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Co-main event
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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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Main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 6 losses; Leonard Howell! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Thiago Cardosi!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Atkins and Steven Brown.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Howell drives through and clinches with Cardosi against the cage.
Cardosi is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Howell gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD2#
Cardosi is trying to trip Howell. He has hold of a leg but Howell is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Cardosi persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Howell (0) vs (2) Cardosi
Howell looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Howell keeping full guard, as Cardosi tries to pass.
Cardosi passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Howell (0) vs (5) Cardosi
Howell gets back to half guard.
Cardosi looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Cardosi is trying to work for a kimura but Howell is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cardosi works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Howell (0) vs (8) Cardosi
Howell can't escape the position.
#T1#
Howell wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Howell (0) vs (11) Cardosi#SUB2#
Howell showing good submission defense here.
My spies in The Forge 👊 inform me that Cardosi has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Howell rolls, trying to escape but Cardosi keeps control of the position.
Will Cardosi go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Howell is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Howell is keeping busy.
Howell tries to break free.
Cardosi is looking to control Howell but Howell is wriggling around and keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Cardosi has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Howell has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#T2#
Howell tries to escape but Cardosi has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB2#
Howell has hold of Cardosi's leg, trying to break free but it's let Cardosi lock up a rear naked choke! This could be big trouble! Howell is turning an unusual color here… he's out! Cardosi throws him to one side and jumps onto the cage to celebrate with his fans.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Thiago Cardosi!
A relieved looking Thiago Cardosi thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Leonard Howell had this to say: 'Rasclaat! Bun a fyah on dis loss, di morrow I back to gym & go harda.'. |
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