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Event:
FARTMMA 47: Vegas Massacre
Date: Jul 05, 2019 |
#R1# Ivanov shoots in for a takedown but Nomurokai shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Nomurokai avoids the head kick by Ivanov.
Nomurokai is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Ivanov is breathing heavily. Ivanov slaps away a takedown attempt from Nomurokai, before circling back to the center of the mat. Ivanov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#TD2# Nomurokai shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Nomurokai is taking a breather. Ivanov says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something. Nomurokai's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Ivanov is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ivanov flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
#T1# Well, if Nomurokai 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.
Nomurokai scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Nomurokai performing his best blanket impression for a moment. Nomurokai works his way into full mount! Nomurokai cracks Ivanov with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
#SUB2# Nomurokai is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Nomurokai extends the arm and Ivanov is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Simija Nomurokai!
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Event:
FARTMMA 41
Date: Jun 08, 2019 |
#R1##TD# Specialist drives through with a takedown into guard. #ES2# Nomurokai wriggles free and stands up. #TD# Specialist shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Nomurokai pulls Specialist in close to prevent any damage. Specialist showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Nomurokai is adopting a defensive guard. Specialist trying to control the position from guard on top but Nomurokai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1# Nomurokai working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Specialist. Specialist stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nomurokai swivels though and keeps the full guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Nomurokai pulls Specialist in close to prevent any damage. Nomurokai keeping moving, preventing Specialist from controlling successfully. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD# Specialist fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Nomurokai to the ground. Specialist is now in Nomurokai's guard. Specialist wants to pass the guard but Nomurokai is keeping the position. Specialist will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2# Nomurokai has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Specialist doesn't defend quickly enough and Nomurokai has managed to lock this one up! Can Specialist escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Nomurokai on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Simija Nomurokai!
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Event:
FARTMMA 35
Date: May 11, 2019 |
#R1##TD# Psa closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Nomurokai did well to prevent Psa getting side control.#ES2# Nomurokai manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Psa keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #TD# Psa has hold of one of Nomurokai's legs. Nomurokai is fighting the takedown attempt but Psa gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Psa working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB2# Nomurokai throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Psa escapes and throws Nomurokai's legs to the side, diving into side control! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Nomurokai is trying to improve his position. Psa working the ground and pound. Psa trying to control the action but Nomurokai is working from the bottom. Nomurokai can't do much from the bottom here. Nomurokai gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. Nomurokai gets back to full guard.
#T1# Psa postures up.
Psa postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Psa passes into half guard. Nomurokai trying to hold on to Psa's head to control him but Psa postures up.
Nomurokai is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Psa is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Nomurokai! Nomurokai has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Psa's lack of action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Psa content to control rather than advance. #T2# The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Psa wants to pass to mount but Nomurokai is defending the position. Psa working the head and body with strikes. Nomurokai gets full guard. Nomurokai has control of Psa's left arm, preventing Psa from doing any damage. Psa landing some decent shots from guard. Psa tries to free his leg and advance position but Nomurokai is retaining full guard. Nomurokai avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T3# Psa distracts Nomurokai with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Psa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nomurokai is keeping the position for now. Psa lands a couple of decent looking shots. Psa preventing the sweep. Nomurokai keeping full guard, as Psa tries to pass. #SUB2# Nomurokai has his foot on Psa's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Psa works his way back into a safe position though. Nomurokai trying to keep a closed guard but Psa is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2# Nomurokai working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Psa doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Psa manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Psa knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nomurokai on the ground. Psa sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T4# Psa is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Nomurokai is trying to keep Psa in close.
Psa pushes down on Nomurokai's leg and manages to get into half guard. Psa is taking a breather. Nomurokai says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something. Psa wants to take a breather but Nomurokai is having none of it. Psa controlling the action here. Psa trying to pass the guard but Nomurokai defending well. And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Khabib Psa dominated that round. 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. #R2##TD# Psa closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Nomurokai did well to prevent Psa getting side control. Psa seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB# Psa seems to be working for a kimura but Nomurokai defends the submission attempt. Psa missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Khabib Psa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2# Nomurokai is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Psa pulls his head out easily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nomurokai works his way to full guard. Good work. Psa content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Psa controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Psa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nomurokai swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1# Nomurokai avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Nomurokai keeping full guard, as Psa tries to pass. #SUB2# Nomurokai is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Psa slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Nomurokai lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB# Psa utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Psa 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.#T2##SUB2# Nomurokai 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. Nomurokai throwing strikes but missing. Nomurokai looking to pass the guard. Psa wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Nomurokai is now in half guard. #SUB2# Nomurokai is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T3# Nomurokai prevents Psa from improving his position.#SUB2# Nomurokai 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.
Psa wants to get back to full guard.#T4# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Psa trying to control from the bottom.
Nomurokai seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Psa does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Psa closes the distance and clinches up with Nomurokai, looking for a takedown. Psa pushes Nomurokai against the cage but Nomurokai circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. No luck for Nomurokai with that takedown attempt. #CL# Psa rushes Nomurokai and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Psa is looking to take this one to the mat. Psa is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Simija Nomurokai will probably get the nod - 10:9. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round! #R3# Nomurokai shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Psa as he jumps to the side. Psa wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Nomurokai tries to clinch #TD# and Psa counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #ES2# Nomurokai manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage. Psa tries for a takedown but Nomurokai manages to get underhooks.
Nomurokai holding his opponent close, against the cage.
#BC# Psa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD# Psa shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Nomurokai's guard. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Psa stopping the sweep attempt from Nomurokai. Psa not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Nomurokai bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Psa's guard. #REVB# Nomurokai trying to control the position from guard on top but Psa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1# Nomurokai is working Psa over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Nomurokai postures up.
Psa is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Nomurokai is controlling him. Psa pulls Nomurokai in close to prevent any damage. #SUB# Psa has an active guard here but Nomurokai has managed to pass into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Psa tries to roll over but Nomurokai keeps him under control.#T2# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Nomurokai is looking to take a break and control but Psa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Psa is trying to stand back up but Nomurokai is controlling him
#SUB2# Nomurokai 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! Psa is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Simija Nomurokai!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 28, 2019 |
#R1##CL# Chie rushes Nomurokai and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Nomurokai tries to pull guard but Chie won't allow it.
#TD# Chie jumps guard.
Chie is pulling down on Nomurokai's head to control his posture. Nomurokai preventing the sweep. Nomurokai wants to pass the guard but Chie is keeping the position. Chie wants to sweep but no luck. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Chie controlling Nomurokai's posture. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1# Chie's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground. We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace. Nomurokai wants to stand but Chie is controlling his posture from full guard. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Ching Chie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL# Chie has managed to clinch.
Chie has Nomurokai pressed against the cage.
Chie is stalling here.
Chie gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.#TD# Chie manages to pull guard.
Nomurokai in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T2# Chie is controlling Nomurokai's posture. Chie is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#ES# Chie pushes Nomurokai off and scrambles back to his feet.
Chie shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Nomurokai but Nomurokai pushes him off and we're back to square one. Nomurokai will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Chie fails with the takedown.#CL# Chie instigates a clinch. #T3# Chie utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Nomurokai fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ching Chie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Simija Nomurokai.#TD# Chie manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. Chie pulls Nomurokai in to control the position. Chie throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. Nomurokai trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Chie controls Nomurokai momentarily but Nomurokai frees himself. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4# Nomurokai pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chie is keeping the position for now. Nomurokai stands and throws Chie's legs to the side, diving into side control. Chie is trying to control Nomurokai's posture but Nomurokai avoids it. Nomurokai wants to control but Chie is keeping him busy. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Nomurokai might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Chie haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time. And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Ching Chie dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2##TD# Chie scores with a takedown into Nomurokai's guard. Nomurokai keeping moving, preventing Chie from controlling successfully. Chie is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2# Nomurokai looking for a guillotine here but Chie defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Chie wants to pass the guard but Nomurokai is keeping the position. Chie knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nomurokai on the ground.#T1# Chie being controlled here momentarily. Nomurokai throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Nomurokai looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chie is one step ahead there. Chie controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SU# Chie gets to his feet - Nomurokai follows without any prompting. Chie throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
#T2##CL# Chie forces Nomurokai back against the cage and clinches. Nomurokai wants to break free but Chie has control.
Nomurokai jumps guard but Chie stands there with Nomurokai around his waist. Nomurokai gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Nomurokai is trying to stall.
#TD# Chie pulls guard effortlessly. Nomurokai wants to stand but Chie is controlling his posture from full guard. Chie seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T3# Nomurokai not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Nomurokai trying to control the position from guard on top but Chie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Nomurokai with a nice head shot there. Chie has a closed guard, preventing Nomurokai from standing up. Chie trying to keep a closed guard but Nomurokai is proving a slippery customer.
#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T4# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Crunch! Chie slams his shin into Nomurokai's torso. Nomurokai shoots for a double leg takedown but Chie sprawls well. He's pushed Nomurokai's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD# A momentary lapse in concentration from Nomurokai enables Chie to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Nomurokai manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Nomurokai is trying to keep Chie in close.
Ching Chie overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Nomurokai keeping moving, preventing Chie from controlling successfully. Chie has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Nomurokai controls Chie momentarily but Chie frees himself. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SU# Chie stands and steps away. Nomurokai gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Ching Chie 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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards. #R3# A decent looking body kick lands there for Chie. Chie shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Nomurokai pinned against the cage. Nomurokai gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Nomurokai looks for a takedown but Chie sprawls well. Chie tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Nomurokai manages to circle out of the way. Chie tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Nomurokai defends well and Chie ends up having to push Nomurokai into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Chie lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Chie fails with a takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ching Chie. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1# Nomurokai shoots and misses and Chie counters with a left and a right that stings Nomurokai. Chie shoots in and drives through. Nomurokai sprawls well. Nomurokai fails with the takedown and Chie counters with a lovely straight right hand! Chie lands a high kick!
Ching Chie is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Both fighters are breathing heavily.#CL# Chie moves into the clinch. Nomurokai tries to pull guard but Chie holds him up against the cage and eventually Nomurokai drops back down to his feet.
Nomurokai tries for a takedown. No joy.
Still in the clinch, Chie scores with a nice short uppercut.#T2# A short left from Chie. Nomurokai tries to break the clinch but Chie is controlling the position. Chie content to slow the pace in the clinch.
#BC# Chie's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL# Chie closes the distance and clinches. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A right hook to the body lands for Chie.
Nomurokai wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#BC# Chie escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL# Chie gets in close and instigates a clinch. Nomurokai has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Chie avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Nomurokai wants to get back to striking at distance but Chie won't allow it.
Nomurokai tries to pull guard but Chie holds him up against the cage and eventually Nomurokai drops back down to his feet.
Ching Chie has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T3##BC# Chie breaks the clinch.
#CL# Chie closes the distance and pushes Nomurokai back into the cage. Chie is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nomurokai can do to turn this around? Nomurokai takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT# It looks like Simija Nomurokai has been cut. Nomurokai wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Nomurokai takes an elbow to the forehead. Nomurokai is trying to maintain a safe position but Chie gets an underhook and turns Nomurokai into the cage.#KD# Chie drops Nomurokai with a big knee straight up the middle! Nomurokai is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! #ROC# Nomurokai is rocked! Nomurokai has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Nomurokai there as he acknowledges the shot. Nomurokai is still on wobbly legs! Can Chie finish him? This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL# Chie moves into range and clinches up with Nomurokai. Chie pushes Nomurokai back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4##BC# Chie's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL# The fight moves into the clinch position. Nomurokai seems to have recovered his senses.#BC# Chie manages to break the clinch.
#KD# Oooooh!!! Chie has knocked Nomurokai down with a huge combo! Chie steps away and waves a wobbly Nomurokai back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CL# Chie has closed the distance and engaged Nomurokai in a clinch.
Chie has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Nomurokai after a bit of a struggle. #TD2# Nomurokai ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Nomurokai no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. Nomurokai 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.#SUB2# Nomurokai looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that's the end of the fight! Ching Chie showed his dominance in that final round. Well Chie has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27 Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27 Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ching Chie!
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