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Event:
IFC 6: Masten vs Matthews
Date: Nov 30, 2021 |
#R1#
Nobunaga moves away from the strike by Gardener.
A jab from Gardener misses.
Nobunaga showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gardener.
Gardener just misses with a punch to the body.
Gardener scores with the left hand. Nobunaga knows he should have avoided that one.
Gardener waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nobunaga.
Gardener throws out a loose jab but Nobunaga uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nobunaga shoots in for a takedown but Gardener shows good takedown defense.
Gardener looks to land a right hand but Nobunaga moved out of range.
Nobunaga steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Gardener.
Gardener misses with an uppercut
#TD2#
and Nobunaga counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Gardener!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nobunaga just content to control the position.
Nobunaga's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Nobunaga wants to control but Gardener is keeping him busy.
Nobunaga taking a breather here.
Gardener is pushing Nobunaga's head away, looking to escape. Nobunaga manages to hold on to the position though.#T1#
Nobunaga is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Gardener's shoulder. That is not cool.
Gardener is not content to let Nobunaga control the position.
Nobunaga tries to advance to mount but Gardener denies him.
A lull in the action here as Nobunaga stalls from top position.
Gardener tries to escape but Nobunaga is in control. #SU2#
Nobunaga stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Nobunaga moves away from the strike by Gardener.
Nobunaga avoids the head kick by Gardener.
Gardener throws a lazy uppercut
#CL2#
and Nobunaga counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Gardener is trying to force a seperation but Nobunaga has the dominant position.#T2#
Gardener keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Nobunaga's efforts to push away.
Gardener is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC#
Gardener escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gardener scores with a shot to the body.
Nobunaga has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Gardener finds it's way round the side to connect with Nobunaga's head. #ROC#Nobunaga is rocked!
Gardener fakes the body blow, causing Nobunaga to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Nobunaga goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). AJ Gardener!
AJ Gardener retains his bantamweight title!
An intense looking AJ Gardener took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Let's goo, I am now champ!! I would like to run it back with Clinton and defend my title one other time and then move back up to 145, this weight cut is not good.'. |
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Event:
IFC Fight Night-Loco vs Reilly
Date: Oct 26, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Nobunaga closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Jackson tries to kick Nobunaga off but Nobunaga keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Jackson is controlling Nobunaga's trapped leg to prevent Nobunaga from advancing to side control.
Jackson tries to roll over but Nobunaga keeps him under control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jackson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Jackson moves into full guard.
Nobunaga stopping the sweep attempt from Jackson.
Nobunaga trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nobunaga is one step ahead there.
Nobunaga content to stall in guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nobunaga is one step ahead there.
Nobunaga slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T1#
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Nobunaga from controlling successfully.
Nobunaga trying to stand up but can't free himself from Jackson's guard.
Jackson looking for a sweep. Not yet Jackson, not yet.
Nobunaga trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nobunaga trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Jackson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Jackson trying to advance position but Nobunaga counters by regaining guard.
Jackson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Nobunaga can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jackson controls the pace.
Jackson is looking to advance position but Nobunaga has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Nobunaga avoids the attempt from Jackson to control.
Nobunaga controlling from mount.
Jackson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Nobunaga seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Jackson is holding on tight.
#T3#
Jackson tries to hold on but Nobunaga pushes him away.
Jackson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nobunaga. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Nobunaga controlling his opponent.
Jackson is squirming around, avoiding Nobunaga's attempts to control the action. #SUB#
Nobunaga wants to finish this one by submission but Jackson is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Nobunaga.
Nobunaga is breathing heavily.#SUB#
Nobunaga is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Jackson is surviving well by controlling Nobunaga's body position as best he can.
Jackson looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.
Jackson tries to reverse the position but Nobunaga maintains control.
Jackson tries to lock up and control but Nobunaga gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB#
Nobunaga jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Jackson is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Jackson and Nobunaga has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
#T4#
Nobunaga wants to control but Jackson is keeping him busy.
Jackson is looking for a sweep.
Jackson is still trying to improve position.
Nobunaga advances to full mount.
Nobunaga looking to control but Jackson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jackson tries to reverse the position but Nobunaga maintains control.
Nobunaga controlling the position easily from mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ippo Nobunaga dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##CL2#
Jackson moves into the clinch.
Nobunaga looking to slow down the pace here.#TD2#
Jackson gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Nobunaga pushes Jackson off and gets back to his feet.
Nobunaga looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nobunaga was well out of range. Poor timing from Jackson.
Jackson connects with a looping right hand.
#CL2#
Jackson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Nobunaga, pushing him back against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2#
Jackson has hold of one of Nobunaga's legs. Nobunaga is fighting the takedown attempt but Jackson gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.#T1##SUB#
Jackson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nobunaga has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jackson has managed to get both his arms back between Nobunaga's legs - danger averted.
Jackson trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Nobunaga manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jackson is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Jackson lands a couple of digs.
Jackson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ippo Nobunaga overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jackson lands a couple of digs.#T2#
Jackson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Jackson looking to sit in guard and control but Nobunaga gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Jackson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nobunaga is one step ahead there.
Jackson looking to control.
#T3#
Nobunaga pushing down on Jackson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Nobunaga trying to control the action but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Nobunaga is looking to stall here but Jackson recovers full guard.
Nobunaga forces his way into half guard.
Well, if Nobunaga 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.
Jackson is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Nobunaga is keen to just control but Jackson is a slippery customer.
Jackson is looking for a sweep. Nobunaga is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
Jackson won't allow Nobunaga to pass to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson controlling the position well. #SUB#
Jackson is defending against the submission attempts here by Nobunaga.
Jackson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nobunaga is working away from the top position though.
Nobunaga is trying to control the action in half guard but Jackson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jackson wants to get back to full guard.
Nobunaga wants to take a breather but Jackson is having none of it.
Nobunaga is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Jackson is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ippo Nobunaga will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Jackson throws a head kick but Nobunaga moves out of range.
Nobunaga feinted with a counter takedown.
Nobunaga shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jackson defends it nicely.
Jackson throws a leg kick #TD#
and Nobunaga counters with a takedown into side control.
Jackson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Nobunaga is looking to take a break and control but Jackson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Jackson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Nobunaga off and has taken his back!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Jackson has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Nobunaga's body.
#SUB2#
Jackson looking for the choke but no joy.
Jackson just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Nobunaga defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Jackson is landing with strikes from the back.
Jackson scores with punches from the back.
Nobunaga tries to break free.
#T3#
Jackson struggling to keep hold of the position.
Jackson controlling from the back.
Nobunaga trying to control the position but Jackson manages to sink in the hooks. #SUB2#
Nobunaga fending off the submission attempt from Jackson.
Jackson is striking from the back but Nobunaga escapes and manages to recover to half guard. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Jackson wants to stand up but Nobunaga manages to regain full guard.
Jackson is looking to stand up but Nobunaga won't let him. #SU2#
Jackson stands and steps away. Nobunaga gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Jackson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Nobunaga!
Jackson has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Nobunaga!
And that's the end of the fight!
Andre Jackson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Nobunaga has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Ippo Nobunaga! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 11, 2021 |
#R1#
Nice jab there from Nobunaga.
Fulani throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Left hook, right uppercut from Fulani.
Fulani swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD#
and Nobunaga counters with a nice double leg into side control. Fulani won't be happy with that.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A lull in the action here.
Nobunaga wants to stand but Fulani has his arm trapped. #SUB#
Nobunaga tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Nobunaga has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Fulani is looking for a sweep.
Nobunaga tries to advance to mount but Fulani denies him.
Fulani tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Nobunaga is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Fulani has escaped the position, nice work there.
Nobunaga controls the position.
Fulani is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Nobunaga thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Nobunaga just content to control the position.
Fulani is trying to get back to half guard.
Fulani is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Nobunaga works to advance to full mount. Fulani defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Nobunaga takes Fulani's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Fulani is in trouble.
Nobunaga keeps control of the position as Fulani tries to break free.
What can Fulani do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
You can see the frustration on Fulani's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Fulani is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#T2#
Fulani tries to escape the position.
#SUB#
Fulani is trying to defend against the choke here but Nobunaga has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Nobunaga Tightens the hold and Fulani taps out furiously! Nobunaga displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ippo Nobunaga! |
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Event:
TSGC TakeOver
Date: Jul 04, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Armando Garcilazo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ippo Nobunaga!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Micheangelo Fripello and Colin Fray.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Garcilazo stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Garcilazo wants it to stay on the feet.
Nobunaga fails with the takedown#TD#
and Garcilazo counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Garcilazo. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Garcilazo (2) vs (0) Nobunaga
Nobunaga being controlled here, momentarily.
Nobunaga keeping full guard, as Garcilazo tries to pass.
Garcilazo trying to control but Nobunaga is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Garcilazo is posturing up here but Nobunaga has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Garcilazo tries to roll out but it's too tight and Garcilazo has to tap! Slick submission there by Nobunaga!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ippo Nobunaga! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 26, 2021 |
#R1#
Wrestler stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Wrestler wants it to stay on the feet.
Nobunaga moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromWrestler.#TD2#
Wrestler changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Nobunaga looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Wrestler lands a few punches from side control.
Wrestler misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Wrestler laying and praying for a moment but Nobunaga takes advantage and regains half guard.
Nobunaga has hold of Wrestler's hands but Wrestler slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wrestler is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Wrestler thows a huge punch but Nobunaga dodges it nicely.
#T1#
Wrestler tries to pass to full mount but Nobunaga defends it.
Wrestler looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Wrestler is stalling here. Nobunaga is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Wrestler seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Nobunaga has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
You can see the frustration on Wrestler's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Wrestler tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Nobunaga wants to control but Wrestler is keeping him busy. #T2##SUB#
Nobunaga is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Wrestler is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Wrestler really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nobunaga. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Wrestler lands with an elbow strike from the bottom.
Nobunaga in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Wrestler is trying to control Nobunaga's posture but Nobunaga avoids it.
Nobunaga tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Wrestler tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Nobunaga wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Wrestler prevents Nobunaga from improving position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wrestler tries to bench press Nobunaga off him but Nobunaga keeps the position.
Nobunaga working away.
Wrestler manages to get back to half guard.
Wrestler moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Wrestler trying to keep a closed guard but Nobunaga is proving a slippery customer.
Nobunaga advances position into side control!
Nobunaga working away.
Wrestler is looking for a sweep.
Wrestler looks winded!
Wrestler wants to control but Nobunaga postures up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Wrestler can do anything to dispel that myth.
Wrestler being controlled for a moment. #T4#
Wrestler is trying to control Nobunaga's posture but Nobunaga avoids it.
Nobunaga tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily. #SUB#
Nobunaga thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Wrestler is being controlled here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wrestler stops Nobunaga from passing to mount. #SUB#
Nobunaga thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ippo Nobunaga dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##TD#
Nobunaga shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Nobunaga is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wrestler can do to turn this around?
Wrestler won't allow Nobunaga to pass to mount.
Wrestler has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nobunaga is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Nobunaga is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Wrestler has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nobunaga is working away from the top position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nobunaga trying to pass the guard but Wrestler defending well. #T1#
Wrestler is doing well to control the position and prevent Nobunaga from advancing to side control.
Wrestler trying to control but Nobunaga postures up.
Wrestler tries to roll over but Nobunaga keeps him under control.
Nobunaga is controlling the pace.
Wrestler is concentrating on defense, preventing Nobunaga from advancing position.
Wrestler is looking to improve his position.
Nobunaga controlling the action here.
Nobunaga works his foot free and advances 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.
Nobunaga wants to take his opponent's back but Wrestler doesn't allow it. #SUB#
Nobunaga jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Wrestler manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wrestler tries to buck Nobunaga off but Nobunaga is having none of it.#SUB#
Nobunaga is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Wrestler looks calm but he's in trouble here. Nobunaga gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Wrestler is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Nobunaga lets go of the hold and Wrestler can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ippo Nobunaga! |
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