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Event:
NYF 98: Deiveredo vs Hopson
Date: Jan 04, 2025 |
#R1##CL2#
Nino clinches.
Nino is trying to maintain a safe position but Harklie gets an underhook and turns Nino into the cage.
Nino blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nino stalls. #BC2#
Nino's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A slow jab from Harklie misses its intended target.
Nino throws the left hand but Harklie avoids the punch easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nino looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A big right from Harklie misses.
Nino lands a body shot.
Nino tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Harklie manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nino looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harklie swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Nino.
Nino slips under a jab from Harklie.
Harklie throws an overhand right that lands on Nino's shoulder, as Nino tries to avoid the shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Nino misses.
Nino tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A jab from Harklie misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Nino misses.#T1##TD#
Harklie closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Nino pushes Harklie away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Harklie gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#SUB#
Harklie goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Nino has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Harklie but great work by Nino.
Harklie manages to work his way to half guard, despite Nino's best efforts.
Harklie is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at LA FIGHT BARN, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#SUB#
Harklie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nino really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Harklie. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Harklie trying to control but Nino postures up.
#SUB#
Harklie looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Harklie looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Harklie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2#
Harklie is trying to get back to full guard.
Nino missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB2#
Nino is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Harklie looking for submissions off his back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Harklie wants to control but Nino is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Nino landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3##SUB#
Harklie actively working from the bottom here.
Harklie keeps control of the position for the meantime. #SUB#
Harklie actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Harklie looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Harklie looking for subs from the bottom but Nino mounts him!
Nino throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Harklie because Nino loaded up on that one.
Harklie wants to hold on but Nino pushes him away.#T4#
Harklie really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Harklie is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Harklie tries to reverse the position but Nino maintains control.
Harklie regains half guard.
Nino landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Harklie is pressing down on Nino's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Nino drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Nino jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Harklie looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Nino is defending well. Harklie quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Nino has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Harklie celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Grant Harklie!
Grant Harklie decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Jah Nino had this to say: 'I'll be back'. |
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Event:
NYF 94: Zigaro vs Holton
Date: Dec 07, 2024 |
#R1#
Anderson tries for a takedown but Nino circles away easily
and Nino counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#TD#
Anderson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Nino looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#SUB#
Anderson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anderson trying to control the action but Nino is working from the bottom.
Nino regains half guard there - taking advantage of Anderson's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson controlling the action here.
Anderson has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Anderson tries to pass to full mount but Nino defends it. #T1##SUB#
Anderson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anderson content to control rather than advance.
Anderson is keen to just control but Nino is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Anderson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Nino is just riding it out for now. Anderson eventually gives up the hold.
Nino is trying to stand back up but Anderson is controlling him
#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Anderson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Nino is staying active underneath Anderson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Nino wants to get back to his feet.
Anderson is looking to advance position but Nino won't allow it.
Nino is trying to stand up here but Anderson is controlling him well.
Anderson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nino does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Anderson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Nino is not content to let Anderson control the position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Nino lands a head shot.
Anderson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Nino swivels and escapes.
Anderson closes the distance and clinches up with Nino, looking for a takedown. Anderson pushes Nino against the cage but Nino circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Anderson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SUB#
Anderson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Nino is letting Anderson control him for a moment.
Nino is trying to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Anderson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Nino is not content to let Anderson control the position.
Nino really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Anderson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T4#
Nino tries to improve position but can't.
Nino prevents Anderson from moving into mount. #SUB#
Anderson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Anderson is trying to move to mount but Nino reverses beautifully and ends up in Anderson's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nino scoring with some ground and pound.
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 Alex Anderson will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Anderson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nino lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Anderson ducks right into an uppercut from Nino. #ROC2#Anderson is rocked!
Anderson bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Nino comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Anderson falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Anderson was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jah Nino!
Jah Nino managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Uncle Rufus Clothing .Co, into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
NYF 91: Zigaro vs Kramer III
Date: Nov 16, 2024 |
#R1#
Winston jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nino throws a counter combo.
Nino looks to throw the jab but Winston is out of range.
Winston misses with a lunging right hand
letting Nino counter with a right hand.
Nino connects with a right hand. Winston shakes it off.
Nino throws a poor cross that misses
and Winston counters with a two punch combo.
Winston slips under a jab from Nino.
Nino misses with a hook. Winston ducked under it nicely. #TD2#
Nino is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Winston's half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Winston trying to control here.
Nino throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Winston is pressing down on Nino's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Nino has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at New York Public Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T1#
Winston wants to get back to his feet but Nino is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Winston seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Winston definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nino stops Winston from standing up. #ES#
Winston wriggles free and stands up.
Nino looks to score with a jab to the body but Winston is just out of range.
Winston throwing a counter right hand but Nino manages to avoid it.
A left and a right from Winston both land. Nice combination.
Nino looks to throw the jab but Winston is out of range.
Nino slips a jab from Winston.
Winston takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Winston takes a swing at Nino's ribcage but misses. #T2#
Winston throws a hook to the side of Nino's head but Nino sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Winston avoids the body shot from Nino.
#CL2#
Nino closes the distance and clinches.
Winston is trying to break free.#BC#
Winston escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nino tries to clinch
and Winston counters with a left to the body.
Winston scores with the left hand. Nino knows he should have avoided that one.
Winston connects with the punch.
Nino takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Winston swats away the attempt to clinch by Nino.
Nino pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Winston misses with a hook.
Winston throws a poor cross that misses
and Nino counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3#
Winston throws a right hand that Nino ducks under and follows up with a left that Nino also avoids with ease.#CL2#
Nino closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nino misses with some punches.
Nino stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nino throws a punch but it's blocked by Winston. #BC#
Winston breaks from the clinch.
Winston throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nino sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL2#
Nino moves into the clinch.
Nino comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT2#It looks like Dallas Winston has been cut.
Winston wants to break the clinch but can't.
Nino controlling the action here for a moment.
Winston is trying to break the clinch but Nino is controlling him.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #T4#
Nino is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Winston is keeping busy.#BC#
Winston escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nino walks into a stiff left hand from Winston.
Winston ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nino moves away.
Winston scores with a nice right hand.
Winston avoids a punch combination nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Winston changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nino tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Winston seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#CL2#
Nino moves into the clinch successfully.
Winston avoids the elbow strike from Nino, against the cage.
#BC#
Winston breaks the clinch.
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 Dallas Winston will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dallas Winston's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Winston swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nino! But no joy.
Winston throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Winston scores with a decent looking hook.
A big right from Winston misses.
Nino throws out a counter right but Winston avoids it with no problem.
Winston has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Winston lands with a good body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Winston. Nino does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nino tries to close the distance and clinch up but Winston swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Winston is looking to counter punch.
Nino wants to clinch but Winston slips to the side
enabling Winston to counter with a crisp jab.
Winston works Nino's body with a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winston lands the left hand.
Winston fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nino manages to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Nino on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nino wants to clinch up but Winston keeps it at a distance.
Nino tries to clinch but Winston moves away
and Winston counters with a straight right hand.#ROC#Nino is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nino takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nino is still on wobbly legs! Can Winston finish him?
Nino is breathing heavily.#T1#
Winston fakes the body blow, causing Nino to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Nino goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dallas Winston!
An out of breath Dallas Winston thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Jah Nino stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'll be back'. |
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Event:
NYF Fight Night 45
Date: Oct 16, 2024 |
#R1#
Ibarra throws a combination that misses
and Nino counters with a left to the body.
Left hook, right uppercut from Ibarra.
Nino is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ibarra appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Nino avoids the body shot from Ibarra.
Nino tries to counter by closing the distance.
Ibarra connects with a high kick.
Nino takes a kick to the side of the head.
Ibarra looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A countering left hand to the body from Nino misses.
Nino throws a series of punches but Ibarra avoids them all with ease.
Ibarra swings widly with a right hand
and Ibarra takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ibarra lands a right hook to the body.
Ibarra lands a head kick. Nino smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Ibarra throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Nino counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ibarra looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nino just misses with a punch to the body.
Ibarra swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T1#
Ibarra takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ibarra swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nino throws out a counter right but Ibarra avoids it with no problem.
Ibarra swats away the attempt to clinch by Nino.
No joy there for Ibarra, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ibarra throws an off balance right hand
and Nino counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ibarra missing with a left hand there. Nino was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ibarra lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Ibarra throws a lazy head kick
and Nino counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Elian Ibarra seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some wild striking there from Ibarra.
Nino fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ibarra throws a hook but Nino blocks it.
Ibarra looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nino jabs Ibarra to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nino lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Ibarra falls backwards - clearly groggy! Nino dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jah Nino!
Jah Nino managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Uncle Rufus Clothing .Co, into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
NYF 85: Traumen vs Garcia II
Date: Sep 28, 2024 |
#R1##CL#
Mauricio clinches with his opponent.
Mauricio is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Nino is defending well.
Nino misses with a body punch.
Mauricio tries to land a knee to the head but Nino blocks with his arms.
Mauricio has Nino pushed against the cage.
Nino lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #TD#
Mauricio has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Nino uses from the top position.
Mauricio wants to improve his position but instead Nino has moved into half guard.
Mauricio is looking for a sweep. Nino is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nino is stalling here. Mauricio is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Nino seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Mauricio has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. #SUB#
Mauricio wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Nino, who protects the arm well.
We've been hearing good reports from Mauricio'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.#ES2#
Nino bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Lanion Mauricio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1##CL#
Mauricio moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Nino breaks the clinch.
Mauricio ducks right into an uppercut from Nino.
Mauricio closes the distance but Nino moves to the side
and Nino counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#It looks like Lanion Mauricio has been cut.#CL2#
Nino forces Mauricio back against the cage and clinches.#TD#
Mauricio pulls Nino into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nino throwing strikes from guard but Mauricio blocks nicely.
Nino must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mauricio 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##T2##SUB#
Mauricio is working for a kimura but Nino is defending it quite comfortably.
Nino keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB#
Mauricio is working for a submission of some sort.
Mauricio missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T3#
Mauricio missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Nino really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mauricio. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mauricio thows a huge punch but Nino dodges it nicely.
Mauricio 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.
Nino blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mauricio.
Nino regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Mauricio.
Nino keeping moving, preventing Mauricio from controlling successfully.
Mauricio postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB#
Mauricio has gone for a leg lock! Nino slips out almost immediately though and dives into Mauricio's guard.#REVB##T4#
Nino stopping the sweep attempt from Mauricio.#SUB#
Mauricio is looking for a triangle but Nino pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Mauricio has his feet on Nino's thighs here. He's pushed Nino off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Nino screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lanion Mauricio!
In defeat, Jah Nino stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'll be back'. |
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Event:
NYF 49: Tonioli vs Sharpe
Date: Jan 13, 2024 |
#R1#
A left lands for Gualtieri.
Nino is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Donk. Gualtieri catches Nino right on the button with a cross.
Gualtieri staying out of range there.
Nino looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nino moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nino tries to move into range but Gualtieri moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nino takes one on the button.
Nino takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Gualtieri takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nino tries to clinch up but Gualtieri circles away and keeps his distance.
Gualtieri throws out a loose jab but Nino uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gualtieri looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gualtieri bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Nino's head.
Gualtieri drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Nino right on the button. Nino goes down! Gualtieri follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Gualtieri gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paulie Gualtieri!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Paulie Gualtieri made sure he mentioned BRAZEN - Fight Gear, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
In defeat, Jah Nino stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'll be back'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 27, 2023 |
#R1#
Bukaew with a nice cross.
Bukaew with a jab.
Nino tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bukaew paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bukaew cracks Nino with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bukaew looks to land a right hand but Nino moved out of range.
Bukaew lands a jab to the head.
#CL2#
Nino drives through and clinches with Bukaew against the cage.
Bukaew blocks an elbow strike from Nino.
Bukaew lands with a light punch inside.
Bukaew on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bukaew.
Bukaew lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bukaew lands with a light punch inside.
Nino tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bukaew avoids it.
Bukaew lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nino backwards.
Bukaew scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nice body punch from Bukaew - that landed with a thud.
Bukaew lands a right hand.
Nino throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Bukaew. #ROC#Nino is rocked!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bukaew.
Nino is still on wobbly legs! Can Bukaew finish him?
Nino blocks an uppercut.
#T1##BC#
Bukaew breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Crack! Bukaew connects with the perfect overhand right and Nino falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Bukaew!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Samart Bukaew!
During a confident post fight interview, Samart Bukaew thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated Jah Nino had this to say: 'I'll be back'. |
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Event:
TL Fight Night 34
Date: Dec 23, 2023 |
#R1##CL2#
Nino clinches with his opponent.
Nino misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nino pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Santoro avoids the elbow strike from Nino, against the cage.
Santoro blocking some punches.
Santoro gets through Nino's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nino with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Santoro lands with a left to the head.
Nino struggles to land a body shot inside as Santoro controls his hands.
Still in the clinch, Santoro scores with a nice short uppercut.
Santoro makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Santoro scores with a shoulder strike.
Santoro lands a body shot.
Knees to the body from Santoro.
Nino looks winded!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Santoro makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Santoro lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nino backwards.
Santoro lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Santoro.
Santoro is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Santoro creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Santoro blocks the elbow strike.
A short uppercut from Santoro. #ROC#Nino is rocked!#T1#
Santoro lands a nice knee to the body.
Nino is still on wobbly legs! Can Santoro finish him?
Santoro lands a big right hand that drops Nino! The killer instinct kicks in and Santoro finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Santoro!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tommy Santoro!
Tommy Santoro retains his middleweight title!
Tommy Santoro decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Jah Nino was interviewed post fight and said 'I'll be back'. |
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Event:
TL Fight Night 31
Date: Nov 25, 2023 |
#R1#
Nino sizes up Kalliope with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CL2#
Nino drives through and clinches with Kalliope against the cage.
Kalliope takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT2#It looks like Metaxas Kalliope has been cut.
We've been hearing reports that Kalliope has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Kalliope drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Nino gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Nino holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Kalliope is looking for a takedown.
Nino slows down the pace here.
Kalliope drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Nino gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Metaxas Kalliope. That's going to take a lot out of him.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Nino.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nino lands an elbow inside.
Nice body punch from Nino.
Nino has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Kalliope seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Nino can turn it around.
Nino crunches a lovely knee into Kalliope's ribcage.
Kalliope is breathing heavily.
Nino with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #T1#
Nino is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Nino lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nino lands a left hand.
Nino creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kalliope's defenses.
Nino cracks Kalliope with a nice body shot.
Nino makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Nino escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Nino drives through and clinches with Kalliope against the cage.
#BC2#
Nino breaks from the clinch.
Kalliope takes one to the chin there.
Nino cracks Kalliope with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Kalliope falls to his knees and Nino doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jah Nino! |
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Event:
TL Fight Night 24
Date: Oct 07, 2023 |
#R1#
Nino lands with a right hand.
Idowu with a poor takedown
and Nino counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#CL#
Nino moves into the clinch.
Nino working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nino lands with a short shot to the head. #BC#
Nino breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nino throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
Nino clinches.
Nino lands a hook that snaps the head of Idowu backwards. #ROC#Idowu is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Chinweike Idowu has been cut.
Nino jumps guard but Idowu turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Idowu is trying to force a seperation but Nino has the dominant position.
Nino unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD#
Nino jumps into guard, dragging Idowu to the mat.
Nino bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Idowu's guard. #REVR##SU#
Nino gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #CL#
Nino gets a clinch. #T1#
Idowu taking a breather.
Nino has Idowu pushed against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Nino.
Idowu tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Nino just stands there and leans against the cage.
Nino lands with a light punch inside. #TD#
Nino drags the fight down to the ground.
Nino wants to get back to his feet but Idowu is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Nino lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Nino throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2##ES2#
Idowu pushes Nino off and gets back to his feet.
Idowu throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Idowu tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nino manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nino lands a really nice looking cross but Idowu seems unphased.
#CL#
Nino gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short body shot lands from Nino as the two fighters clinch.
Nino lands a shoulder strike. #TD#
Nino jumps guard and drags Idowu to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Nino wants to sweep but no luck.
Nino definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nino wants to stand up but Idowu is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nino 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##T3#
Nino is thwarting Idowu's attempts to control the position.
Nino thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Idowu's head. #SUB2#
Idowu looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Idowu wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Idowu is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nino pulls his head out easily. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Nino is trying to control the action in half guard but Idowu is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Nino prevents Idowu from improving his position.
Idowu is trying to maintain the position but Nino is very close to passing his half guard.
Idowu is looking to improve his position.
Nino throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Idowu manages to get to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jah Nino dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chinweike Idowu's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##CL#
Nino closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Jah Nino has scored more points in the clinch so far.#TD#
Nino pulls guard effortlessly.
Nino avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #ES#
Nino wriggles free and stands up. #CL#
Nino moves into the clinch successfully.
A bit of stalling here from Nino.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Nino pulls guard effortlessly.
Idowu scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Idowu is looking to advance position but Nino has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Jah Nino overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Idowu is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
#T1#
Idowu slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Nino thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Idowu trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Nino throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Idowu is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Idowu really wants to buck Nino off and get back to his feet.
Idowu keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T2#
Idowu regains half guard.
Nino throwing shots but Idowu is blocking nicely.
Idowu is trying to control but can't.
We've been informed that Idowu has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Nino prevents Idowu from standing back up.
Idowu tries to get to full guard but Nino has control of the leg.
Idowu is trying to control but Nino passes into side control!
Nino working away.#T3#
Idowu is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Nino's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Nino missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Nino thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB#
Nino is working for a kimura but Idowu is defending it quite comfortably.
Nino throwing shots but Idowu is blocking nicely. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Idowu is trying to control but Nino passes into side control!
The ground and pound from Nino seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Nino gets to mount! Idowu was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Idowu is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Idowu tries to hold on but Nino postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Idowu is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jah Nino dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Chinweike Idowu's cut.
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. This is the final round!#R3#
Nino dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nino scores with a hook to the body. Idowu takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nino keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#CL#
Nino gets a clinch.
Idowu tries for a takedown. No joy.
Nino utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Nino avoiding damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nino lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nino lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Idowu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nino lands with a light punch inside.
Nino lands a left hand that snaps the head of Idowu backwards.
Idowu is still on wobbly legs! Can Nino finish him?#T1#
Nino has Idowu pushed against the cage.
Idowu seems to have recovered his senses.
Nino utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Nino utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.#TD#
Nino pulls guard.
Nino wants to stand up but Idowu is controlling him.
Idowu being controlled here momentarily. #ES#
Nino uses the cage to get back to his feet.
#T2##CL#
Nino rushes Idowu and presses him up against the cage.
Idowu taking a breather.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Nino takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #TD#
Nino manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #ES#
Nino has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Idowu is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Idowu is looking to control Nino's arms but Nino gets an underhook and turns him. Now Idowu has his back to the cage.
Nino working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Idowu tries to pull guard but Nino won't allow it.
Jah Nino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chinweike Idowu.#TD#
Nino pulls guard.
Idowu stopping the sweep attempt from Nino.#T3#
Idowu looking to sit in guard and control but Nino gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Idowu utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nino loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nino with a flurry of punches that miss.
Idowu wants to hit a sweep here but Nino passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Idowu there!
Idowu takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.#T4#
Nino throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Idowu because Nino loaded up on that one.
Idowu is desperately trying to improve his position but Nino has a good base and remains in mount.
Nino is in full mount looking to finish with strikes. He lands a big shot, followed by another and Idowu goes limp! The ref jumps in to end the fight - a big win for Nino!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jah Nino! |
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Event:
TL Fight Night 19
Date: Sep 02, 2023 |
#R1##CL2#
McGussie has taken the fight to the clinch.
McGussie tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McGussie digs a right hand into Nino's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Nino's gas tank.
A shot in the inside from McGussie.
McGussie holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Nino letting McGussie take a breather here.
McGussie avoiding damage.
McGussie receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
McGussie taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
McGussie holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Bannon McGussie.#CL#
Nino moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nino is stalling here.
Nino fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McGussie lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A body shot lands from Nino.
McGussie is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Nino is keeping busy.#T1#
Nino throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#BC#
Nino breaks the clinch.
McGussie steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nino.
McGussie tries to clinch up.
Nino lands a right hook to the body.
Nino throws out a loose jab but McGussie uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGussie's coach down at Red Mist Dojo was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on McGussie's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
McGussie is looking to clinch.
McGussie with a nice cross.#CL#
Nino takes the fight into the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Nino looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Nino can't break the clinch.
Nino is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McGussie is defending well for now.
Nino prevents a body shot from McGussie.
McGussie lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T2#
Nino wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McGussie has him pressed against the cage.
McGussie blocking some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nino creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as McGussie takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Nino prevents a body shot from McGussie. #BC#
Nino breaks the clinch.
McGussie tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Nino counters with a straight right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGussie blocks the body kick.
Nino misses with an uppercut.
McGussie is looking to clinch but Nino is avoiding it.
McGussie tries to clinch but Nino is having none of it.
McGussie keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nino avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nino throws a body kick that misses. #T3#
McGussie steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nino.
McGussie wants to clinch.#CL#
Nino clinches up against the cage.
A short right from McGussie.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nino.
Nino misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McGussie.
McGussie slowing the pace effectively.
Nino fails to pull guard.
McGussie is working Nino over against the cage.
Nino's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from McGussie.#BC#
Nino breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T4#
McGussie moves in looking to clinch but Nino pushes him off.#CL2#
McGussie has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nino lands a left hand that snaps the head of McGussie backwards.
McGussie stalling.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The referee calls for McGussie to work.
McGussie swings wildly with an uppercut but Nino uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nino misses with some punches.
McGussie struggles to land a body shot inside as Nino controls his hands.
McGussie keeps control of Nino as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Nino is trying to break the clinch but McGussie is controlling him.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nino. #TD#
Nino pulls guard successfully.
McGussie in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nino looking to hit a scissor sweep but McGussie is one step ahead there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jah Nino 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#
The fight stays on the outside here - McGussie looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nino moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nino ducks under a wild hook from McGussie.
McGussie tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nino manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bannon McGussie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nino swats away the attempt to clinch by McGussie.#CL2#
McGussie moves into the clinch successfully.
McGussie holding his opponent close, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGussie works on Nino's body with a couple of short punches.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
McGussie managing to block the knees to the body from Nino.
#T1#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Nino tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. McGussie smiles and moves away.
Good exchange - Nino coming out on top.
McGussie tries to close the distance and clinch but Nino swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McGussie slips under a jab from Nino.
Nino is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McGussie can do to turn this around?
McGussie doesn't manage to clinch there - Nino circles away.
McGussie tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nino manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nino cracks McGussie with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jah Nino is winning the standup battle so far.
A jab lands there for Nino.
A big left from Nino misses.
McGussie scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Nino looks for the body kick but McGussie saw that one coming.
McGussie wants to clinch.#T2#
Nino uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McGussie.
A counter left hand to the body from Nino misses its target.
McGussie missing with a left hand there. Nino was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McGussie fails with an attempt to clinch.
A counter left hand to the body from Nino misses its target.
McGussie is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McGussie walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGussie tries to clinch but Nino moves out of range. #CL2#
McGussie fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Nino, pushing him back against the cage.
McGussie misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from McGussie.
Nino blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McGussie is pushing Nino up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Nino is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables McGussie to keep the fight standing.#T3#
McGussie has a couple of punches blocked by Nino.
Nino lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McGussie.
Bannon McGussie seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
McGussie is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
McGussie lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nino backwards.
Nino swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McGussie taking a breather.
Nino swings wildly with an uppercut but McGussie uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nino.
Nino tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McGussie's elbow.
Nino tries to throw a body punch but McGussie avoids it by throwing Nino back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Nino.
McGussie is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by McGussie as Nino tries to tie him up. #T4#
Good body shot from McGussie.
McGussie is trying to maintain a safe position but Nino gets an underhook and turns McGussie into the cage.
McGussie throws a head punch that misses.
Nino fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jah Nino. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McGussie taking a breather.
Nino misses with the head strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McGussie creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nino missing with knees to the body.
McGussie slows down the pace here.
McGussie is leaning against Nino and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nino blocks an uppercut.
McGussie managing to block the knees to the body from Nino.
Nino is trying to force a seperation but McGussie has the dominant position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bannon McGussie will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Nino keeps the fight on the outside.
Jab from Nino.
McGussie tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nino paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nino throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nino digs a good body shot into McGussie's ribs.
McGussie tries to clinch but Nino is having none of it.
Nino quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
McGussie tries to clinch there but Nino circles away.
Nino keeps the fight on the outside.
McGussie tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nino paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nino cracks McGussie with an open hand slap.
A looping hook to the body misses from McGussie. Nino does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nino circles away from the clinch attempt
and Nino counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A slow jab from Nino misses its intended target.
McGussie is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Nino with a body shot.
Nino just misses with a punch to the body.
#T1#
McGussie closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Nino counter with a right hand.
McGussie slips a jab from Nino.
Nino takes one to the chin there.
McGussie is looking to clinch.
McGussie tries to clinch up.
McGussie lands with a nice body punch.
McGussie cracks Nino with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
McGussie tries to clinch up but Nino circles away and keeps his distance.
McGussie slaps away a takedown attempt from Nino, before circling back to the center of the mat.
McGussie tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nino swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nino tests McGussie's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T2#
McGussie tries to clinch up
and Nino counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nino swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nino scores with a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGussie tries to close the distance and clinch but Nino swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McGussie tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Nino counters with a right hand to the body. #CL2#
McGussie closes the distance and clinches.
Nino swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nino working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#TD#
Nino manages to pull guard.
McGussie trying to control but Nino is working from the bottom.
McGussie stays in close to Nino's body and controls the position. #T3#
Nino is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
McGussie trying to control the position from guard on top but Nino is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Nino is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst McGussie is controlling him. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
McGussie trying to control but Nino is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Nino avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
It looked like Nino was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from McGussie.
Nino walks into a jab.
Nino jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McGussie tries to clinch but Nino is having none of it.
McGussie feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ninos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nino shoots in but no luck this time.
McGussie doesn't manage to clinch there - Nino circles away.
Nino throws a lazy uppercut
and McGussie connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nino lands with a good body shot.
Nino is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jah Nino showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Nino 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 Roger Salmon scores the fight 29:28
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jah Nino! |
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Event:
TL Fight Night 9
Date: Jul 01, 2023 |
#R1#
Usman on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #TD#
Usman is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Nino's half guard.
Nino makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
We've been informed that Nino has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Usman throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nino's waist but Nino gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Usman off to one side.
Nino doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Usman misses with a takedown attempt
and Nino counters with a right hand to the body.
Usman with a lazy takedown attempt
and Usman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Umaru Usman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Usman shoots and misses
and Nino counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Usman walks into a stiff left hand from Nino.
Usman with a poor takedown
and Nino counters with a nice body shot.
Usman takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Usman with a lazy takedown attempt
and Nino counters with a left to the body.
Usman is breathing heavily.
Usman gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Nino counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #KD2#
Nino connects with a vicious head kick that knocks Usman to the floor! Nino dives in looking for the finish!#ROC2#Usman is rocked!
Usman tries to get to full guard but Nino has control of the leg.
Oh Usman is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Nino lands a nice short elbow.#T1#
Nino thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Usman seems to have got his legs back now.#SUB#
Usman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Usman looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Usman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nino pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Usman actively working from the bottom here.
Usman wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Usman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Usman looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Usman has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Nino escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Nino!
Usman is trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.#T3#
Usman regains half guard.#SUB#
Usman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nino pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Usman looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Usman actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Usman looking for a kimura from the bottom but Nino passes into side control!
Usman is trying to get back to half guard.
Nino is working Usman over with some ground and pound from side control.
Usman tries to improve position but can't. #T4#
Nino working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Usman is trying to improve his position.
Nino working the head with strikes.
Usman is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Nino is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Usman knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Usman is looking to regain half guard here but Nino keeps moving and retains side control.
Usman is working hard here to advance position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jah Nino dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Nino connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Usman's hands.
Usman tries for a takedown but Nino circles away easily
and Nino counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Usman misses with a takedown attempt
and Nino counters with a stiff right hand.
Usman with a poor takedown #KD2#
and Nino counters with a left hand that sends Usman to the canvas!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Umaru Usman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Usman has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nino can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Usman is looking for a triangle but Nino pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Usman has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Nino is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Usman.
Nino lands a strong strike to the head of Usman. That's dazed him! Nino looking to finish here. Usman is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Nino lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jah Nino! |
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Event:
TL Fight Night 7
Date: Jun 17, 2023 |
#R1##CL#
Nino clinches up against the cage.#TD#
Nino has clasped his hands together around Light Heavyweight's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Nino landing strikes. #SU#
Nino stands up and we're back to a striking position. #TD#
Nino fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Light Heavyweight sprawls well initially but Nino persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Nino 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.
Nino lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Light Heavyweight wants to get back to full guard but Nino has passed into side control.
Light Heavyweight can't do much from the bottom here.
Nino is chipping away with strikes.
Nino definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Light Heavyweight is letting Nino control him for a moment.
Nino lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Nino is chipping away with strikes.
The crowd goes nuts as Nino knocks Light Heavyweight out cold with a massive hammerfist! Nino Jumps to his feet and climbs on top of the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jah Nino! |
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Event:
TL Fight Night 3
Date: May 20, 2023 |
#R1##CL#
Khan moves into range and clinches up with Nino.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Khan.
Our sources have told us that Khan has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Khan.
Nino blocks an elbow strike.
Khan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Khan.
Nino swings wildly with an uppercut but Khan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nino blocks a body shot from Khan.
Nino lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Nino throws a punch but it's blocked by Khan.
Khan looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Khan blocks an uppercut.
Nino misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Khan.
Nino looking to stall.
Khan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nino backwards.
Khan pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Nino lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT2#It looks like Bingus Khan has been cut.#T1#
Khan gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Jah Nino has been cut.
Nino working aggressively here.
Nino wants to break free but Khan has control.
Nino has a couple of punches blocked by Khan.
Khan dodges an elbow strike from Nino.
A short uppercut from Khan.
Khan blocking some punches.
We've been informed that Nino has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Khan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nino backwards.
Nino avoids the elbow strike from Khan, against the cage.
Khan stalling.
Khan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Khan is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Khan avoids the elbow strike from Nino, against the cage.
Khan misses with a body punch.
Khan scores with a shoulder strike.
Nino looking to throw knees to the head but Khan is blocking nicely.
Khan lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T2#
Nino misses with an elbow over the top.
Khan tries to throw a body punch but Nino avoids it by throwing Khan back against the cage.
Khan presses Nino against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nino throws an elbow that misses.
Khan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Nino fails to land.
Nino blocks the elbow strike.
Khan misses with some punches.
Khan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nino misses with the head strike.
Khan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Khan prevents Nino from breaking the clinch.
Khan lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nino or not.
Khan lands an uppercut.
Khan lands an elbow inside that Nino shrugs off.
Nino throws a punch but it's blocked by Khan.
Khan misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Khan just misses with a elbow thrown towards Nino's brow. #T3#
Khan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Khan tries to throw a body punch but Nino avoids it by throwing Khan back against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Nino just misses with a elbow thrown towards Khan's brow.
Khan blocks an elbow strike.
Nino letting Khan take a breather here.
Nino tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Khan struggles to land a body shot inside as Nino controls his hands.
Khan is struggling to control the position.
Khan creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Khan just misses with a elbow thrown towards Nino's brow.
Nino lands an elbow that stopped Khan in his tracks for a moment.
Khan throws a punch but it's blocked by Nino.
Khan lands a nice uppercut.
Khan takes an elbow to the forehead.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nino.
Nino managing to block the knees to the body from Khan.
#T4#
Nino throws a punch but it's blocked by Khan.
Khan tries a body shot but Nino blocks it.
Nino swings wildly with an uppercut but Khan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Khan pushes Nino back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nino.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Khan looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Khan scores with a shoulder strike.
Khan struggles to land a body shot inside as Nino controls his hands.
Khan has Nino pushed against the cage.
Nino misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Khan.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nino.
Khan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nino blocks an uppercut.
Khan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Khan lands an elbow just above Nino 's eye.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bingus Khan dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Nino throws a series of punches but Khan avoids them all with ease.
Nino looks to land a combination but Khan avoids it well.
Khan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nino.
Khan stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Khan wants it to stay on the feet.
Khan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nino stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Khan steps in with a hook that catches Nino right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Khan follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Nino looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bingus Khan!
Bingus Khan 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 13, 2023 |
#R1##CL#
Nino has closed the distance and engaged Ardelean in a clinch.
#BC2#
Ardelean breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ardelean jabs Nino to the body, keeping him at a distance.#CL#
Nino rushes Ardelean and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Nino pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ardelean blocks a head kick by Nino.
Ardelean slips a jab and a cross from Nino.
Nino misses with a series of wild punches.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nino misses with a wild combination.
Ardelean misses with a few strikes there.
Ardelean stuns Nino with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A left and a right from Ardelean both land. Nice combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ardelean looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Some wild striking there from Ardelean.
Nino throws a nice looking combination but Ardelean bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ardelean swinging wildly here.
#CL#
Nino rushes Ardelean and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Nino breaks the clinch.
#T1##CL#
Nino has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC#
Nino breaks from the clinch.
A shot to the liver by Ardelean. Beautiful body shot.
Ardelean avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ardelean works over Nino's head and body with a nice combination.
Ardelean misses with a few strikes there.
#CL#
Nino takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Ardelean breaks from the clinch.
Nino misses with a series of wild punches.
Ardelean slips a jab and a cross from Nino.
Ardelean fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nino throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ardelean misses with a double jab.
Ardelean changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nino walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nino takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T2#
Ardelean throws a series of punches but Nino moves out of range.
Ardelean misses with a double jab.
Nice shot lands for Ardelean.
Ardelean scores with a one two! Nino had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #CL#
Nino clinches up with Ardelean and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Ardelean manages to break the clinch.
Ardelean displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Nino fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ardelean lands a nice hook to Nino's body. Nino takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ardelean throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Nino on the side of the head.
Nino takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CL#
Nino darts in and clinches Ardelean up against the cage.#BC#
Nino breaks the clinch.
Ardelean is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Nino rather than just go for the knockout.
Nino rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ardelean moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL#
Nino rushes Ardelean and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Nino pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ardelean scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nino doesn't seem bothered though.
Ardelean swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nino appears to be looking for a big counter.
Danga de danga de dang - Ardelean scores with a four punch combination!#T3##CL#
Nino closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Nino pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ardelean throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nino stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ardelean looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nice body punch from Ardelean.
Sloppy strikes from Ardelean. Those never looked like landing.
Harman Ardelean seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nino takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ardelean sizes up Nino with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ardelean lands a nice hook to Nino's body. Nino takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Some wild striking there from Ardelean.
Ardelean misses the shot to the body.
Nino moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CUT#It looks like Harman Ardelean has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ardelean cracks Nino with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ardelean works Nino's body with a nice hook.
Ardelean throws a one two combo.
Ardelean looks winded!
Nino closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ardelean circles away.
Ardelean appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#KD#
Nice combo by Nino! Oh, that's hurt him - Ardelean falls to the canvas and Nino follows him into side control. #ROC#Ardelean is rocked!
Ardelean wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#T4##SU#
Nino stands up and beckons Ardelean to his feet.
A left lands for Ardelean.
Ardelean lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#TD#
Ardelean gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Nino is stalling in the full guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Harman Ardelean dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Harman Ardelean's cut.
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#
Ardelean looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nino seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Ardelean swinging wildly here.
Ardelean throws a nice looking combination but Nino bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nino lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Ardelean is looking to close the distance but Nino sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Ardelean crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Ardelean is OK because that was naaaaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Jah Nino! |
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