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Event:
SSG 414 Chai vs Feet
Date: Apr 20, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 21 losses; Stix Itinya! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 17 losses; Thiago Cardosi!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Paulo Santos and Matheus Silva.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Cardosi dives in for a single leg takedown but Itinya sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD2#
Cardosi looking to score a takedown here. Itinya is defending well but Cardosi drives through and ends up in Itinya's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Itinya (0) vs (2) Cardosi
Cardosi is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Itinya wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Cardosi trying to control but Itinya is working from the bottom.
Itinya is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cardosi slips nicely into half guard.
My spies in The Forge 👊 inform me that Cardosi has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Itinya is not content to let Cardosi control the position.#T1#
Itinya is looking to improve his position.
Cardosi wants to take a breather but Itinya is having none of it.
Itinya preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Cardosi seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB#
Itinya is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cardosi pulls his head out easily. #T2#
Cardosi passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Itinya (0) vs (5) Cardosi
Cardosi controlling from mount.
Cardosi trying to control but Itinya is having none of it. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cardosi is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Itinya to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Itinya shrugs it off. #T3#
Cardosi wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Cardosi moves to his opponent's back but Itinya bucks him off and ends up in guard. A bit of a disaster there for Cardosi. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Itinya (2) vs (5) Cardosi
Cardosi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Itinya is one step ahead there.
Cardosi looking to control but Itinya passes into half guard.
Cardosi is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
Cardosi is in trouble now - Itinya has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Itinya (5) vs (5) Cardosi
Itinya tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Cardosi sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Cardosi slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Cardosi is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Itinya advances to half guard. #T5#
Cardosi is looking to improve his position.
Cardosi tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Itinya has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Itinya (8) vs (5) Cardosi
Itinya wants to control the pace but Cardosi is squirming around nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T6#
Cardosi is wriggling around trying to escape.
Itinya controlling from mount.
Cardosi is wriggling around trying to escape.
Cardosi slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Cardosi makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Cardosi.
Itinya trying to control but Cardosi is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Cardosi is looking for a triangle but Itinya pushes his legs off easily.
#T7#
Cardosi is trying to control the position but Itinya postures up. #SUB2#
Cardosi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Itinya passes into half guard.
Itinya moves into full mount! Cardosi won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Itinya (11) vs (5) Cardosi
Cardosi really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Cardosi is squirming around, avoiding Itinya's attempts to control the action. #T8#
Itinya tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Cardosi is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Cardosi is squirming around, avoiding Itinya's attempts to control the action.
Cardosi sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Itinya looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Itinya is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T9#
Cardosi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cardosi is trying to maintain the position but Itinya is very close to passing his half guard.
Cardosi works his way to full guard. Good work.
Itinya sitting in guard here, content to control.
Itinya passes Cardosi's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Itinya seems to be working for a kimura but Cardosi defends the submission attempt.#T10#
Cardosi preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Cardosi gets full guard.
Itinya looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Itinya's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T11#
Cardosi controls Itinya momentarily but Itinya frees himself.
Itinya trying to control but Cardosi is working from the bottom.
Cardosi is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Itinya (11) vs (7) Cardosi
Itinya trying to control here.
Cardosi looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T12#
Cardosi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Itinya does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Cardosi is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Itinya (11) vs (10) Cardosi
Cardosi content just to control the position here.
Cardosi wants to control the pace but Itinya is squirming around nicely.
Itinya sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Itinya is looking to improve his position.
Cardosi wants to take a breather but Itinya is having none of it. #T13#
Itinya wants to control but Cardosi is keeping busy.
Cardosi wants to advance to full mount but Itinya doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Itinya controls Cardosi momentarily but Cardosi frees himself.
Cardosi sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Itinya's guard. #SUB#
Itinya looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Itinya wants to improve his position but Cardosi is controlling well.
We've been hearing good reports from Itinya'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.#T14#
Cardosi trying to pass the guard but Itinya defending well.
Cardosi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Itinya keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Itinya is trying to control but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cardosi wants to take a breather but Itinya is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Itinya takes the fight on points by 11 to 10.
Stix Itinya decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Thiago Cardosi spoke after the fight, saying 'Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches and sponsors.'. |
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Event:
SSG 408 Maximus vs Banner
Date: Mar 30, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 23 losses; Dan Macker! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 17 losses; Thiago Cardosi!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Matheus Silva and Alexandre Firmino.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Cardosi clinches with his opponent.
Cardosi has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Macker after a bit of a struggle.
Cardosi wants a takedown but no success here.
Macker is looking to take this one to the mat.
Macker wants a takedown.
Macker goes for a takedown attempt but Cardosi pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Macker. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Macker scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Macker (2) vs (0) Cardosi
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cardosi is looking for a sweep. Macker is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cardosi is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Macker is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Cardosi is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Macker's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Macker's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Macker (2) vs (4) Cardosi#T1#
Macker is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Macker staying busy and making it hard for Cardosi to control.
Macker rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#SUB#
Macker looking for submissions off his back.
My spies in The Forge 👊 inform me that Cardosi has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Macker is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
Cardosi controlling the pace.
Cardosi trying to control the action but Macker is working from the bottom.
Macker has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Cardosi is pressing down on Macker's thigh, looking to free his foot. Macker is holding on for now.
Cardosi passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Macker (2) vs (7) Cardosi#T3#
Cardosi tries to control but Macker wriggling away.
Cardosi takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Macker is in all sorts of trouble here.
Cardosi trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Cardosi sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T4#
Macker is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Cardosi controlling the pace for now.
Macker is squirming around, avoiding Cardosi's attempts to control the action.
Macker has given up his back here. Will Cardosi look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Macker (2) vs (10) Cardosi
Macker trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Macker is keeping busy.
Macker trying to control but not successfully. #T5#
Cardosi tries to get the hooks in deep but Macker pushed the leg off.
Macker rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cardosi passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Macker! Score +3 for passing guard: Macker (2) vs (13) Cardosi
Cardosi looking to control but Macker is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Cardosi content just to control the position here. #T6#
Macker tries to hold on but Cardosi postures up.
Macker sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Macker moves into full guard.
Cardosi wants to control from the top but Macker keeps moving.
Macker is trying to control the position but Cardosi postures up. #T7#
Cardosi won't allow Macker to sweep him here.
Cardosi engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Macker keeping full guard, as Cardosi tries to pass.
Macker is trying to control the position but Cardosi postures up.
Macker pulls Cardosi in close to his closed guard and prevents Cardosi from doing any damage or advancing position.
Cardosi trying to control but Macker is working from the bottom.
Macker looking for a sweep. Not yet Macker, not yet. #T8#
Cardosi trying to control but Macker is working from the bottom.
Macker seems keen to control Cardosi's posture.
Cardosi advances to half guard.
Cardosi prevents Macker from improving his position.#SUB2#
Cardosi is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Macker is refusing to be controlled, as Cardosi sits in half guard. #T9#
Still in half guard, Cardosi seems content to control.
Macker is controlling Cardosi's trapped leg to prevent Cardosi from advancing to side control.
Macker is staying active underneath Cardosi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Cardosi moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Macker (2) vs (16) Cardosi
Cardosi tries to move into full mount but can't pass Macker's legs. #T10##SUB2#
Cardosi tries for a kimura but Macker is defending well.
Cardosi is looking to take a break and control but Macker is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Macker gets back to half guard.
Cardosi wants to free his trapped foot but Macker is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are battling for position here. Macker manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T11#
Macker is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cardosi stands and throws Macker's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Macker (2) vs (19) Cardosi
Macker is trying to get back to half guard.
Cardosi working away.
Macker is trying to improve his position.
Macker gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Macker (2) vs (21) Cardosi#T12#
Macker sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Macker tries to roll over but Cardosi keeps him under control.#SUB#
Macker is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cardosi pulls his head out easily.
Cardosi wants to pass the guard but Macker is defending well.
Macker is staying active underneath Cardosi, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Cardosi is trying for a kimura here. Macker looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Cardosi wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Thiago Cardosi!
A relieved looking Thiago Cardosi thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
SSG 405 Maximus vs Borgia
Date: Mar 16, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 12 losses; CC Chai! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 17 losses; Thiago Cardosi!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Steve Smith and Gregory Folan.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Cardosi clinches.
Chai tries to score a body lock takedown but Cardosi shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Chai tries for a takedown but Cardosi manages to get underhooks.
Chai changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Cardosi fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for CC Chai. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cardosi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Chai circles away.
Chai is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Cardosi.#CL#
Chai moves into the clinch.
Chai prevents a takedown attempt there.
Chai is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Cardosi pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Cardosi gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Chai.
Cardosi wants a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Cardosi pulls him back up using the underhooks. #TD#
Chai is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Cardosi can't fight it off and eventually Chai manages to take the fight to the floor. Cardosi looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chai (2) vs (0) Cardosi
Cardosi wants to sweep here but Chai controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Cardosi looking to control.
Chai preventing the sweep.
Chai slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Cardosi isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Chai stacks Cardosi on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Chai! Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (5) vs (0) Cardosi
Cardosi being controlled for a moment. #T2#
Cardosi is trying to work for a sweep but Chai has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Chai (7) vs (0) Cardosi
Cardosi stops Chai from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Cardosi sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Cardosi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Chai keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3##SUB2#
Cardosi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Well, if Chai 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.
Chai wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cardosi keeps working.
Cardosi is looking for a sweep. Chai is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Chai is keen to just control but Cardosi is a slippery customer.#T4#
Chai is controlling the pace.
Chai prevents Cardosi from improving his position.
Cardosi is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Chai's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Chai's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Chai (7) vs (4) Cardosi#T5#
Chai trying to control but not successfully. #SUB2#
Chai fending off the submission attempt from Cardosi. #SUB2#
Cardosi looking for the RNC.
Cardosi has the hooks in. Chai is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Cardosi looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Chai taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Thiago Cardosi!
Thiago Cardosi seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
SSG 401 Feet vs Solo
Date: Mar 02, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 22 losses; Huckleberry Finn! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 16 losses; Thiago Cardosi!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Robert Douchet and Alec Ball.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Finn drives through and clinches with Cardosi against the cage.
#TD2#
Cardosi turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Cardosi manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Finn (0) vs (4) Cardosi
Finn is looking to reverse the position.
Finn's coaches at Shinobi Martial Arts & Ninjutsu have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Finn is trying to control Cardosi's posture but Cardosi avoids it.
Cardosi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Finn keeps working.
Finn tries to improve position but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Finn struggling a bit here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cardosi wants to control but Finn is keeping him busy.
Finn struggling a bit here.
Finn is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Cardosi's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T1#
Finn is trying to control but can't.
Cardosi is pressing down on Finn's thigh, looking to free his foot. Finn is holding on for now.
Finn is holding on to half guard well.
My spies in The Forge 👊 inform me that Cardosi has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Finn is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Cardosi's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Cardosi's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Finn (4) vs (4) Cardosi
Finn has the hooks in. Cardosi is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Cardosi looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Finn controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Finn has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T2#
Finn seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Cardosi for as long as he can get away with.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Finn.
Cardosi rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#T3#
Finn performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Finn continues to stall.
Cardosi tries to roll over but Finn keeps him under control.
Finn is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Finn moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Finn (7) vs (4) Cardosi
Finn taking a break here but Cardosi is having none of it and regains half guard. #T4#
Cardosi is looking to control Finn's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cardosi avoid being mounted?
Finn takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Cardosi tries to roll over but Finn keeps him under control.
Finn is pressing down on Cardosi's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cardosi is holding on for now.
Finn content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
More hug and hope from Finn.#T5##SUB#
Finn wants to work for an arm triangle but Cardosi is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Finn seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Finn is thwarting Cardosi's attempts to control the position.
Finn works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Finn (10) vs (4) Cardosi
Finn takes a little break here. Cardosi wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Cardosi tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Finn wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Finn moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T6#
Cardosi wants to control but Finn postures up.
Cardosi is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Finn controls the position.
Cardosi sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Cardosi gets full guard.
Finn trying to control the position from guard on top but Cardosi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cardosi is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Finn (10) vs (6) Cardosi
Finn is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB#
Finn is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T7#
Cardosi slips nicely into half guard.
Finn is trying to get back to full guard.
Cardosi keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Finn has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cardosi is working away from the top position though.
Cardosi with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Finn wants to improve his position but Cardosi is controlling well.
Cardosi content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T8#
Cardosi is looking to advance position but Finn won't allow it.
Finn moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Finn looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Finn looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cardosi wants to pass the guard but Finn is keeping the position.
Finn is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Finn not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Finn looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Finn has Cardosi pulled in close to control his posture.
Cardosi wants to pass the guard but Finn is keeping the position.#T9#
Cardosi trying to control but Finn is working from the bottom.
Cardosi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Finn swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Finn is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Finn (12) vs (6) Cardosi
Finn content to control rather than advance.
Cardosi is looking for a sweep. Finn is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cardosi trying to hold on to Finn's head to control him but Finn postures up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Finn in particular looking to stall.
Finn wants to pass the guard but Cardosi is defending well. #T10#
Cardosi slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Finn tries to free his leg and advance position but Cardosi is retaining full guard.
Finn controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Finn passes into half guard.
Cardosi wants to control but Finn is keeping busy.
Cardosi manages to get to full guard.
Finn slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T11#
Cardosi controls Finn momentarily but Finn frees himself.
Finn wants to pass the guard but Cardosi is keeping the position.
Finn pushes down on Cardosi's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Cardosi wants to get back to full guard.
Finn content to control rather than advance.
Finn wants to pass to mount but Cardosi is defending the position.
Finn not doing much here.
Cardosi trying to hold on to Finn's head to control him but Finn postures up.
#T12##SUB#
Cardosi is defending against the submission attempts here by Finn.
Cardosi is looking to control Finn's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cardosi avoid being mounted?
Cardosi manages to get to full guard.
Finn engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Finn pushing down on Cardosi's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Finn is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Cardosi wants to control but Finn is keeping busy.
#T13#
Finn is controlling the pace.
Finn passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Finn (15) vs (6) Cardosi
Finn controlling his opponent.
Cardosi is wriggling around trying to escape.
Finn controlling from the full mount. #T14#
Cardosi is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Finn wants to control the pace but Cardosi is squirming around nicely.
Cardosi is trying desperately to improve position.
Finn controlling his opponent.
Cardosi tries to hold on but Finn pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Finn tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Finn fails to take his opponent's back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Finn takes the fight on points by 15 to 6.
Huckleberry Finn seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Thiago Cardosi stepped up to the mic, saying 'Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches and sponsors.'. |
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Event:
SSG 399 Maximus vs Makarov
Date: Feb 23, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 16 losses; Thiago Cardosi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 22 losses; Justa Nutz!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Gregory Folan and Dillan Fox.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Cardosi moves into the clinch.
Cardosi has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Nutz after a bit of a struggle. #TD#
Cardosi is trying to trip Nutz. He has hold of a leg but Nutz is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Cardosi persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cardosi (2) vs (0) Nutz
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nutz looking for a sweep. Not yet Nutz, not yet.
Cardosi wants to control from the top but Nutz keeps moving.
Nutz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cardosi trying to control but Nutz is working from the bottom.
Cardosi controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cardosi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nutz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nutz looking to control.
Nutz wants to sweep here but Cardosi controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Nutz trying to control the position here.
Cardosi sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Nutz's guard.
Nutz tries to get to full guard but Cardosi has control of the leg.
Cardosi passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Cardosi (5) vs (0) Nutz
Nutz is not content to let Cardosi control the position.
Nutz manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cardosi (5) vs (2) Nutz
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cardosi trying to control but Nutz postures up.
#T2#
Cardosi tries to get to full guard but Nutz has control of the leg.
Cardosi has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Cardosi wants to control but Nutz is keeping busy.
Nutz wants to free his trapped foot but Cardosi is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Nutz is still trying to improve position.
Cardosi keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T3#
Nutz trying to mount his opponent but Cardosi defends it.
Nutz with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB#
Cardosi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nutz pulls his head out easily.
Cardosi wants to control but Nutz is keeping busy.
Cardosi won't allow Nutz to pass to mount.
Cardosi wants to improve his position but Nutz is controlling well.
Well, if Nutz 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.
#T4#
Cardosi regains full guard. Nicely done.
Nutz tries to free his leg and advance position but Cardosi is retaining full guard.
Cardosi can't keep his opponent in guard - Nutz advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Cardosi is looking to improve his position.
Nutz wants to control but Cardosi is keeping him busy.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Nutz in particular looking to stall.
Nutz trying to control the action but Cardosi is working from the bottom.
Cardosi is looking to improve his position.
#T5#
Cardosi is trying to maintain the position but Nutz is very close to passing his half guard.
Nutz tries to pass to full mount but Cardosi defends it.
Cardosi works his way to full guard. Good work.
Nutz controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T6#
Cardosi is trying to control the position but Nutz postures up.
Nutz trying to control the position from guard on top but Cardosi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cardosi wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Nutz trying to control but Cardosi is working from the bottom.
Nutz stands and throws Cardosi's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Cardosi (5) vs (5) Nutz
Cardosi tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Nutz wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Cardosi regains half guard.
Cardosi makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Cardosi.#T7#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cardosi is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cardosi (7) vs (5) Nutz
Cardosi tries to free his leg and advance position but Nutz is retaining full guard.
Nutz seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Cardosi looking to pass the guard.
Cardosi trying to control the position from guard on top but Nutz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cardosi is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Nutz is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Nutz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nutz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T8##SUB2#
Cardosi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Nutz had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cardosi defends it easily.
Nutz wants to sweep here but Cardosi controlling him for the moment.
Cardosi works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Nutz is refusing to be controlled, as Cardosi sits in half guard.
Nutz works his way to full guard. Good work.
Cardosi trying to control the position from guard on top but Nutz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T9#
Cardosi wants to pass the guard but Nutz is keeping the position.
Cardosi wants to control from the top but Nutz keeps moving.
Nutz is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Cardosi sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Nutz's guard.
Cardosi takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Cardosi wants to free his trapped foot but Nutz is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Cardosi slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB#
Cardosi is looking for a kimura but Nutz is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cardosi to get the leverage. #T10#
Cardosi wants to pass the guard but Nutz is defending well.
Cardosi passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Nutz! Score +3 for passing guard: Cardosi (10) vs (5) Nutz
Nutz tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cardosi trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Cardosi content just to control the position here.
Nutz tries to hold on but Cardosi postures up.#T11#
Nutz is controlling an arm, preventing Cardosi from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Nutz tries to hold on but Cardosi pushes him away.
Cardosi content just to control the position here.
Nutz tries to reverse the position but Cardosi maintains control.
Cardosi fails to advance to Nutz's back.
Nutz tries to control Cardosi's body but Cardosi pushes him off. Nutz squirms to his side and now Cardosi has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Cardosi (13) vs (5) Nutz#T12#
Cardosi not allowing Nutz to control his hands.
Nutz turns into Cardosi and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cardosi (13) vs (7) Nutz
Cardosi is trying to control the position but Nutz postures up.
Nutz is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Nutz's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Nutz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cardosi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cardosi trying to keep a closed guard but Nutz is proving a slippery customer.
#T13#
Nutz won't allow Cardosi to sweep him here.
Nutz slips nicely into half guard.
Cardosi is refusing to be controlled, as Nutz sits in half guard.
Nutz content to control rather than advance.
Nutz trying to control the action but Cardosi is working from the bottom.
Nutz passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Cardosi (13) vs (10) Nutz
A lull in the action here.#T14#
Nutz wants to control but Cardosi is keeping him busy.
Nutz is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Cardosi is looking to reverse the position.
Nutz tries to move into full mount but can't pass Cardosi's legs.
Cardosi is trying to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Cardosi takes the fight on points by 13 to 10.
Thiago Cardosi decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Justa Nutz was interviewed post fight and said 'Me fight, you die'. |
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Event:
SSG 393 Helvig vs Feet
Date: Feb 02, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 19 losses; Matsuda Takeshi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 16 losses; Thiago Cardosi!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Gregory Folan and Dillan Fox.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Cardosi clinches with his opponent.
Cardosi drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Takeshi gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Cardosi drops down looking for an ankle pick but Takeshi pulls his leg out and moves away.
#TD#
Takeshi closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Takeshi (4) vs (0) Cardosi
Takeshi wants to control but Cardosi is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Takeshi thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cardosi can't do much from the bottom here.
Cardosi is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T1##SUB#
Takeshi thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Takeshi is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Cardosi knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Takeshi wants to control but Cardosi is keeping him busy. #T2#
Cardosi is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Takeshi goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Cardosi rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Takeshi's guard! Nice work there by Cardosi! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Takeshi (4) vs (2) Cardosi
Cardosi wants to control from the top but Takeshi keeps moving.
Takeshi wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Cardosi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cardosi wants to control from the top but Takeshi keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cardosi stands and throws Takeshi's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Takeshi (4) vs (5) Cardosi#T3##SUB2#
Cardosi is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Takeshi knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The referee asks Cardosi politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Cardosi prefers to stall for the moment though.
Takeshi sneaks back into half guard.
Takeshi wants to control but Cardosi is keeping busy.
Cardosi wants to control but Takeshi is keeping him busy. #T4#
Takeshi is looking to control Cardosi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Takeshi avoid being mounted?
Cardosi works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Takeshi (4) vs (8) Cardosi
Cardosi tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Takeshi manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Takeshi (6) vs (8) Cardosi
Cardosi tries to get to full guard but Takeshi has control of the leg. #SUB#
Takeshi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T5#
Cardosi wants to control but Takeshi is keeping busy.
Cardosi wants to improve his position but Takeshi is controlling well.
Takeshi performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Takeshi prevents Cardosi from improving his position.
Cardosi trying to control but Takeshi postures up.
Cardosi keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T6#
Cardosi wants to improve his position but Takeshi is controlling well.
#SUB#
Takeshi is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Cardosi defends it well.
Cardosi is trying to maintain the position but Takeshi is very close to passing his half guard.
Takeshi wants to take a breather but Cardosi is having none of it.
Cardosi makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Cardosi.#SUB2#
Cardosi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Takeshi defends well.#T7#
Cardosi is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Takeshi tries to free his leg and advance position but Cardosi is retaining full guard.
Takeshi trying to control but Cardosi is working from the bottom.
Cardosi is trying to control the position but Takeshi postures up.
Cardosi is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Takeshi (6) vs (10) Cardosi
Cardosi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Takeshi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Takeshi wants to improve his position but Cardosi is controlling well.
Cardosi frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Takeshi (6) vs (13) Cardosi
My spies in The Forge 👊 inform me that Cardosi has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T8#
Cardosi trying to control but Takeshi is having none of it.
Takeshi really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Takeshi is working hard here to advance position.
Cardosi avoids the attempt from Takeshi to control.#T9#
Takeshi is trying desperately to improve position.
Cardosi looking to control but Takeshi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Takeshi tries to reverse the position but Cardosi maintains control.
Cardosi fails to advance to Takeshi's back. #SUB2#
Cardosi goes for an armbar but he's not got it� Takeshi turns into him and now he's in Cardosi's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Takeshi (8) vs (13) Cardosi
Cardosi keeping full guard, as Takeshi tries to pass. #T10#
Takeshi preventing the sweep.
Takeshi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cardosi has his hands on Takeshi's head, controlling the position.
Takeshi trying to control but Cardosi is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Cardosi isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Takeshi stacks Cardosi on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Takeshi! Score +3 for passing guard: Takeshi (11) vs (13) Cardosi
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#SUB#
Takeshi wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Cardosi, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Takeshi tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T11#
Cardosi is looking for a sweep.
Cardosi wants to control but Takeshi postures up.
Cardosi manages to get back to half guard.
Takeshi controlling the pace. #SUB#
Takeshi is working for a kimura but Cardosi is defending it quite comfortably.
Cardosi wants to get back to full guard.#T12#
Cardosi is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.#SUB#
Takeshi is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cardosi sees it coming and defends easily.
Cardosi tries to roll over but Takeshi keeps him under control.
Cardosi is pressing down on Takeshi's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Takeshi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Cardosi holds on and takes a little breather.
Cardosi wants to sweep here but Takeshi controlling him for the moment.
Cardosi keeping moving, preventing Takeshi from controlling successfully. #T13#
Cardosi can't keep his opponent in guard - Takeshi advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Takeshi looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Cardosi moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Takeshi drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Takeshi jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Takeshi wants to control from the top but Cardosi keeps moving. #SUB2#
Cardosi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T14#
Takeshi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Cardosi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Cardosi working a defensive guard here.
Cardosi is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Takeshi (11) vs (15) Cardosi
Cardosi is thwarting Takeshi's attempts to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Takeshi is looking to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cardosi wins on points by 15 to 11.
An out of breath Thiago Cardosi thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
SSG 389 Ozymandias vs Gomes
Date: Jan 19, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 34 losses; Jaxon Bremner! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 16 losses; Thiago Cardosi!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, William Peck and Elvis Blanc.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Bremner forces Cardosi back against the cage and clinches.#TD2#
Cardosi has hold of one of Bremner's legs. Bremner is fighting the takedown attempt but Cardosi gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bremner (0) vs (2) Cardosi
Cardosi trying to control the position from guard on top but Bremner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bremner keeping full guard, as Cardosi tries to pass.
Bremner is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cardosi wants to control from the top but Bremner keeps moving.
Cardosi might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Bremner haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bremner manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cardosi manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bremner (2) vs (2) Cardosi
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bremner tries to free his leg and advance position but Cardosi is retaining full guard. #T1#
Cardosi looking to control but Bremner passes into half guard.
Cardosi moves into full guard.
Bremner trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Cardosi manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bremner (2) vs (4) Cardosi
Cardosi showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Bremner tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Bremner is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cardosi is aware though and is defending well.
Bremner looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cardosi is one step ahead there.
My spies in The Forge 👊 inform me that Cardosi has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB2#
Cardosi drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cardosi jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bremner looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2##SUB#
Bremner has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cardosi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bremner looking to control.
Bremner looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cardosi is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Bremner isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Cardosi stacks Bremner on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Cardosi! Score +3 for passing guard: Bremner (2) vs (7) Cardosi
Bremner is not content to let Cardosi control the position. #SUB2#
Cardosi wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bremner, who protects the arm well.
Bremner manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bremner (4) vs (7) Cardosi#T3#
Cardosi is looking for a sweep. Bremner is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bremner wants to free his trapped foot but Cardosi is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Cardosi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bremner passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Bremner (7) vs (7) Cardosi
Cardosi tries to hold on but Bremner postures up.
Cardosi bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bremner (7) vs (9) Cardosi
Bremner wants to sweep here but Cardosi controlling him for the moment.
Cardosi forces his way into half guard.#T4#
Bremner gets back to full guard.
Cardosi looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Bremner is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cardosi wants to pass the guard but Bremner is keeping the position.
Cardosi wants to control from the top but Bremner keeps moving. #SUB#
Bremner is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cardosi tries to free his leg and advance position but Bremner is retaining full guard. #T5#
Bremner trying to control the position.
Bremner looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cardosi is one step ahead there.
Bremner keeping moving, preventing Cardosi from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Bremner is looking for a triangle but Cardosi pushes his legs off easily.
Cardosi wants to pass the guard but Bremner is keeping the position.
Bremner is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bremner wants to improve his position but instead Cardosi has moved into half guard.
Cardosi works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Bremner (7) vs (12) Cardosi#T6#
Bremner tries to hold on but Cardosi pushes him away.
Bremner is desperately trying to improve his position but Cardosi has a good base and remains in mount.
Cardosi trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Cardosi wants to control but Bremner has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Cardosi prevents Bremner from improving his position.#SUB2#
Cardosi looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#T7#
Bremner trying to control from the bottom.
Cardosi is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Bremner (7) vs (15) Cardosi
Cardosi is looking to work his way around to Bremner's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Cardosi looking to control but Bremner is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Cardosi is looking to work his way around to Bremner's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Bremner working to try and regain half guard.
Cardosi trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T8#
Cardosi wants to control but instead Bremner manages to regain half guard.
Cardosi is taking a breather. Bremner says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Bremner tries to roll over but Cardosi keeps him under control.
Bremner trying to control here.
Bremner wants to get back to full guard but Cardosi has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Bremner (7) vs (18) Cardosi
Cardosi trying to control but Bremner is having none of it.
Bremner can't escape the position.
#SUB2#
Cardosi looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Cardosi trying to control but Bremner is having none of it. #T9#
Cardosi takes Bremner's back. Score +3 for taking back: Bremner (7) vs (21) Cardosi
Bremner tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Bremner tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cardosi wants to take his opponent's back but Bremner doesn't allow it.
Cardosi avoids the attempt from Bremner to control.#T10#
Bremner tries to reverse the position but Cardosi maintains control.
Cardosi tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Cardosi prevents Bremner from getting the reversal.
Cardosi wants to control the pace but Bremner is squirming around nicely. #SUB2#
Cardosi has control of Bremner's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Bremner regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Cardosi wants to control the pace but Bremner is squirming around nicely. #T11#
Bremner tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cardosi controlling from mount.
Cardosi looking to control but Bremner is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bremner is trying to escape the mount.
Bremner is working hard here to advance position.
Bremner regains half guard.
Bremner is looking for a sweep. Cardosi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cardosi trying to control from half guard but Bremner is working away. #T12#
Bremner is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Cardosi's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Cardosi's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Bremner (11) vs (21) Cardosi
Cardosi trying to control the hands but Bremner breaks the grip. #SUB#
Bremner looking for the choke from the back. #SUB#
Bremner looking for the RNC. #SUB#
Cardosi fending off the submission attempt from Bremner.
Bremner is breathing heavily.
Cardosi trying to control the hands but Bremner won't let him.
We've been hearing good reports from Bremner'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.
Bremner is trying to stick to Cardosi's back but Cardosi is turning into Bremner. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Bremner's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Cardosi. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bremner (11) vs (23) Cardosi
Bremner keeping moving, preventing Cardosi from controlling successfully. #T13##SUB#
Bremner escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cardosi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Cardosi trying to control the position from guard on top but Bremner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cardosi is stalling in the full guard.
Cardosi stands and throws Bremner's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Bremner (11) vs (26) Cardosi
Bremner trying to control but Cardosi flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Bremner (11) vs (29) Cardosi
Cardosi doesn't have the hooks in and Bremner manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bremner (13) vs (29) Cardosi
Cardosi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T14#
Bremner wants to control from the top but Cardosi keeps moving.
Cardosi wants to sweep but no luck.
Bremner forces his way into half guard.
Cardosi works his way to full guard. Good work.
Cardosi looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Bremner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cardosi keeping moving, preventing Bremner from controlling successfully.
Cardosi can't keep his opponent in guard - Bremner advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cardosi wins on points by 29 to 13.
Thiago Cardosi decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
SSG 387 McCain vs Gracias
Date: Jan 12, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 15 losses; Tommy Reed! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 15 losses; Thiago Cardosi!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Elvis Blanc and Steve Smith.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Cardosi rushes Reed and presses him up against the cage.
Cardosi prevents the takedown attempt.
#TD2#
Cardosi has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Reed clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Reed (0) vs (4) Cardosi
Reed is keeping busy.
Cardosi has good solid back control here. #SUB2#
Cardosi looking for the choke from the back. #SUB2#
Cardosi looking for the choke from the back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cardosi is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Reed tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #T1#
Cardosi content just to control the position here.
Reed just holding on.
Reed gets back to half guard.
Reed is looking for a sweep. Cardosi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Reed is trying to maintain the position but Cardosi is very close to passing his half guard.
Reed controlling the position well.
Reed is not content to let Cardosi control the position.#T2##SUB2#
Cardosi is looking for a kimura here.
Reed wants to improve his position but Cardosi is controlling well.
Reed is working hard here to advance position.
Cardosi looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Reed gets back to full guard.
#T3##SUB#
Reed has his foot on Cardosi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cardosi works his way back into a safe position though.
Cardosi trying to control the position from guard on top but Reed is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cardosi tries to free his leg and advance position but Reed is retaining full guard.
Reed is pulling down on Cardosi's head to control his posture.
Cardosi pushes down on Reed's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Reed trying to control but Cardosi postures up.
Reed is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
Reed is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Cardosi's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Cardosi's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Reed (4) vs (4) Cardosi
A bit of a pause in the action here. Reed controlling the positon.#SUB#
Cardosi defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Cardosi tries to roll but Reed sticks to his back.
#SUB#
Reed is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Cardosi has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Reed trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#T5#
Reed doesn't have the hooks in and Cardosi manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Reed (4) vs (6) Cardosi
Reed controls Cardosi momentarily but Cardosi frees himself.
Cardosi sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Cardosi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Reed is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Reed working for submissions but it's allowed Cardosi to get to half guard.
#T6#
Reed trying to control here.
#SUB#
Reed actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Cardosi is working for a kimura but Reed is defending it quite comfortably.
Reed moves into full guard.
Cardosi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T7#
Reed is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Reed has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Cardosi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Reed is keeping the position for now.
Reed tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Reed working a defensive guard here.
Cardosi controls from within his opponent's guard.
Cardosi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Reed swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T8#
Reed is trying to keep Cardosi in close.
Reed keeping full guard, as Cardosi tries to pass.
Reed pulls Cardosi in to control the position. #SUB#
Reed looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Cardosi pushing down on Reed's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T9#
Cardosi content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Reed wants to control the action here but instead Cardosi manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Reed (4) vs (9) Cardosi
Reed is looking to get to half guard.
Reed tries to hold on but Cardosi postures up.
Reed is wriggling around trying to escape.
Cardosi takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Reed is trying to escape the mount.
#T10#
Reed tries to hold on but Cardosi pushes him away.
Reed gets back to half guard.
Cardosi works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Reed (4) vs (12) Cardosi
My spies in The Forge 👊 inform me that Cardosi has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Cardosi fails to advance to Reed's back.
Reed bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Reed (6) vs (12) Cardosi
Reed trying to control the position from guard on top but Cardosi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T11#
Cardosi looking for a sweep. Not yet Cardosi, not yet.
Cardosi is trying to keep Reed in close.
Cardosi wants to sweep here but Reed controlling him for the moment.
Cardosi wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Reed is now in half guard.
Cardosi tries to roll over but Reed keeps him under control.
Reed wants to take a breather but Cardosi is having none of it.
Cardosi wants to get back to full guard.#T12#
Cardosi is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#SUB#
Reed is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Cardosi is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tommy Reed!
A victorious Tommy Reed thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Thiago Cardosi was interviewed post fight and said 'Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches and sponsors.'. |
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Event:
SSG 381 Finn vs Gracias
Date: Dec 22, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 81 wins and 61 losses; Rolf Ottke! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 15 losses; Thiago Cardosi!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Robert Douchet and William Peck.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Cardosi has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD#
Ottke jumps into guard, dragging Cardosi to the mat.
Cardosi wants to pass the guard but Ottke is keeping the position.
Cardosi trying to control the position from guard on top but Ottke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cardosi advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Ottke (0) vs (3) Cardosi
Ottke tries to improve position but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cardosi advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Ottke (0) vs (5) Cardosi
Cardosi tries to control but Ottke wriggling away. #T1#
Ottke wants to hold on but Cardosi pushes him away.
Cardosi controlling from mount.
Cardosi with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Cardosi is trying to control here but Ottke has managed to regain half guard.
Ottke trying to hold on to Cardosi's head to control him but Cardosi postures up.
Ottke moves into full guard.
Ottke trying to keep a closed guard but Cardosi is proving a slippery customer.
#T2#
Cardosi trying to control the position from guard on top but Ottke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ottke looking for a sweep. Not yet Ottke, not yet.
Ottke controlling the position.
Ottke wants to control the position but Cardosi says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cardosi stalling.
Cardosi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ottke knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ottke moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cardosi trying to control but Ottke is working from the bottom.
Ottke controls Cardosi momentarily but Cardosi frees himself.
Cardosi pushes down on Ottke's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Cardosi wants to take a breather but Ottke is having none of it.
Cardosi sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Cardosi wants to take a breather but Ottke is having none of it.
My spies in The Forge 👊 inform me that Cardosi has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T4#
Ottke controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Cardosi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ottke knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ottke regains full guard. Nicely done. #T5##SUB#
Ottke is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cardosi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ottke is keeping the position for now.
Cardosi wants to control from the top but Ottke keeps moving.
Cardosi controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ottke is pulling down on Cardosi's head to control his posture. #T6##SUB#
Ottke looking for subs off his back but Cardosi has passed one foot through into half guard.
Cardosi is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Ottke reverses the position - he's now on top in Cardosi's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ottke (2) vs (5) Cardosi
Cardosi wants to sweep here but Ottke controlling him for the moment.
Cardosi is trying to control the position but Ottke postures up. #T7#
Ottke trying to control the position from guard on top but Cardosi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ottke controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Ottke avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ottke trying to control but Cardosi is working from the bottom.
Cardosi wants to sweep but no luck. #T8##SUB2#
Cardosi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ottke can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ottke won't allow Cardosi to sweep him here.
Ottke pushes down on Cardosi's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ottke wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cardosi keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cardosi trying to hold on to Ottke's head to control him but Ottke postures up.
#T9#
Cardosi wants to improve his position but Ottke is controlling well.
Cardosi trying to hold on to Ottke's head to control him but Ottke postures up.
#T10#
Cardosi is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ottke's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ottke's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ottke (2) vs (9) Cardosi
Cardosi is riding his opponent, not letting Ottke buck him off. #SUB2#
Cardosi is persistently looking for the submission but Ottke is defending it well.
Cardosi has the hooks in. Ottke is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Cardosi tries to keep control of the position but Ottke is staying busy.
Ottke tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #T11#
Ottke is trying to escape the mount.
#SUB2#
Cardosi looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Cardosi pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Cardosi is still trying to improve position.
Ottke is trying desperately to improve position.
Ottke gets back to half guard.#T12#
Cardosi uses his free foot to push down on Ottke's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Ottke. Score +3 for passing guard: Ottke (2) vs (12) Cardosi
Cardosi is looking to work his way around to Ottke's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Cardosi moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Ottke (2) vs (15) Cardosi
Ottke looking very determined here, making life difficult for Cardosi.
#SUB2#
Cardosi working for a choke but Ottke is defending well.
Cardosi controlling from the back.#T13#
Cardosi tries to keep control of the position but Ottke is staying busy.#SUB2#
Cardosi working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Cardosi not allowing Ottke to control his hands.
Cardosi tries to keep control of the position but Ottke is staying busy.
Cardosi is not going to allow Ottke to sit and survive in this position.
Ottke staying busy and making it hard for Cardosi to control. #T14##SUB2#
Cardosi is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Cardosi keeps control of the position as Ottke tries to break free.
Ottke manages to reverse the position and now he's in Cardosi's guard. Nice work there by Ottke.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ottke (4) vs (15) Cardosi
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cardosi bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ottke's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ottke (4) vs (17) Cardosi
And that's the end of the fight!
Cardosi wins on points by 17 to 4.
Our winner, Thiago Cardosi, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
SSG 377 Hall vs Hlervu
Date: Dec 08, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 14 losses; Thiago Cardosi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 8 losses; Paulo Miyao!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Dillan Fox and Robert Douchet.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Miyao clinches up against the cage.
Miyao gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Cardosi.
#TD2#
Miyao has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Cardosi clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Cardosi (0) vs (4) Miyao
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.
Cardosi trying to control the hands but Miyao won't let him.
Cardosi tries to break free.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cardosi is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Miyao has the hooks in. Cardosi is starting to panic. He's trying to push off one of the legs but he's left his neck open to attack. Miyao passes his arm under Cardosi's neck and tightens up a rear naked choke! This one is surely all over! Yes, Cardosi taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Paulo Miyao!
After winning the bout, Paulo Miyao thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Thiago Cardosi spoke after the fight, saying 'Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches and sponsors.'. |
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Event:
SSG 373 Hall vs Gabenagus
Date: Nov 24, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 14 losses; Thiago Cardosi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 6 losses; John Snake!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Yves DeLean and Ian Loll.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Snake gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Snake tries for a takedown but Cardosi manages to get underhooks.
Cardosi is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Snake gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Cardosi tries to score a body lock takedown but Snake shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Snake tightens his grip and picks Cardosi up, before dumping him to the ground. Cardosi manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cardosi (0) vs (2) Snake
Cardosi is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Snake wants to control from the top but Cardosi keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cardosi is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cardosi (2) vs (2) Snake
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cardosi trying to control the position from guard on top but Snake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cardosi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Cardosi stopping the sweep attempt from Snake.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Snake is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cardosi (2) vs (4) Snake#SUB#
Cardosi working for a triangle but Snake defends it easily.
Cardosi keeping moving, preventing Snake from controlling successfully.
Cardosi has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Cardosi looking to control.
#T2#
Cardosi is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cardosi (4) vs (4) Snake
Snake is not content to let Cardosi control the position.#SUB#
Cardosi is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Snake sees it coming and defends easily.
Snake trying to control here.
Snake won't allow Cardosi to pass to mount. #T3##SUB#
Cardosi seems to be looking for submissions.
Cardosi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Snake knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Cardosi is keen to just control but Snake is a slippery customer.
Snake is looking for a sweep. Cardosi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Snake manages to get to full guard.
Snake wants to sweep but no luck. #T4#
Snake is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Snake is trying to keep Cardosi in close.
Cardosi stopping the sweep attempt from Snake.
Snake looking to control but Cardosi passes into half guard.
Cardosi prevents Snake from improving his position.
Cardosi not doing much here.
Cardosi seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Snake for as long as he can get away with.#T5#
Snake wants to improve his position but Cardosi is controlling well.
Cardosi wants to control but Snake is keeping him busy.
Snake won't allow Cardosi to pass to mount.
Snake gets back to full guard.
Cardosi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Snake is keeping the position for now.
Cardosi is fighting to break Snake's control of his arms but Snake is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T6#
Cardosi wants to control from the top but Snake keeps moving.
Cardosi looking to pass the guard.
Cardosi passes Snake's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Snake is trying to maintain the position but Cardosi is very close to passing his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T7#
Snake is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cardosi has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Cardosi (7) vs (4) Snake
Cardosi is looking to work his way around to Snake's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Snake tries to reverse the position but Cardosi maintains control.
Snake keeps trying to improve his position.
Cardosi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Snake is looking to escape.
Cardosi looking to control and managing it successfully. #T8#
Cardosi takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Cardosi (10) vs (4) Snake#SUB#
Cardosi is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Snake defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Snake tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #SUB#
Cardosi jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle�. Ooooh, that looks tight� Snake is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Snake and Cardosi has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Cardosi passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Snake! Score +2 for reaching mount: Cardosi (12) vs (4) Snake#T9#
Cardosi content just to control the position here.
Cardosi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Snake is looking to escape.
Snake working to try and regain half guard.
#T10#
Cardosi pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Snake wants to hold on but Cardosi pushes him away.
Snake is wriggling around trying to escape.
Cardosi seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Snake is holding on tight.
Snake sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Snake is not content to let Cardosi control the position.
Cardosi prevents Snake from improving his position.#T11##SUB#
Cardosi is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Snake sees it coming and defends easily.
Cardosi is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Snake! Score +3 for passing guard: Cardosi (15) vs (4) Snake
Snake is looking to get to half guard.
Cardosi fails to take his opponent's back.
Snake tries to lock up and control but Cardosi gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Cardosi trying to control but Snake is having none of it. #T12#
Snake slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Cardosi is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Cardosi works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Cardosi (18) vs (4) Snake
Snake is desperately trying to improve his position but Cardosi has a good base and remains in mount.
Snake stops Cardosi from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #T13#
Snake sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Cardosi is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Snake is looking for a sweep. Cardosi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cardosi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Snake knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Cardosi trying to control from half guard but Snake is working away.
Cardosi works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Cardosi (21) vs (4) Snake#T14#
Snake tries to hold on but Cardosi pushes him away.
Cardosi takes Snake's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Snake is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Cardosi (24) vs (4) Snake
Snake tries to break free.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Cardosi is cranking Snake's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Snake! He's tightened the choke and Snake is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Thiago Cardosi!
Thiago Cardosi seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
SSG 371 Chai vs Finn
Date: Nov 17, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 13 losses; Thiago Cardosi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 41 wins and 24 losses; Dani Gerbandi!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Yves DeLean and Robert Douchet.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Gerbandi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cardosi circles away.#CL2#
Gerbandi gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Gerbandi tries for a takedown. No joy.
#TD2#
Gerbandi decides to pull guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Cardosi'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.
Gerbandi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cardosi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gerbandi is keeping the position for now.
Cardosi trying to control but Gerbandi is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cardosi controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Cardosi thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T1#
Gerbandi being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Cardosi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gerbandi is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Gerbandi bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cardosi's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cardosi (0) vs (2) Gerbandi
Cardosi is adopting a defensive guard.#T2#
Cardosi keeping moving, preventing Gerbandi from controlling successfully.
Gerbandi pushing down on Cardosi's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Cardosi slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Gerbandi tries to free his leg and advance position but Cardosi is retaining full guard.
Gerbandi preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Cardosi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gerbandi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gerbandi controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T3#
Gerbandi tries to free his leg and advance position but Cardosi is retaining full guard.
Gerbandi showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cardosi is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T4#
Cardosi trying to keep a closed guard but Gerbandi is proving a slippery customer.
Gerbandi advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Cardosi (0) vs (5) Gerbandi
Gerbandi wants to control but Cardosi is keeping him busy.
Cardosi gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Well, if Gerbandi 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.
Cardosi tries to get to full guard but Gerbandi has control of the leg.
Cardosi might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T5##SUB2#
Gerbandi is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Gerbandi wants to work for an arm triangle but Cardosi is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Cardosi slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T6#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cardosi is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cardosi (2) vs (5) Gerbandi
Gerbandi wants to sweep but no luck.
Gerbandi is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Gerbandi is trying to keep Cardosi in close.
Cardosi slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Cardosi trying to control the position from guard on top but Gerbandi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T7##SUB2#
Cardosi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gerbandi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cardosi has managed to get both his arms back between Gerbandi's legs - danger averted.
Cardosi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gerbandi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gerbandi lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cardosi (2) vs (7) Gerbandi
Cardosi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T8##SUB2#
Gerbandi thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Gerbandi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cardosi is keeping the position for now.
Cardosi being controlled here, momentarily.
Gerbandi looking to sit in guard and control but Cardosi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cardosi (4) vs (7) Gerbandi#T9#
Gerbandi can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Cardosi controls the pace.
Cardosi being controlled here momentarily.
Let's hope that Gerbandi has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Cardosi wants to pass the guard but Gerbandi is keeping the position.
Gerbandi trying to keep a closed guard but Cardosi is proving a slippery customer.
#T10#
Gerbandi keeping full guard, as Cardosi tries to pass.
Gerbandi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gerbandi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cardosi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gerbandi working a defensive guard here.
Cardosi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T11#
Gerbandi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cardosi preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Cardosi content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Gerbandi has locked up a guillotine! Gerbandi's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Cardosi is holding on here and Gerbandi must be using up a lot of energy. Cardosi has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Gerbandi gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Dani Gerbandi!
Dani Gerbandi seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Thiago Cardosi had this to say: 'Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches and sponsors.'. |
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Event:
SSG 367 Chai vs Helvig
Date: Nov 03, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 10 losses; Sea Snake! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 13 losses; Thiago Cardosi!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Steve Smith and Ian Loll.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Snake shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cardosi as he avoids it easily. #CL2#
Cardosi forces Snake back against the cage and clinches.
Cardosi told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.#TD2#
Cardosi has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Snake regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Snake (0) vs (2) Cardosi#SUB#
Snake looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Cardosi looking to pass the guard.
Snake is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cardosi stands and throws Snake's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Snake (0) vs (5) Cardosi
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cardosi controls the position.
Snake struggling a bit here.#T1#
Snake manages to work his way to half guard, despite Cardosi's best efforts.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Snake is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cardosi pulls his head out easily.
Snake trying to control here.
Cardosi performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Snake is looking for a sweep. Cardosi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Snake is working hard here to advance position.#T2#
Cardosi trying to mount his opponent but Snake defends it. #SUB#
Snake looking for submissions off his back.
Snake tries to roll over but Cardosi keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Cardosi is working for a kimura but Snake is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Snake actively working from the bottom here.#T3#
Cardosi wants to take a breather but Snake is having none of it.
Cardosi slows the pace down in half guard.
Snake wants to get back to full guard but Cardosi has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Snake (0) vs (8) Cardosi
Snake sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Cardosi performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Snake gets back to full guard.
#T4##SUB#
Snake is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cardosi is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Snake looking for subs off his back but Cardosi has passed one foot through into half guard.
Snake won't allow Cardosi to pass to mount.
Cardosi is trying to control the action in half guard but Snake is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Snake trying to control but Cardosi postures up.
Snake is refusing to be controlled, as Cardosi sits in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Snake wants to control but Cardosi is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T5#
Snake gets full guard.
Snake controlling the position.
Snake not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Snake is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Snake has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Cardosi 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 Snake. Score +3 for passing guard: Snake (0) vs (11) Cardosi
Cardosi trying to control the action but Snake is working from the bottom.
Cardosi advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Snake (0) vs (13) Cardosi#T6#
Cardosi wants to control the pace but Snake is squirming around nicely.
Cardosi avoids the attempt from Snake to control.
Snake has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Snake (0) vs (16) Cardosi
Snake tries to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Cardosi has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Snake rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#T7#
Cardosi wants to control but Snake is keeping him busy.
Snake is trying to maintain the position but Cardosi is very close to passing his half guard.
Snake manages to get to full guard.
Snake looking to control.
#SUB#
Snake has his foot on Cardosi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cardosi works his way back into a safe position though.
Cardosi looking to pass the guard.
Cardosi works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Snake keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T8#
Snake is refusing to be controlled, as Cardosi sits in half guard.
Snake moves into full guard.
Cardosi postures up.
Cardosi looking to pass the guard.
Cardosi wants to control from the top but Snake keeps moving.
Snake wants to sweep here but Cardosi controlling him for the moment. #T9#
Snake trying to keep a closed guard but Cardosi is proving a slippery customer.
Snake wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Cardosi is now in half guard.
Snake is pressing down on Cardosi's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Cardosi looking to sit in guard and control but Snake gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Snake (2) vs (16) Cardosi
Snake trying to control but Cardosi is working from the bottom.
Cardosi looking to control.
Cardosi is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T10#
Cardosi trying to control the position here.
Cardosi trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Cardosi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Snake wants to pass the guard but Cardosi is keeping the position.
Snake won't allow Cardosi to sweep him here. #T11#
Snake trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cardosi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Snake trying to control but Cardosi is working from the bottom.
Snake controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Cardosi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Snake defends well.
Snake slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Snake (5) vs (16) Cardosi#T12#
Cardosi is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Cardosi is trying to control Snake's posture but Snake avoids it.
Snake wants to control but Cardosi is keeping him busy.
Snake wants to control for a moment but Cardosi uses the opportunity to move back to half guard. #SUB#
Snake is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T13#
Snake is trying to control. Cardosi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Snake trying to control the pace.
Snake is looking to stall here but Cardosi recovers full guard. #T14#
Cardosi trying to control the position.
Snake wants to control from the top but Cardosi keeps moving. #SUB2#
Snake got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cardosi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Snake has managed to get both his arms back between Cardosi's legs - danger averted.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Snake stands and throws Cardosi's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Snake (8) vs (16) Cardosi
And that's the end of the fight!
Cardosi wins on points by 16 to 8.
After winning the bout, Thiago Cardosi thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
SSG 361 Soderberg vs Miyao
Date: Oct 13, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 22 losses; Leenart Kuningas! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 13 losses; Thiago Cardosi!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, George Francis and Stewart Dunkirk.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Cardosi scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Kuningas (0) vs (4) Cardosi
Cardosi trying to control the action but Kuningas is working from the bottom.
Kuningas tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cardosi is looking to take a break and control but Kuningas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Cardosi wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kuningas, who protects the arm well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuningas tries to bench press Cardosi off him but Cardosi keeps the position.
Cardosi is looking to take a break and control but Kuningas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Cardosi happy to just control the position for now.
Kuningas tries to improve position but can't.
Cardosi working away.
Cardosi trying to control the position but Kuningas is working away.
Cardosi has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Kuningas! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kuningas (0) vs (6) Cardosi
Kuningas is working to get back to half guard.
#T2#
Cardosi moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Kuningas (0) vs (9) Cardosi
Cardosi biding his time, looking for the opening.
Kuningas is keeping busy.
I really don't envy Kuningas right now.
Kuningas trying to control the hands but Cardosi breaks the grip.
Cardosi trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#T3#
Cardosi has good solid back control here. #SUB2#
Cardosi is looking for the choke from the back position but Kuningas is controlling his hands well.
Kuningas is keeping busy.
Kuningas is trying to break free.
#SUB2#
Cardosi patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Cardosi biding his time, controlling Kuningas.
Cardosi tries to get the hooks in deep but Kuningas pushed the leg off. #T4#
Cardosi gets his hands free as Kuningas looks to control.
Kuningas is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Cardosi.
Kuningas is keeping busy.
Cardosi is trying to stick to Kuningas's back but Kuningas is turning into Cardosi. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Cardosi's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Kuningas. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kuningas (2) vs (9) Cardosi#SUB2#
Cardosi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kuningas doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kuningas manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Cardosi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T5#
Kuningas trying to control but Cardosi is working from the bottom.
Cardosi controls Kuningas momentarily but Kuningas frees himself.
Cardosi is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Cardosi is trying to hold Kuningas in close to prevent damage but Kuningas has managed to pass into half guard.
Cardosi is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kuningas's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kuningas's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kuningas (2) vs (13) Cardosi
Cardosi keeps control of the position as Kuningas tries to break free.
A lull in the action here.
#T6##SUB2#
Cardosi is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Kuningas defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Cardosi trying to control momentarily.
Kuningas rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#SUB#
Kuningas looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Cardosi trying to work for an americana but Kuningas has managed to regain full guard.
#T7#
Cardosi wants to control from the top but Kuningas keeps moving. #SUB#
Cardosi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kuningas trying to control the position here. #SUB#
Kuningas is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T8#
Cardosi wants to pass the guard but Kuningas is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kuningas is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB#
Kuningas has an active guard here but Cardosi has managed to pass into half guard.
Cardosi is trying to control the action in half guard but Kuningas is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T9#
Cardosi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kuningas knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
My spies in The Forge 👊 inform me that Cardosi has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Cardosi trying to control from half guard but Kuningas is working away.
Cardosi prevents Kuningas from improving his position.
Kuningas is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Kuningas is looking to get back to full guard here but Cardosi has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Kuningas (2) vs (16) Cardosi
Cardosi passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Kuningas! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kuningas (2) vs (18) Cardosi#T10#
Kuningas tries to reverse the position but Cardosi maintains control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cardosi trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kuningas wants to control but Cardosi is having none of it.
Kuningas is trying to escape the mount but Cardosi keeps good control and instead manages to take Kuningas's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Kuningas (2) vs (21) Cardosi#SUB2#
Kuningas defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Kuningas trying to control but not successfully.
Well, with Cardosi on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Kuningas is tapping out... Can he escape the position?#SUB2#
Cardosi is persistently looking for the submission but Kuningas is defending it well.
#T11##SUB2#
Cardosi is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Kuningas is trying to break free.
Cardosi controls the action.
Kuningas looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Kuningas can't escape the position.
#T12#
Kuningas just trying to survive but Cardosi is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Will Cardosi go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#SUB2#
Cardosi seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Kuningas's chin but Kuningas turns very nicely into Cardosi's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Kuningas.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kuningas (4) vs (21) Cardosi
Cardosi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T13##SUB#
Kuningas drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Cardosi dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kuningas (4) vs (23) Cardosi
Kuningas trying to keep a closed guard but Cardosi is proving a slippery customer.
Cardosi passes Kuningas's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kuningas is not content to let Cardosi control the position.#T14#
Cardosi wants to pass the guard but Kuningas is defending well.
Cardosi is trying to control. Kuningas wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Cardosi is stalling here. Kuningas is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Cardosi seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Kuningas has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kuningas (8) vs (23) Cardosi
Cardosi can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Kuningas goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Cardosi has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Kuningas but great work by Cardosi. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kuningas (8) vs (27) Cardosi
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kuningas struggling a bit here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cardosi wins on points by 27 to 8.
An out of breath Thiago Cardosi thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
SSG 355 Ibrahim vs Solo
Date: Sep 29, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 12 losses; Thiago Cardosi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 13 losses; Holy Moly!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Leandro Rodrigues and Emerson Jorge.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Cardosi moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Moly works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cardosi (0) vs (2) Moly
Cardosi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Moly stays in close to Cardosi's body and controls the position.
Cardosi is trying to control the position but Moly postures up.
We've been hearing good reports from Cardosi'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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Cardosi wants to control position but Moly is using a can opener to pass guard... He's turned it into a full on guillotine from mount now! Big trouble for Cardosi here! He's turning a lovely shade of purple and yep! He's tapping out! I would say world class Jiu Jitsu but is it really? It was nice but let's not get silly about it.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Holy Moly!
Holy Moly decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Thiago Cardosi stepped up to the mic, saying 'Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches and sponsors.'. |
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Event:
SSG 353 Hall vs Hlervu
Date: Sep 22, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 21 losses; Stanislav Strakapoud! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 11 losses; Thiago Cardosi!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Luis Engracia and Felipe Paraventi.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Strakapoud drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Strakapoud (2) vs (0) Cardosi
Strakapoud pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cardosi is keeping the position for now.
Strakapoud sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Cardosi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Strakapoud can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Strakapoud is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Strakapoud has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strakapoud's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T1#
Cardosi tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Cardosi has his foot on Strakapoud's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Strakapoud works his way back into a safe position though.
Strakapoud will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Cardosi can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Strakapoud controls the pace.
Cardosi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cardosi controls Strakapoud momentarily but Strakapoud frees himself.
Strakapoud controlling from the top position.
Cardosi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cardosi is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Strakapoud (2) vs (2) Cardosi#T2#
Strakapoud wants to improve his position but Cardosi is controlling well.
Cardosi is looking to take a break and control but Strakapoud is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cardosi trying to pass the guard but Strakapoud defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Strakapoud wants to improve his position but Cardosi is controlling well.
Cardosi content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB2#
Cardosi looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Cardosi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Strakapoud keeps working.
Strakapoud gets full guard.
Cardosi is fighting to break Strakapoud's control of his arms but Strakapoud is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Cardosi tries to free his leg and advance position but Strakapoud is retaining full guard.
Strakapoud is pulling down on Cardosi's head to control his posture.
Strakapoud looking for a sweep. Not yet Strakapoud, not yet. #T4#
Strakapoud is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Strakapoud looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Strakapoud bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cardosi's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Strakapoud (4) vs (2) Cardosi
Strakapoud preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Cardosi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Cardosi trying to keep a closed guard but Strakapoud is proving a slippery customer.
Strakapoud preventing the sweep. #T5#
Strakapoud looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Cardosi has his foot on Strakapoud's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Strakapoud works his way back into a safe position though.
Strakapoud is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Cardosi is looking to sweep but instead, Strakapoud has passed into half guard.
Cardosi wants to control but Strakapoud is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T6#
Cardosi is pressing down on Strakapoud's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Cardosi wants to sweep but no luck.
Strakapoud is stalling in the full guard.
Strakapoud pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cardosi is keeping the position for now.
Strakapoud won't allow Cardosi to sweep him here.
Strakapoud not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T7#
Strakapoud has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Cardosi is trying to control the position but Strakapoud postures up.
Strakapoud preventing the sweep.
Cardosi is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Cardosi keeps trying to improve his position.
Strakapoud sitting in guard here, content to control. #T8#
Cardosi has Strakapoud pulled in close to control his posture.
Strakapoud preventing the sweep.
Cardosi being controlled here, momentarily.
Strakapoud preventing the sweep.
Strakapoud is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Cardosi is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Cardosi has his hands on Strakapoud's head, controlling the position. #T9#
Strakapoud slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Strakapoud trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Strakapoud is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Cardosi controls Strakapoud momentarily but Strakapoud frees himself.
Strakapoud pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cardosi is keeping the position for now.
Cardosi controls Strakapoud momentarily but Strakapoud frees himself. #T10#
Strakapoud trying to control but Cardosi is working from the bottom.
Cardosi working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cardosi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Strakapoud manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Strakapoud (4) vs (4) Cardosi
Cardosi trying to control but Strakapoud is working from the bottom.
Cardosi wants to pass the guard but Strakapoud is keeping the position.
Cardosi won't allow Strakapoud to sweep him here. #T11#
Strakapoud bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cardosi's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Strakapoud (6) vs (4) Cardosi
Strakapoud not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Strakapoud seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Cardosi for as long as he can get away with.
Strakapoud pushing down on Cardosi's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Strakapoud sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Cardosi moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Strakapoud is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T12#
Cardosi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Strakapoud is one step ahead there.
Strakapoud engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Cardosi has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Strakapoud 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 Cardosi. Score +3 for passing guard: Strakapoud (9) vs (4) Cardosi#SUB#
Strakapoud is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Cardosi knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T13#
Strakapoud taking a breather here.
Cardosi is trying to control Strakapoud's posture but Strakapoud avoids it.
Strakapoud slows the pace down.
Cardosi regains half guard.
Strakapoud is thwarting Cardosi's attempts to control the position.#T14#
Cardosi manages to get to full guard.
Cardosi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Strakapoud postures up.
Strakapoud seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Cardosi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Strakapoud is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Cardosi bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Strakapoud's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Strakapoud (9) vs (6) Cardosi
And that's the end of the fight!
Strakapoud takes the fight on points by 9 to 6.
Thiago Cardosi spoke after the fight, saying 'Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches and sponsors.'. |
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Event:
SSG 350 Ottke vs Macker
Date: Sep 08, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 5 losses; Rodrigo Caceres! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 10 losses; Thiago Cardosi!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Alan Glass and George Francis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Caceres fails with a takedown attempt.
Caceres doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL2#
and Cardosi counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Cardosi.
Cardosi looking for a takedown. #TD#
Caceres has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Cardosi is trying to keep an underhook but Caceres manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Caceres (2) vs (0) Cardosi
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Caceres is thwarting Cardosi's attempts to control the position.
Cardosi holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #SUB2#
Cardosi looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Cardosi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Caceres pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cardosi is trying to maintain the position but Caceres is very close to passing his half guard.#T1#
Cardosi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cardosi works his way to full guard. Good work.
Caceres pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cardosi is keeping the position for now.
Cardosi bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Caceres's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Caceres (2) vs (2) Cardosi
Cardosi slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Caceres (2) vs (5) Cardosi
Cardosi in side control, just content to control the action for now. #SUB2#
Cardosi wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Caceres, who protects the arm well. #T2#
Caceres prevents Cardosi from improving position.
Caceres can't do much from the bottom here.
Caceres is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Caceres desperately trying to maintain half guard.
My spies in The Forge 👊 inform me that Cardosi has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Caceres tries to get to full guard but Cardosi has control of the leg.
Caceres wants to control but Cardosi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Caceres tries to get to full guard but Cardosi has control of the leg.
Cardosi wants to control but Caceres is keeping him busy.
Caceres wants to get back to full guard.
Cardosi wants to control but Caceres is keeping him busy.
Cardosi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Caceres knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Cardosi is trying to control. Caceres wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Caceres gets back to full guard.
Caceres not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Caceres looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cardosi is one step ahead there.
Caceres seems keen to control Cardosi's posture.
Cardosi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Caceres is keeping the position for now. #T4#
Caceres is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cardosi wants to control from the top but Caceres keeps moving.
Cardosi sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Caceres's guard.
Caceres moves into full guard.
Caceres pulls Cardosi in close to prevent any damage.
Caceres not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cardosi trying to control the position from guard on top but Caceres is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cardosi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Caceres swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Caceres seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T5#
Cardosi forces his way into half guard.
Cardosi trying to control the action but Caceres is working from the bottom.
Caceres keeping control of the position.
Caceres gets back to full guard.
Caceres has his hands on Cardosi's head, controlling the position.
Cardosi preventing the sweep.
Caceres pulls Cardosi in close to his closed guard and prevents Cardosi from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB#
Caceres had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cardosi defends it easily.#T6#
Cardosi slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Caceres (2) vs (8) Cardosi
Caceres regains half guard.#SUB2#
Cardosi is looking for a kimura but Caceres is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cardosi to get the leverage.
Caceres is trying to get back to full guard.
Cardosi trying to control from half guard but Caceres is working away.
Caceres wants to sweep but Cardosi has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Caceres (2) vs (11) Cardosi
Cardosi has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Caceres! Score +2 for reaching mount: Caceres (2) vs (13) Cardosi
Caceres tries to lock up and control but Cardosi gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Caceres regains half guard.#SUB2#
Cardosi is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Caceres defends it well. #T7#
Cardosi passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Caceres (2) vs (16) Cardosi
Cardosi wants to control the pace but Caceres is squirming around nicely.
Caceres can't escape the position.
Caceres is working hard here to advance position.
Caceres bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Caceres (4) vs (16) Cardosi
Cardosi wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Cardosi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T8#
Cardosi bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Caceres's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Caceres (4) vs (18) Cardosi
Caceres lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Caceres (6) vs (18) Cardosi
Caceres stopping the sweep attempt from Cardosi.
Cardosi has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Caceres has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Caceres (9) vs (18) Cardosi
Caceres passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Cardosi! Score +2 for reaching mount: Caceres (11) vs (18) Cardosi
Caceres prevents Cardosi from getting the reversal.#T9#
Caceres wants to take Cardosi's back but he can't do it this time.
Cardosi looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Caceres (14) vs (18) Cardosi#SUB#
Caceres working for a choke but Cardosi is defending well. #SUB#
Cardosi tries to escape but he's let his defenses down in doing so and Caceres has slipped in the rear naked choke! Oh, that's tiiiiiiiiight! Cardosi is tapping! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rodrigo Caceres!
Thiago Cardosi spoke after the fight, saying 'Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches and sponsors.'. |
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Event:
SSG 345 Elvul vs Macker
Date: Aug 25, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 10 losses; Thiago Cardosi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 4 losses; Striped Marlin!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, John Roberts and Jonathan Paton.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Marlin gets tackled into the cage by Cardosi. Cardosi maintains the clinch. #TD#
Cardosi has clasped his hands together around Marlin's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Cardosi (4) vs (0) Marlin
Marlin sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Cardosi seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Cardosi has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Cardosi has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Cardosi wants to pass to mount but Marlin is defending the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marlin is trying to maintain the position but Cardosi is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Cardosi looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#T1#
Marlin has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cardosi is working away from the top position though.
Marlin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cardosi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Marlin knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Well, if Cardosi 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Marlin is holding on to half guard well.#SUB#
Cardosi is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Marlin is just riding it out for now. Cardosi eventually gives up the hold.
Marlin wants to get back to full guard.
Cardosi is keen to just control but Marlin is a slippery customer.
Cardosi trying to mount his opponent but Marlin defends it. #T3#
Well, if Cardosi 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.
Marlin works his way to full guard. Good work.
Cardosi showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Marlin bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cardosi's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cardosi (4) vs (2) Marlin
Marlin sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T4#
Cardosi has his hands on Marlin's head, controlling the position.
Marlin must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Marlin not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Cardosi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marlin is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Cardosi looking to control.
#T5##SUB#
Cardosi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Marlin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Marlin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cardosi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Marlin controls from within his opponent's guard.
Cardosi wants to sweep here but Marlin controlling him for the moment. #T6#
Marlin content to stall in guard here.
Cardosi keeping moving, preventing Marlin from controlling successfully.
Cardosi wants to sweep here but Marlin controlling him for the moment.
Cardosi is working hard here to advance position.#T7#
Cardosi controls Marlin momentarily but Marlin frees himself.
Cardosi working a defensive guard but Marlin manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Cardosi (4) vs (5) Marlin
Marlin just content to control the position.
Cardosi manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cardosi (6) vs (5) Marlin
Cardosi is looking to take a break and control but Marlin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Marlin has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cardosi is working away from the top position though.
Marlin is looking to improve his position.
#T8#
Cardosi frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Cardosi (9) vs (5) Marlin
Cardosi tries to control but Marlin wriggling away.
Cardosi moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Cardosi (12) vs (5) Marlin
Marlin breaks Cardosi's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cardosi (12) vs (7) Marlin
Marlin controlling from the top position.
Marlin postures up.
#T9#
Cardosi pulls Marlin in close to prevent any damage.
Cardosi keeping moving, preventing Marlin from controlling successfully.
Marlin won't allow Cardosi to sweep him here.
Marlin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Marlin content to stall in guard here. #T10#
Marlin stopping the sweep attempt from Cardosi.
Marlin engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Marlin preventing the sweep.
Marlin trying to control but Cardosi is working from the bottom.
Marlin controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Marlin preventing the sweep. #T11##SUB#
Cardosi is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Marlin rolls with it to try and escape but Cardosi cranks on the arm and Marlin is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Thiago Cardosi!
A very excited looking Thiago Cardosi made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
SSG 339 Elvul vs Helvig
Date: Aug 04, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 9 losses; Thiago Cardosi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 5 losses; Paulo Miyao!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Gwen Towbar and Alan Glass.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Miyao stuffs the takedown attempt from Cardosi. Cardosi gets slowly back to his feet.
Cardosi is looking to clinch but Miyao is avoiding it.
Cardosi fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL2#
Miyao clinches. #TD#
Cardosi has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Miyao clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Cardosi (4) vs (0) Miyao
You can see the frustration on Miyao's face� He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cardosi is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Miyao tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #T1#
Cardosi tries to control but Miyao wriggling away.
Miyao is desperately trying to improve his position but Cardosi has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB#
Cardosi jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle�. Ooooh, that looks tight� Miyao is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Miyao and Cardosi has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
#SUB#
Cardosi is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Miyao knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T2#
Miyao manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cardosi (4) vs (2) Miyao
Cardosi wants to control but Miyao is keeping busy.
Cardosi tries to roll over but Miyao keeps him under control.
Miyao tries to pass to full mount but Cardosi defends it.
Miyao perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T3#
Cardosi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cardosi wants to control but Miyao is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Miyao looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Miyao wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cardosi keeps working. #T4#
Cardosi gets full guard.
Cardosi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cardosi is working hard here to advance position.
Cardosi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Miyao manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cardosi (6) vs (2) Miyao
Cardosi trying to control the position from guard on top but Miyao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've been hearing good reports from Cardosi'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.
Miyao wants to sweep here but Cardosi controlling him for the moment.
Miyao keeping moving, preventing Cardosi from controlling successfully.
Cardosi passes Miyao's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T5#
Cardosi frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Cardosi (9) vs (2) Miyao
Cardosi trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB#
Cardosi goes for an armbar but Miyao turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Miyao. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cardosi (9) vs (4) Miyao
Cardosi is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cardosi (11) vs (4) Miyao
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T6#
Miyao is looking to improve his position.
Miyao manages to get to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cardosi works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Cardosi wants to pass the guard but Miyao is defending well. #T7##SUB#
Cardosi is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Miyao as he works his way to full guard.
Miyao looking to control but Cardosi passes into half guard.
Miyao moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Cardosi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Miyao swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cardosi wants to control from the top but Miyao keeps moving. #T8#
Miyao looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cardosi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Miyao is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Miyao working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cardosi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Miyao is tightening it up a little... Cardosi has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Cardosi reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Cardosi taps out! Nice BJJ there by Miyao!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Paulo Miyao!
Our winner, Paulo Miyao, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
The defeated Thiago Cardosi had this to say: 'Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches and sponsors.'. |
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Event:
SSG 337 Bar vs Ozymandias
Date: Jul 28, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 8 losses; Thiago Cardosi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 14 losses; Milton Viera!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Yves DeLean and Gregory Folan.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Cardosi closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Viera has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Cardosi is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Viera lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cardosi (0) vs (2) Viera#SUB2#
Viera seems to be working for a kimura but Cardosi defends the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cardosi is looking to improve his position.
We've been hearing good reports from Cardosi's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB#
Cardosi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Cardosi is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Viera is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cardosi gets full guard.
Viera controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Viera trying to control but Cardosi is working from the bottom. #T1#
Cardosi wants to sweep but no luck.
Cardosi keeping moving, preventing Viera from controlling successfully.
Viera might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Cardosi haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB#
Cardosi is looking for a triangle but Viera pushes his legs off easily.
Cardosi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Viera is one step ahead there.
Cardosi trying to control the position.
#T2#
Viera wants to control from the top but Cardosi keeps moving. #SUB#
Cardosi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Viera defends well.
Viera preventing the sweep.
Viera stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cardosi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Viera is stalling in the full guard.
Cardosi keeping moving, preventing Viera from controlling successfully.
Cardosi can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Viera controls the pace.#T3#
Viera trying to control but Cardosi is working from the bottom.
Cardosi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Viera is one step ahead there.
Cardosi working a defensive guard here.
Cardosi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cardosi is trying to keep Viera in close.
Cardosi wants to sweep but no luck.
Cardosi is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Cardosi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Viera can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Cardosi wants to improve his position but instead Viera has moved into half guard.
#T4#
Viera trying to pass the guard but Cardosi defending well. #SUB#
Cardosi looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Viera is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Cardosi defends it well. #SUB2#
Viera is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Viera maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Cardosi could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Viera has cracked it and Cardosi is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Viera!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Milton Viera!
Thiago Cardosi spoke after the fight, saying 'Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches and sponsors.'. |
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Event:
SSG 333 Helvig vs Hunt
Date: Jul 21, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 6 losses; Viktor Van Der Sloot! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 7 losses; Thiago Cardosi!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Gwen Towbar and Alan Glass.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Cardosi shoots in and gets a takedown into Van Der Sloot's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Van Der Sloot (0) vs (2) Cardosi
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cardosi forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Cardosi seems to be working for a kimura but Van Der Sloot defends the submission attempt.
Van Der Sloot is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at IMMA Gym of Elite ASS, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Van Der Sloot is looking for a sweep. Cardosi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Van Der Sloot won't allow Cardosi to pass to mount.
Cardosi wants to take a breather but Van Der Sloot is having none of it. #SUB2#
Cardosi seems to be looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Der Sloot is looking to control Cardosi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Van Der Sloot avoid being mounted?
Cardosi wants to control but Van Der Sloot is keeping him busy.
Van Der Sloot is looking to improve his position.
#T1#
Cardosi is stalling here. Van Der Sloot is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Cardosi seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Van Der Sloot has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Van Der Sloot (4) vs (2) Cardosi
Cardosi is looking for a sweep.
Cardosi is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Cardosi tries to roll over but Van Der Sloot keeps him under control.
Van Der Sloot controlling the action here.
Cardosi is looking for a sweep. Van Der Sloot is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Van Der Sloot is thwarting Cardosi's attempts to control the position.#T2#
Van Der Sloot tries to pass to full mount but Cardosi defends it.
Cardosi wants to get back to full guard.
Cardosi works his way to full guard. Good work.
Cardosi looking for a sweep. Not yet Cardosi, not yet.
Cardosi wants to improve his position but instead Van Der Sloot has moved into half guard.
#T3#
Van Der Sloot prevents Cardosi from improving his position.
Cardosi is not content to let Van Der Sloot control the position.
Cardosi tries to get to full guard but Van Der Sloot has control of the leg.
Cardosi is trying to control but Van Der Sloot passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Van Der Sloot (7) vs (2) Cardosi
Cardosi is trying to get back to half guard.#T4#
Cardosi keeps trying to improve his position.
Cardosi is still trying to improve position.
Cardosi gets back to half guard.
Cardosi moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Van Der Sloot passes into half guard. #T5#
Cardosi is looking to improve his position.
Van Der Sloot controlling the action here.
Cardosi trying to hold on to Van Der Sloot's head to control him but Van Der Sloot postures up.
Van Der Sloot prevents Cardosi from improving his position.#T6#
Cardosi tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Van Der Sloot has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Van Der Sloot (10) vs (2) Cardosi
Van Der Sloot controlling the position easily from mount.
Van Der Sloot seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Cardosi for as long as he can get away with.
Van Der Sloot prevents Cardosi from getting the reversal.#T7#
Van Der Sloot looking to control and managing it successfully.
Cardosi is desperately trying to improve his position but Van Der Sloot has a good base and remains in mount.
Van Der Sloot content just to control the position here.
Cardosi wants to hold on but Van Der Sloot pushes him away.
Van Der Sloot looking to control and managing it successfully.
Cardosi working to try and regain half guard.
Cardosi is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T8#
Van Der Sloot trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Cardosi tries to reverse the position but Van Der Sloot maintains control.
Cardosi regains half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T9#
Van Der Sloot trying to control the pace.
Van Der Sloot wants to pass the guard but Cardosi is defending well.
Cardosi manages to get to full guard.
Cardosi looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T10##SUB2#
Cardosi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Van Der Sloot can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Cardosi wants to sweep here but Van Der Sloot controlling him for the moment.
Van Der Sloot looking to pass the guard.
Cardosi working a defensive guard here.
Cardosi is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Van Der Sloot stays in close to Cardosi's body and controls the position. #T11#
Van Der Sloot has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Cardosi working a defensive guard here.
Cardosi wants to improve his position but instead Van Der Sloot has moved into half guard.
Cardosi is trying to control but can't.
Cardosi is looking for a sweep. Van Der Sloot is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T12#
Van Der Sloot takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Cardosi is refusing to be controlled, as Van Der Sloot sits in half guard.
Cardosi trying to hold on to Van Der Sloot's head to control him but Van Der Sloot postures up.
Van Der Sloot not doing much here.
Cardosi trying to control here.
Cardosi wants to get back to full guard.
Cardosi moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T13##SUB2#
Cardosi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Cardosi looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Van Der Sloot puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Cardosi is trying to get back to full guard.
Van Der Sloot wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cardosi keeps working.
Van Der Sloot prevents Cardosi from improving his position.#T14#
Van Der Sloot is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Cardosi is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Van Der Sloot's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Van Der Sloot's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Van Der Sloot (10) vs (6) Cardosi#SUB2#
Cardosi working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
A lull in the action here.
Van Der Sloot tries to break free.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A lull in the action here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Van Der Sloot takes the fight on points by 10 to 6.
Thiago Cardosi was interviewed post fight and said 'Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches and sponsors.'. |
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Event:
SSG 329 Feet vs Finn
Date: Jul 14, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 7 losses; Thiago Cardosi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 4 losses; Arelvam Sadrano!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Matheus Silva and Leandro Rodrigues.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Cardosi rushes Sadrano and presses him up against the cage.#TD2#
Sadrano ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Sadrano no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Cardosi wants to control from the top but Sadrano keeps moving.
Cardosi wants to pass the guard but Sadrano is keeping the position.
Cardosi is working hard here to advance position.
Cardosi pushing down on Sadrano's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Cardosi looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Cardosi is looking to advance position but Sadrano won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sadrano is looking to control Cardosi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sadrano avoid being mounted?
Sadrano is staying active underneath Cardosi, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T1#
Cardosi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sadrano knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sadrano wants to get back to full guard.
Cardosi works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Cardosi (3) vs (0) Sadrano
Cardosi wants to control the pace but Sadrano is squirming around nicely.
Cardosi seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Sadrano is holding on tight.
Sadrano sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Cardosi is thwarting Sadrano's attempts to control the position.#T2#
Cardosi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sadrano knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Cardosi is keen to just control but Sadrano is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Cardosi is looking for a kimura but Sadrano is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cardosi to get the leverage.
Cardosi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sadrano keeps working.
Cardosi looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Cardosi is looking for a kimura but Sadrano is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cardosi to get the leverage. #T3#
Cardosi looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Sadrano moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Cardosi preventing the sweep.
We've been hearing good reports from Cardosi'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.
Cardosi trying to control the position from guard on top but Sadrano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cardosi looking to pass the guard.
Cardosi controls from within his opponent's guard.
Cardosi won't allow Sadrano to sweep him here. #T4#
Sadrano working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cardosi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sadrano can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Cardosi controls the pace.
Cardosi wants to pass the guard but Sadrano is keeping the position.
Sadrano looking to control.
Cardosi wants to pass the guard but Sadrano is keeping the position.
Sadrano keeping moving, preventing Cardosi from controlling successfully. #T5#
Cardosi passes Sadrano's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Sadrano is staying active underneath Cardosi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Cardosi content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Cardosi trying to pass the guard but Sadrano defending well.
Sadrano is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Cardosi is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sadrano has managed to free his arm - good work. #T6#
Sadrano trying to control from the bottom.
Sadrano looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Cardosi with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB#
Cardosi looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Sadrano won't allow Cardosi to pass to mount.
Cardosi is keen to just control but Sadrano is a slippery customer.#T7#
Sadrano is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Cardosi wants to work for an arm triangle but Sadrano is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Sadrano regains full guard. Nicely done.
Cardosi tries to free his leg and advance position but Sadrano is retaining full guard.
Sadrano can't keep his opponent in guard - Cardosi advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Sadrano trying to control from the bottom.
Cardosi is trying to control. Sadrano wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Cardosi passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Sadrano! Score +3 for passing guard: Cardosi (6) vs (0) Sadrano#T8##SUB#
Cardosi working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Cardosi looking to control but Sadrano is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Sadrano is desperately trying to improve his position but Cardosi has a good base and remains in mount.
Sadrano tries to hold on but Cardosi postures up.
Cardosi trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Sadrano regains half guard.#T9#
Cardosi is trying to control the action in half guard but Sadrano is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Sadrano tries to roll over but Cardosi keeps him under control.
Cardosi wants to control but Sadrano is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Sadrano actively working from the bottom here.
Cardosi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sadrano knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Cardosi is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sadrano has managed to free his arm - good work.
Cardosi trying to pass the guard but Sadrano defending well. #T10#
Sadrano trying to control from the bottom.
Sadrano is staying active underneath Cardosi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Cardosi is looking to pass Sadrano's guard but actually Sadrano recovers to full guard.
Sadrano looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cardosi is one step ahead there.
Cardosi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sadrano is keeping the position for now.
Sadrano can't keep his opponent in guard - Cardosi advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T11##SUB#
Cardosi is looking for a kimura here.
Cardosi is looking to pass Sadrano's guard but actually Sadrano recovers to full guard.
Cardosi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sadrano swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sadrano not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T12#
Sadrano wants to sweep but no luck.
Sadrano keeping full guard, as Cardosi tries to pass.
Cardosi wants to control from the top but Sadrano keeps moving.
Cardosi pushing down on Sadrano's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Cardosi seems to be looking for submissions.
Cardosi is looking to stall here but Sadrano recovers full guard.
Cardosi trying to move into half guard but instead Sadrano has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cardosi (6) vs (2) Sadrano#T13#
Cardosi lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cardosi (8) vs (2) Sadrano#SUB2#
Sadrano is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cardosi is aware though and is defending well.
Cardosi tries to free his leg and advance position but Sadrano is retaining full guard.
Cardosi wants to control from the top but Sadrano keeps moving.
Cardosi tries to free his leg and advance position but Sadrano is retaining full guard. #T14#
Cardosi passes Sadrano's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Sadrano wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Cardosi is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Cardosi is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sadrano is just riding it out for now. Cardosi eventually gives up the hold.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sadrano is refusing to be controlled, as Cardosi sits in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cardosi takes the fight on points by 8 to 2.
A victorious Thiago Cardosi thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
SSG 328 Ibrahim vs Solo
Date: Jul 07, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 6 losses; Thiago Cardosi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Binsar Siregar!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Ian Loll and Elvis Blanc.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Cardosi drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Cardosi (4) vs (0) Siregar
Cardosi trying to control the action but Siregar is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Cardosi goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Siregar has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Cardosi but great work by Siregar. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Cardosi (4) vs (4) Siregar
Cardosi is trying to improve his position.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Siregar working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#SUB2#
Siregar wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Cardosi, who protects the arm well.
Siregar tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cardosi manages to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Siregar trying to pass the guard but Cardosi defending well. #T1#
Cardosi tries to roll over but Siregar keeps him under control.
We've been hearing good reports from Cardosi'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.
Cardosi is working hard here to advance position.
Cardosi works his way to full guard. Good work.
Siregar is looking to pass into half guard but Cardosi pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Cardosi is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cardosi (6) vs (4) Siregar
Siregar is pulling down on Cardosi's head to control his posture.
Cardosi sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Siregar keeping moving, preventing Cardosi from controlling successfully.
Cardosi sitting in guard here, content to control. #T2#
Cardosi pushing down on Siregar's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Cardosi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Siregar knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Siregar is holding on to half guard well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Siregar trying to control from the bottom.
Cardosi trying to control from half guard but Siregar is working away.
Siregar tries to get to full guard but Cardosi has control of the leg.
Cardosi is trying to control. Siregar wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Cardosi is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Siregar has managed to free his arm - good work.
Siregar is pressing down on Cardosi's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T3#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Siregar holds on and takes a little breather.
Siregar keeping moving, preventing Cardosi from controlling successfully.
Cardosi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cardosi being controlled here momentarily.
Cardosi preventing the sweep.
Cardosi trying to control but Siregar is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Cardosi sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Siregar doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Cardosi paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Siregar - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Binsar Siregar!
A victorious Binsar Siregar thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Thiago Cardosi was interviewed post fight and said 'Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches and sponsors.'. |
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Event:
SSG 322 Gomes vs Hlervu
Date: Jun 23, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 6 losses; Thiago Cardosi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Striped Marlin!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Trevor Gratis and Elvis Blanc.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Cardosi gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
Cardosi gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cardosi (2) vs (0) Marlin
Marlin trying to control but Cardosi postures up.
Still in half guard, Cardosi seems content to control.
Cardosi wants to free his trapped foot but Marlin is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Marlin preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Marlin tries to roll over but Cardosi keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Cardosi is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Marlin is just riding it out for now. Cardosi eventually gives up the hold.
Cardosi is trying to control the action in half guard but Marlin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T1#
Marlin is looking to improve his position.
Marlin works his way to full guard. Good work.
Marlin controlling the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Cardosi'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.
Cardosi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cardosi trying to control but Marlin is working from the bottom.
Marlin is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cardosi (2) vs (2) Marlin#T2#
Marlin tries to pass the half guard into mount. Cardosi knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Cardosi is staying active underneath Marlin, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Marlin trying to mount his opponent but Cardosi defends it.
Cardosi trying to control from the bottom.
Cardosi is pressing down on Marlin's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Marlin wants to control from the top but Cardosi keeps moving.
Marlin is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Cardosi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Marlin is one step ahead there.
Marlin must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T3#
Cardosi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Marlin trying to control but Cardosi is working from the bottom.
Marlin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cardosi is keeping the position for now.
Cardosi lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cardosi (4) vs (2) Marlin
Cardosi passes Marlin's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marlin trying to control but Cardosi postures up.
Cardosi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Marlin does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Cardosi is trying to work for a kimura but Marlin is defending well.
#T4#
Cardosi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Marlin does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Marlin has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cardosi is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Cardosi is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Marlin trying to control but Cardosi postures up.
Cardosi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Marlin does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Marlin tries to roll over but Cardosi keeps him under control.#T5#
Cardosi moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Cardosi (7) vs (2) Marlin
Marlin tries to buck Cardosi off but Cardosi is having none of it.
Cardosi trying to control the action but Marlin is working from the bottom.
Marlin is trying to improve his position.
Cardosi trying to control the position but Marlin is working away.
Cardosi will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Cardosi moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Cardosi (9) vs (2) Marlin#T6##SUB#
Cardosi working for a guillotine from mount but Marlin is in no mood to give up.
Cardosi fails to move to back control.
Cardosi content just to control the position here.
Marlin really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Marlin tries to hold on but Cardosi pushes him away.
Cardosi seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Marlin is holding on tight.
Cardosi content just to control the position here. #T7#
Marlin is controlling an arm, preventing Cardosi from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Cardosi looking to control but Marlin is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB#
Cardosi is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Marlin has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Cardosi trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Marlin is trying to escape the mount.
Cardosi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Marlin is looking to escape. #T8#
Cardosi prevents Marlin from getting the reversal.#SUB#
Cardosi working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Marlin prevents Cardosi from taking his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marlin is trying to escape the mount.
Cardosi fails to move to back control. #T9#
Marlin is squirming around, avoiding Cardosi's attempts to control the action.
Marlin tries to lock up and control but Cardosi gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Marlin bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cardosi (9) vs (4) Marlin
Cardosi wants to control but Marlin passes easily into half guard.
Marlin is trying to control. Cardosi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Cardosi tries to roll over but Marlin keeps him under control.
Marlin is trying to control the action in half guard but Cardosi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Cardosi tries to roll over but Marlin keeps him under control.
Marlin is looking to stall here but Cardosi recovers full guard. #T10#
Cardosi controls Marlin momentarily but Marlin frees himself.
Marlin controlling from the top position.
Marlin stands and throws Cardosi's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Cardosi (9) vs (7) Marlin
Cardosi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cardosi is being controlled here. #SUB2#
Marlin is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Cardosi knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T11#
Cardosi is looking for a sweep.
Cardosi holding on.
Cardosi is trying to control Marlin's posture but Marlin avoids it.
Cardosi is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
Marlin goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Cardosi has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Marlin but great work by Cardosi. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Cardosi (13) vs (7) Marlin
Cardosi tries to advance to mount but can't.
Cardosi wants to control but Marlin is keeping him busy. #T12#
Cardosi in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Marlin is looking for a sweep.
Cardosi moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Marlin tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cardosi wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Cardosi trying to control the position but Marlin is working away.
Cardosi tries to advance to mount but Marlin denies him. #T13#
Cardosi advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Cardosi (15) vs (7) Marlin
Marlin keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Cardosi avoids the attempt from Marlin to control.
Cardosi wants to take Marlin's back here but Marlin is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Marlin holds on to Cardosi as tight as he can, avoiding damage.#T14#
Cardosi looking to control but Marlin is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Marlin is trying to escape the mount.
Marlin is controlling an arm, preventing Cardosi from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Cardosi trying to control but Marlin is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Cardosi takes the fight on points by 15 to 7.
Our winner, Thiago Cardosi, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
SSG 319 Edison vs Soderberg
Date: Jun 16, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Rodrigo Caceres! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 6 losses; Thiago Cardosi!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Steve Smith and Yves DeLean.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Cardosi gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Caceres (2) vs (0) Cardosi
Cardosi keeping full guard, as Caceres tries to pass.
Cardosi lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Caceres (2) vs (2) Cardosi
Caceres is pulling down on Cardosi's head. It's preventing any offense from Cardosi, at least for the moment.
Cardosi slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Cardosi trying to control the position from guard on top but Caceres is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Caceres wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Cardosi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Caceres swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Caceres is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Cardosi postures up.
Cardosi is fighting to break Caceres's control of his arms but Caceres is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Caceres continues to stall.
Caceres looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cardosi is one step ahead there.
Caceres is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cardosi forces his way into half guard.
Caceres trying to control here.
#T2#
Caceres keeping control of the position.
Caceres tries to get to full guard but Cardosi has control of the leg.
My spies in The Forge 👊 inform me that Cardosi has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Cardosi controlling the pace.
Caceres trying to control here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Caceres is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Cardosi is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Caceres is holding on to half guard well.
Cardosi stalling. #T3#
Cardosi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Caceres knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Cardosi keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB2#
Cardosi is looking for a kimura here.
Caceres keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T4#
Cardosi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Caceres knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Cardosi is thwarting Caceres's attempts to control the position.
Caceres controlling the position well.
Caceres is refusing to be controlled, as Cardosi sits in half guard.
Cardosi wants to pass to mount but Caceres is defending the position. #SUB2#
Cardosi is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Caceres sees it coming and defends easily.
Caceres has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cardosi is working away from the top position though.
Caceres is trying to get back to full guard.#T5#
Caceres is concentrating on defense, preventing Cardosi from advancing position.
Caceres is refusing to be controlled, as Cardosi sits in half guard.
Caceres trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Caceres is not content to let Cardosi control the position.
Cardosi trying to pass the guard but Caceres defending well.
Caceres trying to control from the bottom.
Cardosi is pressing down on Caceres's thigh, looking to free his foot. Caceres is holding on for now.
Caceres moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Cardosi is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Cardosi trying to control the position from guard on top but Caceres is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cardosi won't allow Caceres to sweep him here. #T6#
Cardosi pushing down on Caceres's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Caceres wants to control but Cardosi is keeping busy.
Cardosi is looking to take a break and control but Caceres is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cardosi prevents Caceres from improving his position.
Caceres has his hands clasped together around Cardosi's back. He's all about the action.
Caceres is refusing to be controlled, as Cardosi sits in half guard.
Caceres manages to get to full guard.
Caceres wants to sweep here but Cardosi controlling him for the moment. #T7#
Cardosi wants to pass the guard but Caceres is keeping the position.
Cardosi forces his way into half guard.
Cardosi perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Caceres wants to improve his position but Cardosi is controlling well.
Caceres trying to control but Cardosi postures up.
#SUB2#
Cardosi is looking for a kimura but Caceres is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cardosi to get the leverage.
Cardosi trying to pass the guard but Caceres defending well.
Cardosi prevents Caceres from improving his position.
Caceres is controlling Cardosi's trapped leg to prevent Cardosi from advancing to side control.#T8#
Caceres has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Caceres is looking to control Cardosi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Caceres avoid being mounted?
Cardosi is trying to control. Caceres wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Caceres trying to control from the bottom.
Cardosi wants to take a breather but Caceres is having none of it.
Caceres wants to control but Cardosi is keeping busy.
Caceres is trying to get back to full guard.#T9#
Cardosi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Caceres does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Caceres is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Caceres wants to control but Cardosi is keeping busy.
Cardosi sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Cardosi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Caceres knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T10#
Cardosi trying to control from half guard but Caceres is working away.
Caceres preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #SUB2#
Cardosi is looking for a kimura here.
Caceres has his hands clasped together around Cardosi's back. He's all about the action.
Caceres slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T11#
Cardosi looking to pass the guard.
Cardosi trying to control but Caceres is working from the bottom.
Caceres bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cardosi's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Caceres (4) vs (2) Cardosi
Cardosi wants to sweep but no luck.
Cardosi bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Caceres's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Caceres (4) vs (4) Cardosi
Caceres keeping full guard, as Cardosi tries to pass.
Cardosi is still trying to improve position.
Cardosi advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Caceres (4) vs (7) Cardosi
Caceres is looking for a sweep.#T12##SUB2#
Cardosi wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Caceres, who protects the arm well.
Cardosi happy to just control the position for now.
Cardosi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Caceres keeps working.
Caceres struggling a bit here.
Cardosi is looking to take a break and control but Caceres is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Caceres isn't going anywhere.
Caceres is not content to let Cardosi control the position.
Cardosi working away.#T13#
Cardosi wants to control but Caceres is keeping him busy.
Caceres stops Cardosi from passing to mount. #SUB2#
Cardosi is trying to get an arm triangle but Caceres is defending well.
Caceres is looking for a sweep.
Caceres wants to control but Cardosi postures up.
Cardosi in the domination position with Caceres hanging on.
Cardosi is looking to take a break and control but Caceres is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Caceres tries to improve position but can't. #T14#
Cardosi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Caceres keeps working.
Cardosi controlling the position from side mount.
Cardosi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Caceres keeps working.
Cardosi tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Caceres wants to control but Cardosi postures up.#SUB2#
Cardosi is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Caceres is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Caceres is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Caceres regains half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cardosi wins on points by 7 to 4.
An out of breath Thiago Cardosi thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
SSG 313 Hunt vs Chai
Date: Jun 02, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 5 losses; Thiago Cardosi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 6 losses; Joao Miyao!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Robert Douchet and William Peck.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Miyao defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cardosi.#CL#
Cardosi moves into the clinch successfully.
Cardosi is looking to take this one to the mat.
Cardosi tries to score a body lock takedown but Miyao shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thiago Cardosi. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Miyao manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Cardosi wants to pass the guard but Miyao is keeping the position.
Miyao is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Our spies down at at Punch Out Gym inform us that Miyao has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Miyao throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cardosi tries to free his leg and advance position but Miyao is retaining full guard. #T1#
Cardosi wants to control from the top but Miyao keeps moving.
Cardosi slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Cardosi trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Miyao manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cardosi (0) vs (2) Miyao#SUB#
Cardosi has an active guard here but Miyao has managed to pass into half guard.
#T2#
Cardosi tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Miyao has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Cardosi (0) vs (5) Miyao
Miyao wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Cardosi is desperately trying to improve his position but Miyao has a good base and remains in mount.
We've been hearing good reports from Cardosi'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.
Miyao trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T3#
Cardosi tries to lock up and control but Miyao gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Miyao wants to control the pace but Cardosi is squirming around nicely.
Cardosi working to try and regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Cardosi is working hard here to advance position.
Cardosi gets back to half guard.
Cardosi won't allow Miyao to pass to mount.
Cardosi is trying to get back to full guard.
Cardosi is looking to control Miyao's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cardosi avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Miyao trying to work for an americana but Cardosi has managed to regain full guard.
Cardosi pulls Miyao in close to prevent any damage. #T5#
Miyao trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Miyao not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Cardosi is trying to control the position but Miyao postures up.
Cardosi wants to control the position but Miyao says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Cardosi wants to get back to full guard.
Cardosi won't allow Miyao to pass to mount.
Cardosi trying to control here.
#T6#
Miyao not doing much here.
Cardosi works his way to full guard. Good work.
Miyao trying to control but Cardosi is working from the bottom.
Cardosi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Miyao pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cardosi is keeping the position for now. #T7#
Cardosi looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Miyao puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Miyao tries to pass the half guard into mount. Cardosi knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Cardosi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Miyao trying to pass the guard but Cardosi defending well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Cardosi manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Cardosi has control of Miyao's left arm, preventing Miyao from doing any damage. #T8#
Miyao trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Miyao trying to control the position from guard on top but Cardosi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cardosi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Miyao stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cardosi swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T9##SUB#
Cardosi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Miyao doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Miyao manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cardosi is controlling Miyao's posture.
Miyao trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cardosi trying to keep a closed guard but Miyao is proving a slippery customer.
Cardosi keeping full guard, as Miyao tries to pass. #T10#
Miyao not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Miyao pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cardosi is keeping the position for now.
Miyao looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Cardosi controlling Miyao's posture. #T11#
Miyao tries to free his leg and advance position but Cardosi is retaining full guard.
Miyao is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Cardosi is trying to control the position but Miyao postures up.
Cardosi keeping moving, preventing Miyao from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Cardosi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T12#
Miyao trying to control but Cardosi is working from the bottom.
Miyao looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cardosi looking for a sweep. Not yet Cardosi, not yet. #SUB#
Cardosi looking for a guillotine here but Miyao defends easily.
Cardosi has his hands on Miyao's head, controlling the position. #T13#
Cardosi wants to improve his position but instead Miyao has moved into half guard.
Cardosi wants to get back to full guard but Miyao has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Cardosi (0) vs (8) Miyao
Miyao is looking to work his way around to Cardosi's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. #T14#
Cardosi is squirming around, avoiding Miyao's attempts to control the action.
Cardosi bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cardosi (2) vs (8) Miyao
Cardosi stays in close to Miyao's body and controls the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Miyao throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Cardosi wants to pass the guard but Miyao is keeping the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Miyao wins on points by 8 to 2.
Joao Miyao decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Thiago Cardosi spoke after the fight, saying 'Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches and sponsors.'. |
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Event:
SSG 310 Silalahi vs Gabenagus
Date: May 26, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 4 losses; Thiago Cardosi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 3 losses; Paulo Miyao!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Elvis Blanc and Trevor Gratis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Miyao shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cardosi (0) vs (2) Miyao
Miyao wants to pass the guard but Cardosi is keeping the position.
Cardosi wants to sweep but no luck.
Miyao wants to control from the top but Cardosi keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cardosi is pulling down on Miyao's head to control his posture.
Miyao won't allow Cardosi to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miyao tries to free his leg and advance position but Cardosi is retaining full guard. #T1#
Miyao is still trying to improve position.
Miyao is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Cardosi is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Miyao trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've been hearing good reports from Cardosi'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.
Cardosi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Miyao sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Cardosi's guard. #T2#
Miyao wants to take a breather but Cardosi is having none of it.
Cardosi is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Cardosi wants to control but Miyao is keeping busy.
#T3#
Miyao is looking to advance position but Cardosi won't allow it.
Miyao wants to control but Cardosi is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Miyao seems to be looking for submissions.
Miyao trying to control from Cardosi's half guard. Cardosi has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Miyao slips nicely into half guard.
Cardosi trying to control from the bottom.
#T4#
Miyao trying to control from half guard but Cardosi is working away.
Cardosi is looking for a sweep. Miyao is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cardosi moves into full guard.
Cardosi controls Miyao momentarily but Miyao frees himself.
Miyao passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Cardosi (0) vs (5) Miyao#T5#
Cardosi manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cardosi (2) vs (5) Miyao
Miyao tries to roll over but Cardosi keeps him under control.
Miyao keeps trying to improve his position.
Cardosi is trying to control. Miyao wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Cardosi content to control rather than advance.
Miyao is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T6##SUB2#
Miyao actively working from the bottom here.
Miyao won't allow Cardosi to pass to mount.
Cardosi trying to control the pace.
Cardosi wants to pass to mount but Miyao is defending the position. #T7#
Miyao keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Cardosi content to control rather than advance.
Miyao trying to control but Cardosi postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miyao works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Miyao is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T8##SUB2#
Miyao has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cardosi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Miyao being controlled here, momentarily.
Cardosi postures up.
Cardosi slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Cardosi (5) vs (5) Miyao
Cardosi wants to control but Miyao is keeping him busy. #T9#
Cardosi content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Cardosi advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Cardosi (7) vs (5) Miyao
Cardosi content just to control the position here.
Cardosi trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Cardosi fails to advance to Miyao's back. #T10#
Cardosi looking to control but Miyao is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB#
Cardosi jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle�. Ooooh, that looks tight� Miyao is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Miyao and Cardosi has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Miyao tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Miyao manages to work his way to half guard, despite Cardosi's best efforts.#T11#
Cardosi controlling the action here.
Miyao gets full guard.
Miyao controls Cardosi momentarily but Cardosi frees himself.
Cardosi seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB2#
Cardosi content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Miyao has locked up a guillotine! Miyao's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Cardosi is holding on here and Miyao must be using up a lot of energy. Cardosi has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Miyao gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Paulo Miyao!
A victorious Paulo Miyao thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Thiago Cardosi was interviewed post fight and said 'Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches and sponsors.'. |
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Event:
SSG 304 Solo vs Elvul
Date: May 12, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 4 losses; Ian Mesquita! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 3 losses; Thiago Cardosi!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Cardosi shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mesquita (0) vs (2) Cardosi
Mesquita has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cardosi is working away from the top position though.
Mesquita makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mesquita.#SUB#
Mesquita throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mesquita is adopting a defensive guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cardosi wants to pass the guard but Mesquita is keeping the position.#T1#
Mesquita wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Mesquita looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cardosi is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Mesquita has his foot on Cardosi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cardosi works his way back into a safe position though.
Cardosi postures up.
Cardosi trying to control the position from guard on top but Mesquita is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mesquita pulls Cardosi in to control the position. #T2#
Mesquita looking to control.
Mesquita trying to control the position here.
Mesquita not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cardosi controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Mesquita keeping moving, preventing Cardosi from controlling successfully.
Mesquita pulls Cardosi in to control the position. #T3#
Mesquita looking to control.
Mesquita being controlled here, momentarily.
Mesquita is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mesquita (2) vs (2) Cardosi
Cardosi manages to get to full guard.
Mesquita pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cardosi is keeping the position for now.
Cardosi working a defensive guard here.
#T4#
Cardosi pulls Mesquita in close to prevent any damage.
Mesquita looking to sit in guard and control but Cardosi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mesquita (2) vs (4) Cardosi
Cardosi works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Mesquita wants to improve his position but Cardosi is controlling well.
Mesquita trying to control but Cardosi postures up.
Cardosi is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T5#
Mesquita is not content to let Cardosi control the position.
Cardosi looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Mesquita has his hands clasped together around Cardosi's back. He's all about the action.
Cardosi tries to pass to full mount but Mesquita defends it.
Cardosi controlling the action here. #T6#
Mesquita desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Mesquita wants to improve his position but Cardosi is controlling well.
Cardosi wants to free his trapped foot but Mesquita is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T7#
Mesquita moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Mesquita managing to control the position.
My spies in The Forge 👊 inform me that Cardosi has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Cardosi is looking to advance position but Mesquita has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Mesquita (6) vs (4) Cardosi
Mesquita controlling his opponent. #T8#
Cardosi wants to hold on but Mesquita pushes him away.
Cardosi sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Cardosi trying to hold on to Mesquita's head to control him but Mesquita postures up.
Mesquita controlling the pace.
Cardosi moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Cardosi wants to sweep here but Mesquita controlling him for the moment. #T9#
Mesquita sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Mesquita trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mesquita sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Cardosi's guard.
Mesquita wants to take a breather but Cardosi is having none of it.
Cardosi wants to control the action here but instead Mesquita manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Mesquita (9) vs (4) Cardosi
Mesquita looking to control but Cardosi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T10#
Cardosi regains half guard.
Mesquita takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Cardosi tries to get to full guard but Mesquita has control of the leg.
Mesquita tries to pass the half guard into mount. Cardosi knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Mesquita trying to mount his opponent but Cardosi defends it.
Cardosi tries to roll over but Mesquita keeps him under control.#T11#
Mesquita sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Cardosi is not content to let Mesquita control the position.
Cardosi wants to control but Mesquita is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mesquita content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T12#
Cardosi gets back to full guard.
Cardosi working a defensive guard here.
Cardosi keeping moving, preventing Mesquita from controlling successfully.
Mesquita won't allow Cardosi to sweep him here.
Cardosi trying to keep a closed guard but Mesquita is proving a slippery customer.
#T13#
Mesquita trying to control the position from guard on top but Cardosi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cardosi controls Mesquita momentarily but Mesquita frees himself.
Cardosi keeping full guard, as Mesquita tries to pass.
Mesquita controls from within his opponent's guard.
Cardosi keeping moving, preventing Mesquita from controlling successfully. #T14#
Cardosi trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Cardosi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mesquita gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Cardosi keeping full guard, as Mesquita tries to pass.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Mesquita avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mesquita takes the fight on points by 9 to 4.
In defeat, Thiago Cardosi stepped up to the mic, saying 'Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches and sponsors.'. |
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Event:
SSG 300 Elvul vs Chai
Date: May 05, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 21 losses; Bon Adrien De Moncey! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 3 losses; Thiago Cardosi!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
De Moncey tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cardosi sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten De Moncey somewhat.
And Cardosi tries to counter it with a takedown but De Moncey pushes his down on his head and steps out.#TD2#
Cardosi gets a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: De Moncey (0) vs (2) Cardosi
Cardosi passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: De Moncey (0) vs (5) Cardosi
Cardosi tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cardosi fails to take his opponent's back.
De Moncey is squirming around, avoiding Cardosi's attempts to control the action. #T1#
Cardosi controlling his opponent.
Cardosi trying to control but De Moncey is having none of it.
Cardosi controlling his opponent.
Cardosi is trying to take his opponent's back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Cardosi prevents De Moncey from getting the reversal.
My spies in The Forge 👊 inform me that Cardosi has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
De Moncey is squirming around, avoiding Cardosi's attempts to control the action.
Cardosi tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB2#
Cardosi jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but De Moncey manages to avoid the submission attempt. #T3##SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cardosi is trying to get an arm triangle but De Moncey is defending well. #SUB2#
Cardosi thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Cardosi works to advance to full mount. De Moncey defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: De Moncey (0) vs (7) Cardosi
De Moncey is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Cardosi has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: De Moncey (0) vs (10) Cardosi#T4#
De Moncey looking very determined here, making life difficult for Cardosi.
De Moncey rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#SUB2#
Cardosi is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and De Moncey defends it well. #T5#
Cardosi is trying to control. De Moncey wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Cardosi wants to free his trapped foot but De Moncey is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Cardosi looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Cardosi slows the pace down in half guard. #T6#
Cardosi is trying to control the action in half guard but De Moncey is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Cardosi controlling the action here.
Cardosi wants to free his trapped foot but De Moncey is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Cardosi is stalling here. De Moncey is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Cardosi seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and De Moncey has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: De Moncey (4) vs (10) Cardosi#T7#
You can see the frustration on Cardosi's face as De Moncey controls the position.
Cardosi is trying to get back to half guard.
Cardosi is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on De Moncey's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Cardosi gets full guard.
Cardosi lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: De Moncey (4) vs (12) Cardosi
Cardosi looking to pass the guard. #T8#
Cardosi is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Cardosi trying to control the position from guard on top but De Moncey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cardosi controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
De Moncey keeping full guard, as Cardosi tries to pass. #T9#
Cardosi wants to control from the top but De Moncey keeps moving.
Cardosi's corner is telling him to maintain position.
De Moncey controls Cardosi momentarily but Cardosi frees himself.
Cardosi wants to control from the top but De Moncey keeps moving.
Cardosi forces his way into half guard.#T10#
Cardosi is pressing down on De Moncey's thigh, looking to free his foot. De Moncey is holding on for now.
Cardosi controlling the pace.
Cardosi is looking to take a break and control but De Moncey is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
De Moncey moves into full guard.
Cardosi is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T11#
De Moncey looking for a sweep. Not yet De Moncey, not yet.
De Moncey is breathing heavily.
Cardosi not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
De Moncey working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cardosi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cardosi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cardosi stands and throws De Moncey's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: De Moncey (4) vs (15) Cardosi#T12#
Cardosi works to advance to full mount. De Moncey defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: De Moncey (4) vs (17) Cardosi
Cardosi controlling the position easily from mount.
Cardosi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as De Moncey is looking to escape.
Cardosi forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: De Moncey (4) vs (20) Cardosi#T13##SUB2#
Cardosi patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
De Moncey is really stuck here.
Cardosi really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for De Moncey.
De Moncey rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Cardosi is keen to just control but De Moncey is a slippery customer.#T14#
Cardosi moves into full mount! De Moncey won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: De Moncey (4) vs (23) Cardosi
Cardosi wants to control the pace but De Moncey is squirming around nicely.
Cardosi controlling his opponent.
De Moncey is squirming around, avoiding Cardosi's attempts to control the action.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cardosi controlling from mount.
De Moncey is squirming around, avoiding Cardosi's attempts to control the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cardosi wins on points by 23 to 4.
During a confident post fight interview, Thiago Cardosi thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
TPG 010
Date: Apr 07, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 5 losses; Zurab Nozadzi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 2 losses; Thiago Cardosi!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Colin Fotheringham and James Glass.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Cardosi tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Nozadzi defends well and Cardosi ends up having to push Nozadzi into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#CL#
Nozadzi closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
Nozadzi wants the takedown. Cardosi is fighting it off but Nozadzi persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Cardosi's guard against the cage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Nozadzi (2) vs (0) Cardosi
Nozadzi stopping the sweep attempt from Cardosi.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cardosi is pulling down on Nozadzi's head to control his posture.
Nozadzi postures up.
Nozadzi advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Nozadzi (5) vs (0) Cardosi
Nozadzi will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Nozadzi trying to control the action but Cardosi is working from the bottom.
Cardosi manages to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cardosi wants to improve his position but Nozadzi is controlling well.
#SUB#
Nozadzi is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cardosi is just riding it out for now. Nozadzi eventually gives up the hold.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cardosi is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
Nozadzi works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Nozadzi (8) vs (0) Cardosi
Cardosi tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Nozadzi wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Nozadzi content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Nozadzi trying to control the position but Cardosi is working away.
Nozadzi knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cardosi on the ground.#SUB#
Nozadzi goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Cardosi has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Nozadzi but great work by Cardosi. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Nozadzi (8) vs (4) Cardosi
My spies in The Forge 👊 inform me that Cardosi has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB2#
Cardosi goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Nozadzi has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Cardosi but great work by Nozadzi. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Nozadzi (12) vs (4) Cardosi
Cardosi manages to work his way to half guard, despite Nozadzi's best efforts.#T2#
Cardosi wants to control but Nozadzi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Cardosi slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Nozadzi drops back, looking for a kneebar! Cardosi looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Cardosi looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Cardosi! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Nozadzi (12) vs (8) Cardosi
Nozadzi wants to control but Cardosi postures up.
Nozadzi tries to bench press Cardosi off him but Cardosi keeps the position.
Cardosi is looking to take a break and control but Nozadzi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cardosi tries to move to mount but Nozadzi blocks the move with his legs. #SUB2#
Cardosi thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Nozadzi manages to get back to half guard.#T3#
Cardosi performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Nozadzi is looking for a sweep. Cardosi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nozadzi trying to control but Cardosi postures up.
Nozadzi is trying to get back to full guard.
Cardosi works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Nozadzi (12) vs (11) Cardosi
Cardosi fails to move to back control. #T4#
Nozadzi is looking to improve his position but Cardosi isn't that keen on the idea.
Cardosi is looking to work his way around to Nozadzi's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. #SUB2#
Cardosi goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Nozadzi is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nozadzi (14) vs (11) Cardosi#SUB#
Nozadzi is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Cardosi can't keep his opponent in guard - Nozadzi advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Nozadzi prevents Cardosi from improving his position.#T5#
Nozadzi trying to mount his opponent but Cardosi defends it.
Nozadzi passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Nozadzi (17) vs (11) Cardosi#SUB#
Nozadzi thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Nozadzi takes a little break here. Cardosi wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Cardosi regains half guard there - taking advantage of Nozadzi's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Cardosi wants to improve his position but Nozadzi is controlling well.
#T6#
Cardosi makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Cardosi.
Cardosi looking to control.
Cardosi looking for a sweep. Not yet Cardosi, not yet.
Nozadzi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cardosi is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Cardosi is looking for a triangle but Nozadzi pushes his legs off easily.
Nozadzi trying to control the position from guard on top but Cardosi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cardosi looking for a sweep. Not yet Cardosi, not yet. #T7#
Nozadzi tries to free his leg and advance position but Cardosi is retaining full guard.
Nozadzi preventing the sweep.
Nozadzi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cardosi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cardosi is still trying to improve position.
Nozadzi passes Cardosi's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Nozadzi seems to be looking for submissions.
Nozadzi frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Nozadzi (20) vs (11) Cardosi
Cardosi can't escape the position.
Nozadzi tries to control but Cardosi wriggling away.
Nozadzi is trying to take his opponent's back.
Cardosi is trying to escape the mount.
#T8#
Nozadzi is trying to take his opponent's back.
Nozadzi avoids the attempt from Cardosi to control.
Nozadzi is stalling here but it's allowed Cardosi to get half guard.
Cardosi won't allow Nozadzi to pass to mount.
Cardosi moves into full guard.
Nozadzi is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Nozadzi is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Cardosi is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Cardosi has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nozadzi (20) vs (13) Cardosi#T9#
Cardosi tries to free his leg and advance position but Nozadzi is retaining full guard.
Cardosi won't allow Nozadzi to sweep him here.
Cardosi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nozadzi swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Nozadzi has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Cardosi should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Nozadzi has tightened it up now! Cardosi should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Zurab Nozadzi!
During a confident post fight interview, Zurab Nozadzi thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated Thiago Cardosi had this to say: 'Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches and sponsors.'. |
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Event:
TPG 009
Date: Mar 10, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 2 losses; Thiago Cardosi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 7 losses; Leonard Howell!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Sam Margolis and James Atkins.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Cardosi doesn't succeed with the takedown#TD2#
and Howell counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cardosi (0) vs (2) Howell
Howell stalling.
Cardosi trying to control but Howell postures up.
Cardosi tries to roll over but Howell keeps him under control.
Cardosi manages to get to full guard.
Cardosi wants to sweep here but Howell controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cardosi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Howell pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cardosi is keeping the position for now.
Howell is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T1#
Howell trying to control but Cardosi is working from the bottom.
Howell wants to pass the guard but Cardosi is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Howell is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Howell is sitting in close to Cardosi's body. Cardosi has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Howell is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Howell is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Cardosi.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Thiago Cardosi!
An out of breath Thiago Cardosi thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Leonard Howell stepped up to the mic, saying 'Rasclaat! Bun a fyah on dis loss, di morrow I back to gym & go harda.'. |
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Event:
TPG 007
Date: Feb 11, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 2 losses; Thiago Cardosi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 4 losses; Zurab Nozadzi!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Colin Fotheringham and James Ackerman.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Nozadzi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#TD2#
Nozadzi looking to score a takedown here. Cardosi is defending well but Nozadzi drives through and ends up in Cardosi's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cardosi (0) vs (2) Nozadzi
Cardosi is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cardosi (2) vs (2) Nozadzi
Nozadzi tries to get to full guard but Cardosi has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cardosi wants to take a breather but Nozadzi is having none of it.
Cardosi moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Cardosi (5) vs (2) Nozadzi
Nozadzi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cardosi. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Cardosi trying to control the action but Nozadzi is working from the bottom.
Cardosi taking a breather here.
Cardosi definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cardosi has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Cardosi (7) vs (2) Nozadzi
Nozadzi working to try and regain half guard.
#T1#
Nozadzi is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Cardosi with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Nozadzi tries to hold on but Cardosi postures up.
Nozadzi has given up his back - I don�t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Cardosi (10) vs (2) Nozadzi
Nozadzi rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Cardosi keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Nozadzi works his way to full guard. Good work.
Nozadzi keeping moving, preventing Cardosi from controlling successfully.
Nozadzi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nozadzi looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Cardosi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nozadzi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cardosi has managed to get both his arms back between Nozadzi's legs - danger averted.
Cardosi preventing the sweep.
Cardosi looking to pass the guard.
Cardosi stopping the sweep attempt from Nozadzi.
Cardosi looking to pass the guard.
Cardosi is pushing down on Nozadzi's leg trying to pass to half guard. Nozadzi is fighting to maintain full guard but Cardosi has managed to sneak the leg through.
Cardosi is pressing down on Nozadzi's thigh, looking to free his foot. Nozadzi is holding on for now.
Cardosi is working hard here to advance position.#T3#
Nozadzi wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Cardosi is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Nozadzi actively working from the bottom here.
Nozadzi is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Cardosi is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Nozadzi has managed to free his arm - good work.
Nozadzi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
Nozadzi is in trouble now - Cardosi has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Cardosi (13) vs (2) Nozadzi#SUB#
Cardosi looking to secure an arm triangle but Nozadzi defends it well.
Nozadzi sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Cardosi trying to control the action but Nozadzi is working from the bottom.
Cardosi is looking to advance position but Nozadzi won't allow it.
Nozadzi trying to control but Cardosi postures up.
#SUB#
Cardosi is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Cardosi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T5#
Nozadzi gets full guard.
Cardosi stopping the sweep attempt from Nozadzi.
Nozadzi working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Nozadzi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cardosi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Cardosi wants to pass the guard but Nozadzi is keeping the position.
Cardosi won't allow Nozadzi to sweep him here. #T6#
Nozadzi lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cardosi (13) vs (4) Nozadzi#SUB#
Nozadzi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Cardosi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nozadzi wants to pass the guard but Cardosi is keeping the position.
Cardosi bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nozadzi's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cardosi (15) vs (4) Nozadzi
Nozadzi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nozadzi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cardosi sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Nozadzi's guard.
Cardosi passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Nozadzi! Score +3 for passing guard: Cardosi (18) vs (4) Nozadzi
Nozadzi is desperately trying to improve his position but Cardosi has a good base and remains in mount.#T7#
Cardosi trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Nozadzi is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Cardosi has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Cardosi (21) vs (4) Nozadzi
Nozadzi rolls, trying to escape but Cardosi keeps control of the position.
#SUB#
Cardosi is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB#
Cardosi is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Nozadzi knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Nozadzi for a finish.
Nozadzi tries to break free.
Nozadzi keeps trying to improve his position.
Nozadzi trying to control the hands but Cardosi won't let him. #T8#
Nozadzi looking very determined here, making life difficult for Cardosi.
#SUB#
Cardosi has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Nozadzi has freed his hand and lives to survive another� well, another couple of seconds at least!
Nozadzi is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Cardosi off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#SUB#
Nozadzi showing good submission defense here.
Nozadzi breaks Cardosi's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cardosi (21) vs (6) Nozadzi#SUB#
Cardosi looking for a guillotine here but Nozadzi defends easily.
#SUB2#
Nozadzi drops back looking for a leg! Cardosi is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cardosi manages to kick Nozadzi off! Nozadzi jumps back into Cardosi's guard. #T9#
Nozadzi controlling from the top position.
Cardosi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nozadzi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nozadzi trying to control the position from guard on top but Cardosi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nozadzi sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Cardosi's guard.
Cardosi moves into full guard.
#T10#
Nozadzi tries to free his leg and advance position but Cardosi is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Cardosi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nozadzi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Cardosi tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Cardosi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Cardosi trying to control the position.
Cardosi keeping full guard, as Nozadzi tries to pass.
Cardosi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nozadzi tries to free his leg and advance position but Cardosi is retaining full guard. #T11#
Cardosi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nozadzi looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Cardosi can't keep his opponent in guard - Nozadzi advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Nozadzi is trying to work for a kimura but Cardosi is defending well.
Cardosi wants to get back to full guard.
Nozadzi wants to take a breather but Cardosi is having none of it.
Cardosi is trying to get back to full guard.
Nozadzi passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Cardosi (21) vs (9) Nozadzi#SUB2#
Nozadzi thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Cardosi might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T12#
Cardosi manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Cardosi wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Nozadzi is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cardosi is just riding it out for now. Nozadzi eventually gives up the hold.
Cardosi is looking for a sweep. Nozadzi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cardosi is refusing to be controlled, as Nozadzi sits in half guard.
Cardosi is looking for a sweep. Nozadzi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Nozadzi is looking for a kimura here.
#T13#
Cardosi wants to control but Nozadzi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Cardosi won't allow Nozadzi to pass to mount. #SUB#
Cardosi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Nozadzi is trying to work for a kimura but Cardosi is defending well.
#SUB#
Cardosi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nozadzi pulls his head out easily.
Nozadzi wants to take a breather but Cardosi is having none of it. #T14#
Nozadzi working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Cardosi's thigh. Cardosi counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Cardosi working a defensive guard here.
Nozadzi looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Nozadzi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cardosi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Cardosi takes the fight on points by 21 to 9.
Thiago Cardosi thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Zurab Nozadzi was interviewed post fight and said 'Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches and sponsors.'. |
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Event:
TPG 008
Date: Jan 14, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 6 losses; Leonard Howell! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Thiago Cardosi!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Atkins and Steven Brown.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Howell drives through and clinches with Cardosi against the cage.
Cardosi is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Howell gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD2#
Cardosi is trying to trip Howell. He has hold of a leg but Howell is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Cardosi persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Howell (0) vs (2) Cardosi
Howell looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Howell keeping full guard, as Cardosi tries to pass.
Cardosi passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Howell (0) vs (5) Cardosi
Howell gets back to half guard.
Cardosi looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Cardosi is trying to work for a kimura but Howell is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cardosi works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Howell (0) vs (8) Cardosi
Howell can't escape the position.
#T1#
Howell wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Howell (0) vs (11) Cardosi#SUB2#
Howell showing good submission defense here.
My spies in The Forge 👊 inform me that Cardosi has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Howell rolls, trying to escape but Cardosi keeps control of the position.
Will Cardosi go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Howell is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Howell is keeping busy.
Howell tries to break free.
Cardosi is looking to control Howell but Howell is wriggling around and keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Cardosi has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Howell has freed his hand and lives to survive another� well, another couple of seconds at least!
#T2#
Howell tries to escape but Cardosi has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB2#
Howell has hold of Cardosi's leg, trying to break free but it's let Cardosi lock up a rear naked choke! This could be big trouble! Howell is turning an unusual color here� he's out! Cardosi throws him to one side and jumps onto the cage to celebrate with his fans.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Thiago Cardosi!
A relieved looking Thiago Cardosi thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Leonard Howell had this to say: 'Rasclaat! Bun a fyah on dis loss, di morrow I back to gym & go harda.'. |
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Event:
TPG007
Date: Dec 17, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Thiago Cardosi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Zurab Nozadzi!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, William Gold and Chris Edwards.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Nozadzi clinches.
Nozadzi wants a takedown but no success here.
Nozadzi looking for a takedown. #TD2#
Nozadzi tightens his grip and picks Cardosi up, before dumping him to the ground. Cardosi manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cardosi (0) vs (2) Nozadzi#SUB#
Cardosi is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Nozadzi frees his head nicely. Oh but Cardosi has switched to an armbar! Nozadzi is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Thiago Cardosi!
An out of breath Thiago Cardosi thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Zurab Nozadzi stepped up to the mic, saying 'Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches and sponsors.'. |
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Event:
TPG 006
Date: Nov 26, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Valentin Taneyev! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Thiago Cardosi!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Sam Margolis and William Gold.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Taneyev pushes Cardosi up against the cage in a clinch.
Cardosi looking for a takedown. #TD2#
Cardosi has clasped his hands together around Taneyev's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Taneyev (0) vs (4) Cardosi#SUB2#
Cardosi tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Cardosi has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Taneyev is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Cardosi wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Taneyev, who protects the arm well.
Taneyev sneaks back into half guard.#SUB#
Taneyev looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taneyev desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Taneyev manages to get to full guard.
#T1##SUB#
Taneyev had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cardosi defends it easily.#SUB#
Taneyev looking for a guillotine here but Cardosi defends easily.
Cardosi slips nicely into half guard.
Taneyev regains full guard. Nicely done.
Cardosi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Taneyev is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Taneyev looking for a sweep. Not yet Taneyev, not yet.
Cardosi looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T2#
Taneyev keeping moving, preventing Cardosi from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Taneyev is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Taneyev (2) vs (4) Cardosi
Taneyev won't allow Cardosi to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cardosi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Taneyev trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cardosi is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Taneyev looking to pass the guard.
Taneyev trying to control the position from guard on top but Cardosi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Taneyev content to stall in guard here. #T3#
Cardosi is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Taneyev wants to control from the top but Cardosi keeps moving. #SUB2#
Cardosi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Cardosi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Cardosi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Taneyev is one step ahead there.
Taneyev works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Cardosi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4#
Taneyev passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Taneyev (5) vs (4) Cardosi
Cardosi is just holding on here. Taneyev manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Taneyev (8) vs (4) Cardosi#SUB#
Taneyev is persistently looking for the submission but Cardosi is defending it well.
#SUB#
Taneyev is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
I really don't envy Cardosi right now.
Cardosi turns into Taneyev and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Taneyev (8) vs (6) Cardosi
Taneyev keeping moving, preventing Cardosi from controlling successfully. #T5#
Cardosi advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Taneyev (8) vs (9) Cardosi
Taneyev is looking to reverse the position.
Taneyev sneaks back into half guard.
Taneyev makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Taneyev.
Taneyev bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cardosi's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Taneyev (10) vs (9) Cardosi
Cardosi bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Taneyev's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Taneyev (10) vs (11) Cardosi
Cardosi passes Taneyev's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Cardosi wants to free his trapped foot but Taneyev is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Cardosi is looking to take a break and control but Taneyev is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T6##SUB2#
Cardosi is looking for a kimura here.
Cardosi trying to control the action but Taneyev is working from the bottom.
Taneyev wants to control but Cardosi is keeping busy.
Taneyev works his way to full guard. Good work.
Taneyev looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cardosi is one step ahead there. #T7#
Taneyev keeping moving, preventing Cardosi from controlling successfully.
Taneyev bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cardosi's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Taneyev (12) vs (11) Cardosi
Cardosi wants to improve his position but instead Taneyev has moved into half guard.
Cardosi is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Taneyev is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Cardosi defends it well.
Cardosi is looking for a sweep. Taneyev is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Taneyev is keen to just control but Cardosi is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Taneyev is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cardosi has managed to free his arm - good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Taneyev is trying to work for a kimura but Cardosi is defending well.
#T8#
Cardosi is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Taneyev's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Taneyev's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Taneyev (12) vs (15) Cardosi
I really don't envy Taneyev right now.
#SUB2#
Cardosi is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Taneyev has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB2#
Cardosi looking for the RNC. #SUB2#
Cardosi is looking for a choke. Taneyev gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Taneyev manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Taneyev (14) vs (15) Cardosi
Taneyev slips nicely into half guard.#T9#
Cardosi is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Taneyev wants to work for an arm triangle but Cardosi is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Taneyev works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Taneyev (17) vs (15) Cardosi
Taneyev moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Taneyev (20) vs (15) Cardosi#SUB#
Taneyev is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Cardosi has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Taneyev struggling to keep hold of the position.
#SUB#
Taneyev is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Cardosi is defending well though. Taneyev let's go of the attempt for now.#T10##SUB#
Taneyev looking for the choke from the back.
Taneyev is trying to stick to Cardosi's back but Cardosi is turning into Taneyev. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Taneyev's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Cardosi. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Taneyev (20) vs (17) Cardosi
Cardosi trying to control the position from guard on top but Taneyev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Taneyev is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Taneyev (22) vs (17) Cardosi
Cardosi is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Taneyev tries to free his leg and advance position but Cardosi is retaining full guard.
Taneyev trying to control the position from guard on top but Cardosi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Taneyev looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T11#
Cardosi keeping full guard, as Taneyev tries to pass.
Cardosi wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Cardosi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Taneyev doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Taneyev manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cardosi working a defensive guard here.
Taneyev looking to pass the guard.
Taneyev is working hard here to advance position.#T12#
Taneyev slips nicely into half guard.
Taneyev is thwarting Cardosi's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Taneyev is trying to work for a kimura but Cardosi is defending well.
Cardosi is trying to control but can't.
Taneyev has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Taneyev (25) vs (17) Cardosi
Cardosi is trying to escape the mount.
#T13#
Taneyev is looking to work his way around to Cardosi's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Taneyev takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Cardosi is working to get back to half guard.
Cardosi keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Taneyev has hold of Cardosi's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Cardosi manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Cardosi regains half guard.#SUB#
Taneyev is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Cardosi tries to get to full guard but Taneyev has control of the leg. #T14#
Cardosi gets full guard.
Taneyev trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Taneyev slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Taneyev (28) vs (17) Cardosi
Cardosi looking for a sweep but Taneyev has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Taneyev (30) vs (17) Cardosi
Taneyev fails to take his opponent's back.
Cardosi is trying desperately to improve position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Taneyev is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Cardosi has managed to escape the submission attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Taneyev takes the fight on points by 30 to 17.
A very excited looking Valentin Taneyev made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
The defeated Thiago Cardosi had this to say: 'Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches and sponsors.'. |
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Event:
TPG 005
Date: Oct 22, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Thiago Cardosi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Zurab Nozadzi!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Chris Edwards and Sam Margolis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Cardosi has closed the distance and engaged Nozadzi in a clinch.
Nozadzi wants to take the fight to the mat but Cardosi manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Cardosi drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nozadzi looking for a takedown.
Cardosi definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Cardosi goes for a takedown attempt but Nozadzi pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL#
Cardosi clinches.
Cardosi is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Thiago Cardosi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zurab Nozadzi.
Nozadzi can't get the takedown.
Cardosi drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#TD2#
Nozadzi turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Cardosi (0) vs (4) Nozadzi
Nozadzi 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.#SUB2#
Nozadzi thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Cardosi might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Nozadzi working away.#T1##SUB2#
Nozadzi is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Cardosi knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Cardosi is looking to reverse the position.
Cardosi sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Nozadzi sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB2#
Nozadzi is working for a kimura but Cardosi is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Cardosi is looking to improve his position.
Nozadzi works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Cardosi (0) vs (7) Nozadzi
Cardosi wants to control but Nozadzi is having none of it.
Nozadzi trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T3#
Nozadzi tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB2#
Nozadzi swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Cardosi is now in Nozadzi's guard. A big mistake from Nozadzi there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cardosi (2) vs (7) Nozadzi
Cardosi trying to control but Nozadzi is working from the bottom.
Cardosi wants to pass the guard but Nozadzi is keeping the position.
Nozadzi wants to control but Cardosi passes easily into half guard.
Nozadzi wants to control but Cardosi is keeping busy.
Nozadzi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cardosi. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T4##SUB#
Cardosi is working for a submission of some sort.
Cardosi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nozadzi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Nozadzi can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Cardosi looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Nozadzi wants to control but Cardosi is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T5#
Cardosi prevents Nozadzi from improving his position.
Cardosi is trying to control. Nozadzi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Nozadzi is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Cardosi seems to be looking for submissions.
Cardosi is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB#
Cardosi looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#T6#
Nozadzi wants to get back to full guard.
Cardosi is looking to advance position but Nozadzi won't allow it.
Nozadzi is trying to control but can't.
Nozadzi might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Cardosi haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T7#
Nozadzi keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Cardosi passes into side control, despite Nozadzi's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Cardosi (5) vs (7) Nozadzi
Nozadzi is not content to let Cardosi control the position.
Nozadzi is trying to escape the position but Cardosi is controlling the position. #SUB#
Cardosi is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Nozadzi knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Nozadzi tries to improve position but can't. #T8#
Nozadzi is not content to let Cardosi control the position.
Nozadzi prevents Cardosi from moving into mount.
Nozadzi is trying to get back to half guard.
Cardosi moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Cardosi (7) vs (7) Nozadzi
Nozadzi is desperately trying to improve his position but Cardosi has a good base and remains in mount.#T9#
Cardosi looking to control but Nozadzi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Nozadzi is looking to improve his position but Cardosi isn't that keen on the idea.
Cardosi pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Cardosi trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Cardosi moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Cardosi (10) vs (7) Nozadzi
Nozadzi really must keep his cool here. He's controlling one of Cardosi's hands and whilst he does that, he's got a chance of escaping the position.#SUB#
Cardosi working for the choke. #T10#
Nozadzi tries to escape the position.
Nozadzi wants to control his opponent's hands but Cardosi gets his hands free.
A lull in the action here.
#SUB#
Cardosi looking for the choke from the back.
Nozadzi is in bad spot here.
#SUB#
Nozadzi is having to fend off submission attempts from Cardosi, who is looking to sink in the choke. Cardosi doesn't have the hooks in though and Nozadzi manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cardosi (10) vs (9) Nozadzi#T11#
Nozadzi is stalling in the full guard.
Cardosi keeping moving, preventing Nozadzi from controlling successfully.
Nozadzi stopping the sweep attempt from Cardosi.
Nozadzi sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Nozadzi wants to control from the top but Cardosi keeps moving. #T12#
Nozadzi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nozadzi must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Cardosi wants to sweep here but Nozadzi controlling him for the moment.
Cardosi keeping moving, preventing Nozadzi from controlling successfully.
Nozadzi looking to pass the guard. #T13#
Nozadzi trying to control the position from guard on top but Cardosi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cardosi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nozadzi is one step ahead there.
Nozadzi postures up.
#SUB#
Cardosi looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Nozadzi passes into half guard.
Cardosi works his way to full guard. Good work.#T14##SUB2#
Nozadzi drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Cardosi manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Nozadzi has Cardosi in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cardosi (12) vs (9) Nozadzi
Cardosi is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Nozadzi looking for a guillotine here but Cardosi defends easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Cardosi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cardosi takes the fight on points by 12 to 9.
Thiago Cardosi gave a mention to Silverguard Outfitters 🛡 in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
Zurab Nozadzi was interviewed post fight and said 'Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches and sponsors.'. |
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Event:
TPG 004
Date: Sep 23, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 4 losses; Jayilton Almeda! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Thiago Cardosi!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Daniel Bishop and Richard Clark.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Cardosi shoots in for a takedown but Almeda shows good takedown defense. #TD#
Almeda scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Almeda (4) vs (0) Cardosi
Almeda will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Cardosi gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Almeda (6) vs (0) Cardosi
Cardosi wants to hold on but Almeda pushes him away.
Almeda sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Cardosi tries to reverse the position but Almeda maintains control.#SUB#
Almeda is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Cardosi to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Cardosi shrugs it off.
Almeda looking to control and managing it successfully.
Cardosi regains half guard.
Cardosi keeping hold of Almeda's head, controlling as best he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cardosi trying to control but Almeda postures up.
Cardosi is looking to improve his position.
Almeda keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T1#
Almeda is keen to just control but Cardosi is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Almeda is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Cardosi actively working from the bottom here.
Almeda takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Almeda trying to control the action but Cardosi is working from the bottom.
Cardosi moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Cardosi trying to keep a closed guard but Almeda is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Cardosi has his foot on Almeda's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Almeda works his way back into a safe position though.
Almeda looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Almeda wants to control from the top but Cardosi keeps moving. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Cardosi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T2##SUB2#
Almeda got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cardosi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Almeda has managed to get both his arms back between Cardosi's legs - danger averted.
Almeda passes Cardosi's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Cardosi is in trouble now - Almeda has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Almeda (9) vs (0) Cardosi
Almeda tries to control but Cardosi wriggling away.
Cardosi working to try and regain half guard.
Almeda fails to take his opponent's back.
Cardosi is looking to improve his position but Almeda isn't that keen on the idea.
Almeda can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cardosi is looking to escape.
Cardosi sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Cardosi is looking to improve his position.
Cardosi looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Almeda trying to control the action but Cardosi is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Cardosi moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Almeda tries to free his leg and advance position but Cardosi is retaining full guard.
Almeda is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Cardosi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Almeda defends well.
Almeda is pushing down on Cardosi's leg trying to pass to half guard. Cardosi is fighting to maintain full guard but Almeda has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Cardosi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Cardosi is defending against the submission attempts here by Almeda.
#SUB#
Almeda is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cardosi sees it coming and defends easily.
Almeda is taking a breather. Cardosi says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#SUB2#
Cardosi actively working from the bottom here.#T4##SUB#
Almeda is trying to work for a kimura but Cardosi is defending well.
Cardosi manages to get to full guard.
Almeda trying to control the position from guard on top but Cardosi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Cardosi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Almeda gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Almeda wants to pass the guard but Cardosi is keeping the position.
Almeda is stalling in the full guard.
Almeda wants to pass the guard but Cardosi is keeping the position.
Almeda has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Almeda got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cardosi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Almeda has managed to get both his arms back between Cardosi's legs - danger averted.#T5#
Cardosi looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB2#
Cardosi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Almeda wants to control from the top but Cardosi keeps moving.
Almeda seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cardosi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cardosi might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Almeda haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Almeda showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Almeda trying to control the position from guard on top but Cardosi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Almeda is really struggling to control Cardosi but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T6#
Cardosi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Almeda pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cardosi is keeping the position for now.
Cardosi keeping moving, preventing Almeda from controlling successfully.
Cardosi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Almeda is stalling in the full guard.
Cardosi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cardosi keeping moving, preventing Almeda from controlling successfully.
Almeda is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Cardosi is controlling Almeda's posture.#T7#
Cardosi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Almeda looking to pass the guard.
Cardosi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Almeda stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cardosi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Almeda pushing down on Cardosi's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Almeda prevents Cardosi from improving his position.
Cardosi trying to control but Almeda postures up.
#SUB2#
Cardosi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Almeda pulls his head out easily.
Almeda is keen to just control but Cardosi is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Almeda is working for a kimura but Cardosi is defending it quite comfortably.
Almeda wants to pass the guard but Cardosi is defending well. #T8#
Cardosi keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Cardosi wants to control but Almeda is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Almeda is pressing down on Cardosi's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cardosi is holding on for now.
Almeda seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Almeda tries to pass the half guard into mount. Cardosi knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Almeda is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cardosi doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Almeda. #SUB2#
Cardosi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Almeda pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Almeda is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T9#
Almeda trying to mount his opponent but Cardosi defends it. #SUB#
Almeda is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Almeda seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cardosi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Cardosi is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Almeda's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Almeda's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Almeda (9) vs (4) Cardosi
Almeda is trying to break free.
#SUB2#
Almeda defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Cardosi's arms.
Almeda is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Cardosi tries to get the hooks in deep but Almeda pushed the leg off.
Almeda turns into Cardosi and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Almeda (11) vs (4) Cardosi
Cardosi keeping full guard, as Almeda tries to pass. #T10##SUB2#
Cardosi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Cardosi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Almeda can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Cardosi looks winded!
Almeda is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Cardosi bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Almeda's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Almeda (11) vs (6) Cardosi
Cardosi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Almeda keeping moving, preventing Cardosi from controlling successfully.
Almeda is pulling down on Cardosi's head. It's preventing any offense from Cardosi, at least for the moment.
Almeda has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T11##SUB#
Cardosi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Almeda has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cardosi has managed to get both his arms back between Almeda's legs - danger averted.
Almeda is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Almeda has his foot on Cardosi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cardosi works his way back into a safe position though.
Cardosi trying to control the position from guard on top but Almeda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Almeda wants to sweep but no luck.
Cardosi wants to control from the top but Almeda keeps moving.
Almeda working a defensive guard here.
Cardosi stands and throws Almeda's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Almeda (11) vs (9) Cardosi#SUB2#
Cardosi working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T12#
Cardosi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Almeda keeps working. #SUB2#
Cardosi tries for a kimura but Almeda is defending well.
Almeda tries to bench press Cardosi off him but Cardosi keeps the position.
Cardosi is looking to take a break and control but Almeda is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Cardosi looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Almeda sneaks back into half guard.
Almeda is not content to let Cardosi control the position.#T13#
Almeda slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Almeda working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Almeda is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cardosi defends well.#SUB#
Almeda looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Cardosi is defending well. Almeda quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Cardosi has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Almeda celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jayilton Almeda!
During a confident post fight interview, Jayilton Almeda thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Thiago Cardosi stepped up to the mic, saying 'Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches and sponsors.'. |
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Event:
TPG 003
Date: Aug 28, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Rogan Josh! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Thiago Cardosi!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Andrew Berry and Paul Tew.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Cardosi rushes Josh and presses him up against the cage.#TD#
Josh has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Cardosi clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Josh (4) vs (0) Cardosi
Josh gets his hands free as Cardosi looks to control.
Cardosi is really stuck here.
Josh doesn't have the hooks in and Cardosi manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Josh (4) vs (2) Cardosi
Cardosi wants to control from the top but Josh keeps moving.
Cardosi looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Josh has his hands on Cardosi's head, controlling the position.
Cardosi tries to free his leg and advance position but Josh is retaining full guard.
Cardosi wants to control from the top but Josh keeps moving.
Josh keeping full guard, as Cardosi tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cardosi trying to control but Josh is working from the bottom.
Cardosi is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Josh is adopting a defensive guard.
Josh not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T1##SUB#
Cardosi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Josh keeping moving, preventing Cardosi from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Josh is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cardosi is aware though and is defending well.
Josh not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cardosi wants to control from the top but Josh keeps moving.
Cardosi tries to free his leg and advance position but Josh is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Josh has his foot on Cardosi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cardosi works his way back into a safe position though.
Cardosi wants to control from the top but Josh keeps moving.
Cardosi being controlled here momentarily.
Cardosi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Josh is keeping the position for now.
Cardosi postures up.
#T2#
Cardosi looking to pass the guard.
Josh is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Josh wants to sweep but no luck.
Josh trying to keep a closed guard but Cardosi is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Cardosi thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Cardosi drops back looking for a leg! Josh is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Josh manages to kick Cardosi off! Cardosi jumps back into Josh's guard.
Cardosi being controlled here momentarily.
Cardosi trying to control but Josh is working from the bottom.
Cardosi won't allow Josh to sweep him here.
Cardosi trying to control but Josh is working from the bottom. #T3#
Cardosi slips nicely into half guard.
Cardosi is trying to control the action in half guard but Josh is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Cardosi prevents Josh from improving his position.#SUB2#
Cardosi is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Cardosi is working for a submission of some sort.
Cardosi wants to pass the guard but Josh is defending well.
Josh is trying to control but can't.
Josh preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Cardosi is trying to control the action in half guard but Josh is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Josh is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at The Forge 👊, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Cardosi uses his free foot to push down on Josh's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Josh. Score +3 for passing guard: Josh (4) vs (5) Cardosi#T4#
Josh really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Cardosi trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Josh is looking to get to half guard.#SUB2#
Cardosi with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Josh is trying to escape the mount.
Josh tries to hold on but Cardosi pushes him away.
Cardosi controlling the pace for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Cardosi is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Josh is surviving well by controlling Cardosi's body position as best he can.
Cardosi wants to control the pace but Josh is squirming around nicely. #T5#
Josh sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#SUB2#
Cardosi seems to be looking for submissions.
Cardosi works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Josh (4) vs (8) Cardosi
Josh can't do much from the bottom here.
Josh prevents Cardosi from moving into mount.
Cardosi trying to control the action but Josh is working from the bottom.
Josh regains half guard.
Josh holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Cardosi is looking to take a break and control but Josh is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Cardosi is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Josh is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cardosi pulls his head out easily.
Josh wants to improve his position but Cardosi is controlling well.
#T6#
Cardosi is trying to control. Josh wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Cardosi is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Cardosi controlling the pace.
Josh is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Josh keeping hold of Cardosi's head, controlling as best he can. #SUB#
Josh looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Cardosi is working for a submission of some sort.
#T7#
Josh controlling the position well.
Josh has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cardosi is working away from the top position though.
Well, if Cardosi 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.
Josh is looking to improve his position.
Josh is working hard here to advance position.
Cardosi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Josh does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Cardosi is thwarting Josh's attempts to control the position.
Cardosi passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Josh (4) vs (11) Cardosi#T8##SUB2#
Cardosi is trying to get an arm triangle but Josh is defending well.
Cardosi works to advance to full mount. Josh defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Josh (4) vs (13) Cardosi
Cardosi looking to control but Josh is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Cardosi controlling the position easily from mount.
Josh gets back to half guard.
Cardosi is thwarting Josh's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Cardosi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Cardosi tries to pass to full mount but Josh defends it. #SUB2#
Cardosi is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Cardosi looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#T9#
Cardosi is thwarting Josh's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Cardosi is trying for a kimura here. Josh looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Cardosi wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Thiago Cardosi!
Thiago Cardosi took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Silverguard Outfitters 🛡 for their support in the buildup to the fight.
Rogan Josh spoke after the fight, saying 'If you ever start taking things too seriously, just remember that we are talking monkeys on an organic spaceship flying through the universe!'. |
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Event:
TPG 002
Date: Aug 14, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Thiago Cardosi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Adiwang Leetoh!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Sam Margolis and Chris Edwards.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Leetoh moves into the clinch.
Cardosi can't get the takedown.
Cardosi drops down looking for an ankle pick but Leetoh pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL#
Cardosi has Leetoh up against the cage in a clinch.
Leetoh has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Cardosi avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Cardosi stops a takedown attempt from Leetoh.
#TD2#
Leetoh has hold of one of Cardosi's legs. Cardosi is fighting the takedown attempt but Leetoh gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cardosi (0) vs (2) Leetoh
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cardosi is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cardosi (2) vs (2) Leetoh
Cardosi wants to control from the top but Leetoh keeps moving. #SUB2#
Leetoh has his foot on Cardosi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cardosi works his way back into a safe position though.
Leetoh really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cardosi. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Cardosi advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Cardosi (5) vs (2) Leetoh
Leetoh tries to buck Cardosi off but Cardosi is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Cardosi tries for a kimura but Leetoh is defending well.
Leetoh is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Cardosi tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T1#
Cardosi working away.#SUB#
Cardosi looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Cardosi tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Cardosi has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Leetoh sneaks back into half guard.
Cardosi prevents Leetoh from improving his position.
Cardosi wants to take a breather but Leetoh is having none of it.
Cardosi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Leetoh knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Leetoh is not content to let Cardosi control the position.
Leetoh trying to control here.
#SUB#
Cardosi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T2#
Leetoh is looking to improve his position.
Cardosi wants to control but Leetoh is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Leetoh looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Cardosi is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Leetoh is defending against the submission attempts here by Cardosi.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Leetoh gets full guard.#SUB2#
Leetoh escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cardosi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Leetoh keeping full guard, as Cardosi tries to pass. #T3#
Leetoh has control of Cardosi's left arm, preventing Cardosi from doing any damage.
Cardosi wants to pass the guard but Leetoh is keeping the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Cardosi'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.
Cardosi won't allow Leetoh to sweep him here.
Leetoh is trying to control the position but Cardosi postures up.
Cardosi stopping the sweep attempt from Leetoh.
Cardosi trying to control but Leetoh is working from the bottom.
Leetoh being controlled here, momentarily.
Leetoh looking to control.
#SUB2#
Leetoh looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Leetoh keeping moving, preventing Cardosi from controlling successfully.
Cardosi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Leetoh swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cardosi trying to control the position from guard on top but Leetoh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Cardosi passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Cardosi (8) vs (2) Leetoh
Who's going to make the next move?#SUB#
Cardosi tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Cardosi wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Leetoh, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Cardosi tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Cardosi has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Leetoh tries to bench press Cardosi off him but Cardosi keeps the position.
You can see the frustration on Leetoh's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T5#
Cardosi trying to control the position but Leetoh is working away.
Cardosi works to advance to full mount. Leetoh defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Cardosi (10) vs (2) Leetoh
We've been informed that Leetoh has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Cardosi wants to control the pace but Leetoh is squirming around nicely.
Leetoh tries to hold on but Cardosi postures up.#SUB#
Cardosi is working for a guillotine from mount but Leetoh frees his head quite easily.
Leetoh is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Cardosi content just to control the position here. #SUB#
Leetoh has left one of his arms exposed and Cardosi doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Leetoh screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Thiago Cardosi!
Thiago Cardosi made sure to mention his sponsor, Silverguard Outfitters 🛡 in his post fight interview.
Adiwang Leetoh was interviewed post fight and said 'Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches and sponsors.'. |
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Event:
TPG 001
Date: Aug 07, 2023 |
#R1##CL#
Jackacy moves into range and clinches up with Cardosi.
Thiago Cardosi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jackacy trying to land knees to the body.
Cardosi managing to block the knees to the body from Jackacy.
Cardosi avoiding damage as Jackacy throws knees to the body.
Cardosi drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jackacy blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jackacy tries to land knees in the clinch but Cardosi avoids the damage to the body.
Jackacy missing with knees to the body.
Jackacy tries to land knees in the clinch but Cardosi avoids the damage to the body.
Jackacy tries to land knees in the clinch but Cardosi avoids the damage to the body.
Jackacy misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cardosi.
Cardosi trying to land knees to the body.
Jackacy blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jackacy managing to block the knees to the body from Cardosi.
Cardosi looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jackacy missing with knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackacy blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Cardosi avoiding damage as Jackacy throws knees to the body.
Cardosi misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jackacy.
Jackacy avoiding damage as Cardosi throws knees to the body.
Jackacy utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Jackacy blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jackacy working Cardosi over with knees to the body.#T1#
Jackacy gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Cardosi.
#TD#
Jackacy has hold of one of Cardosi's legs. Cardosi is fighting the takedown attempt but Jackacy gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Jackacy passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Cardosi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Cardosi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jackacy content to control rather than advance.
Mark Jackacy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jackacy tries to pass the half guard into mount. Cardosi knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Jackacy takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Jackacy seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Cardosi for as long as he can get away with.
Jackacy continues to stall.#T2#
The fighters are battling for position here. Cardosi manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Jackacy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cardosi is keeping the position for now.
Jackacy stays in close to Cardosi's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Cardosi is looking for a triangle but Jackacy pushes his legs off easily.
Cardosi is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB2#
Cardosi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jackacy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jackacy manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cardosi trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Jackacy wants to pass the guard but Cardosi is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Cardosi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jackacy can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Jackacy controls from within his opponent's guard.
Jackacy stands and throws Cardosi's legs to the side, diving into side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mark Jackacy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jackacy has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight for Mark Jackacy!
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight for Mark Jackacy!
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight for Mark Jackacy!
Mark Jackacy wins by unanimous decision!
Mark Jackacy managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Silverguard Outfitters 🛡, into his post fight interview.
Thiago Cardosi spoke after the fight, saying 'Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches and sponsors.'. |
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Event:
BMF 002
Date: Jun 17, 2023 |
#R1#
Deiveiredo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Cardosi's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Deiveiredo connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Cardosi scrambles back to his feet.
Deiveiredo scores with a jab to the body.
Deiveiredo slips a jab from Cardosi.
Cardosi throws a body kick that misses.
Deiveiredo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cardosi was well out of range. Poor timing from Deiveiredo.
Cardosi throws the left hand but Deiveiredo avoids the punch easily.
A swing and a miss from Cardosi.#CL2#
Deiveiredo closes the distance and pushes Cardosi back into the ropes.
Cardosi lands an uppercut.
Deiveiredo working aggressively here.
Deiveiredo misses with the head strike.
Cardosi misses with the head strike.
Cardosi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Deiveiredo lands a left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Deiveiredo throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Cardosi creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T1#
Deiveiredo throws a head punch that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cardosi.
Cardosi managing to block the knees to the body from Deiveiredo.
Cardosi throws an elbow that misses.
Cardosi misses with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Deiveiredo.
Deiveiredo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cardosi throws a punch but it's blocked by Deiveiredo.
Deiveiredo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cardosi.
Deiveiredo blocks an elbow strike from Cardosi.
Deiveiredo lands a hook that snaps the head of Cardosi backwards.
Deiveiredo lands a nice shot to the body.
Cardosi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Deiveiredo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Deiveiredo blocks an uppercut.
Cardosi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T2#
Cardosi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cardosi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Deiveiredo's elbow.
Deiveiredo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Deiveiredo tries a knee to the head but Cardosi blocks it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Deiveiredo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Deiveiredo throws a head punch that misses.
Deiveiredo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cardosi trying to land knees to the body.
Cardosi with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Deiveiredo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Cardosi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Deiveiredo blocks an uppercut.
Deiveiredo avoiding damage as Cardosi throws knees to the body.
Deiveiredo gets through Cardosi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cardosi avoiding damage as Deiveiredo throws knees to the body.
Deiveiredo can't find room to land a body shot as Cardosi controls the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Figueson Deiveiredo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Deiveiredo has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 9:10
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 9:10
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 9:10
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Figueson Deiveiredo!
Figueson Deiveiredo seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Thiago Cardosi stepped up to the mic, saying 'Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches and sponsors.'. |
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Event:
BMF 001🤼
Date: Jun 10, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Tim Bird! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Thiago Cardosi!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Richard Clark and Chris Edwards.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Cardosi gets tackled into the cage by Bird. Bird maintains the clinch.
Bird tries to score a body lock takedown but Cardosi shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Cardosi is trying to trip Bird. He has hold of a leg but Bird is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Cardosi persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bird (0) vs (2) Cardosi
Cardosi won't allow Bird to sweep him here.
Cardosi stands and throws Bird's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Bird (0) vs (5) Cardosi#SUB2#
Cardosi is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Bird is trying to escape and Cardosi transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Bird is forced to tap! Nice work there by Cardosi! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Thiago Cardosi!
Our winner, Thiago Cardosi, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Tim Bird was interviewed post fight and said 'Thankyou to my opponent for the scrap. Respect!'. |
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Event:
Fight World 001
Date: Apr 30, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Thiago Cardosi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Rodri Yairguez!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Chris Edwards and Andrew Berry.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Yairguez has closed the distance and engaged Cardosi in a clinch.
#TD#
Cardosi gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cardosi (2) vs (0) Yairguez
Yairguez trying to control here.
Cardosi takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Cardosi is trying to control the action in half guard but Yairguez is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Yairguez tries to get to full guard but Cardosi has control of the leg. #SUB#
Cardosi is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Cardosi is trying to control. Yairguez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Cardosi is trying for a kimura here. Yairguez looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Cardosi wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Thiago Cardosi!
A victorious Thiago Cardosi thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, Rodri Yairguez stepped up to the mic, saying 'A loss is a good learning experience if you take it that way, but it also isn't a win. Everybody loses eventually.'. |
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