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BMF 001🤼 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Tim Bird! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Thiago Cardosi!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Richard Clark and Chris Edwards.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Cardosi gets tackled into the cage by Bird. Bird maintains the clinch.
Bird tries to score a body lock takedown but Cardosi shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Cardosi is trying to trip Bird. He has hold of a leg but Bird is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Cardosi persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bird (0) vs (2) Cardosi
Cardosi won't allow Bird to sweep him here.
Cardosi stands and throws Bird's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Bird (0) vs (5) Cardosi
Cardosi is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Bird is trying to escape and Cardosi transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Bird is forced to tap! Nice work there by Cardosi! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Thiago Cardosi!
Our winner, Thiago Cardosi, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Tim Bird was interviewed post fight and said 'Thankyou to my opponent for the scrap. Respect!'. |
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