|
|
SSG 162 Beat The Man 4 PBP Commentary |
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.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
Ngannou had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fraumilch defends it easily.
Fraumilch's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
Ngannou is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
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.
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.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Ngannou trying to control from half guard but Fraumilch is working away.
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.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
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.
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. |
|
|
|
|
|
