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Event:
SSG 299 Thumb vs Bar
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 London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 5 losses; Zurab Nozadzi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 16 losses; Dani Gerbandi!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Bruno Lombardi and David Schapiro.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Nozadzi closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Gerbandi quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Nozadzi (2) vs (0) Gerbandi
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.
Gerbandi manages to get to full guard.
Gerbandi keeping moving, preventing Nozadzi from controlling successfully.
Gerbandi wants to sweep here but Nozadzi controlling him for the moment.
Nozadzi looking to pass the guard.
Gerbandi controlling Nozadzi's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Nozadzi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T1##SUB2#
Gerbandi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Nozadzi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gerbandi is keeping the position for now.
Nozadzi won't allow Gerbandi to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Gerbandi has his foot on Nozadzi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nozadzi works his way back into a safe position though.
Nozadzi tries to free his leg and advance position but Gerbandi is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Gerbandi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Nozadzi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Nozadzi not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Nozadzi trying to control the position from guard on top but Gerbandi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nozadzi's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Gerbandi is controlling Nozadzi's posture.
Nozadzi trying to control the position from guard on top but Gerbandi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gerbandi lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nozadzi (2) vs (2) Gerbandi#T3#
Gerbandi pushing down on Nozadzi's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Nozadzi is looking for a sweep. Gerbandi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gerbandi with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Gerbandi's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Gerbandi trying to control from half guard but Nozadzi is working away.
Nozadzi wants to get back to full guard.
Nozadzi gets full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Gerbandi trying to control but Nozadzi is working from the bottom.
Gerbandi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nozadzi keeping moving, preventing Gerbandi from controlling successfully.
Gerbandi 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.
Nozadzi is pulling down on Gerbandi's head to control his posture.
Nozadzi can't keep his opponent in guard - Gerbandi advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T5#
Nozadzi is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gerbandi's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gerbandi's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Nozadzi (6) vs (2) Gerbandi
Gerbandi can't escape the position.
Gerbandi is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Nozadzi is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Gerbandi knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Gerbandi for a finish.
Gerbandi is in bad spot here.
Gerbandi trying to control the position but Nozadzi manages to sink in the hooks. #T6#
Nozadzi struggling to keep hold of the position.
#SUB#
Nozadzi is persistently looking for the submission but Gerbandi is defending it well.
Gerbandi breaks Nozadzi's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nozadzi (6) vs (4) Gerbandi
Nozadzi looking for a sweep. Not yet Nozadzi, not yet.
Gerbandi trying to control the position from guard on top but Nozadzi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nozadzi trying to keep a closed guard but Gerbandi is proving a slippery customer.
#T7#
Gerbandi wants to control from the top but Nozadzi keeps moving.
Gerbandi postures up.
Gerbandi wants to control from the top but Nozadzi keeps moving.
Gerbandi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nozadzi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gerbandi preventing the sweep.
Nozadzi keeping full guard, as Gerbandi tries to pass. #SUB#
Nozadzi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gerbandi defends well.#T8#
Nozadzi managing to control the position. #SUB2#
Gerbandi drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gerbandi jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Nozadzi 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.
Nozadzi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gerbandi trying to control the position from guard on top but Nozadzi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T9#
Gerbandi sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Nozadzi's guard.
Nozadzi is not content to let Gerbandi control the position.
Nozadzi is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Nozadzi actively working from the bottom here.
Gerbandi controlling the action here.
Gerbandi wants to pass to mount but Nozadzi is defending the position. #T10#
Gerbandi stalling.
Nozadzi tries to roll over but Gerbandi keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Gerbandi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Gerbandi 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. #T11#
Nozadzi makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Nozadzi.
Gerbandi trying to control the position from guard on top but Nozadzi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gerbandi controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Nozadzi looking to control.
Gerbandi trying to control the position from guard on top but Nozadzi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gerbandi not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T12#
Nozadzi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nozadzi seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Gerbandi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nozadzi is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gerbandi wants to control from the top but Nozadzi keeps moving.
Nozadzi seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Nozadzi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T13#
Nozadzi keeping full guard, as Gerbandi tries to pass.
Nozadzi controls Gerbandi momentarily but Gerbandi frees himself.
Gerbandi looking to sit in guard and control but Nozadzi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nozadzi (8) vs (4) Gerbandi
Gerbandi looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Nozadzi trying to control but Gerbandi is working from the bottom. #T14#
Nozadzi not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Gerbandi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gerbandi keeping moving, preventing Nozadzi from controlling successfully.
Gerbandi 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.
Nozadzi has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Gerbandi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gerbandi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nozadzi takes the fight on points by 8 to 4.
An out of breath Zurab Nozadzi 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:
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 4 wins and 5 losses; Zurab Nozadzi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 9 losses; Luis Marrero!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Paul Tew and James Atkins.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Marrero closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nozadzi has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Marrero after a bit of a struggle.
Marrero tries for a takedown. No joy.
#TD2#
Marrero has hold of one of Nozadzi's legs. Nozadzi is fighting the takedown attempt but Marrero gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Nozadzi (0) vs (2) Marrero
Nozadzi 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.
Marrero wants to pass the guard but Nozadzi is keeping the position.
Marrero preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Marrero avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Nozadzi wants to sweep but no luck.
Marrero pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nozadzi is keeping the position for now.
Nozadzi 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marrero trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nozadzi keeping moving, preventing Marrero from controlling successfully.
Nozadzi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Marrero manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nozadzi (2) vs (2) Marrero
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Marrero can do anything to dispel that myth.#T1#
Nozadzi stopping the sweep attempt from Marrero.
Nozadzi controlling from the top position.
Marrero looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Marrero working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nozadzi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nozadzi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #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.
Marrero looking for a sweep. Not yet Marrero, not yet.
Marrero manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nozadzi manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nozadzi (2) vs (4) Marrero
Marrero must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Nozadzi looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2##SUB#
Nozadzi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Nozadzi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Marrero defends well.
Marrero won't allow Nozadzi to sweep him here.
Marrero trying to control but Nozadzi is working from the bottom.
Marrero controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Marrero tries to free his leg and advance position but Nozadzi is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Nozadzi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Marrero gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T3##SUB2#
Marrero 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.
Nozadzi bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Marrero's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nozadzi (4) vs (4) Marrero
Nozadzi stands and throws Marrero's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Nozadzi (7) vs (4) Marrero#SUB#
Nozadzi tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Marrero is looking for a sweep.
Marrero keeps trying to improve his position.
Nozadzi controls the position.#T4#
Marrero is looking to regain half guard here but Nozadzi keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Nozadzi looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Marrero is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Nozadzi is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Marrero has escaped the position, nice work there.
Marrero is not content to let Nozadzi control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marrero tries to bench press Nozadzi off him but Nozadzi keeps the position. #SUB#
Nozadzi tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Nozadzi has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T5#
Marrero is looking to reverse the position.
Marrero is trying to control Nozadzi's posture but Nozadzi avoids it.
Marrero is trying to improve his position.
Nozadzi trying to control the position but Marrero is working away.
Marrero tries to bench press Nozadzi off him but Nozadzi keeps the position.
Nozadzi controlling from side mount. #SUB#
Nozadzi working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T6##SUB#
Nozadzi tries for a kimura but Marrero is defending well.
Marrero is trying to control Nozadzi's posture but Nozadzi avoids it. #SUB#
Nozadzi in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Marrero is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Zurab Nozadzi!
An out of breath Zurab Nozadzi thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Luis Marrero had this to say: 'Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches and sponsors.'. |
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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 3 wins and 4 losses; Zurab Nozadzi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 7 losses; Luis Marrero!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Steven Brown and James Ackerman.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Nozadzi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nozadzi feinted with a counter takedown.#CL#
Nozadzi drives through and clinches with Marrero against the cage.
Marrero is trying to drag Nozadzi to the mat but Nozadzi just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Nozadzi has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Marrero after a bit of a struggle. #TD#
Nozadzi wants the takedown. Marrero is fighting it off but Nozadzi persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Marrero's guard against the cage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Nozadzi (2) vs (0) Marrero
Marrero is trying to control the position but Nozadzi postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marrero 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.
Nozadzi definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Marrero can do anything to dispel that myth.
Nozadzi advances to half guard.
Nozadzi is controlling the pace.
Marrero is looking to get back to full guard here but Nozadzi has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Nozadzi (5) vs (0) Marrero
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nozadzi staying calm.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB#
Nozadzi goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Marrero has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Nozadzi but great work by Marrero. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Nozadzi (5) vs (4) Marrero
Nozadzi tries to buck Marrero off but Marrero is having none of it.#SUB2#
Marrero tries for a kimura but Nozadzi is defending well.
Marrero really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nozadzi. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Nozadzi struggling a bit here.
Marrero wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nozadzi keeps working.
Marrero is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Nozadzi gets back to half guard.#T2#
Nozadzi works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Nozadzi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Marrero pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nozadzi is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Nozadzi is looking to cinch up a triangle. Marrero throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Nozadzi's body to avoid the submission. Nozadzi has instead reached around Marrero's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Nozadzi arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Zurab Nozadzi!
An out of breath Zurab Nozadzi thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Luis Marrero spoke after the fight, saying 'Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches and sponsors.'. |
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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 2 wins and 3 losses; Zurab Nozadzi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 5 losses; Leonard Howell!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Colin Fotheringham and Phil Schofield.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Nozadzi instigates a clinch.
Nozadzi looking for a takedown. #TD2#
Howell works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Nozadzi (0) vs (2) Howell#SUB#
Nozadzi looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Howell passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Nozadzi (0) vs (5) Howell
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nozadzi is looking for a sweep.
Nozadzi keeping his opponent close.#SUB2#
Howell thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Howell trying to control the action but Nozadzi is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nozadzi is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Howell is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T1#
Howell wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nozadzi keeps working.
Nozadzi 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.
Nozadzi slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Howell passes Nozadzi's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Howell is pressing down on Nozadzi's thigh, looking to free his foot. Nozadzi is holding on for now.
Howell prevents Nozadzi from improving his position.
Nozadzi is looking to control Howell's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nozadzi avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Howell is looking for a kimura here.
Nozadzi wants to improve his position but Howell is controlling well.
#T2#
Nozadzi is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Howell's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Howell's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Nozadzi (4) vs (5) Howell#SUB#
Nozadzi has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB#
Nozadzi patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Howell is really stuck here.
Nozadzi doesn't have the hooks in and Howell manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nozadzi (4) vs (7) Howell
Howell tries to free his leg and advance position but Nozadzi is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Nozadzi looking for a guillotine here but Howell defends easily.
Howell trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Nozadzi trying to control the position.
Nozadzi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Howell manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nozadzi (6) vs (7) Howell
Howell wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Howell looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Howell controls Nozadzi momentarily but Nozadzi frees himself.
Nozadzi trying to control but Howell is working from the bottom.
Nozadzi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Howell swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nozadzi passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Nozadzi (9) vs (7) Howell#T4##SUB#
Nozadzi tries for a kimura but Howell is defending well.
Nozadzi wants to control but Howell is keeping him busy.
Howell tries to get back to half guard but can't.
You can see the frustration on Howell's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Nozadzi trying to control the position but Howell is working away. #SUB#
Nozadzi tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
A lull in the action here as Nozadzi stalls from top position.#T5#
Nozadzi'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.
Howell regains half guard.
Howell is looking for a sweep. Nozadzi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nozadzi not doing much here.
Nozadzi is looking to take a break and control but Howell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Howell wants to get back to full guard.#T6#
Howell regains full guard. Nicely done.
Nozadzi trying to control the position from guard on top but Howell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nozadzi stopping the sweep attempt from Howell.
Nozadzi content to stall in guard here.
Nozadzi wants to control from the top but Howell keeps moving.
Nozadzi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Howell working for a triangle but Nozadzi defends it easily.
Nozadzi wants to control from the top but Howell keeps moving. #T7#
Nozadzi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Howell swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Howell looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB2#
Howell looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Nozadzi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Howell is keeping the position for now.
Howell is trying to control the position but Nozadzi postures up.
Nozadzi works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Howell is trying to get back to full guard.
Nozadzi wants to pass to mount but Howell is defending the position. #T8#
Nozadzi controlling the action here.
Nozadzi tries to pass to full mount but Howell defends it. #SUB#
Nozadzi 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.
#SUB2#
Howell actively working from the bottom here.
Nozadzi wants to pass the guard but Howell is defending well. #T9#
Nozadzi is thwarting Howell's attempts to control the position.
Nozadzi tries to pass to full mount but Howell defends it.
Howell is trying to get back to full guard.
Nozadzi uses his free foot to push down on Howell's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Howell. Score +3 for passing guard: Nozadzi (12) vs (7) Howell
Nozadzi is looking to work his way around to Howell's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Nozadzi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Howell is looking to escape.
Howell working to try and regain half guard.
#T10#
Nozadzi takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Nozadzi (15) vs (7) Howell#SUB#
Nozadzi is looking for the choke from the back position but Howell is controlling his hands well.
Howell tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Howell is trying to escape the mount.
Nozadzi wants to control the pace but Howell is squirming around nicely.
Howell is controlling an arm, preventing Nozadzi from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
#SUB#
Nozadzi is working for a guillotine from mount but Howell frees his head quite easily.
Nozadzi wants to control the pace but Howell is squirming around nicely. #T11##SUB#
Nozadzi is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Howell is surviving well by controlling Nozadzi's body position as best he can.
Nozadzi wants to control the pace but Howell is squirming around nicely.
Howell keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Nozadzi looking to secure an arm triangle but Howell defends it well.
Howell working to try and regain half guard.
Nozadzi fails to move to back control. #T12#
Nozadzi trying to control but Howell is having none of it.
Howell regains half guard.
Nozadzi is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Nozadzi (18) vs (7) Howell
Nozadzi looking to control but Howell is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB#
Howell defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Nozadzi.
Nozadzi trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Howell is working to get back to half guard.
#T13#
Howell has given up his back here. Will Nozadzi look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Nozadzi (21) vs (7) Howell
Howell staying busy and making it hard for Nozadzi to control. #SUB#
Nozadzi is looking for the choke from the back position but Howell is controlling his hands well.
I really don't envy Howell right now.
#SUB#
Nozadzi 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!
Nozadzi has the hooks in. Howell is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Nozadzi tries to keep control of the position but Howell is staying busy.
Nozadzi controlling well, preventing Howell from escaping the position.
#T14#
Howell keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Nozadzi is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Howell is defending well though. Nozadzi let's go of the attempt for now.
Howell tries to break free.
#SUB#
Nozadzi working for a choke but Howell is defending well.
Howell trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Howell can't escape the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nozadzi takes the fight on points by 21 to 7.
Our winner, Zurab Nozadzi, 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.
Leonard Howell was interviewed post fight and said 'Rasclaat! Bun a fyah on dis loss, di morrow I back to gym & go harda.'. |
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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 2 wins and 1 losses; Zurab Nozadzi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Edward Sleon!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Steven Brown and Phil Schofield.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Sleon drives through and clinches with Nozadzi against the cage.
Nozadzi prevents the takedown attempt.
Nozadzi tries for a takedown but Sleon manages to get underhooks.
Nozadzi wants a takedown but no success here.
Nozadzi tries to score a body lock takedown but Sleon shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zurab Nozadzi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sleon is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Nozadzi gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Sleon is pressed up against the cage. Nozadzi has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Sleon down to the mat. Sleon avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Sleon moves into the clinch.
Nozadzi prevents a takedown attempt there.
Sleon is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Nozadzi pulls him back up using the underhooks. #TD2#
Sleon tightens his grip and picks Nozadzi up, before dumping him to the ground. Nozadzi manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Nozadzi (0) vs (2) Sleon
Sleon trying to control but Nozadzi is working from the bottom.
Sleon is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nozadzi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sleon is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nozadzi controls Sleon momentarily but Sleon frees himself.
Nozadzi 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.
Sleon won't allow Nozadzi to sweep him here. #T1#
Nozadzi looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Sleon tries to free his leg and advance position but Nozadzi is retaining full guard.
Sleon is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Nozadzi on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Nozadzi tries to get out of the position.
Nozadzi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sleon trying to control the position from guard on top but Nozadzi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Sleon avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Nozadzi looking for a sweep. Not yet Nozadzi, not yet.
Sleon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nozadzi is keeping the position for now.
Sleon pushing down on Nozadzi's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Nozadzi moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Sleon trying to control but Nozadzi is working from the bottom. #T2##SUB#
Sleon avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sleon trying to control the position from guard on top but Nozadzi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sleon 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. #SUB#
Nozadzi looking for a guillotine here but Sleon defends easily.
Nozadzi keeping full guard, as Sleon tries to pass.
Nozadzi wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Nozadzi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sleon controlling from the top position.
Sleon wants to control from the top but Nozadzi keeps moving. #T3#
Sleon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sleon trying to control but Nozadzi is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Nozadzi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Nozadzi pulls Sleon in close to prevent any damage.
Sleon stays in close to Nozadzi's body and controls the position.
Nozadzi keeping moving, preventing Sleon from controlling successfully.
Nozadzi controlling the position.
Nozadzi is trying to control the position but Sleon postures up.
Sleon preventing the sweep.
Sleon is pushing down on Nozadzi's leg trying to pass to half guard. Nozadzi is fighting to maintain full guard but Sleon has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Sleon is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Nozadzi 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.
Sleon wants to take a breather but Nozadzi is having none of it. #T4#
Nozadzi tries to get to full guard but Sleon has control of the leg.
Sleon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nozadzi keeps working. #SUB2#
Sleon seems to be looking for submissions.
Nozadzi is trying to get back to full guard.
Sleon trying to control from half guard but Nozadzi is working away. #SUB#
Nozadzi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Nozadzi manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Nozadzi keeping moving, preventing Sleon from controlling successfully.
We've been informed that Sleon has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T5#
Sleon wants to pass the guard but Nozadzi is keeping the position.
Nozadzi trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Nozadzi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sleon wants to pass the guard but Nozadzi is keeping the position.
Sleon trying to control the position from guard on top but Nozadzi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Nozadzi working for a triangle but Sleon defends it easily.
Sleon trying to control but Nozadzi is working from the bottom. #T6#
Sleon is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Nozadzi keeping moving, preventing Sleon from controlling successfully.
Nozadzi trying to control the position.
Nozadzi controlling Sleon's posture.
Nozadzi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sleon is one step ahead there.
Nozadzi is pulling down on Sleon's head to control his posture.
Sleon wants to pass the guard but Nozadzi is keeping the position.
Sleon trying to control but Nozadzi is working from the bottom.
Nozadzi trying to keep a closed guard but Sleon is proving a slippery customer.
#T7#
Sleon controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Nozadzi looking for a sweep. Not yet Nozadzi, not yet. #SUB#
Nozadzi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sleon defends well.
Sleon trying to control the position from guard on top but Nozadzi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sleon pushing down on Nozadzi's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Sleon perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB2#
Sleon is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Sleon is working for a submission of some sort.
Nozadzi is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#SUB#
Nozadzi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sleon pulls his head out easily. #T8#
Still in half guard, Sleon seems content to control.
Nozadzi is looking for a sweep. Sleon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nozadzi is not content to let Sleon control the position.#SUB2#
Sleon is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Nozadzi defends it well. #SUB2#
Sleon is trying to work for a kimura but Nozadzi is defending well.
Nozadzi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nozadzi trying to control from the bottom.
Nozadzi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Sleon is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Nozadzi has managed to free his arm - good work.
Sleon wants to control but Nozadzi is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Nozadzi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T9#
Sleon works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Nozadzi (0) vs (5) Sleon
Sleon looking to control but Nozadzi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB2#
Sleon looking to secure an arm triangle but Nozadzi defends it well.
Nozadzi can't escape the position.
Nozadzi tries to hold on but Sleon postures up.
Nozadzi has given up his back here. Will Sleon look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Nozadzi (0) vs (8) Sleon#SUB2#
Sleon has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Nozadzi tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #T10#
Sleon avoids the attempt from Nozadzi to control.
Sleon controlling from the full mount.
Sleon trying to control but Nozadzi is having none of it.
Sleon wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Nozadzi 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.
Nozadzi is looking for a sweep. Sleon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nozadzi is staying active underneath Sleon, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Nozadzi wants to control but Sleon is keeping busy.
Nozadzi wants to improve his position but Sleon is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Sleon is working for a kimura but Nozadzi is defending it quite comfortably.
Sleon is trying to control. Nozadzi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T11##SUB2#
Sleon is looking for a kimura but Nozadzi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sleon to get the leverage.
Nozadzi wants to get back to full guard.
Sleon 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.
Nozadzi is trying to get back to full guard.
Nozadzi is not content to let Sleon control the position.
Nozadzi is trying to get back to full guard.
Sleon looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Nozadzi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nozadzi moves into full guard.
Nozadzi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sleon trying to control the position from guard on top but Nozadzi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T12#
Sleon looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Sleon 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.
Sleon wants to control from the top but Nozadzi keeps moving. #SUB#
Nozadzi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Sleon drops back looking for a leg! Nozadzi is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Nozadzi manages to kick Sleon off! Sleon jumps back into Nozadzi's guard.
Sleon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Nozadzi working for a triangle but Sleon defends it easily.
Nozadzi can't keep his opponent in guard - Sleon advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T13#
Sleon is looking to advance position but Nozadzi won't allow it. #SUB2#
Sleon is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Nozadzi actively working from the bottom here.
Sleon content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Sleon is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Nozadzi! Score +3 for passing guard: Nozadzi (0) vs (11) Sleon
Sleon takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Sleon tries to control but Nozadzi wriggling away.
Nozadzi is wriggling around trying to escape.
Sleon can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Nozadzi is looking to escape. #T14#
Nozadzi is trying desperately to improve position.
Sleon wants to control the pace but Nozadzi is squirming around nicely.
Nozadzi 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: Nozadzi (2) vs (11) Sleon#SUB2#
Sleon had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nozadzi defends it easily.
Sleon looks winded!
Nozadzi is pushing down on Sleon's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sleon is fighting to maintain full guard but Nozadzi has managed to sneak the leg through.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nozadzi takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
Nozadzi is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sleon is just riding it out for now. Nozadzi eventually gives up the hold.
Nozadzi keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sleon wins on points by 11 to 2.
Edward Sleon seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Zurab Nozadzi had this to say: '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 2 wins and 1 losses; Adiwang Leetoh! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Zurab Nozadzi!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Andrew Berry and Steven Brown.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Leetoh drives through and clinches with Nozadzi against the cage.
Nozadzi tries to score a body lock takedown but Leetoh shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Nozadzi stops a takedown attempt from Leetoh.
Leetoh is working for takedown but Nozadzi is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD2#
Nozadzi manages to pull guard.
Leetoh stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nozadzi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Leetoh wants to control from the top but Nozadzi keeps moving.
Nozadzi trying to control the position.
Nozadzi keeping moving, preventing Leetoh from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Nozadzi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Leetoh is aware though and is defending well.
Nozadzi wants to sweep here but Leetoh controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Nozadzi is looking for a triangle but Leetoh pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leetoh showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Leetoh won't allow Nozadzi to sweep him here.
Leetoh wants to pass the guard but Nozadzi is keeping the position.
Leetoh wants to control from the top but Nozadzi keeps moving. #T1##SUB2#
Nozadzi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Leetoh can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nozadzi is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Leetoh (0) vs (2) Nozadzi
Nozadzi sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
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. #SUB2#
Nozadzi drops back looking for a leg! Leetoh is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Leetoh manages to kick Nozadzi off! Nozadzi jumps back into Leetoh's guard.
Nozadzi controls from within his opponent's guard.
Leetoh might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Let's hope that Nozadzi 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.#T2#
Nozadzi trying to control the position from guard on top but Leetoh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Leetoh is trying to control the position from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Leetoh is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Leetoh (2) vs (2) Nozadzi
Nozadzi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Nozadzi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Leetoh tries to free his leg and advance position but Nozadzi is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Nozadzi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Leetoh pushes down on Nozadzi's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T3##SUB#
Leetoh is working for a submission of some sort.
Leetoh looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Nozadzi is trying to get back to full guard.
Leetoh is trying to control. Nozadzi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Nozadzi is doing well to control the position and prevent Leetoh from advancing to side control.
Leetoh prevents Nozadzi from improving his position.
Nozadzi has his hands clasped together around Leetoh's back. He's all about the action.
Leetoh controlling the action here.
Nozadzi trying to control from the bottom.
Leetoh trying to control the action but Nozadzi is working from the bottom. #T4##SUB#
Leetoh is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Nozadzi sees it coming and defends easily.
Nozadzi trying to hold on to Leetoh's head to control him but Leetoh postures up.
Nozadzi tries to get to full guard but Leetoh has control of the leg.
Leetoh is keen to just control but Nozadzi is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Leetoh is working for a kimura but Nozadzi is defending it quite comfortably.
Nozadzi won't allow Leetoh to pass to mount.
Leetoh trying to control the action but Nozadzi is working from the bottom.
Nozadzi is trying to maintain the position but Leetoh is very close to passing his half guard.
Leetoh content to control rather than advance.
Nozadzi is trying to maintain the position but Leetoh is very close to passing his half guard.#T5#
Leetoh passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Leetoh (5) vs (2) Nozadzi
Leetoh avoids the attempt from Nozadzi to control.
Nozadzi keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Leetoh avoids the attempt from Nozadzi to control.
Leetoh wants to control the pace but Nozadzi is squirming around nicely.
Nozadzi is in all sorts of trouble here.
Leetoh fails to move to back control.
Nozadzi wants to hold on but Leetoh pushes him away.#SUB#
Nozadzi defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Leetoh. #T6#
Nozadzi wants to hold on but Leetoh pushes him away.
Nozadzi is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Leetoh wants to finish this one by submission but Nozadzi is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Leetoh.
Nozadzi is trying to escape the mount.
Leetoh trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Nozadzi wants to hold on but Leetoh pushes him away.
Nozadzi is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Leetoh is staying active.
Nozadzi can't escape the position.
Leetoh takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#SUB#
Leetoh looking to secure an arm triangle but Nozadzi defends it well.
Nozadzi is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T7##SUB#
Leetoh with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Nozadzi working to try and regain half guard.
#SUB#
Leetoh working for a submission but Nozadzi is keeping him at bay.
Nozadzi gets back to half guard.
Nozadzi is looking for a sweep. Leetoh is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Leetoh trying to pass the guard but Nozadzi defending well. #SUB#
Leetoh is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Nozadzi is defending against the submission attempts here by Leetoh.
Nozadzi is holding on to half guard well.#T8#
Leetoh prevents Nozadzi from improving his position.
Nozadzi works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Leetoh 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. #SUB#
Leetoh 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.
Nozadzi trying to control the position here.
Nozadzi keeping moving, preventing Leetoh from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Nozadzi has his foot on Leetoh's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Leetoh works his way back into a safe position though.
Nozadzi looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T9#
Leetoh wants to control from the top but Nozadzi keeps moving. #SUB2#
Nozadzi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Leetoh gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Nozadzi is adopting a defensive guard.
Leetoh wants to control from the top but Nozadzi keeps moving.
Leetoh is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Leetoh wants to control from the top but Nozadzi keeps moving.
Nozadzi looking for a sweep. Not yet Nozadzi, not yet.
Leetoh trying to control but Nozadzi is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Leetoh drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Leetoh jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T10##SUB#
Leetoh drops back looking for a leg! Nozadzi is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Nozadzi manages to kick Leetoh off! Leetoh jumps back into Nozadzi's guard.
Nozadzi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nozadzi seems keen to control Leetoh's posture.
Leetoh postures up.
Nozadzi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Leetoh is one step ahead there.
Nozadzi keeping moving, preventing Leetoh from controlling successfully.
Nozadzi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Leetoh manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Leetoh (5) vs (4) Nozadzi
Leetoh wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Leetoh is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nozadzi is aware though and is defending well.#T11##SUB#
Leetoh has his feet on Nozadzi's thighs here. He's pushed Nozadzi off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Nozadzi screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Adiwang Leetoh!
Adiwang Leetoh thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Zurab Nozadzi had this to say: 'Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches and sponsors.'. |
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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 0 wins and 1 losses; Luis Marrero! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Zurab Nozadzi!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Paul Tew and Daniel Bishop.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Marrero closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Marrero definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Marrero has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Nozadzi after a bit of a struggle. #TD#
Marrero gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Marrero (2) vs (0) Nozadzi
Marrero trying to control the position from guard on top but Nozadzi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marrero postures up.
Marrero controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Marrero preventing the sweep.
Marrero engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Nozadzi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Marrero can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Marrero looking to pass the guard.
Nozadzi looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB2#
Nozadzi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Marrero is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Marrero avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Nozadzi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Marrero gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Nozadzi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Marrero doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Marrero manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T1##SUB#
Marrero drops back looking for a leg! Nozadzi is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Nozadzi manages to kick Marrero off! Marrero jumps back into Nozadzi's guard.
Marrero has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Marrero trying to control but Nozadzi is working from the bottom.
Nozadzi seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Nozadzi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Marrero trying to control but Nozadzi is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Nozadzi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Nozadzi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Marrero trying to control the position from guard on top but Nozadzi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marrero wants to pass the guard but Nozadzi is keeping the position.#T2#
Nozadzi wants to sweep but no luck.
Marrero pushes down on Nozadzi's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Nozadzi is pressing down on Marrero's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Marrero tries to free his leg and advance position but Nozadzi is retaining full guard.
Marrero is stalling in the full guard.
Nozadzi keeping moving, preventing Marrero from controlling successfully.
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#
Marrero 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. #SUB2#
Nozadzi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Marrero defends well.
Nozadzi keeping moving, preventing Marrero from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Nozadzi working for a triangle but Marrero defends it easily.
#T3#
Marrero not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Marrero stopping the sweep attempt from Nozadzi.
Nozadzi is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Marrero drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Marrero jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Marrero wants to control from the top but Nozadzi keeps moving.
Marrero won't allow Nozadzi to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Nozadzi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Marrero doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Marrero manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marrero trying to control but Nozadzi is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Nozadzi is looking for a triangle but Marrero pushes his legs off easily.
Marrero is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Nozadzi keeping moving, preventing Marrero from controlling successfully. #T4#
Marrero stopping the sweep attempt from Nozadzi.#SUB#
Marrero drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Marrero jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Marrero being controlled here momentarily.
Nozadzi keeping moving, preventing Marrero from controlling successfully.
Marrero trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nozadzi pulls Marrero in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Nozadzi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Marrero doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Marrero manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Nozadzi looking for a guillotine here but Marrero defends easily.
#SUB2#
Nozadzi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Marrero is aware though and is defending well.#T5##SUB2#
Marrero avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Marrero is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Nozadzi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Nozadzi seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SUB2#
Nozadzi is looking for a triangle but Marrero pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Nozadzi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Nozadzi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Marrero trying to control the position from guard on top but Nozadzi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nozadzi can't keep his opponent in guard - Marrero advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Nozadzi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nozadzi is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Marrero's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Marrero's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Marrero (2) vs (4) Nozadzi#T6#
Marrero is in bad spot here.
#SUB2#
Nozadzi is looking for the choke from the back position but Marrero is controlling his hands well.
Will Nozadzi go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#SUB2#
Nozadzi is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Marrero knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nozadzi on the ground.
Marrero tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Marrero is trying desperately to improve position.#SUB2#
Nozadzi with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Marrero working to try and regain half guard.
Nozadzi sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
It looks like Nozadzi might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T7#
Marrero tries to lock up and control but Nozadzi gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Marrero tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Marrero is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Nozadzi tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Marrero really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Nozadzi sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Marrero tries to get back to half guard but can't. #SUB2#
Nozadzi working for a guillotine from mount but Marrero is in no mood to give up.
Nozadzi takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Nozadzi prevents Marrero from getting the reversal.
Nozadzi works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Marrero (2) vs (7) Nozadzi#T8##SUB2#
Nozadzi is looking for the choke from the back position but Marrero is controlling his hands well. #SUB2#
Nozadzi looking for the choke from the back.
Marrero trying to control the action but Nozadzi just sinks the hooks in.
Nozadzi controlling well, preventing Marrero from escaping the position.
#SUB2#
Nozadzi working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Marrero is in bad spot here.
Marrero trying to control the position but Nozadzi manages to sink in the hooks. #SUB2#
Nozadzi is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Marrero has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB2#
Nozadzi working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Marrero tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Nozadzi working for a choke but Marrero is defending well.
What can Marrero do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Marrero trying to control the position but Nozadzi manages to sink in the hooks. #T9#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nozadzi is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#SUB2#
Nozadzi is persistently looking for the submission but Marrero is defending it well.
#SUB2#
Nozadzi is cranking Marrero's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Marrero! He's tightened the choke and Marrero is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Zurab Nozadzi!
Zurab Nozadzi took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Silverguard Outfitters 🛡 for their support in the buildup to the fight.
The defeated Luis Marrero had this to say: '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#
Bird scores with a leg kick.
Zurab Nozadzi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nozadzi throws a front kick aimed at Bird's knee but Bird avoids it well.
Nozadzi motions for Bird to come forward. Nozadzi throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bird is looking to slow Nozadzi down with leg kicks.
Bird tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Nozadzi is able to avoid easily.#TD#
Bird closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Nozadzi to the mat! Nozadzi manages to get full guard.
Nozadzi will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Bird sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Nozadzi's guard.
Bird wants to take a breather but Nozadzi is having none of it.
Nozadzi is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bird is trying to control. Nozadzi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bird is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Nozadzi!
Nozadzi is looking to get to half guard.
Nozadzi bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nozadzi wants to control from the top but Bird keeps moving. #SUB#
Bird is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nozadzi defends well.
Bird keeping moving, preventing Nozadzi from controlling successfully. #T1#
Bird being controlled here, momentarily.
Bird not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nozadzi wants to control from the top but Bird keeps moving.
Nozadzi keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bird's head.#SUB#
Bird throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Nozadzi slips nicely into half guard.
Tim Bird is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bird blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nozadzi. #SUB2#
Nozadzi is working for a kimura but Bird is defending it quite comfortably.
Bird wants to control but Nozadzi is keeping busy.
Bird looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#SUB2#
Nozadzi is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T2#
Bird is pressing down on Nozadzi's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Nozadzi sitting in guard here, content to control.
Bird 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.
Bird trying to keep a closed guard but Nozadzi is proving a slippery customer.
Nozadzi wants to pass the guard but Bird is keeping the position.
Bird tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nozadzi postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Bird seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Nozadzi trying to control the position from guard on top but Bird is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nozadzi chips away with some ground and pound.
Bird trying to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Tim Bird.
Well Bird 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight for Zurab Nozadzi!
Judge James Atkins scores the fight for Tim Bird!
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight for Tim Bird!
Tim Bird wins by split decision!
Tim Bird made sure to mention his sponsor, Silverguard Outfitters 🛡 in his post fight interview.
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:
BMF 002
Date: Jun 17, 2023 |
#R1#
Nozadzi takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nozadzi takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CUT#It looks like Zurab Nozadzi has been cut.
Marrero lands a slapping body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nozadzi. Marrero does a little dance to reset his feet.
Marrero scores with a jab. Nozadzi acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Marrero cracks Nozadzi with a good jab.
Nozadzi moves forwards but Marrero connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Marrero throws a right and a left that Nozadzi avoids nicely.
Nozadzi is looking for the big counter here.
Marrero jabs Nozadzi right on the nose. Nozadzi blinks but takes it well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nozadzi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Marrero scores with a jab. Nozadzi acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Marrero with a hook.
Nozadzi drops his hands momentarily and Marrero takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Marrero lands a slapping body shot.
Nozadzi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Marrero wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Nozadzi misses with a shot to the body
and Marrero counters with a straight right hand.
Marrero pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T1#
Marrero jabs Nozadzi right on the nose. Nozadzi blinks but takes it well.
Marrero scores with a hook to the body. Nozadzi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Marrero is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Marrero misses with a two punch combination.
Nice cross by Marrero.
Nozadzi moves out of range as Marrero throws a body kick.
A little jabbing left from Nozadzi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Marrero cracks Nozadzi with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.#ROC#Nozadzi is rocked!
Marrero connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Nozadzi to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Marrero!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Luis Marrero!
A victorious Luis Marrero thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Zurab Nozadzi had this to say: '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 0 wins and 0 losses; Zurab Nozadzi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Sam Owen!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Richard Clark and Donald Grub.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Nozadzi keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#CL#
Nozadzi moves into range and clinches up with Owen.
Nozadzi gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Owen.
Nozadzi changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Owen fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL#
Nozadzi moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nozadzi tries for a takedown. No joy.
Nozadzi can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zurab Nozadzi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Owen is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Nozadzi gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD#
Nozadzi tightens his grip and picks Owen up, before dumping him to the ground. Owen manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Nozadzi (2) vs (0) Owen
Nozadzi trying to control the position from guard on top but Owen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nozadzi has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T1##SUB#
Nozadzi drops back looking for a leg! Owen is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Owen manages to kick Nozadzi off! Nozadzi jumps back into Owen's guard.
Owen is trying to keep Nozadzi in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Owen is looking for a triangle but Nozadzi pushes his legs off easily.
Nozadzi trying to control but Owen is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Owen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T2##SUB#
Nozadzi drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Owen manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Nozadzi has Owen in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nozadzi (2) vs (2) Owen#SUB#
Nozadzi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Owen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Owen trying to control but Nozadzi is working from the bottom.
Nozadzi has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Nozadzi keeping full guard, as Owen tries to pass. #T3##SUB#
Nozadzi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Owen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Owen drops back, looking for a kneebar! Nozadzi looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Nozadzi looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Nozadzi! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Nozadzi (6) vs (2) Owen
Nozadzi working away.#SUB#
Nozadzi tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Owen is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Nozadzi's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T4#
Nozadzi is looking to advance position but Owen won't allow it. #SUB#
Nozadzi is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Owen defends it well. #SUB#
Nozadzi is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Owen sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are battling for position here. Owen manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Nozadzi has gone for a leg lock! Owen slips out almost immediately though and dives into Nozadzi's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nozadzi (6) vs (4) Owen
Nozadzi keeping moving, preventing Owen from controlling successfully. #T5#
Nozadzi looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Owen is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Nozadzi is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Nozadzi has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nozadzi (8) vs (4) Owen
Owen keeping full guard, as Nozadzi tries to pass. #SUB2#
Owen working for a triangle but Nozadzi defends it easily.
Owen looking for a sweep. Not yet Owen, not yet. #T6##SUB2#
Owen working for a triangle but Nozadzi defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Owen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nozadzi is aware though and is defending well.
Owen keeping full guard, as Nozadzi tries to pass. #SUB2#
Owen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nozadzi defends well.
Owen keeping full guard, as Nozadzi tries to pass.
Nozadzi stopping the sweep attempt from Owen.
Nozadzi is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T7#
Owen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nozadzi is one step ahead there.
Nozadzi trying to control but Owen is working from the bottom.
Owen 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Owen holds on and takes a little breather.
Nozadzi trying to control the position from guard on top but Owen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nozadzi is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Owen is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T8#
Nozadzi wants to pass the guard but Owen is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Owen has his foot on Nozadzi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nozadzi works his way back into a safe position though.
Owen pulls Nozadzi in close to his closed guard and prevents Nozadzi from doing any damage or advancing position.
Nozadzi postures up.
Owen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nozadzi manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nozadzi (8) vs (6) Owen
Nozadzi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nozadzi is adopting a defensive guard.#T9#
Nozadzi is trying to keep Owen in close.
Owen slips nicely into half guard.
Owen wants to pass to mount but Nozadzi is defending the position.
Owen trying to control the action but Nozadzi is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Owen is looking for a kimura but Nozadzi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Owen to get the leverage.
Owen tries to pass the half guard into mount. Nozadzi knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Nozadzi on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Nozadzi tries to get out of the position.
Owen 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. #T10#
The fighters are battling for position here. Nozadzi manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Nozadzi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Owen defends it easily.#SUB#
Nozadzi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Owen trying to control the position from guard on top but Nozadzi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nozadzi trying to keep a closed guard but Owen is proving a slippery customer.
Owen tries to free his leg and advance position but Nozadzi is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Nozadzi looking for a guillotine here but Owen defends easily.
#T11#
Owen wants to control from the top but Nozadzi keeps moving.
Owen slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Nozadzi (8) vs (9) Owen
Owen staying calm.#SUB2#
Owen wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Nozadzi, who protects the arm well.
I wouldn't like to be where Nozadzi is right now. #T12##SUB2#
Owen is trying to get an arm triangle but Nozadzi is defending well.
Owen working away.
Nozadzi is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Owen off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Nozadzi (12) vs (9) Owen
Owen can't escape the position.
#SUB#
Nozadzi is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Owen is defending well though. Nozadzi let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB#
Nozadzi 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, Owen has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#T13#
Nozadzi is hanging on to Owen's back as he tries to escape.
Owen manages to reverse the position and now he's in Nozadzi's guard. Nice work there by Owen.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nozadzi (12) vs (11) Owen#SUB2#
Owen drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Nozadzi manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Owen has Nozadzi in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nozadzi (14) vs (11) Owen
Owen 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.
Nozadzi wants to pass the guard but Owen is keeping the position.#T14##SUB2#
Owen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Nozadzi trying to control but Owen is working from the bottom.
Owen 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: Nozadzi (14) vs (13) Owen#SUB2#
Owen is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Nozadzi defends it well.
Nozadzi is trying to get back to 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!
Nozadzi takes the fight on points by 14 to 13.
A victorious Zurab Nozadzi thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, Sam Owen stepped up to the mic, saying 'Whenever I start something I try to finish it.'. |
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