is trying to control Alopodis's posture but Alopodis avoids it. #T7#
Ngannou stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Alopodis controls the position.
Ngannou is trying to get back to half guard.
Ngannou is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Alopodis off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Alopodis (5) vs (6) Ngannou#SUB2#
Alopodis preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Ngannou.
I really don't envy Alopodis right now.
#T8#
Alopodis looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Alopodis wants to escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Ngannou is persistently looking for the submission but Alopodis is defending it well.
Ngannou has the hooks in. Alopodis is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB2#
Alopodis defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB2#
Alopodis is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#T9#
Alopodis holding on to Ngannou's left wrist, preventing the choke.
Ngannou gets his hands free as Alopodis looks to control. #SUB2#
Ngannou patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Alopodis staying busy and making it hard for Ngannou to control.
Alopodis rolls, trying to escape but Ngannou keeps control of the position.
Ngannou is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T10#
You can see the frustration on Alopodis's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Ngannou wants to control but Alopodis is keeping busy.#SUB2#
Ngannou is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Alopodis wants to control his opponent's hands but Ngannou gets his hands free.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Ngannou's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Alopodis trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Ngannou controls the position.
Ngannou struggling to keep hold of the position.
#T11#
A bit of a pause in the action here. Ngannou controlling the positon.#SUB2#
Ngannou is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Alopodis has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Alopodis just trying to survive but Ngannou is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Ngannou trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Alopodis doesn't escape.
Our spies down at at Freddy\'s Grappling Institute inform us that Ngannou has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T12#
Will Ngannou go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Alopodis wants to escape the position.
Will Ngannou go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
What can Alopodis do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#SUB2#
Ngannou looking for the choke from the back. #T13#
Alopodis staying busy and making it hard for Ngannou to control.
Ngannou just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Alopodis trying to control the hands but Ngannou won't let him.
Ngannou really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Alopodis.
Alopodis is really stuck here.
#T14##SUB2#
Ngannou is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Alopodis is defending well though. Ngannou let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB2#
Ngannou is looking for a choke. Alopodis gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Alopodis manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alopodis (7) vs (6) Ngannou
Alopodis being controlled here momentarily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ngannou can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Alopodis controls the pace.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alopodis takes the fight on points by 7 to 6.
Ceph Alopodis retains his welterweight title!
Ceph Alopodis made sure to mention his sponsor, Urban Fighter in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
CFC MM Birthday Bash
Date: Nov 30, 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 14 losses; Francisco Ngannou! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 3 losses; Chukwu Adeoluwa!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Yves DeLean and Ian Loll.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Adeoluwa closes the distance and clinches.
We've been hearing reports that Ngannou has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#TD#
Ngannou is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Adeoluwa can't fight it off and eventually Ngannou manages to take the fight to the floor. Adeoluwa looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ngannou (2) vs (0) Adeoluwa
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Adeoluwa is trying to control the position but Ngannou postures up.
Adeoluwa looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ngannou is one step ahead there.
Ngannou stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Adeoluwa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ngannou won't allow Adeoluwa to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ngannou wants to control from the top but Adeoluwa keeps moving.
Ngannou 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.
Adeoluwa has Ngannou pulled in close to control his posture. #T1#
Ngannou content to stall in guard here.
Adeoluwa tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Our spies down at at Average Judas Gym inform us that Adeoluwa has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Adeoluwa pulls Ngannou in close to prevent any damage.
Let's hope that Adeoluwa has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Ngannou stopping the sweep attempt from Adeoluwa.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Adeoluwa controlling Ngannou's posture.
Ngannou tries to free his leg and advance position but Adeoluwa is retaining full guard. #T2#
Adeoluwa looking for a sweep. Not yet Adeoluwa, not yet.
Adeoluwa is pulling down on Ngannou's head. It's preventing any offense from Ngannou, at least for the moment.
Ngannou won't allow Adeoluwa to sweep him here.
Ngannou not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ngannou wants to control from the top but Adeoluwa keeps moving. #T3#
Ngannou pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Adeoluwa is keeping the position for now.
Adeoluwa keeping moving, preventing Ngannou from controlling successfully.
Ngannou pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Adeoluwa is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ngannou not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Adeoluwa is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Adeoluwa keeping moving, preventing Ngannou from controlling successfully.
Ngannou sitting in guard here, content to control. #T4#
Ngannou preventing the sweep.
Ngannou pushing down on Adeoluwa's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Adeoluwa is positioning himself well to prevent Ngannou advancing to mount.
Adeoluwa tries to get to full guard but Ngannou has control of the leg.
Ngannou looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Adeoluwa is positioning himself well to prevent Ngannou advancing to mount.
Ngannou with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T5##SUB#
Ngannou is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ngannou trying to mount his opponent but Adeoluwa defends it.
Adeoluwa is controlling Ngannou's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Adeoluwa is looking for a sweep. Ngannou is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ngannou is looking to take a break and control but Adeoluwa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Adeoluwa is looking to improve his position.
#T6#
Well, if Ngannou 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.
#SUB#
Ngannou is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ngannou sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Adeoluwa trying to control from the bottom.
#T7#
Still in half guard, Ngannou seems content to control.
Ngannou is pressing down on Adeoluwa's thigh, looking to free his foot. Adeoluwa is holding on for now.
Adeoluwa is looking for a sweep. Ngannou is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ngannou keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Adeoluwa preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Well, if Ngannou 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.
#T8##SUB#
Ngannou is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Adeoluwa sees it coming and defends easily.
Ngannou controlling the action here.
Adeoluwa is trying to get back to full guard.
Ngannou wants to free his trapped foot but Adeoluwa is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T9#
Ngannou not doing much here.
Adeoluwa trying to control from the bottom.
Ngannou is keen to just control but Adeoluwa is a slippery customer.
Adeoluwa trying to control but Ngannou postures up.
Adeoluwa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Ngannou 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. Adeoluwa tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Ngannou!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Francisco Ngannou!
Our winner, Francisco Ngannou, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Chukwu Adeoluwa spoke after the fight, saying 'Boss man is turning me into a spar bot, whatever that means. Hope we ain’t bout to go down in no dark basements and shit!'. |
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Event:
CFC CG NY 57
Date: Nov 23, 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 25 wins and 14 losses; Francisco Ngannou! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 8 losses; Rimtas Kentas!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Columbo Gatti and Reed Andrews.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Kentas tries to close the distance and clinch but Ngannou swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've been hearing reports that Ngannou has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Ngannou closes the distance and clinches up with Kentas, looking for a takedown. Ngannou pushes Kentas against the cage but Kentas circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kentas shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ngannou pinned against the cage. Ngannou gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ngannou swats away the attempt to clinch by Kentas.#TD2#
Kentas closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Ngannou to the mat! Ngannou manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ngannou (0) vs (2) Kentas
Kentas trying to control the position from guard on top but Ngannou is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kentas is looking to advance position but Ngannou has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ngannou (4) vs (2) Kentas
Kentas working to try and regain half guard.
#T1#
Kentas tries to hold on but Ngannou postures up.
Kentas is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kentas tries to lock up and control but Ngannou gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kentas bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ngannou (4) vs (4) Kentas
Ngannou keeping full guard, as Kentas tries to pass.
Kentas trying to control but Ngannou is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Kentas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ngannou is keeping the position for now.
Kentas wants to control from the top but Ngannou keeps moving.
Ngannou is pulling down on Kentas's head. It's preventing any offense from Kentas, at least for the moment.
Kentas trying to control the position from guard on top but Ngannou is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Kentas sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Ngannou doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Kentas paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Ngannou - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Francisco Ngannou!
Francisco Ngannou seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
CFC MM CG 3
Date: Nov 16, 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 24 wins and 14 losses; Francisco Ngannou! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 9 losses; Aleksander Kazimierz!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Robert Douchet and Yves DeLean.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Ngannou decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ngannou (2) vs (0) Kazimierz
Kazimierz trying to control but Ngannou postures up.
#SUB2#
Kazimierz actively working from the bottom here.
Ngannou perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Kazimierz is looking to improve his position.
Kazimierz won't allow Ngannou to pass to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ngannou content to control rather than advance. #T1#
Ngannou has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Ngannou (5) vs (0) Kazimierz
Kazimierz wants to hold on but Ngannou pushes him away.#T2#
Ngannou controlling from the full mount.
Kazimierz is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kazimierz tries to reverse the position but Ngannou maintains control.
Ngannou tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T3#
Ngannou tries to control but Kazimierz wriggling away.
Kazimierz is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kazimierz wants to control but Ngannou is having none of it.
Kazimierz is looking to improve his position but Ngannou isn't that keen on the idea.
Ngannou content just to control the position here. #T4#
Ngannou avoids the attempt from Kazimierz to control.
Ngannou content just to control the position here.
Ngannou prevents Kazimierz from getting the reversal.#T5##SUB#
Ngannou jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Kazimierz is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Kazimierz and Ngannou has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Ngannou moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Kazimierz is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T6#
The referee asks Ngannou politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Ngannou prefers to stall for the moment though.
Kazimierz is trying to improve his position.
Ngannou trying to control the position but Kazimierz is working away.
Kazimierz is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T7#
Ngannou taking a breather here.
Kazimierz tries to bench press Ngannou off him but Ngannou keeps the position.
Kazimierz is trying to work for a sweep but Ngannou has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Ngannou (7) vs (0) Kazimierz
Kazimierz 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.
Ngannou controlling the position easily from mount. #T8#
Ngannou takes Kazimierz's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Kazimierz is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Ngannou (10) vs (0) Kazimierz
Ngannou controlling well, preventing Kazimierz from escaping the position.
Ngannou is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Kazimierz tries to escape the position.
Kazimierz trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T9#
Kazimierz is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Ngannou off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Ngannou keeps control of the position easily here as Kazimierz tries to buck him off.
Ngannou is hanging on to Kazimierz's back as he tries to escape.
Ngannou avoiding Kazimierz 's attempts to control his hands. #T10#
Kazimierz rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Ngannou seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Kazimierz trying to hold on to Ngannou's head to control him but Ngannou postures up.
Ngannou sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Kazimierz tries to roll over but Ngannou keeps him under control.#T11#
Ngannou controlling the action here.
Kazimierz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ngannou controlling the pace. #T12#
Kazimierz wants to control but Ngannou is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ngannou slows the pace down in half guard.
Ngannou trying to pass the guard but Kazimierz defending well.
Kazimierz wants to control but Ngannou is keeping busy.
#T13#
Ngannou passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ngannou (13) vs (0) Kazimierz
Kazimierz regains half guard.
Ngannou wants to free his trapped foot but Kazimierz is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Kazimierz actively working from the bottom here.
Ngannou is controlling the pace.
#T14#
Ngannou tries to pass to full mount but Kazimierz defends it.
Kazimierz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kazimierz trying to hold on to Ngannou's head to control him but Ngannou postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ngannou is pressing down on Kazimierz's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kazimierz is holding on for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ngannou takes the fight on points by 13 to 0.
Our winner, Francisco Ngannou, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
CFC CG 55
Date: Nov 09, 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 24 wins and 13 losses; Francisco Ngannou! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 5 losses; Elim Garak!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Yves DeLean and Elvis Blanc.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Garak has closed the distance and engaged Ngannou in a clinch.
#TD#
Ngannou pulls guard.
Ngannou keeping full guard, as Garak tries to pass.
Ngannou trying to control the position here.
Ngannou looking to hit a scissor sweep but Garak is one step ahead there.
Ngannou is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Garak passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Ngannou (0) vs (3) Garak
Garak looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Garak controls the position.
Ngannou tries to buck Garak off but Garak is having none of it.
Garak working away.
Ngannou holding on.
Ngannou tries to bench press Garak off him but Garak keeps the position. #T2#
Garak trying to control the action but Ngannou is working from the bottom.
Ngannou is looking for a sweep.
Ngannou struggling a bit here.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Garak is looking to take a break and control but Ngannou is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ngannou is looking to regain half guard here but Garak keeps moving and retains side control. #T3#
Garak trying to control the action but Ngannou is working from the bottom.
Ngannou tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ngannou is trying to control Garak's posture but Garak avoids it.
Ngannou is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Garak is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Ngannou tries to control but Garak manages to take his back. Score +3 for taking back: Ngannou (0) vs (6) Garak#SUB2#
Garak is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Ngannou tries to roll but Garak sticks to his back.
Garak trying to control.#T5#
Ngannou tries to escape the position.
Ngannou is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Garak is not going to allow Ngannou to sit and survive in this position.
Ngannou staying busy and making it hard for Garak to control.
Garak biding his time, looking for the opening.
Ngannou is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Freddy\'s Grappling Institute, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T6#
Garak is trying to stick to Ngannou's back but Ngannou is turning into Garak. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Garak's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Ngannou. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ngannou (2) vs (6) Garak
Ngannou trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Garak is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Garak can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ngannou controls the pace.
Garak trying to control the position.
Ngannou is fighting to break Garak's control of his arms but Garak is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T7#
Ngannou tries to free his leg and advance position but Garak is retaining full guard.
Garak trying to keep a closed guard but Ngannou is proving a slippery customer.
Ngannou controlling from the top position.
Ngannou trying to control the position from guard on top but Garak is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ngannou controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Garak has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ngannou can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T8#
Ngannou wants to control from the top but Garak keeps moving.
Ngannou content to stall in guard here.
Ngannou preventing the sweep. #T9#
Garak is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ngannou trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Garak looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Garak is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ngannou 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.
Garak is controlling Ngannou's posture.
Ngannou controls from within his opponent's guard. #T10#
Ngannou pushes down on Garak's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Well, if Ngannou 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.
#T11#
Garak trying to control from the bottom.
Ngannou trying to mount his opponent but Garak defends it.
Garak moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Garak looking to control.
Ngannou looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T12#
Ngannou tries to free his leg and advance position but Garak is retaining full guard.
Ngannou sitting in guard here, content to control.
Garak is trying to control the position but Ngannou postures up.
Garak being controlled here, momentarily.
Ngannou postures up.
#T13#
Ngannou looking to sit in guard and control but Garak gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ngannou (2) vs (8) Garak
Ngannou wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Ngannou wants to sweep but no luck.
Ngannou looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Garak puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Garak keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T14#
Ngannou is concentrating on defense, preventing Garak from advancing position.
Ngannou tries to roll over but Garak keeps him under control.
Ngannou won't allow Garak to pass to mount.
Ngannou is trying to get back to full guard.
Ngannou controlling the position well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ngannou trying to control here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Garak wins on points by 8 to 2.
Our winner, Elim Garak, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
CFC CG NY 9
Date: Oct 12, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 58 wins and 64 losses; Gaston Juncker! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 12 losses; Francisco Ngannou!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Lou da Vinci and Russell Pearce.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Juncker shoots in and bounces Ngannou off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Juncker (2) vs (0) Ngannou#SUB2#
Ngannou working for a triangle but Juncker defends it easily.
Ngannou wants to sweep here but Juncker controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ngannou pulls Juncker in to control the position.
Our spies down at at Freddy\'s Grappling Institute inform us that Ngannou has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Let's hope that Ngannou has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Ngannou wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Juncker looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ngannou holds on and takes a little breather.
Ngannou is trying to keep Juncker in close.
Juncker content to stall in guard here. #T2#
Juncker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ngannou is keeping the position for now.
Ngannou looking for a sweep. Not yet Ngannou, not yet.
Ngannou looking to control.
Juncker is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ngannou looking to control.
#T3#
Ngannou might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Juncker haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Juncker stays in close to Ngannou's body and controls the position.
Ngannou seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Juncker is stalling in the full guard. #T4##SUB2#
Ngannou has his foot on Juncker's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Juncker works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Ngannou is looking for a triangle here but Juncker uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Juncker (5) vs (0) Ngannou
Juncker passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Ngannou! Score +2 for reaching mount: Juncker (7) vs (0) Ngannou
Ngannou looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Juncker (10) vs (0) Ngannou
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ngannou is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Juncker.
#T5#
Ngannou is really stuck here.
Juncker really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Ngannou.
Ngannou rolls, trying to escape but Juncker keeps control of the position.
Juncker controls the position.
Ngannou wants to control his opponent's hands but Juncker gets his hands free. #T6#
Juncker has the hooks in. Ngannou is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Juncker gets his hands free as Ngannou looks to control.
Juncker controls the action.
Ngannou just trying to survive but Juncker is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T7#
Juncker just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Juncker trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Ngannou looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Juncker has good solid back control here. #T8#
Ngannou is trying to break free.
Juncker trying to control momentarily.
Juncker biding his time, looking for the opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T9#
Ngannou is really stuck here.
Good control from Juncker.
Ngannou tries to escape but Juncker has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T10#
Ngannou is still trying to improve position.
Juncker doesn't have the hooks in and Ngannou manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Juncker (10) vs (2) Ngannou
Juncker is pulling down on Ngannou's head. It's preventing any offense from Ngannou, at least for the moment.
Ngannou trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Juncker manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Juncker (12) vs (2) Ngannou
Ngannou not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T11#
Ngannou tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Ngannou is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Juncker defends well.
Ngannou looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Juncker puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Ngannou is trying to get back to full guard.
Ngannou moves into full guard.
#SUB2#
Ngannou looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Juncker passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Juncker (15) vs (2) Ngannou#T12#
Ngannou is trying to control Juncker's posture but Juncker avoids it.
Juncker gets to mount! Ngannou was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Juncker (17) vs (2) Ngannou
Ngannou is squirming around, avoiding Juncker's attempts to control the action.
Ngannou is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T13#
Ngannou is trying to escape the mount.
Juncker controlling from the full mount.
Ngannou sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Ngannou is looking for a sweep. Juncker is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T14#
Juncker seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Ngannou wants to get back to full guard.
Ngannou is trying to control but Juncker manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Juncker (20) vs (2) Ngannou
Ngannou regains half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ngannou is trying to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Juncker takes the fight on points by 20 to 2.
An out of breath Gaston Juncker thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
CFC CG 49
Date: Oct 05, 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 93 wins and 66 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 11 losses; Francisco Ngannou!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, William Peck and Ian Loll.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Ignatowski decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ignatowski (2) vs (0) Ngannou
Ignatowski is trying to control the action in half guard but Ngannou is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ngannou makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ngannou.
Ngannou has control of Ignatowski's left arm, preventing Ignatowski from doing any damage.
Ignatowski wants to pass the guard but Ngannou is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ignatowski's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ngannou has control of Ignatowski's left arm, preventing Ignatowski from doing any damage.
Ignatowski looking to pass the guard.
Ignatowski has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T1#
Ngannou is controlling Ignatowski's posture.
Ngannou keeping full guard, as Ignatowski tries to pass.
Ngannou pulls Ignatowski in close to prevent any damage.
Ngannou looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ignatowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Ngannou is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ignatowski is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T2#
Ngannou 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.
Ngannou keeping full guard, as Ignatowski tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ignatowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Ngannou is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ngannou looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ngannou is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Ignatowski trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Ngannou manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (2) vs (2) Ngannou
Ignatowski trying to keep a closed guard but Ngannou is proving a slippery customer.
#T3#
Ngannou stays in close to Ignatowski's body and controls the position.
Ignatowski tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ngannou is stalling in the full guard.
Ngannou stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ignatowski swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Ignatowski had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ngannou defends it easily.
Ignatowski lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (4) vs (2) Ngannou#T4#
Ngannou is adopting a defensive guard.
Ngannou's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Ignatowski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ngannou keeping moving, preventing Ignatowski from controlling successfully.
Ignatowski is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Ngannou is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T5#
Ngannou being controlled here, momentarily.
Ngannou trying to control the position.
Our spies down at at Freddy\'s Grappling Institute inform us that Ngannou has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Ngannou wants to improve his position but instead Ignatowski has moved into half guard.
Ngannou is looking for a sweep. Ignatowski is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ignatowski not doing much here.
Ignatowski has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (7) vs (2) Ngannou#T6#
Ngannou wants to control but Ignatowski is having none of it.
Ignatowski looking to control but Ngannou is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ignatowski tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ignatowski tries to control but Ngannou wriggling away. #T7#
Ngannou tries to hold on but Ignatowski postures up.
Ngannou is desperately trying to improve his position but Ignatowski has a good base and remains in mount.
Ngannou is squirming around, avoiding Ignatowski's attempts to control the action.
Ignatowski controlling from mount.
Ngannou is looking to get to half guard.
Ngannou is still trying to improve position.#T8#
Ignatowski wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Ignatowski looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ngannou stops Ignatowski from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Ignatowski manages to capitalize on a mistake by Ngannou to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Ignatowski (10) vs (2) Ngannou
Ignatowski doesn't have the hooks in and Ngannou manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (10) vs (4) Ngannou
Ignatowski trying to keep a closed guard but Ngannou is proving a slippery customer.
Ngannou sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T9#
Ignatowski looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ngannou is one step ahead there.
Ngannou tries to free his leg and advance position but Ignatowski is retaining full guard.
Ignatowski wants to sweep but no luck.
Ngannou slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T10#
Ngannou trying to control the position from guard on top but Ignatowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ngannou controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ngannou stopping the sweep attempt from Ignatowski.
Ngannou trying to control the position from guard on top but Ignatowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ngannou stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ignatowski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ngannou slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T11#
Ignatowski pulls Ngannou in to control the position.
Ignatowski looking to control.
Ngannou stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ignatowski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ngannou not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T12#
Ignatowski 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: Ignatowski (12) vs (4) Ngannou
Ignatowski tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ngannou knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ngannou keeping control of the position.
Ngannou moves into full guard.
Ngannou keeping moving, preventing Ignatowski from controlling successfully. #T13#
Ngannou looking to control.
Ignatowski preventing the sweep.
Ignatowski being controlled here momentarily.
Ignatowski wants to control from the top but Ngannou keeps moving.
Ngannou wants to sweep but no luck. #T14#
Ngannou is pulling down on Ignatowski's head to control his posture.
Ignatowski trying to control but Ngannou is working from the bottom.
Ignatowski is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Ngannou keeping moving, preventing Ignatowski from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Ignatowski takes the fight on points by 12 to 4.
The Reverend Jim Ignatowski retains his welterweight title!
A very excited looking The Reverend Jim Ignatowski 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:
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 23 wins and 11 losses; Francisco Ngannou! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 52 wins and 45 losses; Antonio Brown !
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, John Kavanagh and Steve Montenegro.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Brown dives in and grabs Ngannou's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ngannou pushes down on Brown 's head and hops out.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Brown enables Ngannou to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Brown manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ngannou (2) vs (0) Brown
Brown can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ngannou controls the pace.
Brown seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Brown keeping full guard, as Ngannou tries to pass.
Ngannou controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Brown being controlled here, momentarily. #T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Brown is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ngannou (2) vs (2) Brown
Ngannou lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ngannou (4) vs (2) Brown
Ngannou controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Brown is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T2#
Ngannou sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Brown trying to control the position.
Ngannou looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T3#
Brown looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ngannou slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ngannou trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Brown looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Ngannou postures up.
#T4#
Ngannou is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Ngannou'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.#T5#
Ngannou won't allow Brown to sweep him here.
Ngannou wants to pass the guard but Brown is keeping the position.
Ngannou is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T6#
Ngannou looking to pass the guard.
Ngannou passes Brown 's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Ngannou not doing much here.
Further stalling from Ngannou.#T7#
Ngannou seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Brown for as long as he can get away with.
Brown won't allow Ngannou to pass to mount.
Brown is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Brown trying to hold on to Ngannou's head to control him but Ngannou postures up.
Ngannou prevents Brown from improving his position.
Brown 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.#T8#
Brown wants to control but Ngannou is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Brown wants to control the action here but instead Ngannou manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ngannou (7) vs (2) Brown
Ngannou controlling from mount. #T9#
Ngannou wants to take Brown 's back but he can't do it this time.
Ngannou looking to control and managing it successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ngannou seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Brown is holding on tight.
Ngannou controlling from mount. #T10#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ngannou has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Brown holds on for dear life, controlling Ngannou's posture momentarily.
Ngannou controlling from mount. #T11#
Brown wants to control but Ngannou is having none of it.
Ngannou controlling from the full mount.
Brown is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T12#
Ngannou controlling the pace for now.
Brown is wriggling around trying to escape.
Ngannou content just to control the position here.
Brown is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ngannou controlling from the full mount. #T13#
Ngannou continues to stall.
Brown prevents Ngannou from taking his back.
Ngannou controlling the position easily from mount.
Brown is wriggling around trying to escape.
Ngannou looking to control and managing it successfully.
Brown is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Ngannou has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Ngannou (10) vs (2) Brown #T14#
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
#SUB#
Ngannou patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Ngannou has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Brown 's body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Brown defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ngannou takes the fight on points by 10 to 2.
Francisco Ngannou decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CFC CG NY 6
Date: Sep 21, 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 18 wins and 31 losses; Bjj Catch Wrestler! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 11 losses; Francisco Ngannou!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Anthony Taglia and Jonathan Paton.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Catch Wrestler closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Catch Wrestler lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Catch Wrestler (2) vs (0) Ngannou
Ngannou 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.
Catch Wrestler not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ngannou is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Catch Wrestler pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ngannou is keeping the position for now.
Ngannou 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.#T1#
Ngannou has his hands on Catch Wrestler's head, controlling the position.
Ngannou not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Ngannou looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Catch Wrestler passes into half guard.
Ngannou is trying to control but can't.
Ngannou tries to roll over but Catch Wrestler keeps him under control.#T2#
Ngannou is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Catch Wrestler's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Catch Wrestler's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Catch Wrestler (2) vs (4) Ngannou
Ngannou keeps control of the position easily here as Catch Wrestler tries to buck him off.
I really don't envy Catch Wrestler right now.
Ngannou is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Ngannou's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Catch Wrestler trying to control the hands but Ngannou breaks the grip. #T3##SUB2#
Ngannou is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Catch Wrestler knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Catch Wrestler for a finish.
Ngannou controls the action.
You can see the frustration on Catch Wrestler's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Catch Wrestler trying to control but not successfully.
Ngannou controlling well, preventing Catch Wrestler from escaping the position.
#SUB2#
Ngannou is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Catch Wrestler with him. Catch Wrestler is trying to defend but Ngannou has an arm under the chin now! Catch Wrestler grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Francisco Ngannou!
A very excited looking Francisco Ngannou 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:
CFC CG NY 5
Date: Sep 14, 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 34 wins and 45 losses; Darian Cruz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 11 losses; Francisco Ngannou!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, John Roberts and Bruno Lombardi.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Cruz looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD2#
Cruz gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Ngannou to score an easy takedown into full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cruz (0) vs (2) Ngannou
Cruz can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ngannou controls the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ngannou looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Cruz can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ngannou controls the pace.#SUB#
Cruz had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ngannou defends it easily.
Ngannou 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.
Cruz keeping full guard, as Ngannou tries to pass. #T2#
Ngannou controlling from the top position.
Ngannou wants to control from the top but Cruz keeps moving. #T3#
Ngannou sitting in guard here, content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ngannou slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Cruz (0) vs (5) Ngannou
Cruz tries to improve position but can't. #T4#
Ngannou staying calm.
Ngannou wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cruz keeps working.
Cruz is looking to reverse the position.
Ngannou tries to advance to mount but can't. #T5#
Ngannou is looking to take a break and control but Cruz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cruz prevents Ngannou from moving into mount.
Ngannou has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Cruz (0) vs (7) Ngannou
Ngannou fails to advance to Cruz's back.
Cruz tries to hold on but Ngannou postures up.#T6#
Ngannou controlling the pace for now.
We've been hearing good reports from Cruz'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.
Cruz stops Ngannou from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Ngannou controlling the pace for now.
Cruz really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Cruz is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T7#
Cruz is trying to escape the mount but Ngannou keeps good control and instead manages to take Cruz's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Cruz (0) vs (10) Ngannou#SUB2#
Ngannou patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB2#
Cruz defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Ngannou avoiding Cruz 's attempts to control his hands. #SUB2#
Ngannou working for the choke.
Ngannou controlling from the back.#T8##SUB2#
Cruz defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Ngannou's arms.
Cruz trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Cruz looking very determined here, making life difficult for Ngannou.
#T9#
Ngannou trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Cruz doesn't escape.
Ngannou trying to control.#SUB2#
Cruz showing good submission defense here.
Ngannou controls the action.#T10#
Cruz tries to escape but Ngannou has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
I would not like to be Cruz right now.
Ngannou not allowing Cruz to control his hands.
I would not like to be Cruz right now.
You can see the frustration on Cruz's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Cruz trying to control the hands but Ngannou breaks the grip. #T11#
Ngannou controls the position.
Cruz staying busy and making it hard for Ngannou to control.
Ngannou has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Cruz's body.
Ngannou trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
What can Cruz do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#T12#
Ngannou is looking to control Cruz but Cruz is wriggling around and keeping busy. #SUB2#
Ngannou working for a choke but Cruz is defending well.
Cruz is in bad spot here.
#T13#
Cruz is working hard here to advance position.
I would not like to be Cruz right now.
Ngannou has the hooks in. Cruz is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Ngannou has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Cruz's body.
Ngannou wants to control but Cruz is keeping busy.
Our spies down at at Freddy\'s Grappling Institute inform us that Ngannou has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Ngannou controlling from the back.
A lull in the action here.
#T14#
Cruz is trying to break free.
#SUB2#
Cruz defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Ngannou's arms.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Ngannou's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Ngannou wins on points by 10 to 0.
During a confident post fight interview, Francisco Ngannou thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CFC CG 40
Date: Sep 04, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 5 losses; Klaas Jan Tijhoff! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 10 losses; Francisco Ngannou!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Trevor Gratis and Gregory Folan.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Ngannou gets caught napping as Tijhoff dives in and scores a takedown. Ngannou manages to retain guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Tijhoff (2) vs (0) Ngannou
Ngannou wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Tijhoff is now in half guard.
Tijhoff is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Tijhoff looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ngannou wants to improve his position but Tijhoff is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ngannou controlling the position well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tijhoff is thwarting Ngannou's attempts to control the position.#T1#
Ngannou gets full guard.
Tijhoff wants to pass the guard but Ngannou is keeping the position.
Tijhoff postures up.
Our spies down at at Freddy\'s Grappling Institute inform us that Ngannou has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Ngannou keeping moving, preventing Tijhoff from controlling successfully.
Ngannou is controlling Tijhoff's posture.
Ngannou's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T2#
Ngannou wants to hit a sweep here but Tijhoff passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Ngannou there! Score +3 for passing guard: Tijhoff (5) vs (0) Ngannou
Ngannou working to try and regain half guard.
Tijhoff definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ngannou is just holding on here. Tijhoff manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Tijhoff (8) vs (0) Ngannou
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#T3#
A lull in the action here.
Tijhoff is hanging on to Ngannou's back as he tries to escape.
A lull in the action here.
Ngannou rolls, trying to escape but Tijhoff keeps control of the position.
Ngannou staying busy and making it hard for Tijhoff to control.
Ngannou just looking to survive in the bad position.
Ngannou wants to escape the position.
#T4#
Ngannou trying to control the position but Tijhoff manages to sink in the hooks.
Ngannou tries to break free.
Tijhoff will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ngannou is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Tijhoff keeps control of the position as Ngannou tries to break free.
Tijhoff is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Tijhoff has the hooks in. Ngannou is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T5#
Ngannou is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Tijhoff.
Ngannou tries to break free.
Tijhoff trying to control momentarily.
Ngannou tries to escape the position.
What can Ngannou do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#T6#
Tijhoff'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.
Ngannou wants to control his opponent's hands but Tijhoff gets his hands free.
I would not like to be Ngannou right now.
Tijhoff is not going to allow Ngannou to sit and survive in this position.
Tijhoff keeps control of the position as Ngannou tries to break free.
Tijhoff is looking to control Ngannou but Ngannou is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Ngannou trying to control the action but Tijhoff just sinks the hooks in. #T7#
Ngannou is trying to break free.
Ngannou trying to control but not successfully.
Tijhoff controlling well, preventing Ngannou from escaping the position.
Tijhoff controlling the position well here. Ngannou rolled but Tijhoff kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Ngannou is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Ngannou is keeping busy.
#T8#
Ngannou tries to escape the position.
Tijhoff trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Ngannou doesn't escape.
Tijhoff not allowing Ngannou to control his hands.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Tijhoff's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#T9#
Ngannou trying to control the position but Tijhoff manages to sink in the hooks.
You can see the frustration on Ngannou's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Ngannou trying to control the position but Tijhoff manages to sink in the hooks.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ngannou is in bad spot here.
I would not like to be Ngannou right now.
Ngannou is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Tijhoff is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T10#
Ngannou is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Will Tijhoff go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Ngannou is in bad spot here.
Ngannou trying to control the hands but Tijhoff breaks the grip. #SUB#
Tijhoff is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Ngannou trying to control the action but Tijhoff just sinks the hooks in. #T11#
Tijhoff controls the action.
Tijhoff not allowing Ngannou to control his hands.
Tijhoff keeps control of the position easily here as Ngannou tries to buck him off.
#T12#
Ngannou just trying to survive but Tijhoff is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Tijhoff is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Ngannou turns into Tijhoff and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tijhoff (8) vs (2) Ngannou
Ngannou trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ngannou passes Tijhoff's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Ngannou perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Ngannou stalling away here and it's allowed Tijhoff to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T13#
Tijhoff bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ngannou's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tijhoff (10) vs (2) Ngannou
Ngannou wants to control but Tijhoff passes easily into half guard.
Tijhoff controlling the action here.
Ngannou is looking to improve his position.
Ngannou trying to control from the bottom.
Ngannou wants to sweep but Tijhoff has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Tijhoff (13) vs (2) Ngannou#T14#
Ngannou is looking to reverse the position.
Who's going to make the next move?
Ngannou is not content to let Tijhoff control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ngannou tries to improve position but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tijhoff takes the fight on points by 13 to 2.
An out of breath and clearly excited Klaas Jan Tijhoff thanked Nevermore Clothing Co for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
CFC CG NY 3
Date: Aug 31, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Elim Garak! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 9 losses; Francisco Ngannou!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Eddie Farnsworth and John Kavanagh.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Garak moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD#
Garak pulls guard effortlessly.
Ngannou looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ngannou stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Garak swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ngannou showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ngannou wants to control from the top but Garak keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ngannou is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T1#
Garak trying to control the position.
Ngannou stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Garak swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ngannou not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Let's hope that Ngannou has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T2#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Garak holds on and takes a little breather.
Ngannou pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Garak is keeping the position for now.
Garak working a defensive guard here.
Garak wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T3#
Ngannou is stalling in the full guard.
Ngannou passes Garak's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Garak wants to control but Ngannou is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ngannou tries to pass to full mount but Garak defends it.
Garak is concentrating on defense, preventing Ngannou from advancing position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Ngannou is looking to advance position but Garak won't allow it.
Ngannou keeps trying to improve his position.
Well, if Ngannou 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.
Garak wants to get back to full guard.
Ngannou is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Ngannou looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T5#
Ngannou wants to advance to full mount but Garak doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Ngannou controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ngannou's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Garak working a defensive guard here.
Ngannou slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T6#
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Ngannou.
Garak trying to keep a closed guard but Ngannou is proving a slippery customer.
Ngannou is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T7##SUB#
Garak looking for a guillotine here but Ngannou defends easily.
Ngannou trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Garak is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ngannou stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Garak swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Garak keeping moving, preventing Ngannou from controlling successfully. #T8#
Garak is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Garak trying to control the position here.
Garak keeping moving, preventing Ngannou from controlling successfully.
Garak looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ngannou's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ngannou slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Garak (0) vs (3) Ngannou#T9#
Garak is looking to reverse the position.
Ngannou wants to control for a moment but Garak uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Garak is doing well to control the position and prevent Ngannou from advancing to side control.
Ngannou is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Ngannou looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ngannou is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T10#
More stalling from Ngannou.
Garak tries to roll over but Ngannou keeps him under control.
Garak trying to control here.
Ngannou controlling the action here. #T11#
Garak is not content to let Ngannou control the position.#SUB#
Ngannou taking a breather but there's no such thing in a fight! Garak has locked on to a kimura from the bottom - he uses it to sweep and is now looking to finish from the top position! He's got it! Ngannou has tapped! Great work by Garak! Lay and pray doesn't pay, kids! Just remember, you heard it here first.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Elim Garak!
A victorious Elim Garak 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:
CFC CG 36
Date: Aug 21, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Pete Dunham! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 9 losses; Francisco Ngannou!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Alec Ball and Trevor Gratis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Dunham shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ngannou sprawls well. Ngannou wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dunham gets slowly back to his feet.
Dunham darts in looking for a takedown but Ngannou gets double underhooks and turns Dunham into the ropes.
Dunham tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pete Dunham. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ngannou wants a takedown but no success here.
Dunham tries for a takedown. No joy.
#TD2#
Ngannou jumps into guard, dragging Dunham to the mat.
Dunham has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Ngannou is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Ngannou is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dunham is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dunham trying to control but Ngannou is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Ngannou is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dunham defends well.
Ngannou trying to keep a closed guard but Dunham is proving a slippery customer.
#T1##SUB2#
Ngannou is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dunham is aware though and is defending well.
Ngannou 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.
Ngannou looking to control.
Dunham trying to control the position from guard on top but Ngannou is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB2#
Ngannou is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Ngannou had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dunham defends it easily.#T2#
Ngannou keeping moving, preventing Dunham from controlling successfully.
Dunham stopping the sweep attempt from Ngannou.
Ngannou lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dunham (0) vs (2) Ngannou
Ngannou pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dunham is keeping the position for now.
Ngannou advances to half guard.
Dunham keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T3#
Ngannou is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dunham (0) vs (5) Ngannou
Dunham tries to hold on but Ngannou postures up.
Ngannou trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB2#
Ngannou jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Dunham manages to avoid the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Ngannou wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Dunham, who protects the arm well.
Ngannou tries to advance to mount but Dunham instead regains half guard. #T4#
Dunham is looking for a sweep. Ngannou is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Ngannou is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ngannou looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Dunham trying to hold on to Ngannou's head to control him but Ngannou postures up.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Ngannou is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dunham sees it coming and defends easily.#T5#
Ngannou is keen to just control but Dunham is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Ngannou is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dunham doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ngannou.
Ngannou wants to free his trapped foot but Dunham is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ngannou works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Dunham (0) vs (8) Ngannou#T6##SUB2#
Ngannou goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Dunham is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dunham (2) vs (8) Ngannou#SUB2#
Ngannou working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dunham doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dunham manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dunham has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Dunham postures up.
Dunham knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ngannou on the ground.
Dunham stopping the sweep attempt from Ngannou.#SUB2#
Ngannou is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Ngannou working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dunham doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dunham manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T7##SUB2#
Dunham got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ngannou has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dunham has managed to get both his arms back between Ngannou's legs - danger averted.
Ngannou keeping full guard, as Dunham tries to pass. #SUB2#
Ngannou is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dunham trying to control but Ngannou is working from the bottom.
Dunham pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ngannou is keeping the position for now. #T8##SUB2#
Ngannou is looking for a triangle but Dunham pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Ngannou throws his legs up looking for a submission but Dunham uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Dunham (5) vs (8) Ngannou
Ngannou sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Ngannou is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dunham pulls his head out easily.
Ngannou is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Ngannou looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T9#
Ngannou works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ngannou is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dunham trying to control the position from guard on top but Ngannou is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Ngannou pushes a forearm under Dunham's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Dunham is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Francisco Ngannou!
Francisco Ngannou seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
CFC CG Rio
Date: Aug 11, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 14 losses; Jisoo Oh! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 8 losses; Francisco Ngannou!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Felipe Paraventi and Seu Braga.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Ngannou gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Oh gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Oh (2) vs (0) Ngannou
Ngannou wants to get back to full guard.
Ngannou desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Still in half guard, Oh seems content to control.
Ngannou is trying to get back to full guard.
Ngannou has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Oh is working away from the top position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ngannou wants to get back to full guard.
Oh has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Ngannou keeping control of the position. #T1#
Ngannou is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ngannou trying to control but Oh postures up.
Oh content to control rather than advance.
Ngannou is looking to improve his position.
#T2#
Ngannou keeps trying to improve his position.
Ngannou trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Oh manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Oh (5) vs (0) Ngannou
Ngannou can't escape the position.
Ngannou wants to hold on but Oh pushes him away.
Oh trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ngannou is in all sorts of trouble here.
Oh controlling his opponent. #T3#
Ngannou is trying to escape the mount.
Oh sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Ngannou is working to get back to half guard.
Ngannou 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.#T4#
Oh controlling the pace for now.
Ngannou tries to lock up and control but Oh gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ngannou sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Oh looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Ngannou trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Oh (8) vs (0) Ngannou#T5#
Oh is looking to work his way around to Ngannou's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Ngannou is trying to escape the mount.
Oh avoids the attempt from Ngannou to control.
Ngannou tries to reverse the position but Oh maintains control.
Oh looking to control and managing it successfully.
Oh pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
#T6#
Oh trying to control but Ngannou is having none of it.
Ngannou is trying desperately to improve position.
Ngannou manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Ngannou trying to get back to full guard but Oh takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Oh (11) vs (0) Ngannou
Ngannou is trying desperately to improve position.#T7#
Ngannou tries to hold on but Oh pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ngannou regains half guard.
Ngannou tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Oh has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Oh (14) vs (0) Ngannou
Ngannou can't escape the position.
Oh wants to control the pace but Ngannou is squirming around nicely. #T8#
Oh controlling the position easily from mount.
Ngannou is just holding on here. Oh manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Oh (17) vs (0) Ngannou#SUB#
Oh working for a choke but Ngannou is defending well.
I really don't envy Ngannou right now.
#T9#
Oh controls the position.
Ngannou looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Oh controlling well, preventing Ngannou from escaping the position.
Ngannou looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
You can see the frustration on Ngannou's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T10##SUB#
Ngannou is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Oh keeps control of the position as Ngannou tries to break free.
Ngannou turns into Oh and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Oh (17) vs (2) Ngannou#T11#
Ngannou wants to control from the top but Oh keeps moving.
Oh is trying to control the position but Ngannou postures up.
Ngannou looking to sit in guard and control but Oh gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Oh (19) vs (2) Ngannou
Ngannou looking for a sweep. Not yet Ngannou, not yet.
Ngannou trying to control the position.
#T12#
Ngannou keeping moving, preventing Oh from controlling successfully.
Oh preventing the sweep.
Ngannou working a defensive guard but Oh passes into half guard.
Ngannou tries to roll over but Oh keeps him under control.
Ngannou has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Oh is working away from the top position though.
Oh perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Ngannou wants to control but Oh is keeping busy.
#T13#
Ngannou is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Oh is trying to work for a kimura but Ngannou is defending well.
Ngannou is looking to improve his position.
Ngannou is holding on to half guard well.
Oh wants to free his trapped foot but Ngannou is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T14#
Ngannou is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ngannou trying to control but Oh postures up.
Oh stalling.
Ngannou is trying to control but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ngannou is trying to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Oh takes the fight on points by 19 to 2.
Jisoo Oh retains his middleweight title!
Our winner, Jisoo Oh, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
CFC CG 31
Date: Aug 04, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 8 losses; Francisco Ngannou! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Pete Dunham!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, William Peck and Robert Douchet.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Dunham looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ngannou is fending him off so far but Dunham persists. Nope, Ngannou circles away and we're back to standing.
Dunham is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ngannou sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dunham.
Francisco Ngannou has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pete Dunham.#CL#
Ngannou drives through and clinches with Dunham against the cage.
Dunham wants a takedown but no success here.
Dunham is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ngannou is defending well.
Dunham tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ngannou stops a takedown attempt from Dunham.
#TD#
Ngannou drags the fight down to the ground.
#SUB#
Ngannou looking for a guillotine here but Dunham defends easily.
#SUB#
Ngannou working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dunham doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dunham manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dunham has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Canucks Combat Club. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#SUB#
Ngannou had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dunham defends it easily.#T1##SUB#
Ngannou has his feet on Dunham's thighs here. He's pushed Dunham 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! Dunham screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Francisco Ngannou!
A very excited looking Francisco Ngannou 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:
CFC CG 29
Date: Jul 28, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Abdi Hassan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 8 losses; Francisco Ngannou!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Ian Loll and Robert Douchet.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Hassan tries to clinch up but Ngannou circles away and keeps his distance.
Hassan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ngannou manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ngannou changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hassan throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ngannou's waist but Ngannou gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hassan off to one side.
Ngannou circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hassan sets himself, and Ngannou steps forward looking for the clinch! Hassan avoids it this time.#CL2#
Ngannou takes the fight into the clinch. #TD2#
Ngannou has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Hassan uses from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hassan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ngannou wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Ngannou keeping full guard, as Hassan tries to pass.
Hassan sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ngannou's guard.
Ngannou gets full guard.#SUB2#
Ngannou has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hassan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ngannou is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Hassan wants to pass the guard but Ngannou is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Ngannou is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ngannou manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hassan manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hassan (0) vs (2) Ngannou#T2#
Ngannou is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Hassan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ngannou gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Ngannou avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ngannou looking to pass the guard.
Ngannou pushes down on Hassan's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Ngannou is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T3#
Ngannou trying to mount his opponent but Hassan defends it. #SUB2#
Ngannou is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hassan manages to get to full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hassan holds on and takes a little breather.
Ngannou trying to control but Hassan is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Hassan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ngannou gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T4#
Ngannou pushing down on Hassan's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Ngannou wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hassan keeps working. #SUB#
Hassan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ngannou pulls his head out easily.
Hassan tries to get to full guard but Ngannou has control of the leg.
Hassan gets full guard.#SUB#
Hassan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ngannou can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Hassan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T5##SUB#
Hassan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ngannou defends well.
Ngannou passes into half guard.
Hassan wants to improve his position but Ngannou is controlling well.
Ngannou is trying to control. Hassan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Ngannou is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ngannou is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Hassan! Score +3 for passing guard: Hassan (0) vs (5) Ngannou#T6#
Hassan can't escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hassan is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Ngannou has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Hassan (0) vs (8) Ngannou#SUB2#
Hassan showing good submission defense here.
#SUB2#
Ngannou looking for the RNC. #SUB2#
Ngannou is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Hassan has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB2#
Ngannou is looking for the choke from the back position but Hassan is controlling his hands well. #SUB2#
Hassan defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Ngannou's arms. #T7##SUB2#
Ngannou is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Ngannou keeps control of the position as Hassan tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Ngannou looking for the choke from the back. #SUB2#
Ngannou is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Hassan trying to control but not successfully. #SUB2#
Ngannou is persistently looking for the submission but Hassan is defending it well.
#T8#
Hassan trying to control the position but Ngannou manages to sink in the hooks. #SUB2#
Ngannou working for the choke. #SUB2#
Hassan is having to fend off submission attempts from Ngannou, who is looking to sink in the choke. Ngannou doesn't have the hooks in though and Hassan manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hassan (2) vs (8) Ngannou#SUB2#
Ngannou throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hassan pushes down on Ngannou's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Ngannou is defending against the submission attempts here by Hassan.
#T9#
Ngannou is controlling Hassan's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Hassan prevents Ngannou from improving his position.
Ngannou gets back to full guard.
Hassan wants to pass the guard but Ngannou is keeping the position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ngannou holds on and takes a little breather. #T10#
Ngannou lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hassan (2) vs (10) Ngannou
Ngannou stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hassan swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Hassan is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hassan wants to control the position but Ngannou says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Hassan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Ngannou is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hassan defends it well. #T11##SUB2#
Ngannou is trying for a kimura here. Hassan looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Ngannou wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Francisco Ngannou!
Francisco Ngannou thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CFC CG 25
Date: Jul 14, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 8 losses; Francisco Ngannou! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 3 losses; Josh Aldarisio!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Alec Ball and William Peck.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Aldarisio shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Aldarisio fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ngannou leaves Aldarisio with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ngannou tries to counter by clinching up but Aldarisio breaks away and moves out of range.
Francisco Ngannou has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Josh Aldarisio.
Aldarisio has his takedown stuffed#TD#
and Ngannou counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ngannou. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ngannou (2) vs (0) Aldarisio
Ngannou stands and throws Aldarisio's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ngannou (5) vs (0) Aldarisio#SUB#
Ngannou wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Aldarisio, who protects the arm well.
Aldarisio tries to bench press Ngannou off him but Ngannou keeps the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Ngannou is trying to get an arm triangle but Aldarisio is defending well.
Aldarisio tries to buck Ngannou off but Ngannou is having none of it.#SUB#
Ngannou is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Aldarisio knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Ngannou passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Aldarisio! Score +2 for reaching mount: Ngannou (7) vs (0) Aldarisio#T1#
Ngannou moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Ngannou (10) vs (0) Aldarisio#SUB#
Aldarisio fending off the submission attempt from Ngannou.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aldarisio is trying to break free.
Ngannou seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Aldarisio keeps trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Ngannou has his arm under Aldarisio's chin here. Game over son! Ngannou squeezes tightly and Aldarisio is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Francisco Ngannou!
Francisco Ngannou thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CFC CG 4th of July
Date: Jul 04, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 7 losses; Francisco Ngannou! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Aron George!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Elvis Blanc and Dillan Fox.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Ngannou has managed to clinch.
#TD#
Ngannou jumps into guard, dragging George to the mat.
#SUB#
Ngannou is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. George is aware though and is defending well.
George 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.
Ngannou wants to hit a sweep here but George passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Ngannou there! Score +3 for passing guard: Ngannou (0) vs (3) George
Ngannou might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ngannou slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Ngannou is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
George looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Ngannou gets full guard.
Ngannou seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T1#
George wants to control from the top but Ngannou keeps moving. #SUB#
Ngannou had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. George defends it easily.
George being controlled here momentarily.
George is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Ngannou is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ngannou wants to sweep but no luck. #T2##SUB#
Ngannou is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ngannou wants to sweep here but George controlling him for the moment.
Ngannou keeping full guard, as George tries to pass.
George trying to control the position from guard on top but Ngannou is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Ngannou is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T3##SUB#
Ngannou has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but George can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ngannou keeping full guard, as George tries to pass.
George looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ngannou trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Ngannou throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T4##SUB#
Ngannou looking for a guillotine here but George defends easily.
#SUB#
Ngannou throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Ngannou is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
George wants to control from the top but Ngannou keeps moving.
Ngannou lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ngannou (2) vs (3) George#T5#
Ngannou stopping the sweep attempt from George.
George is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as George holds on and takes a little breather.
Ngannou wants to pass the guard but George is keeping the position.
George 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: Ngannou (2) vs (5) George
Ngannou is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T6##SUB#
Ngannou looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
George trying to control from half guard but Ngannou is working away.
Ngannou tries to get to full guard but George has control of the leg.
Ngannou is not content to let George control the position.
Ngannou is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T7#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
George content to control rather than advance.
Ngannou is staying active underneath George, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ngannou wants to improve his position but George is controlling well.
George content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T8#
George prevents Ngannou from improving his position.#SUB#
Ngannou looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ngannou is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of George's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take George's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ngannou (6) vs (5) George
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
George defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Ngannou is not going to allow George to sit and survive in this position.
Ngannou controlling well, preventing George from escaping the position.
#T9#
Will Ngannou go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#SUB#
Ngannou is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB#
Ngannou is looking for a choke. George gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. George manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ngannou (6) vs (7) George#SUB#
Ngannou looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
George trying to control but Ngannou is working from the bottom. #T10#
Ngannou 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.
George stays in close to Ngannou's body and controls the position.
George passes Ngannou's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Ngannou regains full guard. Nicely done.
George trying to control but Ngannou is working from the bottom.
George might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Ngannou haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB#
Ngannou looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Ngannou has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but George can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T11##SUB#
Ngannou has his foot on George's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. George works his way back into a safe position though.
George is stalling in the full guard.
George looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Ngannou looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
George passes Ngannou's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T12#
Ngannou wants to improve his position but George is controlling well.
#SUB#
Ngannou looking for submissions off his back.
George perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Ngannou is looking for a sweep. George is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Ngannou looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ngannou is trying to get back to full guard.
Ngannou has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. George is working away from the top position though.
George is looking to take a break and control but Ngannou is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T13##SUB#
Ngannou looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Ngannou actively working from the bottom here.
Ngannou is breathing heavily.
George controlling the action here.
George trying to control from half guard but Ngannou is working away.
George is looking to advance position but Ngannou won't allow it. #T14##SUB#
Ngannou looking for submissions off his back.
Ngannou wants to get back to full guard.
George is trying to control the action in half guard but Ngannou is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ngannou is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
George wants to take a breather but Ngannou is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
George wins on points by 7 to 6.
A very excited looking Aron George 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:
CFC CG 21
Date: Jun 30, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 7 losses; Francisco Ngannou! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 5 losses; Mac Womack!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Alec Ball and Robert Douchet.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Womack is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ngannou sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ngannou tries to counter by clinching up but Womack breaks away and moves out of range.
Womack with a lazy takedown attempt #TD#
and Ngannou counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ngannou (2) vs (0) Womack
Womack is trying to maintain the position but Ngannou is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Ngannou is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Womack is just riding it out for now. Ngannou eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Ngannou is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Womack has managed to free his arm - good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ngannou content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Ngannou is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Womack sees it coming and defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SUB#
Ngannou is trying to work for a kimura but Womack is defending well.
Womack won't allow Ngannou to pass to mount. #SUB#
Womack is defending against the submission attempts here by Ngannou.
Womack gets back to full guard.
Ngannou looking to pass the guard.
Ngannou trying to control the position from guard on top but Womack is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Ngannou is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Womack is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Womack looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ngannou is one step ahead there.
Ngannou pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Womack is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Womack has his foot on Ngannou's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ngannou works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ngannou trying to control but Womack is working from the bottom.
Womack has control of Ngannou's left arm, preventing Ngannou from doing any damage.
Ngannou trying to control but Womack is working from the bottom. #T3#
Ngannou tries to free his leg and advance position but Womack is retaining full guard.
Ngannou trying to control but Womack is working from the bottom.
Womack not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ngannou tries to free his leg and advance position but Womack is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Womack working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ngannou doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ngannou manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Womack pulls Ngannou in close to his closed guard and prevents Ngannou from doing any damage or advancing position.#T4#
Womack trying to keep a closed guard but Ngannou is proving a slippery customer.
Womack keeping moving, preventing Ngannou from controlling successfully.
Ngannou slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Ngannou (5) vs (0) Womack#SUB#
Ngannou tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Womack is trying to improve his position.#T5##SUB#
Ngannou is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Womack is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Ngannou advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Ngannou (7) vs (0) Womack
Womack is squirming around, avoiding Ngannou's attempts to control the action. #SUB#
Ngannou wants to finish this one by submission but Womack is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Ngannou.
Ngannou can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Womack is looking to escape.
Womack tries to hold on but Ngannou postures up.#T6#
Ngannou tries to control but Womack wriggling away.
Ngannou fails to take his opponent's back.
Womack is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Womack is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Ngannou working for a submission but Womack is keeping him at bay.
Womack is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T7##SUB#
Ngannou has control of Womack's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Womack regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Ngannou controlling his opponent.
Womack is looking to get to half guard.#SUB#
Ngannou is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Womack to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Womack shrugs it off. #SUB#
Ngannou looking to secure an arm triangle but Womack defends it well.
Womack wants to hold on but Ngannou pushes him away.#T8#
Ngannou fails to move to back control.
Womack is squirming around, avoiding Ngannou's attempts to control the action.
Ngannou prevents Womack from getting the reversal.
Ngannou pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Womack tries to hold on but Ngannou postures up.#SUB#
Ngannou goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Womack turns into him and now he's in Ngannou's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ngannou (7) vs (2) Womack#T9##SUB#
Ngannou throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ngannou keeping moving, preventing Womack from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Ngannou looking for a triangle here. Womack is fighting it but it looks tight! Ngannou pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Womack is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Francisco Ngannou!
A very excited looking Francisco Ngannou 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:
CFC CG 19
Date: Jun 23, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 3 losses; Walon Green! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 6 losses; Francisco Ngannou!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Elvis Blanc and Yves DeLean.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Green looking to score a takedown here. Ngannou is defending well but Green drives through and ends up in Ngannou's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Green (2) vs (0) Ngannou
Our spies down at at Freddy\'s Grappling Institute inform us that Ngannou has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
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#
Ngannou is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Green pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ngannou is keeping the position for now.
Green trying to control the position from guard on top but Ngannou is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Green sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ngannou keeping full guard, as Green tries to pass.
Ngannou lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Green (2) vs (2) Ngannou#SUB#
Green looking for a guillotine here but Ngannou defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Green working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ngannou doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ngannou manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T1#
Ngannou stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Green swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Green keeping moving, preventing Ngannou from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Green has his foot on Ngannou's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ngannou works his way back into a safe position though.
Ngannou trying to control but Green is working from the bottom.
Ngannou pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Green is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Ngannou drops back looking for a leg! Green is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Green manages to kick Ngannou off! Ngannou jumps back into Green's guard.
Ngannou stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Green swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
Green manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ngannou manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Green (4) vs (2) Ngannou
Green won't allow Ngannou to sweep him here.
Green pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ngannou is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Ngannou looking for subs off his back but Green has passed one foot through into half guard.
#SUB#
Green is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ngannou sees it coming and defends easily.
We've been hearing that Green has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Ngannou makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ngannou.
Green looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Green won't allow Ngannou to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Ngannou working for a triangle but Green defends it easily.
Green looking to pass the guard.
Green might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Ngannou has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Green can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Ngannou looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Green trying to control but Ngannou is working from the bottom.
Green wants to pass the guard but Ngannou is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Green sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ngannou's guard. #SUB2#
Ngannou looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Ngannou is trying to control Green's posture. Green takes advantage of the lull and advances to side control. He also appears to have an arm triangle here! Uh oh, big trouble for Ngannou! Green is rotating here... this could be the end... Ngannou is out! Green has ended this one emphatically! Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Walon Green!
Our winner, Walon Green, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
CFC CG 17
Date: Jun 16, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 6 losses; Francisco Ngannou! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 4 losses; Mac Womack!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Steve Smith and Robert Douchet.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Ngannou keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ngannou displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Womack.
Womack has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#TD#
Ngannou fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Womack to the ground. Ngannou is now in Womack's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ngannou (2) vs (0) Womack
Ngannou pushes down on Womack's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ngannou is trying to control. Womack wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Womack actively working from the bottom here.
Ngannou trying to mount his opponent but Womack defends it. #SUB2#
Womack is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ngannou pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Womack is pressing down on Ngannou's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Ngannou drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ngannou jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Womack isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Ngannou stacks Womack 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 Ngannou! Score +3 for passing guard: Ngannou (5) vs (0) Womack
Womack is looking to regain half guard here but Ngannou keeps moving and retains side control. #T1##SUB#
Ngannou looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Ngannou thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Womack is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Ngannou off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ngannou (5) vs (4) Womack
Ngannou manages to reverse the position and now he's in Womack's guard. Nice work there by Ngannou.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ngannou (7) vs (4) Womack#SUB#
Ngannou drops back looking for a leg! Womack is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Womack manages to kick Ngannou off! Ngannou jumps back into Womack's guard.
Womack looking for a sweep. Not yet Womack, not yet.
Womack keeping moving, preventing Ngannou from controlling successfully. #T2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#SUB2#
Womack looking for a guillotine here but Ngannou defends easily.
#SUB2#
Womack looking for a guillotine here but Ngannou defends easily.
Ngannou controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Womack is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Ngannou thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T3#
Ngannou engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Ngannou drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ngannou jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Womack escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ngannou gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ngannou advances to half guard.
Ngannou passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ngannou (10) vs (4) Womack
Womack tries to improve position but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Ngannou tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ngannou has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Ngannou working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Womack tries to bench press Ngannou off him but Ngannou keeps the position. #T4#
Ngannou moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Ngannou (12) vs (4) Womack#SUB#
Ngannou working for a guillotine from mount but Womack is in no mood to give up.
Ngannou is looking to work his way around to Womack's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Ngannou trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB#
Ngannou is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Womack has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Womack keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Ngannou has hold of Womack's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Womack manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
#SUB#
Womack defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Ngannou.
Womack is desperately trying to improve his position but Ngannou has a good base and remains in mount.#T5#
Ngannou moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Ngannou (15) vs (4) Womack#SUB#
Ngannou has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Womack has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB#
Ngannou has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Womack has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Ngannou is trying to stick to Womack's back but Womack is turning into Ngannou. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Ngannou's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Womack. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ngannou (15) vs (6) Womack#SUB2#
Womack is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Ngannou is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Ngannou has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ngannou (17) vs (6) Womack#SUB2#
Ngannou got a little sloppy there for a moment and Womack has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ngannou has managed to get both his arms back between Womack's legs - danger averted.
Womack can't keep his opponent in guard - Ngannou advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Womack slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T6#
Ngannou slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Ngannou (20) vs (6) Womack#SUB#
Ngannou tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Ngannou is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Womack is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Ngannou is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Womack is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Womack being controlled for a moment.
Womack tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ngannou wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T7#
Ngannou trying to control the action but Womack is working from the bottom.
Womack tries to improve position but can't.
Ngannou wants to lay and pray for a moment but Womack keeps working.
Womack gets back to half guard.
Ngannou works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Ngannou (23) vs (6) Womack
Womack is squirming around, avoiding Ngannou's attempts to control the action.
Womack tries to reverse the position but Ngannou maintains control.
Womack is still trying to improve position.
Womack keeps trying to improve his position.#T8#
Ngannou tries to control but Womack wriggling away.
Womack is trying desperately to improve position.
Ngannou can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Womack is looking to escape. #SUB#
Ngannou is working for a guillotine from mount but Womack frees his head quite easily.
Ngannou trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Womack is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T9#
Ngannou can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Womack is looking to escape.
Womack is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Ngannou looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#SUB#
Ngannou is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Womack is surviving well by controlling Ngannou's body position as best he can.
Womack looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Ngannou (26) vs (6) Womack#SUB#
Ngannou has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Womack is in real trouble here. Ngannou gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Womack is tapping out! Ngannou wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Francisco Ngannou!
Our winner, Francisco Ngannou, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
CFC CG 16
Date: Jun 09, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 5 losses; Francisco Ngannou! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 1 losses; Android Sixty Five!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Steve Smith and Robert Douchet.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Horrible takedown attempt by Sixty Five or perhaps it was just good defense by Ngannou, which made it look bad.
As Sixty Five tries to get set, Ngannou tries to push him back and clinch up but Sixty Five manages to avoid the attempt.
Sixty Five shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL#
Ngannou clinches.
We've been hearing reports that Ngannou has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#TD2#
Sixty Five has clasped his hands together around Ngannou's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Ngannou (0) vs (4) Sixty Five
Sixty Five tries to advance to mount but Ngannou denies him.
Ngannou is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ngannou moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ngannou manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sixty Five manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ngannou (2) vs (4) Sixty Five
Ngannou trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Sixty Five is trying to keep Ngannou in close.
#SUB2#
Sixty Five looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sixty Five looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sixty Five keeping full guard, as Ngannou tries to pass.
Ngannou is working hard here to advance position.
Ngannou pushing down on Sixty Five's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Sixty Five looking for submissions off his back.
Ngannou is looking to advance position but Sixty Five won't allow it. #T2#
Sixty Five tries to roll over but Ngannou keeps him under control.#SUB#
Ngannou is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sixty Five is just riding it out for now. Ngannou eventually gives up the hold.
Sixty Five trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Ngannou is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Ngannou seems to be looking for submissions.
#T3#
Sixty Five is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ngannou's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ngannou's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ngannou (2) vs (8) Sixty Five#SUB2#
Ngannou is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
A lull in the action here.
Sixty Five is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SUB2#
Sixty Five is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Ngannou knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Ngannou for a finish.
Ngannou tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Ngannou regains half guard.
Sixty Five trying to control the action but Ngannou is working from the bottom. #T4#
Ngannou is looking for a sweep. Sixty Five is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sixty Five wants to take a breather but Ngannou is having none of it.
Ngannou gets back to full guard.
#SUB#
Sixty Five avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sixty Five trying to control the position from guard on top but Ngannou is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Ngannou has his foot on Sixty Five's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sixty Five works his way back into a safe position though.
Sixty Five passes into half guard.
Ngannou is looking to control Sixty Five's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ngannou avoid being mounted?#T5#
Ngannou is looking to improve his position.
Sixty Five looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Ngannou tries to roll over but Sixty Five keeps him under control.
Ngannou won't allow Sixty Five to pass to mount.
Ngannou might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Sixty Five is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Sixty Five wants to work for an arm triangle but Ngannou is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ngannou is looking for a sweep. Sixty Five is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T6#
The fighters are battling for position here. Ngannou manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Sixty Five trying to control the position from guard on top but Ngannou is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Ngannou is looking for a triangle but Sixty Five pushes his legs off easily.
Ngannou tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Ngannou is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sixty Five defends well.
Ngannou keeping moving, preventing Sixty Five from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ngannou is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ngannou (4) vs (8) Sixty Five
Ngannou advances to half guard. #T7#
Sixty Five moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ngannou wants to pass the guard but Sixty Five is keeping the position.
Ngannou wants to control from the top but Sixty Five keeps moving.
Ngannou is pushing down on Sixty Five's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sixty Five is fighting to maintain full guard but Ngannou has managed to sneak the leg through.
Sixty Five is looking for a sweep. Ngannou is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sixty Five works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ngannou wants to pass the guard but Sixty Five is keeping the position.
Sixty Five looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sixty Five is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ngannou preventing the sweep. #T8##SUB2#
Sixty Five looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Ngannou has picked Sixty Five up and slammed him! Sixty Five can't keep hold of the triangle and Ngannou manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Ngannou (7) vs (8) Sixty Five#SUB#
Ngannou looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Sixty Five is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Ngannou goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Sixty Five has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Ngannou but great work by Sixty Five. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ngannou (7) vs (12) Sixty Five
Ngannou manages to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Sixty Five is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ngannou has managed to free his arm - good work.
Sixty Five is looking to advance position but Ngannou won't allow it. #SUB2#
Sixty Five is trying to work for a kimura but Ngannou is defending well.
#T9##SUB#
Ngannou actively working from the bottom here.
Sixty Five tries to pass to full mount but Ngannou defends it.
Ngannou is looking for a sweep. Sixty Five is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Ngannou looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ngannou slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Sixty Five trying to control but Ngannou is working from the bottom.
Ngannou wants to sweep but no luck. #T10##SUB#
Sixty Five avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sixty Five stands and throws Ngannou's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ngannou (7) vs (15) Sixty Five
Sixty Five wants to control but Ngannou is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Sixty Five working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Ngannou is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Sixty Five off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ngannou (11) vs (15) Sixty Five
Ngannou avoiding Sixty Five 's attempts to control his hands. #SUB#
Ngannou working for a choke but Sixty Five is defending well. #T11#
Sixty Five turns into Ngannou and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ngannou (11) vs (17) Sixty Five
Sixty Five trying to control the position from guard on top but Ngannou is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sixty Five tries to free his leg and advance position but Ngannou is retaining full guard.
Sixty Five trying to control the position from guard on top but Ngannou is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sixty Five wants to pass the guard but Ngannou is keeping the position.#SUB#
Ngannou looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sixty Five passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Ngannou (11) vs (20) Sixty Five
Ngannou is trying to get back to half guard.#T12##SUB2#
Sixty Five tries for a kimura but Ngannou is defending well.
Sixty Five trying to control the action but Ngannou is working from the bottom.
Ngannou is looking to regain half guard here but Sixty Five keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
Sixty Five working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Sixty Five tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Sixty Five has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T13#
Ngannou tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad. Score +2 for reaching mount: Ngannou (11) vs (22) Sixty Five
Sixty Five prevents Ngannou from getting the reversal.
Sixty Five wants to control but instead Ngannou manages to regain half guard.
Ngannou won't allow Sixty Five to pass to mount.
Sixty Five moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ngannou (11) vs (25) Sixty Five
Ngannou is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Sixty Five is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ngannou trying to control from the bottom.
#T14#
Sixty Five prevents Ngannou from improving his position.
Ngannou is staying active underneath Sixty Five, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Sixty Five prevents Ngannou from improving his position.
Ngannou preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Sixty Five seems to be looking for submissions.
Sixty Five is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Ngannou! Score +3 for passing guard: Ngannou (11) vs (28) Sixty Five
And that's the end of the fight!
Sixty Five wins on points by 28 to 11. Android Sixty Five retains his heavyweight title!
A relieved looking Android Sixty Five 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:
CFC CG 15
Date: Jun 02, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 5 losses; Francisco Ngannou! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Hafthor Kruger!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, William Peck and Robert Douchet.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Nice sprawl there from Ngannou as Kruger shoots in.
Ngannou tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Kruger manages to circle out of the way.
Ngannou is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kruger sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kruger shoots in but Ngannou avoids the takedown attempt easily.#CL#
Ngannou rushes Kruger and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kruger has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ngannou avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Francisco Ngannou has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hafthor Kruger.#TD#
Ngannou manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Kruger pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ngannou is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Ngannou looking for a triangle here. Kruger is fighting it but it looks tight! Ngannou pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Kruger is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Francisco Ngannou!
Francisco Ngannou thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CFC CG 14
Date: May 26, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 5 losses; Francisco Ngannou! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 5 losses; Minoari Amida!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, William Peck and Alec Ball.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Ngannou clinches with his opponent.
#TD2#
Amida has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Ngannou regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ngannou (0) vs (2) Amida#SUB#
Ngannou has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Amida can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ngannou trying to keep a closed guard but Amida is proving a slippery customer.
Ngannou looking for a sweep. Not yet Ngannou, not yet.
Ngannou keeping moving, preventing Amida from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Ngannou has his foot on Amida's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Amida works his way back into a safe position though.
Amida trying to control but Ngannou is working from the bottom.
Amida preventing the sweep.
Amida must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ngannou is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ngannou (2) vs (2) Amida#T1#
Amida can't keep his opponent in guard - Ngannou advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Ngannou is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ngannou in particular looking to stall.
Amida tries to get to full guard but Ngannou has control of the leg.
Ngannou perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Ngannou passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ngannou (5) vs (2) Amida
Ngannou can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Amida is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Amida wants to control but Ngannou is having none of it.#SUB#
Ngannou looking to isolate an arm here. Amida doesn't see it coming and as Ngannou extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Ngannou!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Francisco Ngannou!
A relieved looking Francisco Ngannou 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:
CFC CG 13
Date: May 19, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 5 losses; Roboute Guilliman! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 5 losses; Francisco Ngannou!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, William Peck and Elvis Blanc.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Ngannou closes the distance and clinches.#TD2#
Ngannou tightens his grip and picks Guilliman up, before dumping him to the ground. Guilliman manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Guilliman (0) vs (2) Ngannou
Ngannou wants to stand but Guilliman has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Guilliman knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ngannou on the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ngannou is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#T1#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.#T2##SUB#
Guilliman is looking for a triangle here but Ngannou uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Guilliman (0) vs (5) Ngannou
Ngannou moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Guilliman (0) vs (7) Ngannou#SUB2#
Ngannou throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Guilliman has his hands clasped together but Ngannou breaks the hold and Guilliman is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Ngannou!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Francisco Ngannou!
Francisco Ngannou seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
CFC CG 11
Date: May 06, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 4 losses; Francisco Ngannou! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 3 losses; Anderson Da Silva!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Steve Smith and Ian Loll.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Da Silva scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Ngannou (0) vs (4) Da Silva
Ngannou tries to buck Da Silva off but Da Silva is having none of it.
Ngannou regains half guard.
Ngannou is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Da Silva is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ngannou is refusing to be controlled, as Da Silva sits in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ngannou manages to get to full guard.
Ngannou 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.
Da Silva wants to pass the guard but Ngannou is keeping the position.#T1#
Da Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Ngannou is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Da Silva controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Ngannou is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Da Silva defends well.#SUB#
Ngannou had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Da Silva defends it easily.
Ngannou is trying to keep Da Silva in close.
Da Silva trying to control but Ngannou is working from the bottom. #T2#
Ngannou working a defensive guard here.
Da Silva sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ngannou's guard. #SUB2#
Da Silva is working for a submission of some sort.
Ngannou wants to control but Da Silva is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Ngannou looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Ngannou is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Da Silva pulls his head out easily.
Ngannou gets full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Da Silva looking to pass the guard.
Ngannou wants to sweep here but Da Silva controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Ngannou is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Da Silva is aware though and is defending well.
Ngannou is trying to keep Da Silva in close.
Ngannou seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Da Silva trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Da Silva drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Da Silva jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Da Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Ngannou is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Da Silva is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Ngannou looking for a sweep. Not yet Ngannou, not yet.
Da Silva trying to control but Ngannou is working from the bottom. #T4##SUB#
Ngannou is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Da Silva stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ngannou swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Ngannou looking for a guillotine here but Da Silva defends easily.
#SUB#
Ngannou working for submissions but it's allowed Da Silva to get to half guard.
Ngannou wants to control but Da Silva is keeping busy.
Da Silva prevents Ngannou from improving his position.#T5##SUB2#
Da Silva is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Da Silva trying to mount his opponent but Ngannou defends it.
Da Silva wants to control but Ngannou is keeping him busy.
Ngannou is pressing down on Da Silva's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Ngannou has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Da Silva can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Da Silva tries to free his leg and advance position but Ngannou is retaining full guard.
Ngannou looking to hit a scissor sweep but Da Silva is one step ahead there. #T6#
Da Silva tries to free his leg and advance position but Ngannou is retaining full guard.
Ngannou keeping moving, preventing Da Silva from controlling successfully.
Da Silva advances to half guard. #SUB#
Ngannou looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Da Silva wants to control but Ngannou is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Da Silva is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ngannou doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Da Silva.
Ngannou wants to control but Da Silva is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T7##SUB2#
Da Silva is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ngannou is just riding it out for now. Da Silva eventually gives up the hold.
Ngannou wants to control but Da Silva is keeping busy.
Ngannou makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ngannou.
Da Silva tries to free his leg and advance position but Ngannou is retaining full guard.
Da Silva preventing the sweep.
Ngannou keeping moving, preventing Da Silva from controlling successfully.
Da Silva wants to pass the guard but Ngannou is keeping the position.
Da Silva looking to sit in guard and control but Ngannou gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ngannou (2) vs (4) Da Silva#T8#
Da Silva wants to sweep but no luck.
Da Silva keeping moving, preventing Ngannou from controlling successfully.
Ngannou advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Ngannou (5) vs (4) Da Silva
Da Silva gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Ngannou (7) vs (4) Da Silva
Ngannou trying to control but Da Silva is having none of it. #SUB#
Ngannou looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#T9#
Da Silva is working to get back to half guard.
Ngannou tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Da Silva looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Ngannou (10) vs (4) Da Silva#SUB#
Ngannou is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Da Silva knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Da Silva for a finish. #SUB#
Ngannou working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Da Silva is really stuck here.
#T10##SUB#
Ngannou is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB#
Ngannou is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Da Silva defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Da Silva rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Da Silva trying to control from the bottom.
Da Silva tries to get to full guard but Ngannou has control of the leg.
Da Silva keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Ngannou is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Da Silva is just riding it out for now. Ngannou eventually gives up the hold. #T11#
Da Silva wants to control but Ngannou is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Ngannou is looking for a kimura here.
Da Silva makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Da Silva.
Da Silva 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: Ngannou (10) vs (6) Da Silva#SUB2#
Da Silva is looking for a kimura but Ngannou is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Da Silva to get the leverage. #SUB#
Ngannou looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T12#
Ngannou is refusing to be controlled, as Da Silva sits in half guard.
Da Silva perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Da Silva wants to pass to mount but Ngannou is defending the position. #SUB#
Ngannou looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Da Silva passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ngannou (10) vs (9) Da Silva
Ngannou is trying to control Da Silva's posture but Da Silva avoids it.
Ngannou prevents Da Silva from moving into mount. #T13#
Ngannou struggling a bit here.
Da Silva tries to advance position but instead Ngannou slips a leg back in to half guard.
Ngannou gets full guard.#SUB#
Ngannou looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Da Silva controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ngannou wants to sweep here but Da Silva controlling him for the moment.
Da Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Ngannou is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Da Silva drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Ngannou manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Da Silva has Ngannou in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ngannou (12) vs (9) Da Silva#T14#
Ngannou tries to free his leg and advance position but Da Silva is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Da Silva is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Ngannou rolls with it to try and escape but Da Silva cranks on the arm and Ngannou is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Anderson Da Silva!
Anderson Da Silva decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CFC CG 8
Date: Apr 14, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 4 losses; Francisco Ngannou! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Enrique Vega!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, William Peck and Gregory Folan.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Vega shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL#
and Ngannou counters by clinching up.
Vega is looking for a takedown.#TD#
Ngannou gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Vega regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ngannou (2) vs (0) Vega
Ngannou trying to control but Vega is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Vega is looking for a triangle here but Ngannou uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ngannou (5) vs (0) Vega
Vega tries to improve position but can't.
Vega is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB#
Ngannou is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Vega has escaped the position, nice work there.
Ngannou wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vega keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vega is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Ngannou thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T1#
Vega prevents Ngannou from moving into mount.
Ngannou works to advance to full mount. Vega defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Ngannou (7) vs (0) Vega
Vega keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Vega looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Ngannou (10) vs (0) Vega
Vega is in bad spot here.
#SUB#
Ngannou has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Vega is defending well but eventually Ngannou manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Vega has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Francisco Ngannou!
During a confident post fight interview, Francisco Ngannou thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CFC CG 7
Date: Apr 07, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 4 losses; Francisco Ngannou! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Douglas Muir!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Robert Douchet and William Peck.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Ngannou shoots in for a takedown but Muir shows good takedown defense.
Ngannou stuffs the takedown attempt from Muir. Muir gets slowly back to his feet.
Muir misses with a takedown attempt #TD#
and Ngannou counters with a takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Ngannou (4) vs (0) Muir
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Ngannou wants to lay and pray for a moment but Muir keeps working.
Muir is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Ngannou looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Ngannou advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Ngannou (6) vs (0) Muir
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Ngannou looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Ngannou has control of Muir's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Muir regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Muir tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T1#
Ngannou is looking to work his way around to Muir's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. #SUB#
Ngannou is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Muir has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Ngannou can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Muir is looking to escape. #SUB#
Muir defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Ngannou.
Muir is desperately trying to improve his position but Ngannou has a good base and remains in mount.
Muir really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ngannou. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Ngannou looking to secure an arm triangle but Muir defends it well.
Muir sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Ngannou passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ngannou (9) vs (0) Muir#SUB#
Ngannou looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #T2#
Muir keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Muir keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Muir defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Ngannou.
Ngannou can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Muir is looking to escape. #SUB#
Muir defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Ngannou.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Ngannou wants to control the pace but Muir is squirming around nicely. #SUB#
Ngannou is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Ngannou extends the arm and Muir is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Francisco Ngannou!
An out of breath Francisco Ngannou thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
MMAH 112
Date: Feb 24, 2024 |
#R1#
Good leg kick by Dantes.
Nice straight punches there by Dantes. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dantes.
Dantes with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Dantes throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD#
and Ngannou counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ngannou.
Dantes controls Ngannou momentarily but Ngannou frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ngannou sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Dantes can't keep his opponent in guard - Ngannou advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Dantes is trying to stand up here but Ngannou is controlling him well.
Ngannou winds up and cracks Dantes with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ngannou wants to pass the guard but Dantes is defending well. #SUB#
Ngannou 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. Dantes tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Ngannou!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Francisco Ngannou!
Our winner, Francisco Ngannou, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
MMAH 109
Date: Feb 03, 2024 |
#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Ragnarsson misses the target.
A big left from Ragnarsson misses.
Ngannou attempts a counter takedown but Ragnarsson avoids it well and moves away.
Ragnarsson tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD#
and Ngannou counters with a nice double leg into side control. Ragnarsson won't be happy with that.
Ragnarsson tries to buck Ngannou off but Ngannou is having none of it.
The strikes coming from Ngannou are missing the target in this wave of attacks. #SUB#
Ngannou looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ragnarsson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Ngannou off and has taken his back!
Ragnarsson controlling the position well here. Ngannou rolled but Ragnarsson kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#T1#
Ragnarsson lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Ragnarsson lands shots from the back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ngannou just trying to survive but Ragnarsson is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Ragnarsson is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T2#
Ragnarsson has the hooks in. Ngannou is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Ngannou breaks Ragnarsson's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Ragnarsson seems keen to control Ngannou's posture.
Ngannou wants to control from the top but Ragnarsson keeps moving.
Ngannou wants to pass the guard but Ragnarsson is keeping the position.
Ragnarsson looking to control.
#T3#
Ngannou postures up and lands a big shot to Ragnarsson's brow.
Ngannou is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Ragnarsson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ragnarsson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB#
Ngannou drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Ngannou as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Ragnarsson screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Ngannou! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Francisco Ngannou!
Francisco Ngannou decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
MMAH 105
Date: Jan 07, 2024 |
#R1#
Abott ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#TD#
Ngannou drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ngannou looking to pass the guard.
Abott keeping moving, preventing Ngannou from controlling successfully.
Abott really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ngannou. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ngannou landing some decent shots from guard.
Ngannou trying to control the position from guard on top but Abott is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abott is looking to stand up but Ngannou isn't so interested in that idea. #T1#
Ngannou sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Abott scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Ngannou might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Abott postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Ngannou sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Abott sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ngannou defending well though. #T2#
Ngannou tries to get to full guard but Abott has control of the leg.
Ngannou slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Abott wants to control from the top but Ngannou keeps moving.
Abott slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ngannou looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ngannou gets full guard.
Abott lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Abott's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Abott throwing strikes from guard but Ngannou blocks nicely.
Ngannou lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T3#
Ngannou advances position into side control!
Ngannou lands an elbow.
Ngannou working away.#SUB#
Ngannou tries for a kimura but Abott is defending well. #SUB#
Ngannou thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4##SUB#
Ngannou is working to tighten his grip on Abott's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Abott has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Ngannou is really squeezing tight and eventually Abott passes out! Ngannou breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Francisco Ngannou!
A relieved looking Francisco Ngannou 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:
SSG 231 Feet vs Chai
Date: Nov 19, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Enzo Belmiro! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 3 losses; Francisco Ngannou!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Wesley Smith and Cecil Peabody.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Ngannou closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Belmiro (0) vs (2) Ngannou
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Belmiro slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ngannou won't allow Belmiro to sweep him here.
Ngannou is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Belmiro is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ngannou controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belmiro 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: Belmiro (2) vs (2) Ngannou#SUB#
Belmiro seems to be working for a kimura but Ngannou defends the submission attempt.#T1#
Ngannou keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Ngannou gets back to full guard.
Ngannou keeping full guard, as Belmiro tries to pass.
Ngannou looking to control.
Belmiro preventing the sweep.
Belmiro tries to free his leg and advance position but Ngannou is retaining full guard. #T2#
Ngannou looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Ngannou looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Belmiro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Belmiro is pushing down on Ngannou's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ngannou is fighting to maintain full guard but Belmiro has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ngannou is staying active underneath Belmiro, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Belmiro is really struggling to control Ngannou but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Belmiro wants to free his trapped foot but Ngannou is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ngannou wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Belmiro wants to take a breather but Ngannou is having none of it.
Ngannou is looking for a sweep. Belmiro is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ngannou keeps trying to improve his position.#T3#
Ngannou is in trouble now - Belmiro has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Belmiro (5) vs (2) Ngannou
Belmiro trying to control but Ngannou is having none of it.
Ngannou holds of for dear life.
Belmiro controlling the pace for now.
Ngannou is working to get back to half guard.
#T4##SUB#
Belmiro has hold of Ngannou's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Ngannou manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Belmiro avoids the attempt from Ngannou to control.
Ngannou working to try and regain half guard.
#SUB#
Ngannou defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Belmiro.
Ngannou holds on for dear life, controlling Belmiro's posture momentarily.
Belmiro can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ngannou is looking to escape.
Ngannou is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T5#
Ngannou is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ngannou is squirming around, avoiding Belmiro's attempts to control the action.
Ngannou is controlling an arm, preventing Belmiro from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Ngannou sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Belmiro seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Belmiro wants to take a breather but Ngannou is having none of it.
Ngannou wants to control but Belmiro is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Belmiro is looking for a kimura but Ngannou is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Belmiro to get the leverage. #T6#
Ngannou wants to control but Belmiro is keeping busy.
Belmiro wants to take a breather but Ngannou is having none of it.
Ngannou slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Belmiro showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ngannou looking for a sweep. Not yet Ngannou, not yet. #SUB#
Belmiro drops back, looking for a kneebar! Ngannou looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Ngannou looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Ngannou! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Belmiro (5) vs (6) Ngannou
Belmiro is looking for a sweep.#T7#
Ngannou gets to mount! Belmiro was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Belmiro (5) vs (8) Ngannou
Belmiro prevents Ngannou from taking his back.
Belmiro is looking to improve his position but Ngannou isn't that keen on the idea.
Ngannou controlling from the full mount. #T8#
Belmiro has given up his back here. Will Ngannou look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Belmiro (5) vs (11) Ngannou
You can see the frustration on Belmiro's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Belmiro staying busy and making it hard for Ngannou to control. #T9#
Ngannou keeps control of the position easily here as Belmiro tries to buck him off.
Ngannou struggling to keep hold of the position.
Ngannou not allowing Belmiro to control his hands.
Ngannou is hanging on to Belmiro's back as he tries to escape.
Good control from Ngannou.#T10##SUB2#
Ngannou is looking for the choke from the back position but Belmiro is controlling his hands well.
Ngannou slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Ngannou doesn't have the hooks in and Belmiro manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Belmiro (7) vs (11) Ngannou
Belmiro wants to pass the guard but Ngannou is keeping the position.
Belmiro trying to control but Ngannou is working from the bottom.
Ngannou is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ngannou seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Belmiro slips nicely into half guard.#T11#
Belmiro is trying to control the action in half guard but Ngannou is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Belmiro is pressing down on Ngannou's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ngannou is holding on for now.
Belmiro stalling. #SUB#
Belmiro is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ngannou has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Belmiro is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ngannou defends it well. #T12#
Ngannou moves into full guard.
Ngannou wants to sweep here but Belmiro controlling him for the moment.
Ngannou is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Belmiro trying to control the position from guard on top but Ngannou is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Belmiro 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.
Ngannou keeping moving, preventing Belmiro from controlling successfully.
Belmiro 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. #T13#
Ngannou is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Belmiro trying to control but Ngannou is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Belmiro stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ngannou swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ngannou trying to control the position here.
Ngannou is continuing to stall.#T14#
Belmiro wants to pass the guard but Ngannou is keeping the position.
Belmiro slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Belmiro (10) vs (11) Ngannou
Ngannou is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Ngannou wants to control but Belmiro is keeping busy.
Belmiro works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Belmiro (13) vs (11) Ngannou
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ngannou sneaks back into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Belmiro takes the fight on points by 13 to 11. |
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Event:
SSG 218 Helvig vs McCain
Date: Oct 22, 2023 |
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 10 wins and 2 losses; Francisco Ngannou! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 8 losses; Odaishah Yasalmibaal!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Alec Ball and Yves DeLean.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Yasalmibaal fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Ngannou to the ground. Yasalmibaal is now in Ngannou's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ngannou (0) vs (2) Yasalmibaal
Ngannou wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Ngannou is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Ngannou working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Yasalmibaal doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Yasalmibaal manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ngannou keeping full guard, as Yasalmibaal tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ngannou looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Yasalmibaal puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Ngannou makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ngannou.#T1#
Yasalmibaal postures up.
Yasalmibaal trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Yasalmibaal looking to sit in guard and control but Ngannou gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ngannou (2) vs (2) Yasalmibaal
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ngannou looking to pass the guard.
Ngannou trying to move into half guard but instead Yasalmibaal has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ngannou (2) vs (4) Yasalmibaal
Ngannou controls Yasalmibaal momentarily but Yasalmibaal frees himself. #SUB#
Ngannou has his foot on Yasalmibaal's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Yasalmibaal works his way back into a safe position though.#T2#
Ngannou is pulling down on Yasalmibaal's head to control his posture. #SUB#
Ngannou working for submissions but it's allowed Yasalmibaal to get to half guard.
Ngannou is trying to get back to full guard.
Yasalmibaal wants to take a breather but Ngannou is having none of it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ngannou wants to control but Yasalmibaal passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ngannou (2) vs (7) Yasalmibaal
Yasalmibaal has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Ngannou (2) vs (9) Yasalmibaal
Ngannou really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ngannou regains half guard.
Ngannou is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
Yasalmibaal passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ngannou (2) vs (12) Yasalmibaal
Ngannou manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Ngannou moves into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Yasalmibaal drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Ngannou dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ngannou (4) vs (12) Yasalmibaal
Ngannou works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T5#
Ngannou wants to pass to mount but Yasalmibaal is defending the position.
Ngannou is just content to waste time from the top position. Yasalmibaal takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Ngannou trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ngannou looking to sit in guard and control but Yasalmibaal gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ngannou (4) vs (14) Yasalmibaal
Ngannou is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T6#
Yasalmibaal trying to control but Ngannou is working from the bottom.
Ngannou not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Ngannou looking for subs off his back but Yasalmibaal has passed one foot through into half guard.
Ngannou trying to hold on to Yasalmibaal's head to control him but Yasalmibaal postures up.
#T7##SUB2#
Yasalmibaal wants to work for an arm triangle but Ngannou is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ngannou trying to control here.
Ngannou tries to roll over but Yasalmibaal keeps him under control.
Ngannou regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ngannou is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Ngannou has his foot on Yasalmibaal's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Yasalmibaal works his way back into a safe position though.
Yasalmibaal must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T8#
Ngannou keeping full guard, as Yasalmibaal tries to pass.
Ngannou not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Yasalmibaal trying to control but Ngannou is working from the bottom.
Ngannou manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Yasalmibaal manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ngannou (6) vs (14) Yasalmibaal
Yasalmibaal keeping full guard, as Ngannou tries to pass. #T9#
Ngannou wants to control from the top but Yasalmibaal keeps moving. #SUB2#
Yasalmibaal looking for a guillotine here but Ngannou defends easily.
Ngannou passes Yasalmibaal's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Yasalmibaal actively working from the bottom here.#T10#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ngannou in particular looking to stall.
Yasalmibaal is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Ngannou is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Yasalmibaal has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Ngannou escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Ngannou! Score +3 for passing guard: Ngannou (9) vs (14) Yasalmibaal#T11##SUB#
Ngannou is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Yasalmibaal knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Ngannou has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Yasalmibaal! Score +2 for reaching mount: Ngannou (11) vs (14) Yasalmibaal
Ngannou controlling the position easily from mount. #T12#
Yasalmibaal is squirming around, avoiding Ngannou's attempts to control the action.
Ngannou prevents Yasalmibaal from getting the reversal.
Ngannou wants to control the pace but Yasalmibaal is squirming around nicely. #T13#
Yasalmibaal sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Ngannou trying to control the action but Yasalmibaal is working from the bottom.
Ngannou wants to pass to mount but Yasalmibaal is defending the position.
Yasalmibaal is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ngannou's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ngannou's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ngannou (11) vs (18) Yasalmibaal#T14##SUB2#
Yasalmibaal is looking for the choke from the back position but Ngannou is controlling his hands well.
Ngannou can't escape the position.
Yasalmibaal is trying to stick to Ngannou's back but Ngannou is turning into Yasalmibaal. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Yasalmibaal's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Ngannou. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ngannou (13) vs (18) Yasalmibaal#SUB2#
Yasalmibaal looking for a guillotine here but Ngannou defends easily.
Yasalmibaal looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yasalmibaal wins on points by 18 to 13.
A victorious Odaishah Yasalmibaal 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:
SSG 209 Gaul vs Green
Date: Oct 01, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 4 losses; Addy Edison! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 2 losses; Francisco Ngannou!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Robert Twigg and George Francis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Edison rushes Ngannou and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ngannou drops down looking for an ankle pick but Edison pulls his leg out and moves away.
#TD2#
Ngannou manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Edison on his heels. He'll look to pass Edison's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Edison (0) vs (2) Ngannou
Ngannou trying to control the position from guard on top but Edison is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Edison looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ngannou passes into half guard.
Edison is refusing to be controlled, as Ngannou sits in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Edison actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Ngannou is trying to work for a kimura but Edison is defending well.
#T1#
Ngannou works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Edison (0) vs (5) Ngannou
Edison is working to get back to half guard.
Ngannou wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Ngannou moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Edison (0) vs (8) Ngannou#T2#
Edison staying busy and making it hard for Ngannou to control. #SUB2#
Ngannou has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Edison has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB2#
Ngannou is looking for the choke from the back position but Edison is controlling his hands well. #SUB2#
Ngannou looking for the choke but no joy.
Edison can't escape the position.
#T3##SUB2#
Edison defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Ngannou's arms. #SUB2#
Ngannou looking for the choke from the back.
Ngannou struggling to keep hold of the position.
#SUB2#
Ngannou tightening his grip on Edison, looking for the choke.
Edison rolls, trying to escape but Ngannou keeps control of the position.
#T4#
Will Ngannou go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Ngannou keeps control of the position as Edison tries to break free.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Edison looking very determined here, making life difficult for Ngannou.
#SUB2#
Edison defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Ngannou's arms. #T5#
Edison staying busy and making it hard for Ngannou to control. #SUB2#
Edison is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Ngannou gets his way!
Edison is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Ngannou controlling the position well here. Edison rolled but Ngannou kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#T6#
Edison is keeping busy.
Ngannou biding his time, controlling Edison.
Ngannou wants to control but Edison is keeping busy.#T7##SUB2#
Ngannou working for the choke.
Ngannou controlling the position well here. Edison rolled but Ngannou kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Edison can't escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Edison looking very determined here, making life difficult for Ngannou.
#T8##SUB2#
Ngannou is looking for the choke from the back position but Edison is controlling his hands well. #SUB2#
Edison defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Ngannou's arms. #SUB2#
Ngannou looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB2#
Ngannou looking for the choke from the back. #T9#
Ngannou looking to hold on to the position here but Edison rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Ngannou tries to free his leg and advance position but Edison is retaining full guard.
Ngannou 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. #SUB2#
Ngannou has gone for a leg lock! Edison slips out almost immediately though and dives into Ngannou's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Edison (2) vs (8) Ngannou
Edison pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ngannou is keeping the position for now.
Edison is fighting to break Ngannou's control of his arms but Ngannou is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T10##SUB#
Edison has gone for a leg lock! Ngannou slips out almost immediately though and dives into Edison's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Edison (2) vs (10) Ngannou
Ngannou works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ngannou moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Edison (2) vs (13) Ngannou
Edison is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ngannou advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Edison (2) vs (15) Ngannou#T11##SUB2#
Ngannou looking to secure an arm triangle but Edison defends it well.
Ngannou moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Edison (2) vs (18) Ngannou
A lull in the action here.
You can see the frustration on Edison's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T12#
Edison prevents Ngannou from getting a body triangle.
Edison tries to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Ngannou has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB2#
Ngannou working for the choke. #SUB2#
Ngannou working for a choke but Edison reverses nicely into Ngannou 's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Edison (4) vs (18) Ngannou#T13#
Ngannou wants to sweep here but Edison controlling him for the moment.
Ngannou manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Edison manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Edison (4) vs (20) Ngannou
Ngannou pushes down on Edison's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ngannou performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T14##SUB2#
Ngannou is trying to work for a kimura but Edison is defending well.
Edison wants to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ngannou seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Edison does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ngannou moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Edison (4) vs (23) Ngannou
Ngannou trying to control the action but Edison is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ngannou wins on points by 23 to 4.
Our winner, Francisco Ngannou, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
SSG 204 Johnson vs Elvul
Date: Sep 24, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 6 losses; Stella Fella! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 2 losses; Francisco Ngannou!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Robert Douchet and Yves DeLean.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Ngannou with a lazy takedown attempt #CL#
and Fella counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Fella is working for takedown but Ngannou is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD#
Fella gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fella (2) vs (0) Ngannou
Fella is stalling in the full guard.
Fella trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ngannou not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fella wants to control from the top but Ngannou keeps moving.
Fella is really struggling to control Ngannou but he's trying to hold on to the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fella wants to pass the guard but Ngannou is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Ngannou working for a triangle but Fella defends it easily.
Fella has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T1#
Ngannou 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.
Ngannou not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fella trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ngannou looking for a sweep. Not yet Ngannou, not yet. #SUB2#
Ngannou throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ngannou not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ngannou keeping moving, preventing Fella from controlling successfully. #T2#
Fella is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Ngannou is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Ngannou looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fella is one step ahead there.
Fella is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Ngannou working for a triangle but Fella defends it easily.
Ngannou not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T3#
Ngannou 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.
Ngannou keeping moving, preventing Fella from controlling successfully.
Fella showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Fella seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Ngannou for as long as he can get away with.#SUB2#
Fella has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Ngannou to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Fella is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Ngannou pulls down on the head and he's put Fella to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Francisco Ngannou!
Francisco Ngannou seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
SSG 189 Makaro vs Dukat
Date: Aug 20, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 7 losses; Robert Melia! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 2 losses; Francisco Ngannou!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Dillan Fox and William Peck.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Nice sprawl there from Melia as Ngannou shoots in.
Melia defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ngannou.
Melia tries to counter with a takedown but Ngannou is quick to defend against it.
Ngannou tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Melia defends well and Ngannou ends up having to push Melia into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Robert Melia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Francisco Ngannou.
Melia stuffs the takedown attempt from Ngannou. Ngannou gets slowly back to his feet.
Ngannou tries to score a power double leg takedown but Melia sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ngannou somewhat.
Melia half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Francisco Ngannou seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ngannou goes for a double leg but Melia avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Melia continues to drive forward.#TD2#
Ngannou shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Melia (0) vs (2) Ngannou
Ngannou tries to pass to full mount but Melia defends it. #T1#
Melia wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Ngannou is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ngannou wants to lay and pray for a moment but Melia keeps working. #SUB2#
Ngannou is looking for a kimura but Melia is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ngannou to get the leverage.
Melia tries to roll over but Ngannou keeps him under control.#T2##SUB2#
Ngannou is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Melia is looking to improve his position.
Ngannou is looking to take a break and control but Melia is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Melia is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
Ngannou works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Melia (0) vs (5) Ngannou
Melia is looking for a sweep.
Ngannou tries to move into full mount but can't pass Melia's legs.
Ngannou is looking to take a break and control but Melia is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ngannou tries to advance to mount but Melia denies him. #T4##SUB2#
Ngannou is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Melia knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Melia is looking for a sweep.
Melia wants to control but Ngannou postures up.
Ngannou trying to control the position but Melia is working away.
Melia trying his best to control but Ngannou has mounted him. Score +2 for reaching mount: Melia (0) vs (7) Ngannou#T5#
Ngannou fails to move to back control.
Ngannou can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Melia is looking to escape.
Ngannou fails to take his opponent's back. #SUB2#
Ngannou is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Melia is surviving well by controlling Ngannou's body position as best he can.
Ngannou trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T6#
Melia is in all sorts of trouble here.
Melia looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.
Ngannou is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Melia is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Melia (0) vs (10) Ngannou
Melia trying to control the hands but Ngannou won't let him.
Melia wants to escape the position.
#T7##SUB2#
Ngannou has got one arm under Melia's chin. This could be trouble... Melia trying to control the other hand but Ngannou gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Melia has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Francisco Ngannou!
An out of breath Francisco Ngannou thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
SSG 178 Berendas vs White
Date: Jul 30, 2023 |
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 6 wins and 2 losses; Francisco Ngannou! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 5 losses; Johnny Vilmat!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Edson Gomes and Luis Engracia.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Vilmat shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Ngannou manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ngannou (0) vs (2) Vilmat#SUB#
Ngannou throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Vilmat escapes and throws Ngannou's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Ngannou (0) vs (5) Vilmat
Ngannou sneaks back into half guard.#SUB2#
Vilmat is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ngannou makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ngannou.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vilmat looking to pass the guard.
Ngannou keeping moving, preventing Vilmat from controlling successfully. #T1#
Vilmat pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ngannou is keeping the position for now.
Ngannou is trying to control the position but Vilmat postures up. #SUB2#
Vilmat drops back, looking for a kneebar! Ngannou looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Ngannou looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Ngannou! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ngannou (4) vs (5) Vilmat
Ngannou wants to control but Vilmat is keeping him busy.
Vilmat tries to bench press Ngannou off him but Ngannou keeps the position.
Vilmat struggling a bit here.
Vilmat manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ngannou (4) vs (7) Vilmat
Ngannou tries to roll over but Vilmat keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Vilmat is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Ngannou still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Ngannou has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ngannou (8) vs (7) Vilmat
Ngannou is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Vilmat manages to get back to half guard.
Ngannou is keen to just control but Vilmat is a slippery customer.
Ngannou will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Vilmat is trying to control but can't.
#T3#
Ngannou trying to control from half guard but Vilmat is working away.
Vilmat is trying to control but can't.
Vilmat is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ngannou stalling.
Ngannou prevents Vilmat from improving his position.#SUB#
Ngannou is looking for a kimura here.
Vilmat wants to get back to full guard but Ngannou has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Ngannou (11) vs (7) Vilmat#T4#
Ngannou trying to control but Vilmat is having none of it.
Ngannou tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Vilmat is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Ngannou has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Ngannou (14) vs (7) Vilmat
Vilmat is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#T5#
Vilmat just trying to survive but Ngannou is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #SUB#
Ngannou is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Vilmat has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Ngannou has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Vilmat taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Ngannou doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Francisco Ngannou!
During a confident post fight interview, Francisco Ngannou thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
SSG 167 Beat The Man 5
Date: Jul 02, 2023 |
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 2 wins and 1 losses; Milton Viera! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Francisco Ngannou!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, John Kavanagh and Alyssa Summers.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Ngannou misses with a takedown attempt - Viera sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Viera tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Ngannou manages to circle out of the way.
Viera stuffs the takedown.
Ngannou shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Viera as he jumps to the side.
Milton Viera has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Francisco Ngannou.#TD#
Viera is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Ngannou's half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Viera (2) vs (0) Ngannou
Viera is trying to control. Ngannou wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Viera is looking for a kimura but Ngannou is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Viera to get the leverage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Viera prevents Ngannou from improving his position.#SUB#
Viera is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ngannou is looking for a sweep. Viera is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1##SUB#
Viera is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ngannou is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Ngannou has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Viera. Oh but Ngannou has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Viera goes limp - he's gone! Ngannou jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Francisco Ngannou!
An out of breath Francisco Ngannou thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
SSG 162 Beat The Man 4
Date: Jun 25, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 7 losses; Lieb Fraumilch! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Francisco Ngannou!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Andrew Berry and James Atkins.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Fraumilch throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Ngannou tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Fraumilch is in Ngannou's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fraumilch (2) vs (0) Ngannou
Ngannou 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.
Ngannou can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Fraumilch controls the pace.
Ngannou looking to control.
Fraumilch is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Fraumilch has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Fraumilch trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fraumilch knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ngannou on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ngannou is trying to control the position but Fraumilch postures up.
Fraumilch pushing down on Ngannou's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fraumilch is looking to advance position but Ngannou won't allow it. #T1#
Ngannou tries to roll over but Fraumilch keeps him under control.
Fraumilch with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Fraumilch'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.
Ngannou moves into full guard.
Fraumilch showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T2#
Ngannou is trying to keep Fraumilch in close.
Fraumilch stays in close to Ngannou's body and controls the position.
Ngannou is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Fraumilch's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Fraumilch seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Ngannou for as long as he can get away with.#SUB2#
Ngannou had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fraumilch defends it easily.
Fraumilch's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T3#
Ngannou looking for a sweep. Not yet Ngannou, not yet.
Fraumilch content to stall in guard here.
Fraumilch pushing down on Ngannou's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Fraumilch.
Ngannou is pressing down on Fraumilch's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ngannou is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Fraumilch 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. #T4##SUB2#
Ngannou has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fraumilch can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ngannou is trying to control the position but Fraumilch postures up.
Ngannou being controlled here, momentarily.
Ngannou looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fraumilch is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Ngannou is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T5#
Fraumilch slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Fraumilch won't allow Ngannou to sweep him here.
Fraumilch tries to free his leg and advance position but Ngannou is retaining full guard.
Fraumilch sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ngannou looking to control.
Fraumilch controlling from the top position.
Ngannou looking to control.
#T6##SUB2#
Ngannou looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Fraumilch has picked Ngannou up and slammed him! Ngannou can't keep hold of the triangle and Fraumilch manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Fraumilch (5) vs (0) Ngannou
Fraumilch just content to control the position.
Fraumilch working away.
Fraumilch staying calm.
Ngannou wants to control but Fraumilch postures up.#T7#
Fraumilch tries to move into full mount but can't pass Ngannou's legs.
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.
Ngannou is not content to let Fraumilch control the position. #SUB#
Fraumilch wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ngannou, who protects the arm well.
Fraumilch working away.
You can see the frustration on Ngannou's face as Fraumilch controls the position.
Ngannou struggling a bit here.#T8#
Ngannou sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Ngannou controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Ngannou moves into full guard.
Fraumilch pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ngannou is keeping the position for now.
Ngannou 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: Fraumilch (5) vs (2) Ngannou
Fraumilch is looking for a sweep. Ngannou is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T9#
Ngannou trying to control from half guard but Fraumilch is working away. #SUB2#
Ngannou is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Fraumilch is just riding it out for now. Ngannou eventually gives up the hold.
Fraumilch has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ngannou is working away from the top position though.#T10#
Ngannou seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Fraumilch does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Ngannou is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Fraumilch is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Francisco Ngannou!
Francisco Ngannou thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
SSG 156 Kyng vs Banner
Date: Jun 11, 2023 |
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 4 wins and 1 losses; Francisco Ngannou! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Gurney Halleck!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Chad Campbell and John Kavanagh.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Nice sprawl there from Halleck as Ngannou shoots in.
Halleck tries to counter by closing the distance.
No luck for Ngannou with that takedown attempt.
Halleck steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Ngannou.
Halleck has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#TD#
Ngannou shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Halleck's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ngannou (2) vs (0) Halleck
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.
Ngannou engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Halleck is trying to keep Ngannou in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ngannou sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ngannou trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Halleck manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ngannou (2) vs (2) Halleck#T1##SUB#
Halleck got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ngannou has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Halleck has managed to get both his arms back between Ngannou's legs - danger averted.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ngannou holds on and takes a little breather.
Halleck passes Ngannou's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Halleck uses his free foot to push down on Ngannou's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Ngannou. Score +3 for passing guard: Ngannou (2) vs (5) Halleck
Ngannou tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Halleck trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T2#
Halleck sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Halleck trying to control but Ngannou is having none of it.
Halleck with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
#T3#
Halleck tries to control but Ngannou wriggling away.
Halleck takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ngannou is wriggling around trying to escape.
Ngannou is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Halleck trying to control but Ngannou is having none of it.
Halleck looking to control and managing it successfully.
Halleck prevents Ngannou from getting the reversal.#T4#
Ngannou is working hard here to advance position.
Ngannou doing his best to control the position. Can he escape?
Ngannou tries to hold on but Halleck pushes him away.
Halleck tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ngannou really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ngannou prevents Halleck from taking his back.
Ngannou keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Halleck looking to secure an arm triangle but Ngannou defends it well. #T5#
Halleck wants to control the pace but Ngannou is squirming around nicely.
Halleck pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Ngannou is trying desperately to improve position.
Halleck wants to take his opponent's back but Ngannou doesn't allow it. #T6#
Ngannou tries to lock up and control but Halleck gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Halleck tries to control but Ngannou wriggling away.
Halleck controlling the pace for now.
Halleck fails to take his opponent's back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ngannou keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T7#
Halleck trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ngannou is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ngannou is wriggling around trying to escape.
Halleck trying to control but Ngannou is having none of it.
Halleck controlling the position easily from mount.
Halleck trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T8#
Ngannou regains half guard.
Halleck wants to free his trapped foot but Ngannou is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ngannou tries to get to full guard but Halleck has control of the leg.
Halleck seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Ngannou wants to control but Halleck is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T9##SUB2#
Halleck is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Halleck wants to take a breather but Ngannou is having none of it.
Halleck is pressing down on Ngannou's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ngannou is holding on for now.
Ngannou has a hand on Halleck's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Halleck takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Ngannou (2) vs (8) Halleck
Ngannou sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Halleck is looking to advance position but Ngannou won't allow it.
Ngannou wants to get back to full guard.#T10#
Ngannou is staying active underneath Halleck, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ngannou is looking for a sweep. Halleck is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ngannou has his hands clasped together around Halleck's back. He's all about the action.#SUB2#
Halleck is trying to work for a kimura but Ngannou is defending well.
Halleck moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ngannou (2) vs (11) Halleck
Halleck tries to move to mount but Ngannou blocks the move with his legs. #T11#
You can see the frustration on Ngannou's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ngannou trying to remain calm as Halleck controls from the top position.
Halleck wants to control but Ngannou is keeping him busy.
Halleck is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T12##SUB2#
Halleck tries for a kimura but Ngannou is defending well.
Ngannou tries to improve position but can't.
Ngannou gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Halleck is pressing down on Ngannou's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ngannou is holding on for now.
Ngannou is looking to improve his position.
#T13#
Halleck is trying to control. Ngannou wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ngannou moves into full guard.
Ngannou managing to control the position.
Halleck looking to sit in guard and control but Ngannou gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ngannou (4) vs (11) Halleck
Halleck is trying to keep Ngannou in close.
#T14##SUB2#
Halleck working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ngannou doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ngannou manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Halleck working a defensive guard here.
Ngannou trying to control the position from guard on top but Halleck is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ngannou engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
And that's the end of the fight!
Halleck wins on points by 11 to 4. |
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Event:
SSG 146 Cheese vs Chai
Date: May 21, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Holy Moly! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Francisco Ngannou!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Daniel Cesar and Thiago Cunha.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Moly shoots in but Ngannou avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ngannou shoots in for a double leg but Moly sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD#
Ngannou gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Moly to score an easy takedown into full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Moly (2) vs (0) Ngannou
Moly 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.
Ngannou is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ngannou looking to hit a scissor sweep but Moly is one step ahead there.
Moly trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Ngannou pulls Moly in close to his closed guard and prevents Moly from doing any damage or advancing position.
Moly preventing the sweep.
Moly sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ngannou wants to sweep but no luck.
Moly content to stall in guard here.
Moly has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ngannou keeping moving, preventing Moly from controlling successfully. #T2#
Ngannou seems keen to control Moly's posture.
Moly stopping the sweep attempt from Ngannou.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ngannou can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Moly controls the pace.
Ngannou controls Moly momentarily but Moly frees himself.
Ngannou is pulling down on Moly's head. It's preventing any offense from Moly, at least for the moment.
Moly's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T3#
Ngannou tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ngannou working a defensive guard here.
Ngannou seems keen to control Moly's posture.
Ngannou 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.
Moly postures up.
Ngannou wants to sweep here but Moly controlling him for the moment. #T4#
Ngannou is trying to control the position but Moly postures up.
Ngannou looking to hit a scissor sweep but Moly is one step ahead there.
Ngannou is trying to keep Moly in close.
Ngannou looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Moly puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Ngannou is trying to control but can't.
Moly controlling the pace.
Moly is thwarting Ngannou's attempts to control the position.#T5#
Ngannou moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ngannou controlling Moly's posture.
Ngannou looking to hit a scissor sweep but Moly is one step ahead there.
Moly postures up.
#T6#
Ngannou lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Moly (2) vs (2) Ngannou
Ngannou is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Moly wants to sweep here but Ngannou controlling him for the moment.
Ngannou wants to control from the top but Moly keeps moving.
Ngannou 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.
Ngannou tries to free his leg and advance position but Moly is retaining full guard. #T7#
Ngannou looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ngannou is looking to advance position but Moly has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Moly (6) vs (2) Ngannou
Ngannou keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Moly can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ngannou is looking to escape.
Moly prevents Ngannou from getting the reversal.#T8#
Ngannou holds of for dear life.
Moly controlling his opponent.
Ngannou tries to reverse the position but Moly maintains control.
Moly tries to push Ngannou's head away but Ngannou is holding on tight.#T9#
Moly avoids the attempt from Ngannou to control.
Ngannou is trying to escape the mount.
Ngannou sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ngannou manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Moly being controlled here momentarily.
Moly trying to control but Ngannou is working from the bottom. #T10#
Ngannou 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.
Ngannou controlling Moly's posture.
Ngannou keeping moving, preventing Moly from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ngannou is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ngannou controlling Moly's posture. #T11#
Ngannou wants to sweep here but Moly controlling him for the moment.
Ngannou managing to control the position.
Ngannou 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.
Ngannou controls Moly momentarily but Moly frees himself. #T12#
Ngannou is controlling Moly's posture.
Ngannou wants to sweep but no luck.
Ngannou has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Ngannou is trying to keep Moly in close.
#T13#
Moly engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ngannou trying to control the position.
Moly stopping the sweep attempt from Ngannou.
Moly showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ngannou is trying to control the position but Moly postures up. #T14#
Ngannou lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Moly (6) vs (4) Ngannou
Ngannou trying to control but Moly is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ngannou passes Moly's left leg - he's now in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Moly takes the fight on points by 6 to 4.
After winning the bout, Holy Moly 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:
SSG 141 Barnes vs Chai
Date: May 07, 2023 |
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 3 wins and 0 losses; Francisco Ngannou! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Vitor Santos!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Edson Gomes and Felipe Paraventi.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Santos fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Ngannou to the ground. Santos is now in Ngannou's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ngannou (0) vs (2) Santos
Santos wants to pass the guard but Ngannou is keeping the position.
Ngannou looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Santos trying to control but Ngannou is working from the bottom.
Ngannou lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ngannou (2) vs (2) Santos
Ngannou 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. #SUB2#
Ngannou got a little sloppy there for a moment and Santos has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ngannou has managed to get both his arms back between Santos's legs - danger averted.
Ngannou might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos being controlled here, momentarily. #T1#
Ngannou postures up.
Ngannou sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ngannou advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Ngannou (5) vs (2) Santos
Santos tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ngannou wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ngannou has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Ngannou (7) vs (2) Santos
Santos is desperately trying to improve his position but Ngannou has a good base and remains in mount.
Ngannou controlling the position easily from mount. #T2#
Ngannou wants to take Santos's back but he can't do it this time.
Santos is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Ngannou controlling the position easily from mount.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Santos is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T3#
Santos is still trying to improve position.
Ngannou takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Santos really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ngannou tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Santos is trying desperately to improve position.
Ngannou controlling his opponent. #T4#
Santos is working to get back to half guard.
Ngannou controlling from mount.
Ngannou seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Santos for as long as he can get away with.#T5#
Santos is working to get back to half guard.
Ngannou sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T6#
Santos is trying to escape the mount.
Ngannou sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Santos has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Ngannou (10) vs (2) Santos
Santos tries to roll but Ngannou sticks to his back.
Ngannou just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#T7#
Ngannou continues to stall.
Ngannou keeps control of the position as Santos tries to break free.
Ngannou really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Santos.#T8#
Ngannou'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.
Santos is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Santos is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Ngannou controlling from the back.#T9#
You can see the frustration on Santos's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Santos is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Ngannou is hanging on to Santos's back as he tries to escape.
Ngannou gets his hands free as Santos looks to control.
Ngannou has good solid back control here. #T10#
Santos looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Santos rolls, trying to escape but Ngannou keeps control of the position.
Ngannou biding his time, looking for the opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Santos tries to escape the position.
#T11#
Ngannou controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Santos needs to remain patient if he's going to get out of this sticky situation.
Ngannou has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Santos's body.
I really don't envy Santos right now.
#T12#
Ngannou controls the position.
Ngannou has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Ngannou controlling well, preventing Santos from escaping the position.
#T13#
Ngannou controlling the position well here. Santos rolled but Ngannou kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
More hug and hope from Ngannou.
Santos trying to control the hands but Ngannou breaks the grip.
Santos wants to escape the position.
Santos keeps trying to improve his position.
Ngannou keeps control of the position easily here as Santos tries to buck him off.
#T14#
Santos is really stuck here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ngannou biding his time, controlling Santos.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ngannou takes the fight on points by 10 to 2.
A victorious Francisco Ngannou 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:
SSG 138 Barnes vs Dew
Date: Apr 30, 2023 |
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 5 wins and 1 losses; Martino Frederick! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Francisco Ngannou!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Russell Pearce and Dean Styles.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Frederick shoots in for a takedown but Ngannou shows good takedown defense.
Ngannou tries to clinch up but Frederick circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Frederick closes the distance and pushes Ngannou back into the cage.#TD#
Frederick pulls guard successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ngannou slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Frederick (0) vs (3) Ngannou
Frederick can't do much from the bottom here.
Ngannou staying calm.
Frederick is trying to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ngannou is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Frederick will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T1#
Frederick's coaches at Raptors Den MMA 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.
Frederick tries to buck Ngannou off but Ngannou is having none of it.
Frederick is letting Ngannou control him for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Frederick manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ngannou's best efforts.
Ngannou tries to pass to full mount but Frederick defends it.
Frederick tries to get to full guard but Ngannou has control of the leg.
Ngannou seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T2##SUB#
Frederick is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ngannou pulls his head out easily.
Frederick is trying to get back to full guard.
Frederick controlling the position well.
Ngannou perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T3#
Frederick is trying to control but can't.
Frederick is in trouble now - Ngannou has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Frederick (0) vs (6) Ngannou
Ngannou controlling from mount.
Let's hope that Ngannou has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T4#
Frederick really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ngannou controlling from the full mount.
Ngannou with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Ngannou looking to control and managing it successfully. #T5#
Frederick can't escape the position.
Ngannou takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ngannou is trying to take his opponent's back.
Ngannou takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Frederick is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T6#
Ngannou tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Frederick tries to hold on but Ngannou postures up.
Ngannou looking to control and managing it successfully.
Frederick really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ngannou sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T7#
Frederick is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Frederick is working hard here to advance position.
Ngannou controlling the position easily from mount.
Ngannou wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Ngannou controlling his opponent. #T8#
Frederick wants to control but Ngannou is having none of it.
Ngannou can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Frederick is looking to escape.
Ngannou controlling the pace for now.
Frederick tries to control the position but Ngannou now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Frederick (0) vs (9) Ngannou
Frederick just trying to survive but Ngannou is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Ngannou keeps control of the position as Frederick tries to break free.
Frederick trying to control the action but Ngannou just sinks the hooks in. #T9#
Good control from Ngannou.
Frederick looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Ngannou is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Frederick is in bad spot here.
Good control from Ngannou.#T10#
Frederick rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Ngannou controlling the action here.
Frederick is trying to maintain the position but Ngannou is very close to passing his half guard.
Ngannou trying to control the pace. #T11#
Frederick is trying to maintain the position but Ngannou is very close to passing his half guard.
Ngannou is taking a breather. Frederick 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.
Frederick trying to hold on to Ngannou's head to control him but Ngannou postures up.
Ngannou is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Frederick controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T12#
Ngannou keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Frederick wants to get back to full guard.
Ngannou passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Frederick! Score +3 for passing guard: Frederick (0) vs (12) Ngannou
Ngannou controlling the position easily from mount. #T13#
Frederick regains half guard.
Frederick trying to control from the bottom.
Ngannou works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Frederick (0) vs (15) Ngannou
Frederick tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T14#
Ngannou takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ngannou wants to control the pace but Frederick is squirming around nicely.
Frederick is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Ngannou tries to control but Frederick wriggling away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Frederick really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ngannou wins on points by 15 to 0.
A very excited looking Francisco Ngannou 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:
SSG 128 Maximus vs Banner
Date: Apr 09, 2023 |
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 0 wins and 4 losses; India Conquer Worlrd! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Francisco Ngannou!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Thiago Cunha and Edson Gomes.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Conquer Worlrd gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Conquer Worlrd (0) vs (2) Ngannou
Conquer Worlrd keeping full guard, as Ngannou tries to pass.
Ngannou controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ngannou passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Conquer Worlrd is breathing heavily.
Ngannou wants to pass the guard but Conquer Worlrd is defending well. #T1#
Ngannou works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Conquer Worlrd (0) vs (5) Ngannou
Ngannou content just to control the position here.
Ngannou's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Conquer Worlrd really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T2#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ngannou takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ngannou forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Conquer Worlrd (0) vs (8) Ngannou
Ngannou is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Conquer Worlrd has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
It looks like Ngannou 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.#T3##T4##T5##T6##T7#
More stalling from Ngannou.#T8#
Conquer Worlrd really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T9#
Let's hope that Ngannou has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T10#
Ngannou with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
Conquer Worlrd can't escape the position.
Good control from Ngannou.#T11##T12##T13##T14#
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Ngannou.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Ngannou wins on points by 8 to 0.
Our winner, Francisco Ngannou, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
SSG 127 Chai vs Soderberg
Date: Apr 02, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Emerson Stewart! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Francisco Ngannou!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Cecil Peabody and Wesley Smith.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Stewart looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ngannou tries to clinch up#TD#
and Stewart counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Ngannou! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Stewart (4) vs (0) Ngannou
Ngannou has one of Stewart's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
You can see the frustration on Ngannou's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ngannou is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stewart tries to move to full mount but Ngannou actually manages to regain half guard.
Ngannou won't allow Stewart to pass to mount. #T1#
Ngannou is controlling Stewart's trapped leg to prevent Stewart from advancing to side control.
Ngannou is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ngannou is not content to let Stewart control the position.#T2#
Ngannou keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Stewart prevents Ngannou from improving his position.#SUB#
Stewart is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ngannou doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Stewart. #SUB#
Stewart is trying to work for a kimura but Ngannou is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ngannou keeping control of the position. #T3##SUB#
Stewart seems to be working for a kimura but Ngannou defends the submission attempt.
Ngannou works his way to full guard. Good work.
Stewart looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Ngannou is adopting a defensive guard.
Stewart stopping the sweep attempt from Ngannou.
Ngannou is adopting a defensive guard.
Ngannou 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: Stewart (4) vs (2) Ngannou#T4#
Stewart trying to control here.
Ngannou is controlling the pace.
Let's hope that Ngannou has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T5#
Ngannou prevents Stewart from improving his position.
Ngannou controlling the action here.
Ngannou trying to mount his opponent but Stewart defends it.
Stewart wants to control but Ngannou is keeping busy.
#T6#
Well, if Ngannou 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.
#SUB#
Stewart looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Stewart moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Stewart controls Ngannou momentarily but Ngannou frees himself.
Ngannou engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T7#
Stewart is trying to keep Ngannou in close.
Ngannou wants to pass the guard but Stewart is keeping the position.#SUB#
Stewart is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ngannou defends well.
Ngannou controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T8#
Stewart is trying to keep Ngannou in close.
#SUB#
Stewart looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ngannou looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T9#
Stewart trying to control the position.
Ngannou 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. #SUB#
Stewart has his foot on Ngannou's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ngannou works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Stewart has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ngannou can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ngannou stays in close to Stewart's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Ngannou avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T10#
Ngannou controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ngannou slips nicely into half guard.
Ngannou content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
Stewart actively working from the bottom here.
Ngannou looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T11#
Stewart is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Stewart looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Stewart keeping hold of Ngannou's head, controlling as best he can.
Well, if Ngannou 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.
It looks like Ngannou 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.#T12#
Ngannou prevents Stewart from improving his position.
Ngannou perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Ngannou is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Stewart! Score +3 for passing guard: Stewart (4) vs (5) Ngannou
Ngannou controlling the pace for now.
Stewart is trying to escape the mount.
Ngannou avoids the attempt from Stewart to control.#T13#
Stewart keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Stewart is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Stewart wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Stewart (4) vs (8) Ngannou
Ngannou keeps control of the position easily here as Stewart tries to buck him off.
Stewart trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Stewart tries to escape but Ngannou has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Ngannou trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Stewart doesn't escape.
Stewart trying to control the action but Ngannou just sinks the hooks in.
Good control from Ngannou.#T14#
Stewart is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Ngannou has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Stewart's body.
Stewart is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Stewart turns into Ngannou and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Stewart (6) vs (8) Ngannou
And that's the end of the fight!
Ngannou wins on points by 8 to 6.
Francisco Ngannou seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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