Post by The Sandman on Nov 24, 2022 4:48:34 GMT -5
Alistair Overeem is the favourite fighter of the crowd at Niagara Falls Memorial Arena (Niagara Falls, Ontario).
Francis Ngannou looks very relaxed.
Alistair Overeem shifts back and forth nervously.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
Francis Ngannou comes with a 2 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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The Predator and Alistair move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
A solid combination from Francis Ngannou
mostly hits air.
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Alistair throws a low kick
He switches targets and lands a superb body kick!
Alistair launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits The Predator's face but it seems like one finger has poked his eye! Does the referee see that?
Josh Rosenthal saw it!
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to give The Predator time to recover. Francis Ngannou seems to be ready to fight again. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Francis Ngannou just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Alistair may be in trouble!
Alistair's Chin is beginning to swell
Alistair steps forward
Francis Ngannou catches him with an uppercut to the face!
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Brutal combination from Francis Ngannou!
Alistair is in a bad way, his legs look wobbily!
Alistair's Chin is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Alistair Overeem's Chin
Incredible haymaker from Francis Ngannou!
You can see Alistair Overeem's head being snapped backwards!
The ref pulls off Francis Ngannou! Alistair seems confused and a bit dazed as the bell sounds the bout over.
Alistair's Nose is beginning to swell
Alistair has a small cut in his Nose
Winner is Francis Ngannou by TKO (Haymaker) at 1:37 Round 1
Statistics: Francis Ngannou
Punches 9/12 (75%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 0 s
Statistics: Alistair Overeem
Punches 0/0 (0%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 0 s
The kick hurt, but Ngannou powered through it, landed saucy beef, and got himself a KO victory.
Francis Ngannou looks very relaxed.
Alistair Overeem shifts back and forth nervously.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
Francis Ngannou comes with a 2 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
The Predator and Alistair move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
A solid combination from Francis Ngannou
mostly hits air.
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Alistair throws a low kick
He switches targets and lands a superb body kick!
Alistair launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits The Predator's face but it seems like one finger has poked his eye! Does the referee see that?
Josh Rosenthal saw it!
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to give The Predator time to recover. Francis Ngannou seems to be ready to fight again. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Francis Ngannou just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Alistair may be in trouble!
Alistair's Chin is beginning to swell
Alistair steps forward
Francis Ngannou catches him with an uppercut to the face!
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Brutal combination from Francis Ngannou!
Alistair is in a bad way, his legs look wobbily!
Alistair's Chin is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Alistair Overeem's Chin
Incredible haymaker from Francis Ngannou!
You can see Alistair Overeem's head being snapped backwards!
The ref pulls off Francis Ngannou! Alistair seems confused and a bit dazed as the bell sounds the bout over.
Alistair's Nose is beginning to swell
Alistair has a small cut in his Nose
Winner is Francis Ngannou by TKO (Haymaker) at 1:37 Round 1
Statistics: Francis Ngannou
Punches 9/12 (75%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 0 s
Statistics: Alistair Overeem
Punches 0/0 (0%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 0 s
The kick hurt, but Ngannou powered through it, landed saucy beef, and got himself a KO victory.
