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Event:
CFC Rio 3
Date: May 31, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 41 wins and 27 losses; Francisco Ngannou! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 43 wins and 57 losses; Dragon Li Chai!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Thiago Cunha and Emerson Jorge.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Ngannou stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ngannou wants it to stay on the feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Chai or perhaps it was just good defense by Ngannou, which made it look bad. #TD2#
Chai feints and as Ngannou raises his hands in defense, Chai changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ngannou (0) vs (2) Chai
Ngannou working a defensive guard but Chai passes into half guard.
Ngannou is looking for a sweep. Chai is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Chai wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ngannou keeps working. #SUB#
Ngannou actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T1##SUB#
Ngannou looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chai perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB#
Ngannou looking for submissions off his back.
Chai content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T2#
Chai tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ngannou knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
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.#SUB#
Ngannou actively working from the bottom here.
Chai slows the pace down in half guard. #T3#
Chai wants to free his trapped foot but Ngannou is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ngannou preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Ngannou wants to control but Chai is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T4#
Ngannou controlling the position for now.#SUB#
Ngannou actively working from the bottom here.
Ngannou is not content to let Chai control the position.
Ngannou trying to control here.
#T5#
Chai trying to control the pace.
Ngannou is looking to improve his position.
Ngannou trying to hold on to Chai's head to control him but Chai postures up.
Chai stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T6#
Chai seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ngannou does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Ngannou looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Chai wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ngannou keeps working. #T7#
Chai 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.
Ngannou trying to control but Chai postures up.
Ngannou controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #SUB#
Ngannou looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T8#
Ngannou is trying to control but can't.
Ngannou tries to roll over but Chai keeps him under control.#SUB#
Ngannou looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Chai looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T9#
Ngannou wants to control but Chai is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ngannou is staying active underneath Chai, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Ngannou looking for submissions off his back.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T10#
Chai looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Chai is controlling the pace.
Chai is looking to advance position but Ngannou won't allow it. #T11#
Ngannou moves into full guard.
Ngannou wants to sweep here but Chai controlling him for the moment.
Chai advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Ngannou (0) vs (5) Chai#T12#
Ngannou is looking for a sweep.
Chai trying to control the position but Ngannou is working away.
Ngannou manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Ngannou wants to improve his position but Chai is controlling well.
#SUB#
Ngannou looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T13#
Chai content to control rather than advance.
Ngannou wants to control but Chai is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ngannou manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ngannou can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Chai controls the pace.
Chai stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ngannou swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T14#
Chai controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Ngannou looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chai wants to control from the top but Ngannou keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chai wins on points by 5 to 0.
After winning the bout, Dragon Li Chai thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
CFC Tokyo 21
Date: May 28, 2025 |
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 15 wins and 12 losses; Harry Kim! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 40 wins and 27 losses; Francisco Ngannou!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yukihiro Shimada and Shigeki Sano.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kim stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kim wants it to stay on the feet.
No luck for Ngannou with that takedown attempt. #CL#
Kim clinches.
Kim drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ngannou pulls his leg out and moves away.
Ngannou shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Harry Kim has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Francisco Ngannou.#TD#
Kim drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Kim (4) vs (0) Ngannou
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.
Ngannou is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kim wants to take a breather but Ngannou manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Kim.
Kim will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ngannou trying to control the position.
#T1#
Ngannou being controlled here, momentarily.
Kim trying to control the position from guard on top but Ngannou is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kim engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T2#
Kim'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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Ngannou looking for a guillotine here but Kim defends easily.
Ngannou is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3##SUB2#
Ngannou looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kim not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ngannou looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kim is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Ngannou is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T4#
Kim 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.
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 manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kim manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kim (4) vs (2) Ngannou
Kim managing to control the position.
Ngannou wants to control from the top but Kim keeps moving. #T5##SUB#
Kim looking for a guillotine here but Ngannou defends easily.
Ngannou pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kim is keeping the position for now.
Kim has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T6#
Ngannou works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kim tries to roll over but Ngannou keeps him under control.
Kim is trying is best to control the position here. #SUB2#
Ngannou is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T7#
Ngannou trying to pass the guard but Kim defending well.
Kim wants to improve his position but Ngannou is controlling well.
Kim is doing well to control the position and prevent Ngannou from advancing to side control.#SUB2#
Ngannou wants to work for an arm triangle but Kim is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ngannou trying to mount his opponent but Kim defends it. #T8#
Kim manages to get to full guard.
Ngannou won't allow Kim to sweep him here.
Ngannou wants to pass the guard but Kim is keeping the position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kim holds on and takes a little breather. #T9#
Kim keeping moving, preventing Ngannou from controlling successfully.
Kim definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ngannou is looking to pass into half guard but Kim pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Kim is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kim (6) vs (2) Ngannou#SUB2#
Ngannou isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Kim stacks Ngannou 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 Kim! Score +3 for passing guard: Kim (9) vs (2) Ngannou
Kim is looking to take a break and control but Ngannou is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T10#
Kim controls the position from side control.
Ngannou is looking for a sweep.
Kim tries to advance to mount but can't.
Ngannou tries to improve position but can't. #T11#
Kim just content to control the position.
Ngannou tries to control but Kim manages to take his back. Score +3 for taking back: Kim (12) vs (2) Ngannou
Kim keeps control of the position easily here as Ngannou tries to buck him off.
Kim is trying to stick to Ngannou's back but Ngannou is turning into Kim. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Kim's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Ngannou. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kim (12) vs (4) Ngannou
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T12#
Kim is pulling down on Ngannou's head to control his posture. #SUB#
Kim is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ngannou defends well.
Kim seems keen to control Ngannou's posture.
Ngannou pushes down on Kim's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T13##SUB2#
Ngannou is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kim is just riding it out for now. Ngannou eventually gives up the hold.
Kim gets full guard.
Kim is trying to control the position but Ngannou postures up. #T14#
Ngannou advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kim (12) vs (7) Ngannou#SUB2#
Ngannou has hold of Kim's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Kim tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Ngannou cranks the arm and Kim screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Kim, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). 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 Rio 2
Date: May 24, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 40 wins and 26 losses; Francisco Ngannou! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 38 wins and 42 losses; Friedrich August Von Hayek!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Leandro Rodrigues and Luis Engracia.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Von Hayek shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Ngannou napping and manages to drive through into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Ngannou (0) vs (4) Von Hayek
My spies in House Of Pain inform me that Von Hayek has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Ngannou is trying to get back to half guard.
Von Hayek tries to advance position but instead Ngannou slips a leg back in to half guard.
Ngannou keeping hold of Von Hayek's head, controlling as best he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Hayek is just content to waste time from the top position. Ngannou takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #T1#
Von Hayek is fighting to break Ngannou's control of his arms but Ngannou is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
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.
Von Hayek is stalling in the full guard.
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 looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T2#
Von Hayek controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ngannou seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Von Hayek controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ngannou has Von Hayek pulled in close to control his posture.
Von Hayek controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T3#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ngannou is pulling down on Von Hayek's head to control his posture.
Von Hayek pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ngannou is keeping the position for now.
Von Hayek trying to control the position from guard on top but Ngannou is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Von Hayek is stalling in the full guard.
Ngannou wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Von Hayek stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ngannou swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T5#
Von Hayek trying to control but Ngannou is working from the bottom.
Ngannou pulls Von Hayek in to control the position.
Von Hayek's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Von Hayek wants to pass the guard but Ngannou is keeping the position.
Von Hayek is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ngannou tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T6#
Ngannou has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Von Hayek slips nicely into half guard.
Ngannou wants to get back to full guard.
Von Hayek trying to control from half guard but Ngannou is working away. #T7#
Von Hayek is pressing down on Ngannou's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ngannou is holding on for now.
Ngannou has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Von Hayek is working away from the top position though.
Von Hayek wants to pass to mount but Ngannou is defending the position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T8#
Ngannou tries to get to full guard but Von Hayek has control of the leg.
Ngannou is staying active underneath Von Hayek, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ngannou trying to control but Von Hayek postures up.
Ngannou wants to improve his position but Von Hayek is controlling well.
#T9#
Von Hayek slows the pace down in half guard.
Von Hayek trying to control the action but Ngannou is working from the bottom.
Ngannou wants to control but Von Hayek is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ngannou is holding on to half guard well.#T10#
Von Hayek trying to mount his opponent but Ngannou defends it.
Ngannou moves into full guard.
Ngannou is trying to control the position but Von Hayek postures up.
Ngannou has Von Hayek pulled in close to control his 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.#T11#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ngannou holds on and takes a little breather.
Ngannou looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Von Hayek puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Von Hayek wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ngannou keeps working.
Von Hayek is thwarting Ngannou's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Von Hayek is looking for a kimura but Ngannou is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Von Hayek to get the leverage. #T12#
Von Hayek 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 is trying to control but Von Hayek manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Ngannou (0) vs (7) Von Hayek
Von Hayek content just to control the position here.
Von Hayek trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T13#
Ngannou tries to hold on but Von Hayek pushes him away.
Von Hayek looking to control but Ngannou is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ngannou tries to improve his position but instead Von Hayek has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Ngannou (0) vs (10) Von Hayek
I really don't envy Ngannou right now.
Ngannou trying to control the hands but Von Hayek won't let him.
Will Von Hayek go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#T14#
Ngannou tries to break free.
Ngannou trying to control the action but Von Hayek just sinks the hooks in.
Von Hayek trying to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Von Hayek patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
And that's the end of the fight!
Von Hayek wins on points by 10 to 0.
An out of breath Friedrich August Von Hayek 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 Tokyo 20
Date: May 21, 2025 |
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 70 wins and 61 losses; Esteban Mondragon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 40 wins and 25 losses; Francisco Ngannou!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Shigeki Sano and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Mondragon displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ngannou. #TD#
Mondragon fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Ngannou sprawls well initially but Mondragon persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mondragon (2) vs (0) Ngannou#SUB2#
Ngannou is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mondragon pulls his head out easily.
Mondragon has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Ngannou trying to control but Mondragon postures up.
Ngannou is controlling Mondragon's trapped leg to prevent Mondragon from advancing to side control.
Ngannou wants to sweep but Mondragon has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Mondragon (5) vs (0) Ngannou
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ngannou is letting Mondragon control him for a moment.
Ngannou is looking to regain half guard here but Mondragon keeps moving and retains side control.
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.#T1#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mondragon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ngannou keeps working.
Mondragon working away.
Ngannou is looking to regain half guard here but Mondragon keeps moving and retains side control.
Mondragon controlling from side mount.
Ngannou tries to improve position but can't. #T2#
Ngannou is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Mondragon's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Ngannou wants to improve his position but Mondragon is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Ngannou looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mondragon wants to free his trapped foot but Ngannou is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T3#
Mondragon 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 is trying to get back to full guard.
Mondragon is looking to advance position but Ngannou won't allow it.
Mondragon keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Mondragon trying to control from half guard but Ngannou is working away. #T4#
Ngannou has a hand on Mondragon's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Mondragon takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Mondragon (8) vs (0) Ngannou
Mondragon 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 sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Ngannou wants to get back to full guard.
Ngannou wants to control but Mondragon is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T5#
Ngannou gets back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mondragon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ngannou looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ngannou working a defensive guard but Mondragon manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Mondragon (11) vs (0) Ngannou
Ngannou is trying to control Mondragon's posture but Mondragon avoids it.
Ngannou tries to bench press Mondragon off him but Mondragon keeps the position. #T6#
Ngannou manages to work his way to half guard, despite Mondragon's best efforts.
Ngannou wants to improve his position but Mondragon is controlling well.
Mondragon is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Mondragon (14) vs (0) Ngannou
Ngannou is looking to improve his position but Mondragon isn't that keen on the idea.
Mondragon controlling from the full mount.
Mondragon wants to take Ngannou's back here but Ngannou is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Ngannou tries to hold on but Mondragon postures up.#T7#
Mondragon trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Mondragon controlling from mount.
Ngannou is trying desperately to improve position.
Ngannou is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Mondragon looking to control and managing it successfully. #T8#
Ngannou is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ngannou is trying to escape the mount.
Mondragon controlling from the full mount.
Mondragon'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.#T9#
Mondragon prevents Ngannou from getting the reversal.
Ngannou is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ngannou wants to control but Mondragon is having none of it.
Ngannou really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Mondragon controlling the position easily from mount.
Mondragon trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T10#
Ngannou is trying to escape the mount.
Ngannou is just holding on here. Mondragon manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Mondragon (17) vs (0) Ngannou
Ngannou is in bad spot here.
Mondragon controls the position.
Ngannou trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T11#
Ngannou might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Mondragon haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Mondragon is trying to stick to Ngannou's back but Ngannou is turning into Mondragon. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Mondragon's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Ngannou. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mondragon (17) vs (2) Ngannou
Ngannou looking to pass the guard.
Ngannou is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ngannou trying to control the position from guard on top but Mondragon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ngannou looking to pass the guard.
Ngannou is looking to pass into half guard but Mondragon pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Mondragon is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mondragon (19) vs (2) Ngannou#T12#
Ngannou is trying to hold Mondragon in close to prevent damage but Mondragon has managed to pass into half guard.
Mondragon looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Ngannou wants to improve his position but Mondragon is controlling well.
Mondragon controlling the pace.
Ngannou tries to roll over but Mondragon keeps him under control.
Mondragon is trying to control. Ngannou wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T13#
Ngannou tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Mondragon has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Mondragon (22) vs (2) Ngannou
Mondragon avoids the attempt from Ngannou to control.
Mondragon content just to control the position here.
Ngannou gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Ngannou is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mondragon pulls his head out easily.
Ngannou wants to improve his position but Mondragon is controlling well.
#T14#
Mondragon not doing much here.
Ngannou moves into full guard.
Mondragon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mondragon trying to control the position from guard on top but Ngannou is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Ngannou is looking for a triangle but Mondragon pushes his legs off easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mondragon takes the fight on points by 22 to 2.
Our winner, Esteban Mondragon, 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 Tokyo 12
Date: May 17, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 40 wins and 24 losses; Francisco Ngannou! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 107 wins and 60 losses; Ivan Kamenev!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Taro Takaoka and Shirou Masuda.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Kamenev drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ngannou (0) vs (2) Kamenev
Kamenev sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kamenev is fighting to break Ngannou's control of his arms but Ngannou is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Kamenev is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ngannou working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Ngannou controlling the position.
Kamenev wants to control from the top but Ngannou keeps moving.
Ngannou being controlled here, momentarily. #T2#
Ngannou is trying to control the position but Kamenev postures up.
Kamenev slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kamenev advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Ngannou (0) vs (5) Kamenev
A lull in the action here as Kamenev stalls from top position.#T3#
It looks like Kamenev 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.#T4##SUB2#
Kamenev looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Ngannou wants to control but Kamenev postures up.#T5#
Ngannou is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Kamenev is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Ngannou (0) vs (7) Kamenev
Kamenev takes Ngannou's back. Score +3 for taking back: Ngannou (0) vs (10) Kamenev
Kamenev wants to control the position but Ngannou frees himself and scrambles - Kamenev manages to regain control in side control.
Ngannou can't do much from the bottom here.
Kamenev is looking to take a break and control but Ngannou is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ngannou struggling a bit here.#T6#
Ngannou is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
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.
A lull in the action here as Kamenev stalls from top position.
Kamenev trying to control the action but Ngannou is working from the bottom. #T7#
Kamenev controls the position from side control.
Ngannou wants to control but Kamenev postures up.
Kamenev trying to control the action but Ngannou is working from the bottom.
Ngannou tries to buck Kamenev off but Kamenev is having none of it.#T8#
Kamenev trying to control the action but Ngannou is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ngannou tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kamenev wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T9#
Kamenev is looking to take a break and control but Ngannou is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ngannou is looking to reverse the position.
Kamenev works to advance to full mount. Ngannou defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Ngannou (0) vs (12) Kamenev
Kamenev controlling the pace for now.
Ngannou is trying desperately to improve position.#T10#
Kamenev sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Ngannou tries to hold on but Kamenev postures up.
Kamenev trying to control but Ngannou is having none of it.
Ngannou wants to hold on but Kamenev pushes him away.#T11#
Kamenev controlling from mount.
Kamenev wants to control the pace but Ngannou is squirming around nicely. #T12#
Kamenev fails to take his opponent's back.
Ngannou is desperately trying to improve his position but Kamenev has a good base and remains in mount.
Kamenev trying to control but Ngannou is having none of it.
Ngannou is looking to improve his position but Kamenev isn't that keen on the idea.#T13#
Kamenev sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Ngannou is desperately trying to improve his position but Kamenev has a good base and remains in mount.
Kamenev content just to control the position here. #T14#
Ngannou is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Kamenev is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Ngannou is surviving well by controlling Kamenev's body position as best he can.
Kamenev controlling from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kamenev looking to control but Ngannou is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kamenev wins on points by 12 to 0.
Ivan Kamenev is the new lightweight champion!
A victorious Ivan Kamenev 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 Tokyo 11
Date: May 10, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 39 wins and 24 losses; Francisco Ngannou! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 94 wins and 69 losses; Jerry Curls!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Shigeki Sano and Taro Takaoka.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Ngannou manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Curls on his heels. He'll look to pass Curls's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ngannou (2) vs (0) Curls
Curls looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Curls tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Curls keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Curls 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 stays in close to Curls's body and controls the position.
Curls is looking to sweep but instead, Ngannou has passed into half guard.
Curls moves into full guard.
Ngannou being controlled here momentarily. #T2#
Curls looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ngannou is one step ahead there.
Curls is pulling down on Ngannou's head. It's preventing any offense from Ngannou, at least for the moment.#T3#
Let's hope that Curls 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.
Curls keeping moving, preventing Ngannou from controlling successfully.
Ngannou trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
Curls looking for a sweep. Not yet Curls, not yet.
Curls trying to keep a closed guard but Ngannou is proving a slippery customer.
Ngannou looking to sit in guard and control but Curls 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) Curls#SUB#
Ngannou looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Curls showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
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.#T5#
Curls stands and throws Ngannou's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ngannou (2) vs (5) Curls
Ngannou struggling a bit here.
Ngannou prevents Curls from moving into mount.
Ngannou is trying to get back to half guard.#T6#
Curls slows the pace down.
Ngannou has one of Curls's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Ngannou is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Curls off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ngannou (6) vs (5) Curls
Curls wants to escape the position.
#T7##SUB#
Curls defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Ngannou has the hooks in. Curls is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB#
Ngannou is looking for the choke from the back position but Curls is controlling his hands well.
Curls just trying to survive but Ngannou is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
I really don't envy Curls right now.
#SUB#
Ngannou is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#T8#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ngannou is riding his opponent, not letting Curls buck him off.
Curls tries to escape but Ngannou has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T9#
Ngannou is looking to control Curls but Curls is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Curls is really stuck here.
#SUB#
Ngannou seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Curls's chin but Curls turns very nicely into Ngannou's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Curls.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ngannou (6) vs (7) Curls
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Curls trying to control but Ngannou is working from the bottom. #T10#
Curls not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
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.
Curls 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 (10) vs (7) Curls#T11#
Curls tries to reverse the position but Ngannou maintains control.
Curls tries to hold on but Ngannou pushes him away.
Curls regains half guard.
Curls tries to roll over but Ngannou keeps him under control.#T12#
Curls trying to control here.
Curls is pressing down on Ngannou's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Curls is trying to keep Ngannou in close.
Ngannou controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T13#
Curls is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ngannou stopping the sweep attempt from Curls.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Curls holds on and takes a little breather.
Ngannou is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T14#
Curls not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ngannou slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ngannou won't allow Curls to sweep him here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Curls keeping moving, preventing Ngannou from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ngannou takes the fight on points by 10 to 7.
Francisco Ngannou retains his lightweight title!
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 Tokyo 10
Date: May 03, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 38 wins and 24 losses; Francisco Ngannou! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 107 wins and 76 losses; Tommy Toehold!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Shigeki Fujiwara and Sosuke Kotani.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Ngannou scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ngannou (2) vs (0) Toehold
Toehold has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ngannou is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Ngannou is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Toehold doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ngannou.
Toehold moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toehold is pulling down on Ngannou's head to control his posture. #T1##SUB2#
Toehold looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ngannou passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ngannou (5) vs (0) Toehold#SUB#
Ngannou is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Toehold has escaped the position, nice work there.
Toehold is looking to regain half guard here but Ngannou keeps moving and retains side control.
Toehold is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Ngannou is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Ngannou (7) vs (0) Toehold
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Toehold is trying to escape the mount.
Toehold is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ngannou prevents Toehold from getting the reversal.
Toehold gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Ngannou is looking for a kimura here.
Ngannou prevents Toehold from improving his position.#T3##SUB#
Ngannou is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Toehold wants to control but Ngannou passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ngannou (10) vs (0) Toehold
Ngannou working away.#T4#
Toehold tries to buck Ngannou off but Ngannou is having none of it.#SUB#
Ngannou swings around for an armbar but Toehold sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Ngannou's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ngannou (10) vs (2) Toehold
Toehold tries to free his leg and advance position but Ngannou is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Toehold got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ngannou has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Toehold has managed to get both his arms back between Ngannou's legs - danger averted.
Ngannou not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
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.
Toehold stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ngannou swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T5#
Toehold's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ngannou has Toehold pulled in close to control his 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.
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.#SUB#
Ngannou looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ngannou not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T6#
Ngannou is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Ngannou trying to control the position.
Ngannou keeping full guard, as Toehold tries to pass. #T7##SUB#
Ngannou looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ngannou keeping moving, preventing Toehold from controlling successfully.
Ngannou working a defensive guard but Toehold passes into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Toehold in particular looking to stall.#T8#
Ngannou is positioning himself well to prevent Toehold advancing to mount.
Ngannou is looking to improve his position.
Ngannou trying to control here.
Toehold wants to advance to full mount but Ngannou doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead. #T9#
Toehold is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ngannou is pulling down on Toehold's head. It's preventing any offense from Toehold, at least for the moment.#T10#
Toehold trying to control but Ngannou is working from the bottom.
Toehold controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ngannou is pulling down on Toehold's head. It's preventing any offense from Toehold, at least for the moment.#T11#
Ngannou keeping full guard, as Toehold tries to pass.
Toehold trying to control the position from guard on top but Ngannou is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T12#
Ngannou is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Toehold wants to control from the top but Ngannou keeps moving.
Toehold looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ngannou controlling the position.#T13##SUB#
Ngannou looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ngannou seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Toehold stands and throws Ngannou's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ngannou (10) vs (5) Toehold#T14#
Ngannou tries to improve position but can't.
Ngannou trying his best to control but Toehold has mounted him. Score +2 for reaching mount: Ngannou (10) vs (7) Toehold
Ngannou stops Toehold from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Toehold content just to control the position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ngannou takes the fight on points by 10 to 7.
Francisco Ngannou retains his lightweight title!
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 Tokyo 9
Date: Apr 26, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 37 wins and 24 losses; Francisco Ngannou! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 14 losses; Kent Dew!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Ngannou misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dew shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ngannou as he avoids it easily.
Dew has a takedown stuffed.
Ngannou misses with a takedown attempt - Dew sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ngannou shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dew defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Francisco Ngannou. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ngannou keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Dew shoots in but Ngannou avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dew fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ngannou avoids it really well and circles away.
Ngannou half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Ngannou tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dew sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ngannou somewhat.#T1##TD#
Ngannou darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ngannou (2) vs (0) Dew
Ngannou looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Ngannou tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dew knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T2#
Dew trying to hold on to Ngannou's head to control him but Ngannou postures up.
Dew controlling the position for now.
Ngannou prevents Dew from improving his position.#T3#
Dew has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ngannou is working away from the top position though.
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 trying to pass the guard but Dew defending well. #SUB#
Ngannou is looking for a kimura but Dew is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ngannou to get the leverage.
Dew has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ngannou is working away from the top position though.
Dew felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Ngannou is pressing down on Dew's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dew is holding on for now. #T4#
Dew is pressing down on Ngannou's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Dew keeping full guard, as Ngannou tries to pass.
Dew managing to control the position.
Ngannou pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dew is keeping the position for now. #T5#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dew looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dew controls Ngannou momentarily but Ngannou frees himself.
Dew seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Dew trying to control the position.
#T6#
Ngannou trying to control but Dew is working from the bottom.
Ngannou postures up.
Ngannou forces his way into half guard.#T7#
Dew tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Ngannou has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Ngannou (5) vs (0) Dew
Dew keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Ngannou trying to control but Dew is having none of it.
Ngannou avoids the attempt from Dew to control.#T8#
Dew is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Ngannou is staying active.
Ngannou trying to control but Dew is having none of it.
Dew tries to reverse the position but Ngannou maintains control.#T9#
Dew tries to hold on but Ngannou postures up.
Dew tries to reverse the position but Ngannou maintains control.#SUB#
Ngannou jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle�. Ooooh, that looks tight� Dew is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Dew and Ngannou has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Ngannou tries to advance to mount but Dew denies him. #T10#
Ngannou trying to control the action but Dew is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Ngannou tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Ngannou working away.#T11#
Ngannou is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #SUB#
Ngannou tries for a kimura but Dew is defending well.
Dew wants to control but Ngannou postures up.#T12#
Dew is not content to let Ngannou control the position.
Dew is trying to control Ngannou's posture but Ngannou avoids it. #T13#
Dew 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.
Dew is trying to control Ngannou's posture but Ngannou avoids it.
Dew isn't going anywhere.#T14#
Dew sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Ngannou is trying to control the action in half guard but Dew is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dew is trying to maintain the position but Ngannou is very close to passing his half guard.
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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ngannou is figuring out what he wants to do next.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ngannou takes the fight on points by 5 to 0.
Francisco Ngannou is the new lightweight champion!
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 Tokyo 15
Date: Apr 16, 2025 |
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 43 wins and 38 losses; Khalid Magomedov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 36 wins and 24 losses; Francisco Ngannou!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Sosuke Kotani and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Ngannou slaps away a takedown attempt from Magomedov, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD2#
Ngannou gets the takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Magomedov (0) vs (4) Ngannou
Magomedov prevents Ngannou from improving position.
Magomedov struggling a bit here.
Magomedov tries to buck Ngannou off but Ngannou is having none of it.
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.
Magomedov prevents Ngannou from moving into mount. #T1#
Magomedov is looking for a sweep.
Magomedov is working hard here to advance position.
Magomedov manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Magomedov (2) vs (4) Ngannou
Magomedov is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Ngannou is pressing down on Magomedov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Magomedov's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Ngannou is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Magomedov is aware though and is defending well.#T2#
Magomedov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
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 looking for a sweep. Not yet Ngannou, not yet. #SUB2#
Ngannou is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Magomedov defends well.#SUB2#
Ngannou has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Magomedov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T3#
Magomedov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Magomedov stopping the sweep attempt from Ngannou.
Magomedov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Magomedov looking to pass the guard. #T4#
Magomedov stays in close to Ngannou's body and controls the position.
Ngannou lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Magomedov (2) vs (6) Ngannou
Magomedov wants to hit a sweep here but Ngannou passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Magomedov there! Score +3 for passing guard: Magomedov (2) vs (9) Ngannou
Magomedov sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T5#
Magomedov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
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.
Magomedov is controlling Ngannou's trapped leg to prevent Ngannou from advancing to side control.
Ngannou trying to pass the guard but Magomedov defending well. #SUB2#
Ngannou is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T6#
Magomedov gets full guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Magomedov'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.
Ngannou's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Magomedov controlling the position.
Ngannou wants to control from the top but Magomedov keeps moving.
Magomedov seems keen to control Ngannou's posture.#T7#
Ngannou wants to control from the top but Magomedov keeps moving.
Magomedov has his hands on Ngannou's head, controlling the position.
Ngannou trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Magomedov is pulling down on Ngannou's head to control his posture. #T8#
Magomedov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Magomedov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T9#
Ngannou pushing down on Magomedov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Ngannou controlling the action here.
Magomedov is trying to get back to full guard.
Ngannou trying to control the action but Magomedov is working from the bottom.
Magomedov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T10#
Magomedov trying to get back to full guard but Ngannou takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Magomedov (2) vs (12) Ngannou
Magomedov wants to hold on but Ngannou pushes him away.
Magomedov is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T11#
Magomedov wants to hold on but Ngannou pushes him away.
Magomedov can't escape the position.
Ngannou can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Magomedov is looking to escape.
Magomedov is wriggling around trying to escape.
Magomedov 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.
Well,Magomedov is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?#T12#
Magomedov is looking to control Ngannou's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Magomedov avoid being mounted?
Ngannou is looking to advance position but Magomedov won't allow it.
Magomedov is trying to maintain the position but Ngannou is very close to passing his half guard.
Magomedov keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Magomedov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T13#
Magomedov regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ngannou trying to control but Magomedov is working from the bottom.
Magomedov has his hands on Ngannou's head, controlling the position.
Magomedov keeping moving, preventing Ngannou from controlling successfully. #T14#
Magomedov is adopting a defensive guard.
Ngannou trying to control the position from guard on top but Magomedov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ngannou is fighting to break Magomedov's control of his arms but Magomedov is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ngannou wins on points by 12 to 2.
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:
746
Date: Apr 12, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 15 losses; Nykolai Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 35 wins and 24 losses; Francisco Ngannou!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Alec Ball and Elvis Blanc.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kersikov leaves Ngannou with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kersikov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#CL#
Kersikov clinches up against the cage.
Kersikov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ngannou.
Kersikov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Ngannou stops a takedown attempt from Kersikov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ngannou stops a takedown attempt from Kersikov.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nykolai Kersikov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kersikov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ngannou is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Kersikov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ngannou fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ngannou fails with a takedown attempt.
Kersikov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T1##TD2#
Ngannou shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kersikov is trying to defend but Ngannou finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kersikov (0) vs (2) Ngannou
Kersikov tries to get to full guard but Ngannou has control of the leg.
Kersikov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ngannou is working away from the top position though.#T2#
Kersikov is trying to get back to full guard.
Ngannou content to control rather than advance.
Kersikov is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at KFA, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Kersikov controlling the position well.
Ngannou controlling the pace. #T3#
Ngannou trying to mount his opponent but Kersikov defends it.
Kersikov trying to control from the bottom.
Ngannou trying to control the pace.
Kersikov controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T4#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ngannou in particular looking to stall.
Kersikov keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kersikov trying to control from the bottom.
Ngannou with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T5#
Kersikov wants to get back to full guard.
Kersikov wants to get back to full guard but Ngannou has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (0) vs (5) Ngannou
Ngannou controlling the pace for now.
Kersikov slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Ngannou sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Kersikov trying to control from the bottom.
Kersikov wants to get back to full guard.#T6#
Kersikov is working hard here to advance position.
Ngannou passes into side control, despite Kersikov's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (0) vs (8) Ngannou
Kersikov is looking to reverse the position.
Kersikov trying his best to control but Ngannou has mounted him. Score +2 for reaching mount: Kersikov (0) vs (10) Ngannou
Kersikov is trying to escape the mount.
#T7#
Ngannou controlling the position easily from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kersikov is looking to get to half guard.#T8#
Ngannou controlling his opponent.
Kersikov is desperately trying to improve his position but Ngannou has a good base and remains in mount.
Ngannou controlling from the full mount.
Kersikov is looking to improve his position but Ngannou isn't that keen on the idea.
Ngannou content just to control the position here. #T9#
Ngannou tries to control but Kersikov wriggling away.
Kersikov tries to hold on but Ngannou postures up.
Kersikov regains half guard.
Kersikov is looking to get back to full guard here but Ngannou has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (0) vs (13) Ngannou#T10#
Kersikov is looking to regain half guard here but Ngannou keeps moving and retains side control.
Ngannou tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Ngannou wants to control but Kersikov is keeping him busy.
Kersikov 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 in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T11#
Ngannou tries to move into full mount but can't pass Kersikov's legs.
Ngannou taking a breather here. #T12#
Kersikov is looking for a sweep.
Kersikov looking for a sweep but Ngannou has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kersikov (0) vs (15) Ngannou
Ngannou fails to move to back control.
Ngannou tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kersikov is looking to improve his position but Ngannou isn't that keen on the idea.#T13#
Ngannou controlling the position easily from mount.
Kersikov sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Kersikov is trying to get back to full guard.#T14#
Kersikov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ngannou is working away from the top position though.
Kersikov is not content to let Ngannou control the position.
Kersikov wants to get back to full guard but Ngannou has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (0) vs (18) Ngannou
Ngannou prevents Kersikov from getting the reversal.
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 18 to 0.
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:
CFC Tokyo 14
Date: Apr 09, 2025 |
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 35 wins and 23 losses; Francisco Ngannou! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 16 losses; Hendrix Cabrera!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Taro Takaoka and Sosuke Kotani.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Ngannou shoots in but Cabrera avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ngannou shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cabrera but Cabrera pushes him off and we're back to square one.#TD2#
Cabrera 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) Cabrera
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Cabrera 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 (2) Cabrera
Cabrera manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Cabrera looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Cabrera is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ngannou pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ngannou is taking a breather. Cabrera 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.#SUB2#
Cabrera looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T1##SUB2#
Cabrera is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ngannou pulls his head out easily.
Cabrera tries to get to full guard but Ngannou has control of the leg.
Cabrera keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Cabrera actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Cabrera 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 (7) vs (2) Cabrera
Cabrera tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T2#
Cabrera is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Cabrera manages to get back to half guard.
Cabrera wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Cabrera looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Cabrera is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ngannou pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Cabrera is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Ngannou is tapping! Great win for Cabrera!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Hendrix Cabrera!
Hendrix Cabrera 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 Tokyo 13
Date: Apr 02, 2025 |
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 15 wins and 10 losses; Yakubu Okoroji! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 23 losses; Francisco Ngannou!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Taro Takaoka and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Okoroji dives in and grabs Ngannou's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ngannou pushes down on Okoroji's head and hops out.
Okoroji shoots in looking for a takedown but Ngannou manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Okoroji's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ngannou is trying hard to land a takedown here. Okoroji sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD2#
Ngannou fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Okoroji sprawls well initially but Ngannou persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Okoroji (0) vs (2) Ngannou
Okoroji is looking to improve his position.
Okoroji trying to control from the bottom.
Okoroji is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ngannou trying to control the pace.
Okoroji tries to roll over but Ngannou keeps him under control.#T1#
Okoroji wants to sweep but Ngannou has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Okoroji (0) vs (5) Ngannou
Ngannou content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
You can see the frustration on Okoroji's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Okoroji stops Ngannou from passing to mount.
Okoroji tries to buck Ngannou off but Ngannou is having none of it.
Ngannou working away.
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.
Okoroji is holding Ngannou down, trying to stall.
Ngannou slows the pace down. #T3#
Okoroji is looking for a sweep.
Ngannou controlling the position from side mount.
Okoroji is looking for a sweep.#T4#
Ngannou moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
You can see the frustration on Okoroji's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ngannou controlling the position.
Ngannou's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T5#
Okoroji is looking to regain half guard here but Ngannou keeps moving and retains side control.
Okoroji is trying to control Ngannou's posture but Ngannou avoids it. #T6#
Ngannou tries to move into full mount but can't pass Okoroji's legs.
Okoroji tries to improve position but can't.
Okoroji struggling a bit here.
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.
Okoroji is letting Ngannou control him for a moment. #T7#
Okoroji tries to bench press Ngannou off him but Ngannou keeps the position.
You can see the frustration on Okoroji's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Okoroji 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.
A lull in the action here as Ngannou stalls from top position.
Okoroji looking for a sweep but Ngannou has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Okoroji (0) vs (7) Ngannou#T8#
Okoroji is trying to escape the mount.
Okoroji sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Ngannou passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Okoroji (0) vs (10) Ngannou
Okoroji wants to control but Ngannou postures up.#T9#
Okoroji is looking to regain half guard here but Ngannou keeps moving and retains side control.
Ngannou happy to just control the position for now.
Okoroji tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Ngannou presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Okoroji (0) vs (12) Ngannou
Ngannou controlling from the full mount. #T10#
Okoroji is controlling an arm, preventing Ngannou from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Okoroji manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Okoroji tries to get to full guard but Ngannou has control of the leg. #T11#
Okoroji has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ngannou is working away from the top position though.
Ngannou controlling the pace.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Okoroji wants to get back to full guard but Ngannou has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Okoroji (0) vs (15) Ngannou
Ngannou working away.#T12#
Okoroji tries to buck Ngannou off but Ngannou is having none of it.
Ngannou gets to mount! Okoroji was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Okoroji (0) vs (17) Ngannou
Ngannou content just to control the position here.
Okoroji tries to hold on but Ngannou postures up.#T13#
Okoroji is desperately trying to improve his position but Ngannou has a good base and remains in mount.
Ngannou controlling the position easily from mount.
Okoroji tries to hold on but Ngannou pushes him away.
Okoroji keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
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.#T14#
Okoroji is trying desperately to improve position.
Ngannou controlling the pace for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Okoroji is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ngannou wins on points by 17 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:
742
Date: Mar 29, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 12 losses; Chukwu Adeoluwa! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 23 losses; Francisco Ngannou!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Elvis Blanc and Alec Ball.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Adeoluwa misses with a takedown #TD2#
and Ngannou counters with a takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Adeoluwa (0) vs (4) Ngannou
Adeoluwa is trying to get back to half guard.
Adeoluwa is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ngannou's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Adeoluwa wants to control but Ngannou is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Adeoluwa is looking for a sweep. Ngannou is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ngannou sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Adeoluwa wants to control but Ngannou is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ngannou slows the pace down in half guard. #T1#
Adeoluwa tries to roll over but Ngannou keeps him under control.
Adeoluwa desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Ngannou controlling the action here.
Adeoluwa 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: Adeoluwa (4) vs (4) Ngannou
Ngannou tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Ngannou keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Adeoluwa sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T2#
Adeoluwa trying to control but Ngannou is having none of it.
Adeoluwa controlling the pace for now.
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.
Ngannou is trying desperately to improve position.
Ngannou tries to hold on but Adeoluwa pushes him away. #T3#
Adeoluwa sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Adeoluwa tries to control but Ngannou wriggling away.
Ngannou stops Adeoluwa from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Adeoluwa content just to control the position here. #T4#
Adeoluwa wants to control the pace but Ngannou is squirming around nicely.
Adeoluwa tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ngannou working to try and regain half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Adeoluwa'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.
Adeoluwa wants to take his opponent's back but instead Ngannou manages to regain half guard.
Adeoluwa tries to pass to full mount but Ngannou defends it.
Ngannou keeping hold of Adeoluwa's head, controlling as best he can. #T5#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Adeoluwa in particular looking to stall.
Adeoluwa trying to advance position but Ngannou counters by regaining guard.
Adeoluwa stays in close to Ngannou's body and controls the position.
Adeoluwa wants to control from the top but Ngannou keeps moving.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Adeoluwa 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.#T6#
Adeoluwa slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Adeoluwa (7) vs (4) Ngannou
Adeoluwa content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
You can see the frustration on Ngannou's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Adeoluwa happy to just control the position for now.
Adeoluwa trying to control the action but Ngannou is working from the bottom. #T7#
Ngannou seems a little lost for a moment, as Adeoluwa dominates the positioning.
Ngannou isn't going anywhere.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Adeoluwa 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.
Adeoluwa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ngannou keeps working. #T8#
Adeoluwa taking a break here but Ngannou is having none of it and regains half guard.
Ngannou tries to get to full guard but Adeoluwa has control of the leg.
Ngannou trying to control here.
Ngannou is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ngannou is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Adeoluwa's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Adeoluwa's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Adeoluwa (7) vs (8) Ngannou#T9#
Ngannou not allowing Adeoluwa to control his hands.
Ngannou just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Ngannou keeps control of the position as Adeoluwa tries to break free.
Adeoluwa trying to control but not successfully.
Ngannou doesn't have the hooks in and Adeoluwa manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Adeoluwa (9) vs (8) Ngannou
Ngannou keeping full guard, as Adeoluwa tries to pass.
Ngannou tries to land a sweep but no joy.
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: Adeoluwa (9) vs (10) Ngannou#T10#
Adeoluwa keeping control of the position.
Adeoluwa is pressing down on Ngannou's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Adeoluwa working for a triangle but Ngannou defends it easily.
Adeoluwa is trying to control the position from the bottom.
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. #T11#
Ngannou postures up.
Ngannou advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Adeoluwa (9) vs (13) Ngannou
Adeoluwa is trying to improve his position.
Adeoluwa is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Ngannou is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Adeoluwa (9) vs (15) Ngannou
Adeoluwa is desperately trying to improve his position but Ngannou has a good base and remains in mount.
Ngannou is looking to work his way around to Adeoluwa's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Ngannou controlling the pace for now.
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#
Adeoluwa regains half guard.
Adeoluwa wants to control but Ngannou is keeping busy and won't allow it.
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.
Ngannou tries to pass the half guard into mount. Adeoluwa knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Adeoluwa is trying to get back to full guard.
Adeoluwa works his way to full guard. Good work.#T13#
Adeoluwa looking to control but Ngannou passes into half guard.
Adeoluwa wants to control but Ngannou is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ngannou trying to pass the guard but Adeoluwa defending well.
Adeoluwa wants to improve his position but Ngannou is controlling well.
Adeoluwa gets full guard.#SUB#
Adeoluwa throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Adeoluwa is breathing heavily.
Adeoluwa controls Ngannou momentarily but Ngannou frees himself.
Ngannou not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T14#
Adeoluwa trying to control the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Adeoluwa is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Adeoluwa (11) vs (15) Ngannou
Adeoluwa being controlled here momentarily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ngannou keeping full guard, as Adeoluwa tries to pass.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ngannou wins on points by 15 to 11.
Francisco Ngannou thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Chukwu Adeoluwa had this to say: '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 Tokyo 4
Date: Mar 22, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 37 wins and 17 losses; Anderson Da Silva! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 22 losses; Francisco Ngannou!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yuuki Gou and Ren Mimura.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Da Silva shoots in looking for a takedown but Ngannou manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Da Silva's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Da Silva shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ngannou pinned against the cage. Ngannou gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Da Silva defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ngannou.
Da Silva half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#TD#
Da Silva gets the takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Da Silva (4) vs (0) Ngannou
Ngannou is looking to regain half guard here but Da Silva keeps moving and retains side control.
Da Silva content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Who's going to make the next move?
Ngannou is letting Da Silva control him for a moment.
Da Silva 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.#T2#
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 is looking for a sweep.
Ngannou manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Da Silva (4) vs (2) Ngannou
Da Silva is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Ngannou jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Da Silva (4) vs (5) Ngannou
Ngannou controlling from side mount.
Da Silva is looking to regain half guard here but Ngannou keeps moving and retains side control. #T3#
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Da Silva is looking to regain half guard here but Ngannou keeps moving and retains side control.
Ngannou moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T4#
Da Silva wants to control but Ngannou postures up.
Ngannou wants to control but Da Silva is keeping him busy. #T5#
Da Silva can't do much from the bottom here.
Da Silva 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.
Da Silva is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Da Silva's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T6#
Ngannou controls the position.
Ngannou wants to lay and pray for a moment but Da Silva keeps working.
Ngannou is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Da Silva tries to buck Ngannou off but Ngannou is having none of it.
Da Silva prevents Ngannou from improving position. #T7#
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Da Silva is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Da Silva's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ngannou 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 Da Silva's shoulder. That is not cool.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T8#
Da Silva is looking for a sweep.
Ngannou is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Da Silva will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
I wouldn't like to be where Da Silva is right now. #T9#
Da Silva wants to control but Ngannou postures up.
Da Silva tries to improve position but can't.
Ngannou is looking to take a break and control but Da Silva is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
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.#T10#
Da Silva is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Ngannou off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Da Silva (8) vs (5) Ngannou
Da Silva controlling well, preventing Ngannou from escaping the position.
Ngannou is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Da Silva is trying to stick to Ngannou's back but Ngannou is turning into Da Silva. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Da Silva's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Ngannou. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Da Silva (8) vs (7) Ngannou#T11#
Da Silva pulls Ngannou in close to prevent any damage.
Ngannou engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ngannou being controlled here momentarily. #T12#
Ngannou controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Da Silva working a defensive guard here.
Ngannou trying to control but Da Silva is working from the bottom. #T13#
Ngannou is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Da Silva has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Ngannou is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T14#
Da Silva looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ngannou stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Da Silva swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Da Silva is trying to keep Ngannou in close.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Da Silva managing to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Da Silva takes the fight on points by 8 to 7.
Anderson Da Silva retains his lightweight title!
A relieved looking Anderson Da Silva 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 Tokyo 11
Date: Mar 19, 2025 |
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 37 wins and 16 losses; Anderson Da Silva! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 22 losses; Francisco Ngannou!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Ren Mimura.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Ngannou shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Ngannou was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Da Silva (0) vs (4) Ngannou
Da Silva struggling a bit here.
Da Silva is looking to regain half guard here but Ngannou keeps moving and retains side control.
Da Silva 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.
Da Silva wants to control but Ngannou postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Silva gets back to half guard.
Ngannou is taking a breather. Da Silva 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.#T1#
Ngannou trying to mount his opponent but Da Silva defends it.
Da Silva has his hands clasped together around Ngannou's back. He's all about the action.
Da Silva trying to control but Ngannou postures up.
Ngannou sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T2#
Ngannou prevents Da Silva from improving his position.
Ngannou trying to mount his opponent but Da Silva defends it.
Da Silva is looking to get back to full guard here but Ngannou has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Da Silva (0) vs (7) Ngannou#T3#
Da Silva tries to buck Ngannou off but Ngannou is having none of it.
Da Silva prevents Ngannou from improving position. #SUB2#
Ngannou working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Ngannou 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 Da Silva's shoulder. That is not cool.
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.#T4#
Da Silva is trying to work for a sweep but Ngannou has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Da Silva (0) vs (9) Ngannou
Ngannou controlling from mount.
Da Silva tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ngannou tries to take his opponent's back but Da Silva turns with him and manages to move into guard on the top. Nice work. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Da Silva (2) vs (9) Ngannou#T5#
Da Silva controlling from the top position.
Ngannou has his hands on Da Silva's head, controlling the position. #T6#
Da Silva not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T7#
Ngannou keeping full guard, as Da Silva tries to pass.
Da Silva wants to control from the top but Ngannou keeps moving.
Ngannou managing to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ngannou wants to sweep here but Da Silva controlling him for the moment. #T8#
Ngannou has his hands on Da Silva's head, controlling the position.
Da Silva wants to control from the top but Ngannou keeps moving.
Ngannou tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T9#
Da Silva stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ngannou swivels though and keeps the full guard.
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?
Da Silva showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ngannou pulls Da Silva in close to prevent any damage.
Da Silva looking to pass the guard. #T10#
Da Silva is fighting to break Ngannou's control of his arms but Ngannou is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Ngannou controls Da Silva momentarily but Da Silva frees himself.
Da Silva content to stall in guard here.
Ngannou seems keen to control Da Silva's posture.#T11#
Da Silva 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 wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Da Silva controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T12#
Ngannou pulls Da Silva in to control the 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 intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Ngannou looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T13#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Da Silva 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 pulls Da Silva in close to prevent any damage. #T14#
Da Silva looking to pass the guard.
Ngannou looking to hit a scissor sweep but Da Silva is one step ahead there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ngannou wins on points by 9 to 2.
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 Tokyo 3
Date: Mar 15, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 21 losses; Francisco Ngannou! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 36 wins and 16 losses; Anderson Da Silva!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Da Silva shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ngannou defends it nicely.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Da Silva.#TD2#
Da Silva darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ngannou (0) vs (2) Da Silva
Da Silva keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ngannou is looking to improve his position.
Ngannou is looking to control Da Silva's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ngannou avoid being mounted?#T1#
Still in half guard, Da Silva seems content to control.
It looks like Da Silva 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.
Ngannou keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Da Silva wants to free his trapped foot but Ngannou is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T2#
Ngannou trying to hold on to Da Silva's head to control him but Da Silva postures up.
Ngannou keeps control of the position for the meantime.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Da Silva performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Da Silva's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T4#
Da Silva tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ngannou knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ngannou is trying to maintain the position but Da Silva is very close to passing his half guard.
Da Silva is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T5#
Da Silva is trying to control. Ngannou wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ngannou regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ngannou pulls Da Silva in to control the position.
Ngannou wants to sweep here but Da Silva controlling him for the moment.
Ngannou is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
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.#T6#
Ngannou looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ngannou being controlled here, momentarily.
Da Silva is continuing to stall.
Da Silva tries to free his leg and advance position but Ngannou is retaining full guard. #T7#
Da Silva showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Da Silva forces his way into half guard.
Da Silva is trying to control. Ngannou wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T8#
Ngannou is looking for a sweep. Da Silva is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Da Silva is pressing down on Ngannou's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ngannou is holding on for now.
Ngannou tries to get to full guard but Da Silva has control of the leg.
Da Silva with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T9#
Da Silva trying to mount his opponent but Ngannou defends it.
Da Silva is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ngannou (0) vs (5) Da Silva
Da Silva controlling his opponent. #T10#
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.
Da Silva controlling the action here.
Da Silva wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ngannou keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T11#
Ngannou is looking to improve his position.
Da Silva is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ngannou (0) vs (8) Da Silva
Ngannou tries to lock up and control but Da Silva gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ngannou is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Da Silva is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T12#
Ngannou is looking to improve his position but Da Silva isn't that keen on the idea.
Ngannou is working hard here to advance position.
Da Silva moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Ngannou (0) vs (11) Da Silva
Da Silva is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T13#
More stalling from Da Silva.
Ngannou tries to break free.
Da Silva has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Ngannou's body.
Our spies down at at Freddy\'s Grappling Institute inform us that Da Silva has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Da Silva is trying to stick to Ngannou's back but Ngannou is turning into Da Silva. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Da Silva'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 (11) Da Silva#T14#
Da Silva is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Da Silva controlling Ngannou's posture.
Da Silva is trying to keep Ngannou in close.
And that's the end of the fight!
Da Silva wins on points by 11 to 2.
Anderson Da Silva is the new lightweight champion!
Anderson Da Silva thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
736
Date: Mar 08, 2025 |
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 10 wins and 13 losses; Elim Garak! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 21 losses; Francisco Ngannou!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, William Peck and Robert Douchet.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Ngannou shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Garak (0) vs (2) Ngannou
Ngannou stalling.
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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garak preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #T1#
Ngannou is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Ngannou's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Garak holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Garak wants to control but Ngannou is keeping busy.
#T3#
Ngannou content to control rather than advance.
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.
Garak tries to roll over but Ngannou keeps him under control.
Garak is concentrating on defense, preventing Ngannou from advancing position. #T4#
Ngannou stalling.
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.
Garak is looking to control Ngannou's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Garak avoid being mounted?#T5#
Ngannou looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Garak is trying is best to control the position here.
Garak has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ngannou is working away from the top position though.
Garak is trying to get back to full guard.#T6#
Garak holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Garak is trying to maintain the position but Ngannou is very close to passing his half guard.#T7#
Ngannou keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
More stalling from Ngannou.#T8#
Ngannou with more of the same as he continues to hold on.#T9#
Garak wants to improve his position but Ngannou is controlling well.
Garak is controlling Ngannou's trapped leg to prevent Ngannou from advancing to side control.
Garak continues to stall.#T10#
Garak trying to control from the bottom.
Garak keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Ngannou slows the pace down in half guard. #T11#
Garak is trying to maintain the position but Ngannou is very close to passing his half guard.
Ngannou with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Ngannou passes into side control, despite Garak's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Garak (0) vs (5) Ngannou#T12#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Garak struggling a bit here.
Garak is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Garak seems a little lost for a moment, as Ngannou dominates the positioning.
Garak manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ngannou's best efforts.#T13#
Garak controlling the position for now.
Garak makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Garak.
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.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Ngannou.#T14#
Ngannou pushes down on Garak's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Garak has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ngannou is working away from the top position though.
Ngannou sitting and controlling from the half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ngannou wins on points by 5 to 0.
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 Tokyo
Date: Mar 01, 2025 |
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 30 wins and 21 losses; Francisco Ngannou! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 25 losses; Mean Gean!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Sosuke Kotani and Shirou Masuda.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Ngannou looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ngannou (2) vs (0) Gean
Ngannou controlling the pace.
Ngannou prevents Gean from improving his position.
Gean desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Gean tries to get to full guard but Ngannou has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ngannou is pressing down on Gean's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gean is holding on for now. #T1#
Gean is looking for a sweep. Ngannou is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gean is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Gean wants to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Ngannou seems content to control.
Gean tries to roll over but Ngannou keeps him under control.
Ngannou is thwarting Gean's attempts to control the position.
Gean is holding on to half guard well.#T2#
Gean is looking to improve his position.
Ngannou controlling the action here.
Gean trying to hold on to Ngannou's head to control him but Ngannou postures up.
Gean is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Gean wants to control but Ngannou is keeping busy.
Gean tries to get to full guard but Ngannou has control of the leg.
Gean has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ngannou is working away from the top position though.
Gean is trying to get back to full guard.
Gean has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ngannou is working away from the top position though.
Ngannou trying to pass the guard but Gean defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Gean regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ngannou trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gean tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Gean is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gean seems keen to control Ngannou's posture.
Ngannou won't allow Gean to sweep him here. #T5#
Gean keeps trying to improve his position.
Ngannou content to stall in guard here.
Ngannou passes Gean's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Gean trying to get back to full guard but Ngannou takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ngannou (5) vs (0) Gean
Gean is desperately trying to improve his position but Ngannou has a good base and remains in mount.#T6#
Gean manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Gean wants to control but Ngannou is keeping busy.
Gean felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Ngannou is pressing down on Gean's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gean is holding on for now.
Ngannou is thwarting Gean's attempts to control the position.#T7#
Ngannou prevents Gean from improving his position.
Gean moves into full guard.
Ngannou is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Gean keeping full guard, as Ngannou tries to pass. #T8#
Gean being controlled here, momentarily.
Gean has Ngannou pulled in close to control his posture.
Ngannou slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ngannou stopping the sweep attempt from Gean.
Ngannou postures up.
#T9#
Ngannou passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Ngannou (8) vs (0) Gean
Ngannou advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Ngannou (10) vs (0) Gean
Gean is trying to escape the mount.
Ngannou looking to control and managing it successfully.
Gean wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Ngannou (13) vs (0) Gean
Ngannou controlling well, preventing Gean from escaping the position.
#T10#
Ngannou trying to control momentarily.
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.
Gean trying to control the hands but Ngannou breaks the grip.
Gean is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Ngannou is riding his opponent, not letting Gean buck him off.
I really don't envy Gean right now.
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.
Gean is really stuck here.
Ngannou keeps control of the position easily here as Gean tries to buck him off.
#T11#
I really don't envy Gean right now.
Ngannou keeps control of the position easily here as Gean tries to buck him off.
Gean is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Ngannou trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Gean doesn't escape. #T12#
Ngannou gets his hands free as Gean looks to control.
Ngannou is hanging on to Gean's back as he tries to escape.
Ngannou is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Ngannou seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Gean for as long as he can get away with.
Ngannou is trying to stick to Gean's back but Gean 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 Gean. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ngannou (13) vs (2) Gean
Gean trying to control the position from guard on top but Ngannou is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gean pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ngannou is keeping the position for now. #T13#
Gean trying to control the position from guard on top but Ngannou is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gean controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ngannou keeping full guard, as Gean tries to pass.
Ngannou keeping moving, preventing Gean from controlling successfully. #T14#
Gean 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.
Ngannou is controlling Gean's posture.
Ngannou looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gean trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gean 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 controlling Gean's posture.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ngannou takes the fight on points by 13 to 2.
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 732
Date: Feb 22, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 7 losses; Rat Man! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 21 losses; Francisco Ngannou!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Elvis Blanc and William Peck.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Man shoots in for a takedown but Ngannou shows good takedown defense.
Ngannou is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Ngannou stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ngannou wants it to stay on the feet.#TD#
Man shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Man was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Man (4) vs (0) Ngannou#SUB#
Man is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ngannou knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Man goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Ngannou has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Man but great work by Ngannou. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Man (4) vs (4) Ngannou
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man is looking to reverse the position.
Man is letting Ngannou control him for a moment.
Man tries to improve position but can't. #T1#
Man can't do much from the bottom here.
Ngannou tries to move into full mount but can't pass Man's legs.
Man is looking to reverse the position.
Man regains half guard.
Man is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Steel Penn Training Den, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#SUB#
Man is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ngannou pulls his head out easily.
Man wants to improve his position but Ngannou is controlling well.
#T2#
Ngannou not doing much here.
Man tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Ngannou has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Man (4) vs (7) Ngannou
Ngannou wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Man keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T3#
Man wants to control but Ngannou is having none of it.
Man tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ngannou controlling the position easily from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ngannou wants to take Man's back here but Man is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Man keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T4#
Man is controlling an arm, preventing Ngannou from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Man tries to lock up and control but Ngannou gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Man gets back to half guard.
Man is looking to improve his position.
Ngannou slows the pace down in half guard.
Man trying to control from the bottom.
#T5#
Man is looking to get back to full guard here but Ngannou has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Man (4) vs (10) Ngannou
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Man is looking for a sweep.
Man sneaks back into half guard.
Man is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Man is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ngannou pulls his head out easily. #T6#
Man wants to sweep but Ngannou has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Man (4) vs (13) Ngannou
Man is looking for a sweep.
Ngannou staying calm.#T7#
Man tries to bench press Ngannou off him but Ngannou keeps the position.
Man sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Ngannou is thwarting Man's attempts to control the position.
Ngannou wants to pass the guard but Man is defending well.
Ngannou takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T8#
Ngannou seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Man does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Man moves into full guard.
Man looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ngannou is one step ahead there.
Man is looking to sweep but instead, Ngannou has passed into half guard.
Ngannou trying to pass the guard but Man defending well. #T9#
Man has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ngannou is working away from the top position though.
Still in half guard, Ngannou seems content to control.
Ngannou wants to free his trapped foot but Man is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ngannou is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Man is looking to control Ngannou's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Man avoid being mounted?
Ngannou perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T10#
Man trying to control but Ngannou postures up.
Man has his hands clasped together around Ngannou's back. He's all about the action.
Man is looking to improve his position.
Man is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Man actively working from the bottom here.#T11#
Man is looking to improve his position.
Man moves into full guard.
Ngannou pushing down on Man's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Man moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Man is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T12#
Man trying to control the position.
Man looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ngannou is one step ahead there.
Man working a defensive guard but Ngannou passes into half guard.
#SUB#
Man looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Man is trying to control but Ngannou manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Man (4) vs (16) Ngannou#T13#
Man is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ngannou controlling his opponent.
Ngannou tries to control but Man wriggling away.
Man 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: Man (6) vs (16) Ngannou#T14#
Man wants to pass the guard but Ngannou is keeping the position.
Man trying to control but Ngannou is working from the bottom.
Ngannou keeping full guard, as Man tries to pass.
Man 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: Man (6) vs (18) Ngannou
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Man is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ngannou wins on points by 18 to 6.
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:
CFC Tokyo 6
Date: Feb 12, 2025 |
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 29 wins and 20 losses; Francisco Ngannou! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 62 wins and 58 losses; Esteban Mondragon!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yuuki Gou and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Mondragon shoots in looking for a takedown. Ngannou tries to sprawl out of it but Mondragon keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ngannou manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Mondragon tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ngannou defends well and Mondragon ends up having to push Ngannou into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Mondragon. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Ngannou (0) vs (4) Mondragon
Mondragon happy to just control the position for now.
Ngannou tries to bench press Mondragon off him but Mondragon keeps the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mondragon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ngannou keeps working. #T1#
Mondragon in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Mondragon working away.
Mondragon is looking to take a break and control but Ngannou is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Mondragon is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ngannou has escaped the position, nice work there. #T2#
Mondragon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ngannou keeps working. #SUB2#
Mondragon is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ngannou knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Ngannou manages to get back to half guard.
Mondragon has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at HELLCADEMY. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Mondragon in particular looking to stall.
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.
Mondragon wants to free his trapped foot but Ngannou is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ngannou holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #T4#
Mondragon tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ngannou knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Mondragon takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Mondragon 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 keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Ngannou moves into full guard.
Mondragon slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T5#
Mondragon trying to control but Ngannou is working from the bottom.
Ngannou is pulling down on Mondragon's head. It's preventing any offense from Mondragon, at least for the moment.#T6#
Mondragon slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in 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.
Mondragon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T7#
Mondragon is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
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.
Mondragon stopping the sweep attempt from Ngannou.
Mondragon sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ngannou is pulling down on Mondragon's head. It's preventing any offense from Mondragon, at least for the moment.
Mondragon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T8#
Ngannou pulls Mondragon in to control the position.
Ngannou working a defensive guard but Mondragon passes into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ngannou controlling the position well. #T9#
Well, if Mondragon 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.
Ngannou holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #T10#
Ngannou trying to hold on to Mondragon's head to control him but Mondragon postures up.
#SUB2#
Mondragon is working for a submission of some sort.
Mondragon takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T11#
Ngannou keeping hold of Mondragon's head, controlling as best he can.
Mondragon is looking to pass Ngannou's guard but actually Ngannou recovers to full guard.
Mondragon stopping the sweep attempt from Ngannou.
Mondragon wants to control from the top but Ngannou keeps moving. #T12#
Ngannou looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mondragon is one step ahead there.
Mondragon wants to control from the top but Ngannou keeps moving.
Ngannou is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mondragon wants to control from the top but Ngannou keeps moving. #T13#
Mondragon passes Ngannou's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Mondragon wants to control but Ngannou is keeping him busy.
Mondragon performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Ngannou wants to improve his position but Mondragon is controlling well.
#T14#
Mondragon trying to control the action but Ngannou is working from the bottom.
Mondragon 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.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Mondragon in particular looking to stall.
Mondragon wants to pass to mount but Ngannou is defending the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mondragon 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mondragon wins on points by 4 to 0.
Esteban Mondragon 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 Tokyo 3
Date: Jan 29, 2025 |
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 29 wins and 19 losses; Francisco Ngannou! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 3 losses; Saul Hunter!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Sosuke Kotani and Hirohito Nitta.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Hunter feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ngannou (0) vs (2) Hunter
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.
Hunter sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ngannou keeping full guard, as Hunter tries to pass.
Hunter 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.
Ngannou is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T1#
Hunter forces his way into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ngannou is looking to improve his position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hunter in particular looking to stall.
Ngannou is trying to control but can't.
#T2#
Ngannou is trying is best to control the position here.
Hunter controlling the pace.
Ngannou tries to get to full guard but Hunter has control of the leg.
Ngannou has his hands clasped together around Hunter's back. He's all about the action.
Ngannou has a hand on Hunter's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Hunter takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Ngannou (0) vs (5) Hunter
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.#T3#
Ngannou is trying to escape the mount.
Hunter 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 writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T4#
Ngannou is desperately trying to improve his position but Hunter has a good base and remains in mount.
Hunter 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 really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hunter controlling the position easily from mount. #T5#
Ngannou looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Ngannou (0) vs (8) Hunter
Ngannou is trying to break free.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Ngannou might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T6#
It looks like Hunter 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.#T7#
Ngannou tries to escape but Hunter has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Ngannou wants to control his opponent's hands but Hunter gets his hands free.
Hunter has good solid back control here.
Ngannou looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T8#
Hunter keeps control of the position easily here as Ngannou tries to buck him off.
Ngannou trying to control the hands but Hunter won't let him.
Ngannou rolls, trying to escape but Hunter keeps control of the position.
#T9#
Hunter really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Ngannou.
Hunter is continuing to stall.
Ngannou tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #T10#
Hunter content just to control the position here.
Ngannou tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ngannou tries to hold on but Hunter pushes him away.
Hunter fails to move to back control.
Hunter looking to control and managing it successfully. #T11#
Hunter avoids the attempt from Ngannou to control.#T12#
Hunter moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Ngannou (0) vs (11) Hunter
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!
The adventures of Hunter the control monster continue. Boring.
Our spies down at at HELLCADEMY inform us that Hunter has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T13#
Hunter gets his hands free as Ngannou looks to control.
Good control from Hunter.
Hunter has the hooks in. Ngannou is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Ngannou trying to control the hands but Hunter won't let him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T14#
Hunter controlling from the back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hunter not allowing Ngannou to control his hands.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hunter wins on points by 11 to 0.
Saul Hunter 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 Tokyo 2
Date: Jan 22, 2025 |
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 29 wins and 18 losses; Francisco Ngannou! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 41 losses; Dragon Li Chai!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Ren Mimura.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Chai shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Chai showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ngannou (0) vs (2) Chai
Ngannou is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Ngannou actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Ngannou looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ngannou is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
Chai wants to free his trapped foot but Ngannou is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ngannou is trying to control but can't.
Chai is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T2#
Ngannou trying to control from the bottom.
Chai content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Ngannou tries to roll over but Chai keeps him under control.#T3#
Chai is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard. #SUB#
Ngannou throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Chai controls from within his opponent's guard.
Chai passes Ngannou's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T4#
Chai wants to pass the guard but Ngannou is defending well.
Ngannou wants to control but Chai is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Chai sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Ngannou is trying to maintain the position but Chai is very close to passing his half guard.#T5#
Ngannou is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Chai jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Ngannou (0) vs (5) Chai
Ngannou can't do much from the bottom here.
Ngannou is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Chai's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ngannou tries to get to full guard but Chai has control of the leg. #T6#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Chai is controlling the pace.
Ngannou wants to control but Chai is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T7#
Chai wants to control but Ngannou is keeping him busy.
Chai looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB#
Ngannou looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ngannou is concentrating on defense, preventing Chai from advancing position.
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.#T8#
Chai is keen to just control but Ngannou is a slippery customer.
Chai looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ngannou trying to control here.
#SUB#
Ngannou looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Chai with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T9#
Chai prevents Ngannou from improving his position.
Ngannou is controlling Chai's trapped leg to prevent Chai from advancing to side control.
Chai seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ngannou does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T10#
Ngannou wants to improve his position but Chai is controlling well.
Ngannou is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Ngannou actively working from the bottom here.
Chai trying to control the pace.
Chai trying to control the action but Ngannou is working from the bottom. #T11#
Ngannou is trying to control but can't.
Chai is controlling the pace.
#T12#
Ngannou slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ngannou is trying to keep Chai in close.
#T13#
Chai not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ngannou trying to keep a closed guard but Chai is proving a slippery customer.
Chai controlling from the top position.
Ngannou keeping full guard, as Chai tries to pass. #T14##SUB#
Ngannou looking for a guillotine here but Chai defends easily.
Chai trying to control the position from guard on top but Ngannou is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chai sitting in guard here, content to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chai wins on points by 5 to 0.
During a confident post fight interview, Dragon Li Chai thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CFC Tokyo 1
Date: Jan 15, 2025 |
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 29 wins and 17 losses; Francisco Ngannou! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 11 losses; Klaas Jan Tijhoff!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Shigeki Sano.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Ngannou looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ngannou (2) vs (0) Tijhoff
Ngannou engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ngannou has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T1#
This is a sustained period of stalling by Ngannou.
Tijhoff managing to control the position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Ngannou is stalling in the full guard.
Ngannou wants to pass the guard but Tijhoff is keeping the position.#T2#
Ngannou sitting in guard here, content 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.
Ngannou stopping the sweep attempt from Tijhoff.#T3#
Ngannou tries to free his leg and advance position but Tijhoff is retaining full guard.
Tijhoff wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Ngannou is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Tijhoff looking to control.
Tijhoff wants to sweep but no luck.
Ngannou slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T4#
Ngannou postures up.
Ngannou is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Tijhoff trying to control the position.
#T5#
Tijhoff is pulling down on Ngannou's head to control his posture.
Ngannou is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Ngannou being controlled here momentarily.
Tijhoff wants to sweep but no luck. #T6#
Tijhoff keeps trying to improve his position.
Ngannou tries to free his leg and advance position but Tijhoff is retaining full guard.
Tijhoff trying to keep a closed guard but Ngannou is proving a slippery customer.
Tijhoff looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ngannou slips nicely into half guard.
Ngannou slows the pace down in half guard. #T7#
Tijhoff is trying to control but can't.
Tijhoff wants to sweep but Ngannou has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Ngannou (5) vs (0) Tijhoff
Tijhoff trying to remain calm as Ngannou controls from the top position.#T8#
Ngannou continues to hold on tight.
Tijhoff wants to control but Ngannou postures up.
Ngannou is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Tijhoff will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Tijhoff is looking to regain half guard here but Ngannou keeps moving and retains side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tijhoff is trying to escape the position but Ngannou is controlling the position.
Tijhoff is trying to get back to half guard.#T9#
Tijhoff manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ngannou (5) vs (2) Tijhoff
Ngannou has his hands clasped together around Tijhoff's back. He's all about the action.
Tijhoff moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ngannou (5) vs (5) Tijhoff#T10#
Ngannou is trying to get back to half guard.
Ngannou struggling a bit here.
Tijhoff wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ngannou keeps working. #T11#
Tijhoff in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Ngannou sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Ngannou is trying is best to control the position here. #T12#
Ngannou is trying to get back to full guard.
Tijhoff is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Ngannou is looking to control Tijhoff's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ngannou avoid being mounted?
Tijhoff is looking to take a break and control but Ngannou is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tijhoff tries to pass to full mount but Ngannou defends it.
Tijhoff is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.#T13#
Tijhoff is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ngannou (5) vs (8) Tijhoff
Ngannou is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ngannou is squirming around, avoiding Tijhoff's attempts to control the action.
Ngannou might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Tijhoff controlling from the full mount. #T14#
Ngannou is looking to get to half guard.
Tijhoff controlling his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ngannou looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Ngannou (5) vs (11) Tijhoff
And that's the end of the fight!
Tijhoff wins on points by 11 to 5.
Klaas Jan Tijhoff managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Nevermore Clothing Co, into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
CFC CG 720
Date: Jan 11, 2025 |
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 28 wins and 17 losses; Francisco Ngannou! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 8 losses; Elim Garak!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Gregory Folan and Yves DeLean.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Ngannou shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Ngannou showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ngannou (2) vs (0) Garak
Garak is trying is best to control the position here.
Ngannou perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garak trying to control but Ngannou postures up.
Garak tries to roll over but Ngannou keeps him under control.#T1#
Garak is holding on to half guard well.
Ngannou trying to control the pace.
Garak is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Garak controlling the position well.
Ngannou controlling the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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.#T3#
Garak is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ngannou performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Garak trying to control but Ngannou postures up.
#T4#
Ngannou controlling the pace. #T5#
Ngannou prevents Garak from improving his position.
Ngannou slows the pace down in half guard.
Further stalling from Ngannou.#T6#
Garak is trying to maintain the position but Ngannou is very close to passing his half guard.
Ngannou keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T7#
Garak moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Garak is pulling down on Ngannou's head. It's preventing any offense from Ngannou, at least for the moment.
Garak is trying to control the position but Ngannou postures up. #T8#
Ngannou being controlled here momentarily.
Ngannou is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Garak keeping full guard, as Ngannou tries to pass. #T9#
Garak seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Garak looking for a sweep. Not yet Garak, not yet.
Ngannou stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Garak swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T10#
Ngannou is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Garak looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ngannou pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Garak is keeping the position for now.
Garak is pulling down on Ngannou's head. It's preventing any offense from Ngannou, at least for the moment.
Garak is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T11#
Ngannou wants to pass the guard but Garak is keeping the position.
Garak pulls Ngannou in close to prevent any damage.
Ngannou is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T12##SUB2#
Garak 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. #SUB2#
Garak throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Garak trying to control the position.
#T13#
Ngannou trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Garak not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Garak 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.#T14#
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.
Garak controls Ngannou momentarily but Ngannou frees himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Garak being controlled here, momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ngannou takes the fight on points by 2 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:
CFC CG 719
Date: Jan 04, 2025 |
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 27 wins and 17 losses; Francisco Ngannou! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 6 losses; Wolfgang Von Wild!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, David Schapiro and Jorge Garcia.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Ngannou is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Von Wild's half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ngannou (2) vs (0) Von Wild
Ngannou controlling the pace.
Von Wild slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Von Wild looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ngannou is one step ahead there.
Ngannou is pushing down on Von Wild's leg trying to pass to half guard. Von Wild is fighting to maintain full guard but Ngannou has managed to sneak the leg through.
Von Wild is pressing down on Ngannou's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
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.
Von Wild wants to sweep but no luck.
Von Wild working a defensive guard here.
Von Wild is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T1#
Ngannou controlling from the top position.
Von Wild is trying to keep Ngannou in close.
#SUB2#
Von Wild isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Ngannou stacks Von Wild 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) Von Wild
Von Wild looks to move to half guard but instead Ngannou has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Ngannou (7) vs (0) Von Wild
Von Wild is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Von Wild regains half guard.#T2#
Ngannou slows the pace down in half guard.
Von Wild gets back to 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.
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.#SUB2#
Von Wild is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ngannou defends well.
Ngannou looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ngannou stopping the sweep attempt from Von Wild.#T3#
Von Wild trying to keep a closed guard but Ngannou is proving a slippery customer.
Ngannou not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Von Wild wants to improve his position but instead Ngannou has moved into half guard.
Ngannou controlling the action here.
Von Wild trying to control here.
Still in half guard, Ngannou seems content to control.#T4#
Ngannou passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ngannou (10) vs (0) Von Wild
Von Wild is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Von Wild tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Ngannou presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Ngannou (12) vs (0) Von Wild
Ngannou controlling his opponent.
Von Wild keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T5#
Ngannou controlling his opponent.
Von Wild is desperately trying to improve his position but Ngannou has a good base and remains in mount.
Von Wild slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Ngannou with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T6#
Ngannou prevents Von Wild from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Von Wild is looking to get back to full guard here but Ngannou has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Ngannou (15) vs (0) Von Wild
Von Wild tries to buck Ngannou off but Ngannou is having none of it.
Ngannou tries to advance position but instead Von Wild slips a leg back in to half guard.
Ngannou prevents Von Wild from improving his position.#SUB2#
Von Wild actively working from the bottom here.
Von Wild is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Von Wild felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T7#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ngannou in particular looking to stall.
Von Wild tries to get to full guard but Ngannou has control of the leg.
Von Wild is looking to control Ngannou's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Von Wild avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Ngannou is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Von Wild has managed to free his arm - good work.
Von Wild trying to control but Ngannou postures up.
Ngannou controlling the action here. #T8#
Von Wild trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Von Wild is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ngannou pulls his head out easily.
Von Wild is looking for a sweep. Ngannou is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ngannou slows the pace down in half guard.
Ngannou is looking to take a break and control but Von Wild is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Von Wild wants to control but Ngannou is keeping busy.
#T9#
Von Wild wants to get back to full guard but Ngannou has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Ngannou (18) vs (0) Von Wild
Von Wild is wriggling around trying to escape.
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.
Von Wild can't escape the position.
Ngannou controlling his opponent.
Ngannou wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Ngannou tries to control but Von Wild wriggling away. #SUB#
Von Wild tries to improve his position but Ngannou has taken his back! Ngannou has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Von Wild tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Ngannou pushes Von Wild away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Francisco Ngannou!
After winning the bout, Francisco Ngannou thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
CFC CG 716
Date: Dec 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 27 wins and 16 losses; Francisco Ngannou! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 99 wins and 72 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, William Peck and Gregory Folan.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Ngannou gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ngannou (0) vs (2) Ignatowski
Ignatowski wants to control from the top but Ngannou keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ignatowski looking to pass the guard.
Ignatowski being controlled here momentarily.
Ignatowski looking to pass the guard.
Ignatowski has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at KFA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ignatowski keeps trying to improve his position.
Ngannou controlling the position.#T1#
Ignatowski looking to pass the guard.
Ngannou is controlling Ignatowski's posture.
Ignatowski advances to half guard.
Ngannou won't allow Ignatowski to pass to mount.
Ignatowski seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Ngannou manages to get to full guard.
#T2#
Ngannou wants to sweep here but Ignatowski controlling him for the moment.
Ngannou controlling Ignatowski's posture.
Ngannou keeping full guard, as Ignatowski tries to pass.
Ngannou wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T3#
Ignatowski sitting in guard here, content to control.
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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ignatowski wants to pass the guard but Ngannou is keeping the position.
Ngannou not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ignatowski being controlled here momentarily.
Ignatowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Ngannou is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Ngannou can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ignatowski controls the pace.
Ignatowski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ngannou has his hands on Ignatowski's head, controlling the position.
Ignatowski engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ngannou keeping moving, preventing Ignatowski from controlling successfully. #T5#
Ngannou keeping full guard, as Ignatowski tries to pass.
Ignatowski sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ngannou trying to keep a closed guard but Ignatowski is proving a slippery customer.
#T6#
Ignatowski slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ignatowski tries to free his leg and advance position but Ngannou is retaining full guard.
Ignatowski postures up.
Ignatowski is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Ngannou trying to control the position.
Ngannou keeping full guard, as Ignatowski tries to pass. #T7#
Ignatowski 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.
Ignatowski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ignatowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Ngannou is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ngannou managing to control the position. #T8#
Ignatowski passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Ngannou (0) vs (5) Ignatowski
Ngannou is not content to let Ignatowski control the position.
Ngannou tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ignatowski wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ngannou is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ignatowski's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Ngannou gets back to full guard.
#T9#
Ngannou keeping moving, preventing Ignatowski from controlling successfully.
Ignatowski 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 to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T10#
Ngannou keeping full guard, as Ignatowski tries to pass.
Ignatowski trying to control but Ngannou is working from the bottom.
Ignatowski postures up.
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.
Ngannou seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Ngannou keeping moving, preventing Ignatowski from controlling successfully. #T11#
Ignatowski tries to free his leg and advance position but Ngannou is retaining full guard.
Ignatowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Ngannou is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ignatowski preventing the sweep.
Ignatowski not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ngannou looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T12#
Ngannou looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ignatowski wants to control from the top but Ngannou keeps moving.
Ngannou pulls Ignatowski in to control the position.
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 (5) Ignatowski
Ngannou stays in close to Ignatowski's body and controls the position.
Ignatowski 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 (7) Ignatowski#T13#
Ignatowski trying to control but Ngannou is working from the bottom.
Ngannou trying to control the position here.
Ngannou is trying to control the position but Ignatowski postures up.
Ngannou keeping moving, preventing Ignatowski from controlling successfully.
Ignatowski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ngannou is keeping the position for now. #T14#
Ngannou is controlling Ignatowski's posture.
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 (7) Ignatowski
Ignatowski working a defensive guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ngannou is stalling in the full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ignatowski wins on points by 7 to 4.
During a confident post fight interview, The Reverend Jim Ignatowski thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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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!
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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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