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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 18, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Nippon changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Poutine looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#SUB#
Nippon wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Poutine, who protects the arm well.
We've been hearing good reports from Nippon's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB#
Nippon is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Poutine is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Nippon is working Poutine over with some ground and pound from side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Nippon has hold of Poutine's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Poutine tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Nippon cranks the arm and Poutine screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Poutine, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Hajime Nippon!
An out of breath Hajime Nippon 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:
WCF WNF 90: Woo vs Goncalves 3
Date: Jan 26, 2022 |
#R1#
A low kick from Nippon is predictable there #KD2#
and Higgins counters with a crisp right hand that drops Nippon! Higgins lets Nippon back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#CUT2#It looks like Hajime Nippon has been cut.#TD#
Nippon decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nippon trying to mount his opponent but Higgins defends it.
Nippon lands with a punch from half guard.
Higgins keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Nippon is trying to control. Higgins wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Higgins looks like he's trying to stand up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nippon wants to free his trapped foot but Higgins is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Higgins wants to get back to his feet.
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Nippon seems to be working for a kimura but Higgins defends the submission attempt.
Nippon trying to pass the guard but Higgins defending well.
Nippon trying to control from half guard but Higgins is working away. #T1#
Higgins pushes Nippon off but Nippon dives into side control.
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Nippon tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Higgins wants to get back to his feet.
Nippon trying to control the action but Higgins is working from the bottom.
Higgins wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Nippon creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Higgins sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Higgins is pushing Nippon's head away, looking to escape. Nippon manages to hold on to the position though.
Nippon has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Nippon in side control, throwing shots but Higgins defends.
Higgins is trying to get back to his feet.#T2##SUB#
Nippon is trying to get an arm triangle but Higgins is defending well.
Nippon prevents Higgins from escaping the position.
Nippon in side control, throwing shots but Higgins defends.
Higgins pushes Nippon away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Nippon gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Nippon throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Higgins wants to get back to his feet.
Nippon is putting a hurting on Higgins here, landing some big shots from side control.
Nippon remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Nippon 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.
Higgins is not content to let Nippon control the position.
Higgins wants to get back to his feet but Nippon drags him back down.#T3#
Nippon creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#SUB#
Nippon thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Nippon is looking to take a break and control but Higgins is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nippon prevents Higgins from escaping the position.#SUB#
Nippon tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Higgins tries to escape but Nippon is in control. #ES2#
Higgins explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! #T4#
Nippon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Joe Higgins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nippon misses the shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Nippon.
Nippon throws a body shot but no joy.
Hajime Nippon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nippon misses with a hook
and Higgins counters with a huge left! Nippon is in big trouble! He's backing up but Higgins isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Nippon from any more damage. A dominating finish by Higgins!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joe Higgins!
Joe Higgins decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
WCF WNF 85: Boaler vs Vanorden
Date: Dec 22, 2021 |
#R1#
Nippon throws a hook but Grigorian blocks it.
Nippon closes the distance and clinches up with Grigorian, looking for a takedown. Nippon pushes Grigorian against the cage but Grigorian circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Grigorian slips a straight right by Nippon.
Nippon dodges the punch combination from Grigorian.
Grigorian takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nippon lands the left hand.
Nippon thuds his right hand into Grigorian's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Grigorian rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nippon moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A cross from Nippon lands.
Grigorian lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #CUT#It looks like Hajime Nippon has been cut.
No luck for Nippon with that takedown attempt.
Nippon ducks under a wild hook from Grigorian.
Nippon drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Grigorian defends it well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grigorian circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Nippon drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Grigorian follows Nippon to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aram Grigorian!
After winning the bout, Aram Grigorian thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
WCF 99: Wolf vs Boaler
Date: Nov 20, 2021 |
#R1#
Nippon misses the shot to the body.
Andrews shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nippon as he avoids it easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Andrews.
Nippon is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#TD2#
Nippon scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Nippon tries to move to full mount but Andrews actually manages to regain half guard.
Nippon trying to mount his opponent but Andrews defends it. #SUB#
Andrews actively working from the bottom here.
Nippon working the head and body with strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nippon throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB#
Andrews looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Well, if Nippon 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.
#T1#
Andrews is refusing to be controlled, as Nippon sits in half guard. #SUB#
Andrews looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nippon is stalling here. Andrews is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Nippon seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Andrews has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. #SUB#
Andrews tries for a kimura but Nippon is defending well.
Andrews advances to full mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nippon sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#T2#
Nippon slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#ES2#
Nippon pushes Andrews off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #TD2#
Nippon closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Nippon in particular looking to stall.
Nippon working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Andrews's thigh. Andrews counters though and makes it back to full guard. #SUB#
Andrews looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Nippon passes into half guard.
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Andrews is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nippon pulls his head out easily.
My spies in Shut Up & Train! {$1000} inform me that Nippon has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T3#
Nippon trying to control from half guard but Andrews is working away. #SUB#
Andrews looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nippon wants to advance to full mount but Andrews doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Nippon trying to control the position from guard on top but Andrews is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nippon is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Nippon is posturing up here but Andrews has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Nippon tries to roll out but it's too tight and Nippon has to tap! Slick submission there by Andrews!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hunter Andrews! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 06, 2021 |
#R1##CL2#
Reilly closes the distance and pushes Nippon back into the cage.
A short right from Reilly.
Reilly lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Reilly lands a shoulder strike.
Reilly working aggressively here.
Reilly lands a right hand.
Nippon wants a takedown but no success here.
Reilly fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Reilly is pressed up against the cage. Nippon has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Reilly down to the mat. Reilly avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Nippon slips under a jab from Reilly.
A combination from Reilly does no damage.
A little feinted left hand from Nippon on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Reilly rushes Nippon and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Nippon is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Reilly piles on the pressure and Nippon crumples to the floor! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frank Reilly!
After winning the bout, Frank Reilly thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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