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Event:
FARTMMA 59
Date: Aug 31, 2019 |
#R1#
Porabski throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Porabski throws an off balance right hand
and Nigannou counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#
It looks like Piotr Porabski has been cut.
Nigannou lands with a kick to the temple. Porabski shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Porabski throws a series of punches but Nigannou avoids them all with ease.
Porabski throws an off balance right hand
and Porabski takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Porabski throws an off balance right hand
and Nigannou counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#
Piotr Porabski's cut is getting worse.
Nigannou has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Porabski is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Porabski leaves his chin hanging out and Nigannou seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Porabski crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). France Nigannou!
Post fight, an emotional France Nigannou said 'Now CAN ya go back to QFC, CAN?'.
Piotr Porabski spoke after the fight, saying 'Im sorry that i failed my fans, coaches and family tonight. Ill be back stronger !'.
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Event:
FARTMMA 53
Date: Jul 27, 2019 |
#R1#
Tardferrus gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#CUT#
It looks like Ra Tardferrus has been cut.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Tardferrus closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nigannou circles away.
Nigannou moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A combination from Nigannou does no damage. #KD#
Nigannou sends Tardferrus crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Nigannou is motioning to the referee to let Tardferrus up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#
Tardferrus is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tardferrus bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Nigannou comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Tardferrus falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Tardferrus was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). France Nigannou!
An intense looking France Nigannou took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Now CAN ya go back to QFC, CAN?'.
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Event:
FARTMMA 42
Date: Jun 14, 2019 |
#R1#
Nigannou throws a right hand that Santiago ducks under and follows up with a left that Santiago also avoids with ease.
A little jabbing left from Santiago on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL2#
Santiago moves into the clinch.#BC#
Nigannou breaks from the clinch.
Santiago takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A jab from Santiago misses.
Santiago looks to clinch
and Nigannou connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#
It looks like Dodong Santiago has been cut.#KD#
Nigannou cracks Santiago with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Nigannou has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Santiago to stand back up!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nigannou steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Santiago.#CL2#
Santiago rushes Nigannou and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Nigannou prevents a body shot from Santiago. #BC#
Nigannou breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Santiago moves into range and clinches up with Nigannou.
Stalling in the clinch from Nigannou.
Santiago doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Santiago tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nigannou prevents Santiago from breaking the clinch.#T1#
Santiago is struggling to control the position.
Santiago misses with a body punch.
#BC#
Nigannou breaks the clinch.
Santiago wants to clinch up but Nigannou keeps it at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Santiago looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#KD#
Nigannou lands a big head kick that sends Santiago tumbling to the mat! Nigannou takes a step backwards and waves Santiago back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CL2#
Santiago moves into the clinch.
Santiago trying to stall but Nigannou improves his position.
Santiago has a couple of punches blocked by Nigannou.
Santiago leaning his opponent against the cage.
Santiago tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nigannou is stalling here.
Nigannou has Santiago pushed against the cage.
Nigannou seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Santiago holding his opponent close, against the cage.
#BC#
Nigannou breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Santiago takes the fight into the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Santiago swings wildly with an uppercut but Nigannou uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Santiago breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nigannou looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Santiago tries to clinch but fails miserably #KD#
and Nigannou counters with a crisp one two that drops Santiago! Nigannou thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Santiago to his feet! Santiago is in big trouble!#CL2#
Santiago has managed to clinch.
#T3#
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A body shot lands from Santiago.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nigannou.
Santiago leaning against his opponent.
#BC#
Nigannou escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Santiago looks to clinch
and Nigannou counters with a left to the body.
Santiago looks winded!
Santiago throws a poor cross that misses
and Nigannou counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nigannou dances in with a quick combination. Santiago is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Nigannou snaps Santiago's head back. Santiago stumbles backwards against the cage. Nigannou steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Santiago's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Santiago just didn't come prepared.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). France Nigannou!
In his post fight interview, France Nigannou gave a big smile as he said 'Now CAN ya go back to QFC, CAN?'.
Dodong Santiago was interviewed post fight and said 'I learned about this fight and im going to used what i learned here in my future fights. Thank you all and goodnight.'.
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Event:
FARTMMA 35
Date: May 11, 2019 |
#R1#
Guide lands with a cross. #CUT#
It looks like France Nigannou has been cut.
Nigannou swings widly with a right hand
and Guide makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nigannou looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Guide throwing a counter right hand but Nigannou manages to avoid it.
Guide throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Guide digs a good body shot into Nigannou's ribs.
Guide looks to land a left hand but Nigannou moved out of range nicely.
The fighters circling - Guide throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Guide misses the shot to the body.
It seemed like Nigannou was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Guide throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Guide is looking to wear down Nigannou with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Guide stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nigannou tries to bum rush Guide with a series of wild strikes but Guide uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Guide throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#CL2#
Nigannou gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Guide breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Guide throws a looping overhand right but Nigannou ducks down to avoid it.
Nigannou closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Guide counter with a right hand. #CUT#
That has opened up France Nigannou's cut even more.#T1#
The fighters circle momentarily. Guide darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CUT#
The cut above France Nigannou's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Nigannou closes the distance looking to clinch
and Guide counters with a right hand to the body.
Nigannou looks winded!
Guide connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Guide wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A bone on bone clash there as Guide blocks the leg kick.
Guide throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Guide throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A decent looking cross lands there for Guide.#CUT#
France Nigannou's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at France Nigannou's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Newbie Guide!
An out of breath Newbie Guide 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:
FARTMMA 30
Date: Apr 20, 2019 |
#R1#
Guide throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Guide throws a hook but Nigannou avoids it easily.
Guide chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Nigannou can pounce on him.
Guide throws a series of punches but Nigannou moves out of range.
Guide looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Guide misses with a wild body shot.
As Guide backs off Nigannou throws a huge counter combo but Guide manages to avoid it all.
Guide misses with a left hand
and Nigannou counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Guide avoids the head kick by Nigannou.
Guide works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CUT#
It looks like France Nigannou has been cut.
Nigannou will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Guide is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Guide connects with a jab.
Guide throws a right hand that Nigannou ducks under and follows up with a left that Nigannou also avoids with ease.
As Guide backs off Nigannou throws a huge counter combo but Guide manages to avoid it all.
Guide moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Guide ducks under a wild hook from Nigannou.
Guide swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A thudding body kick lands there by Nigannou!
Some wild striking there from Guide.
#T1#
Guide connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CUT#
That has opened up France Nigannou's cut even more.
Nigannou scores with a decent looking hook.
Nigannou buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nigannou misses with a few strikes there.
Nigannou lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Guide circles away quickly and effectively.
Nigannou uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Guide.
Guide fails to land with a series of punches.
A solid leg kick lands there for Nigannou.
Nigannou swings for the body but Guide moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Nigannou. Those never looked like landing.
Guide is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nigannou.
Nigannou throws a counter combo.
Guide takes a swing at Nigannou's ribcage but misses.
Nigannou with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Guide to score with a decent uppercut.#T2#
A swing and a miss from Guide.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Guide blocks a jab.
Nigannou 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.
Nigannou misses with a hook.
Guide throws a body punch but Nigannou moves out of range.
Nigannou works over Guide's head and body with a nice combination.#CUT2#
It looks like Newbie Guide has been cut.
Guide lands with a nice body punch.
Nigannou slips under a jab from Guide.
A punch combination from Nigannou misses.
Guide throws the left hand but Nigannou avoids the punch easily.
Nigannou keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nigannou slips a jab and a cross from Guide.
Nigannou moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Guide pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Guide fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nigannou manages to avoid it.
Guide scores with a three punch combo!
#CUT#
The cut above France Nigannou's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#T3#
Guide changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nigannou uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Guide.
A swing and a miss from Guide.
Guide misses the body punch
and Nigannou counters with a two punch combo.
Nigannou thows a body kick. Guide tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Guide slips a jab and a cross from Nigannou.
An attempted straight right counter from Guide misses the target.
Guide on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Guide misses with a body shot.
A left lands for Nigannou.
Guide moves out of range of the body kick.
Guide checks a leg kick.
Nigannou moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Guide misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nigannou.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Guide catches Nigannou with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CUT#
France Nigannou's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at France Nigannou's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Newbie Guide!
A relieved looking Newbie Guide 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:
FARTMMA 24
Date: Mar 21, 2019 |
#R1#
ExPeRiMeNt Iv tries to score a power double leg takedown but Nigannou sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten ExPeRiMeNt Iv somewhat.
Nigannou connects with a right hand. ExPeRiMeNt Iv shakes it off.#CUT#
It looks like Cozzy ExPeRiMeNt Iv has been cut.
Nigannou misses with a few strikes there.
Nigannou swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nigannou keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
No luck for ExPeRiMeNt Iv with that takedown attempt.
France Nigannou has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cozzy ExPeRiMeNt Iv .#T1#
ExPeRiMeNt Iv shoots in looking for a takedown. Nigannou tries to sprawl out of it but ExPeRiMeNt Iv keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Nigannou manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
ExPeRiMeNt Iv goes for a double leg but Nigannou avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Nigannou continues to drive forward.
ExPeRiMeNt Iv misses with a takedown attempt #KD#
and Nigannou counters with a nice right hand that sends ExPeRiMeNt Iv toppling to the canvas! ExPeRiMeNt Iv scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Nigannou finish him?!
ExPeRiMeNt Iv shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Nigannou defends it nicely.
Nigannou is looking for a counter combo.
Nigannou throws an overhand right that has ExPeRiMeNt Iv reeling! Nigannou follows up with more punches and ExPeRiMeNt Iv is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). France Nigannou!
In his post fight interview, France Nigannou gave a big smile as he said 'This for whoever win tonight's main event, dont forget to checkup with your doctor tommorow eh, agoraphobia is a very very dangerous disease.'.
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Event:
FARTMMA 17
Date: Feb 09, 2019 |
#R1#
Nigannou looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nigannou looks to land a combination but Takuma avoids it well.
Nigannou throws a right hand that Takuma ducks under and follows up with a left that Takuma also avoids with ease.
Nigannou misses with a series of wild punches.
A right-left combo lands from Nigannou.
Nigannou fails to land with a series of punches.
Nigannou fails to land with a series of punches.
Takuma looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nigannou misses with a looping left.
Takuma takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nigannou lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Takuma backs up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nigannou throws a looping overhand right but Takuma ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
Nigannou will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Takuma doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Nigannou ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nigannou swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Takuma now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Takuma scores with a hook to the body. Nigannou takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Takuma slips a jab and a cross from Nigannou.
Takuma fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nigannou manages to avoid it.
Takuma slips a jab and a cross from Nigannou.
Takuma missing with a left hand there. Nigannou was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nigannou takes one to the side of the head.
#CUT2#
It looks like France Nigannou has been cut.
Nigannou swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Takuma counters with a stiff right hand. #T2##KD2#
Takuma sends Nigannou crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Takuma is motioning to the referee to let Nigannou up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#CUT2#
France Nigannou's cut is getting worse.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nigannou throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Takuma counters with a big right hand! Oh Nigannou is in trouble here! Takuma follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ryo Takuma!
Ryo Takuma opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
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Event:
FARTMMA 14 : BAD BLOOD
Date: Jan 22, 2019 |
#R1#
Nigannou looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And Pullum tries to counter it with a takedown but Nigannou pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Nigannou throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD2#
and Pullum counters with a nice double leg into side control. Nigannou won't be happy with that. #SUB2#
Pullum working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Nigannou is trying to get back to his feet.
Nigannou on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Nigannou tries to get out of the position.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pullum trying to control the position but Nigannou is working away.
Pullum grinds an elbow into Nigannou's temple.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Pullum is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Nigannou has escaped the position, nice work there.
Nigannou's coaches at Power Wrestling Academy 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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nigannou is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Nigannou is trying to get back to his feet.
Nigannou is looking for a sweep.
The strikes coming from Pullum are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Pullum has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Pullum is looking to take a break and control but Nigannou is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Pullum wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Nigannou, who protects the arm well.
Nigannou prevents Pullum from improving position.
Pullum misses with the ground and pound.#SUB2#
Pullum is working to tighten his grip on Nigannou's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Nigannou has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Pullum is really squeezing tight and eventually Nigannou passes out! Pullum breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Furnum Pullum!
Furnum Pullum is the new super heavyweight champion!
Furnum Pullum decided to call for a title shot in his post fight interview, which was very strange given the fact this fight was for a title and he's already the champion. I guess that's what getting punched in the head does for you.
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Event:
FARTMMA 10
Date: Jan 05, 2019 |
#R1#
Nigannou lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Biggums circles away quickly and effectively.
Nigannou misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Biggums shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Nigannou counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Biggums definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Biggums changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Nigannou tries to avoid it but Biggums manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Nigannou to the ground. Nigannou escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Biggums shoots in for a takedown but Nigannou shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nigannou throws out a counter right but Biggums avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dajaun Biggums. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters circle each other, looking for something big. Nigannou moves in and throws an overhand right. That hurt Biggums! Nigannou continues to tee off on Biggums, landing with a left and a right! Nigannou connects with a right hand that leaves Biggums sleeping against the cage! What a finish by Nigannou!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). France Nigannou!
France Nigannou is the new super heavyweight champion!
An intense looking France Nigannou took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'No one can take my punch.'.
In defeat, Dajaun Biggums stepped up to the mic, saying 'He was the better man tonight, he excecuted his gameplan, and I didn't, simple as that. '.
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Event:
FARTMMA 7
Date: Dec 18, 2018 |
#R1#
Nigannou throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pritcharf.
Nigannou throws an overhand right that lands on Pritcharf's shoulder, as Pritcharf tries to avoid the shot.
Nigannou throws a one two combo.
#CUT2#
It looks like Bretton Pritcharf has been cut.
Pritcharf's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Nigannou connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Pritcharf scrambles back to his feet.
Nigannou tries to score with a low kick but Pritcharf moves his leg out of the way.
Nigannou circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pritcharf throws a shot from downtown. Nigannou moves away and avoids it.
Pritcharf is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nigannou throws a counter combo.
Pritcharf fails with an attempt to clinch.
#TD#
Pritcharf fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Nigannou to the ground. Pritcharf is now in Nigannou's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nigannou controls Pritcharf momentarily but Pritcharf frees himself.
Pritcharf sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T1#
Nigannou working a defensive guard here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Nigannou can do anything to dispel that myth.
Pritcharf scoring with some ground and pound.
Pritcharf slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nigannou wants to stand but Pritcharf is controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Pritcharf doesn't manage to clinch there - Nigannou circles away.
Nigannou lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Nigannou throws the left hand but Pritcharf avoids the punch easily.
No joy there for Nigannou, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#TD#
Pritcharf shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Nigannou manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#ES2#
Nigannou has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Pritcharf has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Pritcharf tries to pull guard but Nigannou won't allow it.
Pritcharf changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Nigannou fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#T3#
A combination from Pritcharf does no damage.
Pritcharf shoots in looking for a takedown. Nigannou tries to sprawl out of it but Pritcharf keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Nigannou manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Despite the aggression on Nigannou's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bretton Pritcharf. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nigannou lands a nice shot to the body.
Pritcharf is breathing heavily.
Pritcharf shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Nigannou defends it nicely.#KD2#
Nigannou drops Pritcharf with a beautiful combination! Pritcharf stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Nigannou is looking for the KO!#ROC2#
Pritcharf is rocked!
France Nigannou is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pritcharf drops his hands for a split second and Nigannou immediately capitalizes on the opportunity by smashing a powerful hook into Pritcharf face, sending his mouthguard sailing through the air, much to the delight of the crowd. Nigannou follows up with a right hand that knocks Pritcharf into next week. He's out cold and this fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). France Nigannou!
As France Nigannou got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: No one can take my punch.'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 24, 2018 |
#R1##KD2#
Nigannou drops Morales with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Morales looks back up at him and smiles so Nigannou waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#CUT2#
It looks like Burl Morales has been cut.
No joy there for Nigannou, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Morales half committed to a counter leg kick.
Morales ducks into an uppercut from Nigannou and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). France Nigannou!
France Nigannou tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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