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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 29, 2025 |
#R1#
Rivera shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ngata counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#It looks like Mountain Rivera has been cut.
Rivera could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Rivera darts in trying to clinch
and Ngata makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Rivera tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ngata manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rivera is breathing heavily.#TD2#
Ngata feints and as Rivera raises his hands in defense, Ngata changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Rivera is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Ngata dives into side control.
#REVR#
Ngata scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Rivera is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Ngata can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sato Ngata! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 21, 2025 |
#R1#
Bear has a takedown stuffed.
Ngata throws a body kick that misses. #TD#
Bear shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Bear showed some decent athleticism there.
Bear sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ngata defending well though.
Bear thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ngata's head.
Bear is nestled in close to Ngata, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ngata is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bear lands strikes from half guard.
Bear works his way into side control.
Bear lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Ngata on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ngata can do anything to dispel that myth.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bear landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Bear in side control lands a decent elbow. #T1#
Ngata taking punishment in the form of punches.
#ROC#Ngata is rocked!
Bear lands a huge shot from side control! Ngata is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Fluffy Bear!
Fluffy Bear decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 27, 2025 |
#R1#
Blackwood throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ngata counters with a left to the body.
Blackwood misses with a wild combination.
Ngata wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Blackwood. Those never looked like landing.
Blackwood throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Ngata counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Blackwood wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Ngata is now in half guard.
Blackwood wants to control but Ngata is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Blackwood wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ngata keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ngata moves into full mount! Blackwood won't be happy about that!
Blackwood is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Blackwood looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
Ngata takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Blackwood is working to get back to half guard.
Ngata lands with some strikes.
Ngata tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Blackwood is trying to escape the mount.
Blackwood is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T2#
Ngata sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Blackwood tries to reverse the position but Ngata maintains control.#SU#
Ngata is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Some wild striking there from Blackwood.
Blackwood looks to land a combination but Ngata avoids it well. #KD2#
Blackwood drops Ngata with a right and a left! Blackwood comes rushing in but Ngata regains his composure and manages to keep Blackwood in guard.
#CUT2#It looks like Sato Ngata has been cut.#T3#
Ngata preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ngata is breathing heavily.
Ngata has a closed guard, preventing Blackwood from standing up.
Blackwood trying to move into half guard but instead Ngata has managed to sweep!#REVR##SUB2#
Blackwood throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Ngata escapes and throws Blackwood's legs to the side, diving into side control! #SUB#
Blackwood is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ngata's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Ngata! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Blackwood has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Sato Ngata! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 20, 2025 |
#R1#
Ngata gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Davenport.
Ngata slips a straight right by Davenport.
Davenport connects with a single shot there.
Davenport misses with an uppercut.
Davenport misses the jab.
Ngata keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Davenport.
A punch combination from Ngata misses.
It looked like Davenport wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Davenport connects with a right hand. Ngata shakes it off.
Ngata is looking to clinch but Davenport is avoiding it.
Ngata shoots for a double leg takedown but Davenport sprawls well. He's pushed Ngata's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ngata ducks under a wild hook from Davenport.
Ngata with a lazy takedown attempt
and Davenport connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Davenport throws the left hand but Ngata avoids the punch easily.
Elias Davenport seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ngata blocks a jab.
Ngata gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ngata moves to clinch but Davenport breaks away
and Davenport counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Davenport swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
Ngata staying out of range there.
Ngata blocks a jab.
Ngata moves away from the strike by Davenport.
Davenport misses with a looping right.
Davenport throws a hook but Ngata avoids it easily.
Ngata fails with the takedown.
Elias Davenport has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sato Ngata.
Davenport throws a shot from downtown. Ngata moves away and avoids it.
Davenport misses with a straight right.
Davenport loads up on a big right hand but Ngata slips the punch.
Ngata shoots in for a takedown but Davenport shows good takedown defense.
Davenport throws a jab but it's blocked by Ngata.
Ngata steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Davenport.
Davenport connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ngata. Ngata circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Davenport swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T2#
Ngata uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Davenport.
Ngata slips under a jab from Davenport.
Ngata fails with a takedown attempt.
Davenport is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A punch lands to the side of Ngata 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ngata looks winded!
Ngata ducks under a wild hook from Davenport.
Decent striking displayed by Davenport there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ngata looks to land a combination but Davenport avoids it well.
Davenport was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Davenport catches Ngata with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Davenport throws out a loose jab but Ngata uses good head movement to avoid it.
Davenport is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Davenport connects with a right hand. Ngata shakes it off.
Ngata moves away from the strike by Davenport.
Davenport misses with a looping left.
Ngata slips under a jab.#T3#
Davenport throws a hook but Ngata blocks it.
Davenport throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ngata on the side of the head.
Davenport getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Davenport swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ngata.#KD#
Davenport feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Ngata sprawling to the canvas! Ngata rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Davenport finish him?!
#ROC#Ngata is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Davenport ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Ngata out cold! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Elias Davenport!
An out of breath Elias Davenport 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 17, 2025 |
#R1#
Vailine swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD#
and Ngata counters with a single leg into guard. Vailine didn't expect that. #SUB2#
Vailine working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Ngata has passed into half guard!
#SUB2#
Vailine looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ngata in particular looking to stall.
Vailine tries to get to full guard but Ngata has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Vailine actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Vailine looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ngata working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #CUT#It looks like Siopepa Vailine has been cut.
Vailine tries to get to full guard but Ngata has control of the leg.
Ngata is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T1#
Ngata landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ngata is nestled in close to Vailine, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB2#
Vailine is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ngata pulls his head out easily.
Nice strikes from Ngata there. #ROC#Vailine is rocked!
Ngata works his foot free and advances to mount.
Vailine is still in real trouble! Can Ngata finish him?
Vailine can't escape the position.
Vailine slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Ngata lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Vailine quite badly. Vailine pulls Ngata in close trying to recover. Ngata postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Vailine on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Vailine doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sato Ngata! |
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Event:
FCL 71 - Mesquita vs Gray
Date: Jan 04, 2025 |
#R1#
Kaveri tests Ngata's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kaveri scores with a three punch combo!
#TD#
Ngata shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kaveri napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Kaveri is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Ngata off and has taken his back!
Ngata knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kaveri on the ground.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Kaveri has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Ngata! Can he survive? No! He's out! Kaveri gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Matto Kaveri!
Matto Kaveri very nearly forgot to thank UNSTOPPABLE NUTRITION amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you. |
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Event:
FCL - 63
Date: Nov 13, 2024 |
#R1#
Ngata fails to land the takedown.
Ngata misses with a two punch combination.
Ngata throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#CUT2#It looks like Lobsang Tsering has been cut.
Tsering stuffs the takedown attempt from Ngata. Ngata gets slowly back to his feet.
Tsering changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#CL2#
Ngata takes the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsering wants a takedown but no success here.
#T1#
Ngata stops a takedown attempt from Tsering.
#BC2#
Ngata breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A shot to the body from Ngata misses #TD#
and Tsering counters with a nice double leg into side control. Ngata won't be happy with that.
Ngata really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tsering. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Tsering is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Ngata is trying to escape and Tsering transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Ngata is forced to tap! Nice work there by Tsering! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lobsang Tsering! |
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Event:
FCL - 59
Date: Oct 25, 2024 |
#R1##CL#
Kosen closes the distance and clinches.#TD#
Ngata is fighting off a takedown attempt but Kosen is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Ngata to the mat. Ngata regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Kosen working some strikes from top position.
Ngata has momentary wrist control but Kosen slips an elbow through the middle.
Ngata working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kosen.
Ngata preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ngata is trying to keep Kosen in close.
Ngata looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kosen is one step ahead there.
Kosen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kosen connects with a couple of short punches.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kosen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ngata has momentary wrist control but Kosen slips an elbow through the middle.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kosen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kosen with a nice head shot there.#T1#
Kosen stands up over Ngata, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kosen has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Kosen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kosen works over Ngata with some ground and pound from guard.
Ngata trying to control the position.
Kosen scoring with some ground and pound.
Kosen connects with a couple of short punches.
Kosen advances to half guard.
Kosen working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Ngata looks winded!
Ngata has hold of Kosen's hands but Kosen slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kosen lands a big elbow - Ngata is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Kosen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hamza Kosen! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 26, 2024 |
#R1#
Ding Dong looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD2#
Ngata looking to score a takedown here. Ding Dong is defending well but Ngata drives through and ends up in Ding Dong's guard.
Ding Dong looking to control.
Ding Dong is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Ding Dong wants to take a breather but Ngata is having none of it.
Ngata wants to improve his position but Ding Dong is controlling well.
Ngata is holding on to half guard well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ding Dong tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ngata knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ngata wants to get back to full guard.#T1##SUB#
Ding Dong is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ngata is just riding it out for now. Ding Dong eventually gives up the hold.
Ding Dong wants to control but Ngata is keeping him busy.
Ngata gets back to full guard.
Ngata seems keen to control Ding Dong's posture.#SUB#
Ding Dong is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Ngata is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Ngata has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Ding Dong looking for a sweep. Not yet Ding Dong, not yet. #T2#
Ngata passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Ding Dong is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Ngata off and has taken his back!#SUB#
Ding Dong looking for the choke but no joy.
Ngata can't escape the position.
#T3##SUB#
Ding Dong is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Ngata defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Ding Dong scores with punches and elbows.
Ding Dong controlling well, preventing Ngata from escaping the position.
Ngata tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Ngata holds on to Ding Dong as tight as he can, avoiding damage.
Ngata tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T4#
Ngata throwing hammer fists to the chest of Ding Dong. What's that going to do exactly?
Ngata prevents Ding Dong from taking his back.
Ngata is looking to get to half guard.
Ding Dong trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ngata really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#SUB#
Ding Dong goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Ngata is on top in guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ding Ding Dong will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Ngata fails with a takedown attempt. #TD#
Ding Dong shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Ding Dong prevents Ngata from improving his position.#SUB2#
Ngata looking for submissions off his back.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ngata can do anything to dispel that myth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Ding Dong is looking for a kimura here.
Ding Dong is just content to waste time from the top position. Ngata takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #T1##SUB2#
Ngata is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ding Dong defends well.
Ngata can't keep his opponent in guard - Ding Dong advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Ding Dong is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ngata is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ngata wants to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Ngata is defending against the submission attempts here by Ding Dong.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Ding Dong is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ngata manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T3#
Ding Dong is fighting to break Ngata's control of his arms but Ngata is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Ngata looking for a sweep. Not yet Ngata, not yet.
Ding Dong wants to pass the guard but Ngata is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Ngata escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ding Dong gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ngata wants to get back to his feet but Ding Dong is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Ding Dong trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Ding Dong misses with a takedown attempt #CL2#
and Ngata counters by moving into the clinch. #TD2#
Ngata pulls Ding Dong into guard.
#SUB2#
Ngata has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ding Dong can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ding Dong stopping the sweep attempt from Ngata.
Ngata is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Ngata not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ding Dong trying to control but Ngata is working from the bottom.
Ngata wants to sweep but no luck.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Sato Ngata will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Ngata displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ding Dong.
Ding Dong looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ding Dong fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ding Ding Dong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ding Dong takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ding Dong shoots for a takedown but Ngata saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Ding Dong gets caught flat footed, as Ngata shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Ngata stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ding Dong swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ngata sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ding Dong's guard. #T1#
Ngata landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ngata is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ding Dong is trying to maintain the position but Ngata is very close to passing his half guard.
Ngata seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Ding Dong is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ngata lands a nice short elbow.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ngata drops an elbow to the side of Ding Dong's head.
Ngata takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Ngata winds up and cracks Ding Dong with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ngata is controlling the pace.
#SUB2#
Ngata 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! Ding Dong is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sato Ngata!
The defeated Ding Ding Dong had this to say: '"Everybody out there know I beat him, I controlled the fight, he was missing, I hit him plenty more times. I beat him.Let me talk something... I want to thank the whole hood who came out here. I love y'all. I did this for the hood, you know I beat that boy.'. |
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Event:
NextGen 1
Date: Aug 24, 2024 |
#R1#
A head kick by Grip misses #TD2#
and Ngata counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Grip!
Grip prevents Ngata from improving position.
Grip struggling a bit here.
Grip trying to remain calm as Ngata controls from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grip is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ngata wants to stand but Grip has his arm trapped.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grip is trying to control Ngata's posture but Ngata avoids it. #T1#
Grip is trying to improve his position.
Ngata controls the position.
Ngata works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#CUT2#It looks like Max Grip has been cut.#SUB2#
Ngata wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Grip, who protects the arm well.
Grip being controlled for a moment.
Ngata tries to stand but Grip is controlling his head. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Grip manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Ngata controlling the pace.
Grip taking some punishment here, with Ngata in his half guard.
Ngata takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Grip has a hand on Ngata's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Ngata takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Ngata content just to control the position here. #T3#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ngata prevents Grip from getting the reversal.
Grip is working hard here to advance position.
Ngata dominating with strikes here.
Ngata with a couple of short strikes.#T4#
Ngata looking to control and managing it successfully.
Grip is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Grip is breathing heavily.
Ngata content just to control the position here.
Grip is wriggling around trying to escape.
#SUB2#
Ngata working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Grip turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Ngata off and cradles Grip's limp body as Ngata celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Sato Ngata! |
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Event:
OPG 7: Albertini vs Ngata 2
Date: Jul 24, 2024 |
#R1##TD2#
Ngata closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Albertini's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Albertini looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Albertini not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ngata tries to stand but Albertini is controlling from the bottom.
Albertini wants to sweep but no luck.
Albertini wants to stand but Ngata is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ngata postures up.
Ngata preventing the sweep. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD2#
Ngata shoots in and bounces Albertini off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Albertini uses the cage to get back to his feet.
#T1#
Ngata tries to move into range but Albertini moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Albertini lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#TD2#
Ngata drives through with a takedown into guard.
Albertini is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Albertini is adopting a defensive guard.#ES#
Albertini manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Albertini lands with a left to the head. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Albertini has Ngata pushed against the cage.
Ngata is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Albertini to keep the fight standing.
Albertini is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC2#
Ngata manages to break the clinch.
Albertini scores with a nice head shot.
Albertini misses with a wild body shot.
No joy there for Ngata, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Albertini connects with a looping right hand.
Ngata has his takedown stuffed
and Albertini counters with a nice body shot.
Ngata looks winded!
Ngata needs to keep his hands up - Albertini had a free shot at his head there.#KD#
Nice combo by Albertini! Oh, that's hurt him - Ngata falls to the canvas and Albertini follows him into side control. #ROC#Ngata is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Sato Ngata has been cut.
Albertini is looking to take a break and control but Ngata is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ngata is still in real trouble! Can Albertini finish him?#T3#
Albertini advances nicely into full mount.
Albertini unloading with bombs!
Ngata seems to have recovered his senses.
Albertini pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Albertini controlling the pace for now.
Albertini looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Albertini pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.#ROC#Ngata is rocked!
Albertini trying to control but Ngata is having none of it.
Albertini putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!#T4#
Albertini working Ngata over with strikes here.
Albertini can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ngata is looking to escape.
Albertini landing strikes from the mount.
Albertini looking to control but Ngata is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Albertini looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Albertini! Ngata is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Michele Albertini!
Michele Albertini is the new heavyweight champion! |
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Event:
OPG 5: Ngata vs Adam Jr.
Date: Jul 06, 2024 |
#R1#
Adam Jr fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ngata is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#CL#
Adam Jr rushes Ngata and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ngata is pressed up against the cage. Adam Jr has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ngata down to the mat. Ngata avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Ngata uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ngata stuffs the takedown attempt from Adam Jr. Adam Jr gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Adam Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Ngata moves into the clinch successfully.
The referee calls for Ngata to work.
Ngata tries a knee to the head but Adam Jr blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Ngata turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Ngata manages to end up in side control.
Adam Jr knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ngata on the ground.
Adam Jr is looking for a sweep.
Adam Jr on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Adam Jr tries to get out of the position.#SU2#
Ngata decides to stand back up.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice takedown defense from Ngata. No joy for Adam Jr on that attempt. #T1#
Adam Jr tries to close the distance and clinch but Ngata swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Ngata drives through and clinches with Adam Jr against the cage.
#TD2#
Ngata has picked Adam Jr up - he's going for a ride! Ngata dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
It looks like Ngata is going to stand back up.
Ngata controlling the action here.
Adam Jr might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Adam Jr tries to roll over but Ngata keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Adam Jr works his way to full guard. Good work.
Adam Jr trying to keep a closed guard but Ngata is proving a slippery customer.
Ngata stays in close to Adam Jr's body and controls the position. #T2#
Adam Jr controls Ngata momentarily but Ngata frees himself.
Ngata trying to control but Adam Jr is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Ngata avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Adam Jr is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ngata slaps away a takedown attempt from Adam Jr, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T3#
Adam Jr misses with a double jab
#TD2#
and Ngata counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Adam Jr!
Adam Jr can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Ngata is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Adam Jr is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Adam Jr is looking for a sweep.
Adam Jr is breathing heavily.
Adam Jr taking punishment in the form of punches.
#SUB2#
Ngata working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Ngata in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T4#
Ngata's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Adam Jr is looking for a sweep.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
You can see the frustration on Adam Jr's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sato Ngata dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Adam Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Ngata moves out of range easily.
Ngata throws a head kick that misses
and Adam Jr counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #TD2#
Ngata gets a double leg takedown into Adam Jr's guard.
Ngata is standing up over Adam Jr. Adam Jr looks to escape but Ngata dives into side control.
#REVR#
Sato Ngata has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ngata scores with punches from side control.
Ngata taking a breather here.
Adam Jr sneaks back into half guard.#T1#
Adam Jr is trying to maintain the position but Ngata is very close to passing his half guard.
Ngata working over Adam Jr with some ground and pound. Adam Jr looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Adam Jr wants to get back to full guard.
Adam Jr is looking to control Ngata's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Adam Jr avoid being mounted?
Ngata is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB2#
Ngata is working for a submission of some sort.
Adam Jr won't allow Ngata to pass to mount. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Adam Jr is looking to escape.
Adam Jr moves into full guard.
Adam Jr is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ngata controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Adam Jr looking to control.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ngata has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ngata throws a sloppy head kick #TD#
and Adam Jr counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #T3#
Adam Jr throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ngata is pressing down on Adam Jr's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Adam Jr trying to control but Ngata is working from the bottom.
Adam Jr with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Adam Jr content to stall in guard here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ngata is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Adam Jr looks like he's trying to stand up.
Ngata seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Adam Jr wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
Adam Jr is working hard here to advance position.
Ngata takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Adam Jr is trying to get back to full guard.
Ngata scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB2#
Ngata is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Adam Jr sees it coming and defends easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ngata looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ngata is controlling the pace.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sato Ngata showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Ngata gets a clinch. #BC2#
Ngata breaks the clinch.
Adam Jr looks for a takedown but Ngata sprawls well.#CL2#
Ngata gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adam Jr drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ngata pulls his leg out and moves away.
#TD2#
Ngata shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Adam Jr is trying to defend but Ngata finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Adam Jr kicks Ngata off and gets back to his feet.#T1#
Ngata defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Adam Jr.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Adam Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Ngata tries to keep at a distance but Adam Jr has taken the fight into the clinch.
Adam Jr tries for a takedown but Ngata manages to get underhooks.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A body shot lands from Ngata.
#TD2#
Ngata drags the fight down to the ground.
Ngata bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Adam Jr's guard. #REVB#
Adam Jr wants to get back to his feet but Ngata is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Adam Jr being controlled here, momentarily. #T2#
Ngata stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Adam Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ngata content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ngata slips nicely into half guard.
Adam Jr wants to improve his position but Ngata is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Ngata is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Adam Jr sees it coming and defends easily.
Adam Jr trying to control here.
#T3#
Ngata stalling.
Ngata wants to stand up but Adam Jr is controlling the position.
Adam Jr tries to roll over but Ngata keeps him under control.
Well, if Ngata 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.
#SUB2#
Ngata is working for a kimura but Adam Jr is defending it quite comfortably.
#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ngata seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Adam Jr trying to control from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ngata blocks the strikes from Adam Jr.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Adam Jr shoots in looking for a takedown. Ngata tries to sprawl out of it but Adam Jr keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ngata manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sato Ngata comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ngata has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sato Ngata! |
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Event:
OPG 4: 170lb GP R2
Date: Jun 26, 2024 |
#R1#
Ngata shoots in for a takedown but Jimenez shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jimenez connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ngata momentarily.
#CL#
Ngata has managed to clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Ngata.
Jimenez can't break the clinch.
Ngata gets underhooks to prevent Jimenez's takedown attempt.
Jimenez digs a right hand into Ngata's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ngata's gas tank. #TD#
Ngata pulls guard.
Jimenez with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ngata lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ngata looking to pass the guard.
Ngata stopping the sweep attempt from Jimenez.#T1#
Ngata is in close to Jimenez's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Jimenez looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jimenez wants to stand and escape but Ngata is having none of it.
Ngata won't allow Jimenez to sweep him here.
Jimenez looking to control.
Ngata lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ngata sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Jimenez controls Ngata momentarily but Ngata frees himself. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Ngata not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#SUB#
Ngata is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ngata looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jimenez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jimenez wants to clinch.
Ngata shoots in for a double leg but Jimenez sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#T3#
Jimenez slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A punch combination from Ngata misses.
Jimenez now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#TD#
Ngata darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Jimenez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ngata is working away from the top position though.
Jimenez flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
#SUB#
Ngata wants to work for an arm triangle but Jimenez is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Jimenez tries to kick Ngata off but Ngata keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Jimenez tries to roll over but Ngata keeps him under control.
Jimenez is looking to escape.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ngata in particular looking to stall.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#CL#
Ngata closes the distance and clinches.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#BC2#
Jimenez breaks the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sato Ngata dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##CL#
Ngata closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ngata looking to throw knees to the head but Jimenez is blocking nicely.
Ngata tries to break free but Jimenez pushes him back against the cage.
Ngata is stalling here.
A head punch on the inside from Jimenez fails to land. #TD#
Ngata has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Jimenez uses from the top position.
Jimenez must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ngata tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jimenez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ngata swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jimenez wants to control from the top but Ngata keeps moving.
Ngata is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jimenez can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jimenez with a flurry of punches that miss. #T1#
Jimenez won't allow Ngata to sweep him here.
Ngata keeping moving, preventing Jimenez from controlling successfully.
Jimenez throws an elbow that misses. Ngata uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jimenez's guard. Nice move by Ngata!#REVR#
Jimenez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jimenez controls Ngata momentarily but Ngata frees himself.
Ngata stopping the sweep attempt from Jimenez.
Ngata controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ngata works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Jimenez wants to improve his position but Ngata is controlling well.
#T2#
Ngata is pressing down on Jimenez's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jimenez is holding on for now.
Jimenez tries to get to full guard but Ngata has control of the leg.
Jimenez wants to get back to full guard but Ngata has passed into side control.
Jimenez is trying to get back to half guard.
Ngata wants to control but Jimenez is keeping him busy. #T3#
Jimenez wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ngata wants to clinch up but Jimenez keeps it at a distance.
Jimenez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ngata tries to clinch there but Jimenez circles away.
#TD#
Ngata closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ngata lands in his opponent's guard.#SU#
Ngata stands up from Jimenez's guard - Ngata perhaps looking for a knockout.
Jimenez is breathing heavily.#T4#
Jimenez avoids the head kick by Ngata.
Ngata throws a right hand that Jimenez ducks under and follows up with a left that Jimenez also avoids with ease.
Ngata steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Jimenez. That one must have hurt.
Ngata just misses with a punch to the body.
Jimenez tries to bum rush Ngata with a series of wild strikes but Ngata uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ngata tries for a takedown but Jimenez sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jimenez drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ngata defends it well.
Jimenez throws the left hand but Ngata avoids the punch easily.
Ngata half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Ngata darts in trying to clinch
and Jimenez counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sato Ngata dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Ngata tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD2#
and Jimenez counters with a shoot takedown. Ngata fights it but they end up in guard. #SUB#
Ngata is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ngata manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jimenez manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Ngata looking to pass the guard.
Jimenez 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jimenez controls Ngata momentarily but Ngata frees himself.
Ngata prevents Jimenez from getting back to his feet. #T1#
Ngata won't allow Jimenez to sweep him here.
Jimenez wants to improve his position but instead Ngata has moved into half guard.
Ngata is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Jimenez tries to roll over but Ngata keeps him under control.
Jimenez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ngata takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Ngata tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Jimenez.
Jimenez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jimenez is trying to maintain the position but Ngata is very close to passing his half guard.
Jimenez trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Sato Ngata overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ngata takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#SUB#
Ngata wants to finish this one by submission but Jimenez is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Ngata. #T3#
Ngata avoids the attempt from Jimenez to control.
Jimenez tries to control the position but Ngata now has his back.
#SUB#
Ngata looking for the RNC.
Jimenez is in bad spot here.
#SUB#
Jimenez 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 Ngata gets his way!
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.
Ngata will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Jimenez trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T4#
Jimenez tries to roll but Ngata sticks to his back.
Jimenez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ngata. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Jimenez preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Ngata.
Ngata biding his time, controlling Jimenez.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jimenez is trapped and Ngata is scoring with shots to the head and body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sato Ngata showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ngata, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sato Ngata! |
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Event:
OPG 1: A New Way
Date: Jun 07, 2024 |
#R1#
Albertini takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CUT#It looks like Sato Ngata has been cut.#CL#
Albertini closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Ngata breaks the clinch.
Albertini scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#TD2#
Ngata gets a double leg takedown into Albertini's guard.
Albertini trying to control the position here.
Ngata scoring with some ground and pound.
Ngata is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T1#
Albertini throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Albertini seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Albertini is looking to sweep but instead, Ngata has passed into half guard.
#SUB2#
Ngata is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Albertini wants to get back to full guard.
Albertini tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Ngata has advanced to mount. Uh oh. #T2##SUB2#
Albertini defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Ngata.
A nice elbow there by Ngata.
Ngata can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Albertini is looking to escape.
Ngata cracks Albertini with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
#T3#
Albertini bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Albertini with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Albertini throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Albertini looking to sit in guard and control but Ngata gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Albertini avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ngata passes Albertini's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Ngata prevents Albertini from standing back up.
Ngata wants to take a breather but Albertini is having none of it.
Ngata seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Ngata is nestled in close to Albertini, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB2#
Ngata looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Albertini tries to roll over but Ngata keeps him under control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Ngata looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sato Ngata dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sato Ngata's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Ngata throws a head kick but Albertini moves out of range.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Ngata's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Albertini scores with a decent looking hook.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Albertini has knocked Ngata down with a huge combo! Albertini steps away and waves a wobbly Ngata back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#Ngata is rocked!
Albertini lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Ngata - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Albertini!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Michele Albertini! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 01, 2024 |
#R1#
Zing throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ngata's waist but Ngata gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Zing off to one side.
Ngata tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A counter left hand to the body from Zing misses its target.#TD2#
Ngata closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Zing has one of Ngata's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Zing tries to control but Ngata manages to take his back.#SUB2#
Ngata looking for the choke from the back.
Ngata controlling from the back.
Zing is really stuck here.
Ngata controls the action.#T1#
Ngata has the hooks in. Zing is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Ngata trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Zing doesn't escape. #SUB2#
Zing is trying to control the position but Ngata manages to sink in the RNC - Zing is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Sato Ngata! |
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