PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Francisco Ngannou (ranked 3094 p4p, 2477 weight class) and Sigurd Ragnarsson (ranked 322 p4p, 273 weight class). Ragnarsson is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Twilight of the Thunder God. Francisco Ngannou could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Sigurd Ragnarsson's chin.

Ngannou
vs
Ragnarsson

170 cm
21
155
1 - 0 - 0

168 cm
21
160
6 - 4 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter fighter
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

30th Century Beer Store

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Francisco Ngannou!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sigurd Ragnarsson!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Tarja Halkonen and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
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

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.

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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.

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.