Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: NYF 67: Crusher vs Hogg
Date: May 18, 2024

#R1#
Bird takes a kick to the side of the head.
Tucker lands a jab to Bird's midsection.
Bird will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bird connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tucker momentarily. #TD2#
Bird drives through with a takedown into guard.
Tucker is adopting a defensive guard.
Bird sitting in guard here, content to control.
Tucker wants to stand and escape but Bird is having none of it.
Tucker has Bird pulled in close to control his posture.
Bird wants to control from the top but Tucker keeps moving. #T1#
Bird sitting in guard here, content to control.
Tucker seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Tucker wants to sweep here but Bird controlling him for the moment.
Bird trying to control the position from guard on top but Tucker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bird fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bird with a lazy takedown attempt
and Tucker counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bird misses with a left hand
and Tucker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bird bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T2##CL2#
Bird clinches up with Tucker and pushes him back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Tucker's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Tucker tries to break free but Bird pushes him back against the cage.
Tucker lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bird backwards.
Tucker wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bird blocks a body shot from Tucker.
Tucker blocks the elbow strike.
Bird scores with a hook to the body.
Bird throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Tucker pushes Bird back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Tucker makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bird is working for takedown but Tucker is calmly controlling the position for now.
Jeffrey Tucker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tim Bird.
Tucker is trying to break free.
Tucker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tucker misses with a body punch.
Tucker lands with a short shot to the head.
Tucker wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bird lands with a left to the head. #T3#
Bird is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Tucker is defending well.
Tucker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tucker goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Tucker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tucker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It looked like Tucker was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Tucker uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bird has time to react.
Tucker's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bird connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tucker scrambles back to his feet.
Tucker slips a straight right by Bird.
An attempted straight right counter from Tucker misses the target.
A combination from Bird does no damage.
Crunch! Tucker slams his shin into Bird's torso.
Bird misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A jab from Bird misses. #T4#
Bird takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Tucker takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bird takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Tucker takes one to the chin there.
Bird misses with a right hand
and Tucker counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bird misses with a wild body shot.
Bird blocks a head kick by Tucker.
Bird tries a head kick but it misses.
Tucker drops his hands momentarily and Bird takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bird misses with a telegraphed body shot #KD#
and Tucker counters with a crisp one two that drops Bird! Tucker thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Bird to his feet! Bird is in big trouble!#ROC#Bird is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Tim Bird will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Tucker misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bird throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bird throws a head kick that misses.
Bird scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bird throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bird defending well as Tucker loads up on a big left hand.
Tim Bird seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bird lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD2#
Bird lands a head kick that stumbles Tucker and the fighters go to the mat. #ROC2#Tucker is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bird working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Oh Tucker is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tucker tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tucker not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bird engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Bird preventing the sweep. #T1#
Bird passes Tucker's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bird passes to full mount!
Tucker is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Tucker is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Tucker seems to have got his legs back now.
Tucker wants to control but Bird is having none of it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tucker is trying to escape the mount.
Tucker is working hard here to advance position.
BOOM! Bird connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Tucker is looking to improve his position but Bird isn't that keen on the idea.
Bird is landing with some decent strikes but Tucker is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Bird can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Tucker is looking to escape.
Tucker is working to get back to half guard.
Bird controlling from mount.
Bird is landing with some decent strikes but Tucker is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Tucker is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
A nice elbow there by Bird.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bird tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Tucker tries to reverse the position but Bird maintains control.#T3#
Bird looking to finish with strikes here!
Tucker wants to control but Bird is having none of it.
Tucker is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Bird is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Bird wants to take his opponent's back but Tucker doesn't allow it.
Bird prevents Tucker from getting the reversal.
Tucker is squirming around, avoiding Bird's attempts to control the action.
Bird prevents Tucker from getting the reversal.#T4#
Bird has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bird landing strikes from the mount.
Bird throws some wild stikes that Tucker manages to avoid easily.
Bird trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Tucker tries to hold on but Bird postures up.
Bird has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bird lands a big elbow.
Tim Bird has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bird can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Tucker is looking to escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tim Bird showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
Tucker misses the shot to the body.
Bird moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Tucker blocks a head kick by Bird. #TD2#
Bird manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Tucker on his heels. He'll look to pass Tucker's guard now, I'm sure.
Bird preventing the sweep.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Tucker holds on and takes a little breather.
Bird wants to control from the top but Tucker keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bird trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tucker can't keep his opponent in guard - Bird advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Tucker wants to improve his position but Bird is controlling well. #T1#
Bird stalling.
Tucker is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bird thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tucker's head.
Tucker wants to improve his position but Bird is controlling well. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bird wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tucker keeps working.
Tucker trying to control but Bird postures up.
Tucker wants to improve his position but Bird is controlling well.
Bird sitting and controlling from the half guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Tim Bird seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bird connects with an inside leg kick.
Bird has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.#T3#
Bird punishes Tucker's body with a nice straight punch.
Tucker moves out of range as Bird strikes.
Nice uppercut lands for Bird. That snapped Tucker's head back.
The crowd cheers as Bird lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tucker doesn't seem phased though.
Bird swings for the body but Tucker moves out of range.
Tucker moves out of range of the strikes.
Tucker takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bird throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A solid body kick from Bird. #T4#
Bird darts in looking for a takedown but Tucker gets double underhooks and turns Bird into the cage.
A little feinted left hand from Tucker on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bird misses with a body punch
and Tucker counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bird throws a sloppy head kick
and Tucker counters with a left to the body.
Bird takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bird swings for the body but Tucker moves out of range.
It looked like Tucker wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bird throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bird needs to keep his hands up - Tucker had a free shot at his head there.
Bird missing with a left hand there. Tucker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A little feinted left hand from Tucker on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bird lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Bird connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Tucker's hands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tim Bird really dominated that round.
That's time! Tucker's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
Bird throws a jab when Tucker was well out of range.
It looked like Tucker wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A head kick misses from Tucker.
Bird connects with a body shot that sends Tucker's belly button to the back.
Bird moves away from the strike by Tucker.
Bird is looking to clinch.
Tucker doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bird tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tucker swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tucker lands with a shot to the body.
Bird avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Tucker uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bird.#T1#
A leg kick checked by Tucker.
Bird lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bird lands with an overhand left.
Bird takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Bird throws a hook but Tucker avoids it easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Tucker misses its target.
Tucker throws a looping overhand right but Bird ducks down to avoid it.
Bird throws out a powerful jab.
Bird scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Bird throws a jab but it's blocked by Tucker. #T2#
Tucker moves out of range as Bird strikes.
Bird with a poor takedown
and Tucker counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bird thinking.
Bird throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tucker uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bird.
Tucker appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#TD2#
Bird closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Tucker did well to prevent Bird getting side control.
Bird is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tucker wants to get back to full guard.
Tucker manages to get to full guard.
Tucker controlling the position.#T3#
Bird stopping the sweep attempt from Tucker.
Bird trying to control the position from guard on top but Tucker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bird preventing the sweep.
Bird wants to pass the guard but Tucker is keeping the position.
Tucker manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bird manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Tucker controls from within his opponent's guard.
Bird wants to sweep but no luck. #T4#
Tucker seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bird has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Tucker has passed into side control.
You can see the frustration on Bird's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tim Bird dominated that fourth round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R5##TD2#
Bird scores with a takedown into Tucker's guard.
Tucker pulls Bird in close to his closed guard and prevents Bird from doing any damage or advancing position.
Bird controls from within his opponent's guard.
Bird trying to control but Tucker is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bird won't allow Tucker to sweep him here.
Bird is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T1#
Tucker controls Bird momentarily but Bird frees himself.
Tucker 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 control the position from guard on top but Tucker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bird digs a good hook to Tucker's body.
Tucker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL2#
Bird pushes Tucker up against the cage in a clinch.
Tucker struggles to land a body shot inside as Bird controls his hands.
Tucker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jeffrey Tucker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Bird throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tuckers head.
Bird using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tucker has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Tucker lands a body punch.
A right hook to the body lands for Bird.
Tucker misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bird is looking to take this one to the mat.
Tucker misses with a body punch.
Jeffrey Tucker has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bird lands a shoulder strike.
Bird has Tucker pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Tucker manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Tucker lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bird or not.
Bird is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Tucker tries to work over Bird's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tucker lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bird lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tucker.#BC#
Tucker manages to break the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bird misses with a two punch combination.
It looked like Tucker wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bird takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #T3#
Bird swings for the body but Tucker moves out of range. #TD2#
Bird gets the takedown into side control.
Tucker takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Tucker is trying to control Bird's posture but Bird avoids it.
Tucker is trying to get back to half guard.
Tim Bird is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
You can see the frustration on Tucker's face as Bird controls the position.
Tucker is looking to regain half guard here but Bird keeps moving and retains side control.
Tucker is letting Bird control him for a moment. #T4#
Tucker is trying to control Bird's posture but Bird avoids it.
Tucker tries to buck Bird off but Bird is having none of it.
Tucker is not content to let Bird control the position.
Bird might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Tucker haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bird avoids the strikes from the bottom by Tucker.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tim Bird comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bird winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 46:49
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 45:50
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 46:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tim Bird!
Tim Bird is the new welterweight champion!
Tim Bird thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: NYF 62: Tijhoff vs Joon
Date: Apr 13, 2024

#R1#
McCoy's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bird connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! McCoy scrambles back to his feet.
Bird uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McCoy.
Bird tries a head kick but it misses.
McCoy half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
McCoy throws a shot from downtown. Bird moves away and avoids it.
Bird appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Bird lands a jab to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Willy McCoy has been cut.
McCoy looks to land a right hand but Bird moved out of range.
Bird thows a left - swing and a miss!
McCoy digs a good body shot into Bird's ribs.
Tim Bird seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCoy gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
McCoy avoids a punch combination nicely.
McCoy swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
McCoy connects with a nice looking jab.
A punch lands to the side of McCoy 's head but he takes it in his stride.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McCoy throws a jab but it's blocked by Bird.
Nice shot lands for Bird.#ROC2#McCoy is rocked!#T1#
Bird throws a quick head kick that knocks McCoy silly! This fight is all over! What a finish! Bird is up on the cage, taking in the applause from the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Tim Bird!
A relieved looking Tim Bird thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: NYF 57: Donal vs Dandrakulo
Date: Mar 09, 2024

#R1#
Bird throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dujardin counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Dujardin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bird sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tim Bird seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bird looks to land a right hand but Dujardin moved out of range.
Dujardin blocks a head kick by Bird.
Bird looks to score with a jab to the body but Dujardin is just out of range.
Dujardin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bird scores with a punch to the head.
Dujardin tries to clinch up.
Bird replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Dujardin blocks it well.
Dujardin looks to score with a jab to the body but Bird is just out of range.
Dujardin looks to score with a jab to the body but Bird is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dujardin slips under a jab from Bird.#CL2#
Bird moves into the clinch.
Dujardin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bird backwards.
Dujardin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bird using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Dujardin goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T1#
Dujardin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bird looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Bird gets through Dujardin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bird struggles to land a body shot inside as Dujardin controls his hands. #TD#
Dujardin gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.

Bird has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Dujardin is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Dujardin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dujardin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dujardin throws a punch but it's blocked by Bird.
Dujardin lands a body shot.
Dujardin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dujardin lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bird or not.
Dujardin misses with some punches.
Bird prevents a body shot from Dujardin.
Bird softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dujardin.
Dujardin swings wildly with an uppercut but Bird uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bird misses with a knee to the head. #T2#
A body shot lands from Dujardin.
Nice body punch from Dujardin - that landed with a thud.
Bird has a couple of punches blocked by Dujardin.
Dujardin can't find room to land a body shot as Bird controls the action.
Dujardin misses with the head strike.
Dujardin scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dujardin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bird can't find room to land a body shot as Dujardin controls the action.
Dujardin lands with a light punch inside.
Bird lands an elbow that stopped Dujardin in his tracks for a moment. #CUT2#It looks like Olivier Dujardin has been cut.
Dujardin scores with a hook to the body.
Dujardin wants a takedown but no success here.
Bird lands with a short shot to the head.
Bird swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bird goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bird lands an elbow inside that Dujardin shrugs off.
Bird misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dujardin gets underhooks to prevent Bird's takedown attempt. #T3#
Dujardin misses with the head strike.
Bird using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dujardin has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dujardin lands with a short shot to the head.
Dujardin scores with a hook to the body.#TD#
Dujardin gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Bird is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dujardin seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Dujardin is keen to just control but Bird is a slippery customer.
Dujardin working Bird over with strikes.
Bird wants to get back to full guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Dujardin connects with a nice short shot to Bird's temple.
Dujardin working the head and body with strikes.
Bird is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bird is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Dujardin scores with a couple of nice shots.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bird has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dujardin is working away from the top position though.
Bird is pressing down on Dujardin's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Bird is looking to sweep but instead, Dujardin has passed into half guard.
Bird wants to get back to full guard.
Dujardin lands with a punch from half guard.
Dujardin lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Dujardin wants to take a breather but Bird is having none of it.
Bird moves into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dujardin is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Olivier Dujardin will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Olivier Dujardin's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Bird misses with a jab to the body
and Dujardin counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Dujardin with a hook.
Dujardin scores with a decent looking hook.
Dujardin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bird scores with a sloppy right hand. Dujardin should have avoided that one.
Bird dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dujardin looks to land a left hand but Bird moved out of range nicely.
Dujardin misses the jab.
Bird missing with a left hand there. Dujardin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bird fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bird misses with a straight left.
Dujardin swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Bird lands the left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bird swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tim Bird seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Bird misses with a lunging right hand
and Dujardin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bird throws a poor cross that misses
and Dujardin counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bird throws a sloppy head kick
and Dujardin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bird closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bird throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dujardin counters with a straight right hand.
Bird tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Dujardin counters with a nice body shot.
Dujardin scores with a jab to the body.
Bird fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A shot to the body from Dujardin misses
and Bird counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dujardin misses with a body shot. #TD2#
Bird looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Dujardin!#T2#
Dujardin is looking for a sweep.
The strikes coming from Bird are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Dujardin is not content to let Bird control the position.
Dujardin is looking for a sweep.
The strikes coming from Bird are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Dujardin struggling a bit here.#SU2#
Bird stands up and beckons Dujardin to his feet.
Dujardin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bird throws out the jab.
Dujardin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dujardin works Bird's body with a nice hook.#T3#
Bird throws a body shot but no joy.
Bird feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Dujardins jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bird tries a head kick but it misses.
Dujardin lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bird fails in his attempt to clinch.
Donk. Dujardin catches Bird right on the button with a cross.
Bird scores with a hook to the body. Dujardin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bird tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dujardin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
It looked like Dujardin was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bird.
Dujardin scores with a punch to the head.
Bird fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dujardin manages to avoid it.
Dujardin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bird is looking to clinch but Dujardin is avoiding it.
Dujardin misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
Bird scores with a body shot.
Good exchange - Dujardin coming out on top.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bird misses with a leg kick
and Dujardin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice uppercut lands for Bird. That snapped Dujardin's head back.
Dujardin missing with a left hand there. Bird was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dujardin misses the shot to the body.
Dujardin throws a looping overhand right but Bird ducks down to avoid it.
Bird avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bird! But no joy.
Dujardin throws out a loose jab but Bird uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bird will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Dujardin shoots in but no luck this time.
Bird throws out a loose jab but Dujardin uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Olivier Dujardin will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Olivier Dujardin's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Dujardin walks into a jab.
Bird avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bird loads up on a big right hand but Dujardin slips the punch.
Bird bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dujardin's head.
Bird cracks Dujardin with an open hand slap.
Bird throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dujardin appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Bird turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bird throws an overhand right that lands on Dujardin's shoulder, as Dujardin tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dujardin tests Bird's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bird rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dujardin counters with a straight right hand.
Bird blocks a jab.
A head kick misses from Bird. #T1#
The fighters circling - Dujardin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bird. Dujardin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dujardin moves out of range as Bird throws a body kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Bird.
Dujardin is looking to clinch.
Bird misses with a looping right.
Bird throws a sloppy head kick and Dujardin moves out of range easily.
A little feinted left hand from Dujardin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bird misses with a double jab
and Dujardin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bird lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CL2#
Bird clinches.
Dujardin stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Tim Bird has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Dujardin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bird misses with a knee to the head.
Bird tries to land a knee to the head but Dujardin blocks with his arms.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dujardin.
Dujardin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dujardin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dujardin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dujardin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dujardin takes an elbow to the temple.
Dujardin goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bird prevents it.
Dujardin is trying to drag Bird to the mat but Bird just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Bird working aggressively here.
Dujardin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dujardin managing to block the knees to the body from Bird. #T3##TD#
Dujardin has hold of one of Bird's legs. Bird is fighting the takedown attempt but Dujardin gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Bird has momentary wrist control but Dujardin slips an elbow through the middle.
Dujardin scoring with punches to the head and body.
Dujardin preventing the sweep.
Dujardin working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Bird looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dujardin is one step ahead there.
Dujardin chips away with some ground and pound.
Bird bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dujardin's guard. #REVB#
Bird looking to pass the guard.
Dujardin is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Bird loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T4#
Dujardin pulls Bird in close to prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bird wants to get up but he can't break Dujardin's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Dujardin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bird is looking to work some ground and pound but Dujardin has wrist control.
Bird pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dujardin is keeping the position for now.
Bird in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bird postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Dujardin 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.
Dujardin has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tim Bird.
Well Dujardin 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:28
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Olivier Dujardin!
Olivier Dujardin thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Tim Bird was interviewed post fight and said 'Thankyou to my opponent for the scrap. Respect!'.

Event: NYF 53: Donal vs Ferguson II
Date: Feb 10, 2024

#R1#
Bird throws a hook but Janowski avoids it easily.
Janowski has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cant Lose MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Janowski moves out of range of the strikes.
Bird has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Bird throws the kick towards the body but Janowski avoids it.
Janowski throws the left hand but Bird avoids the punch easily.
Bird checks a leg kick.
Janowski dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bird just misses with a punch to the body.
Janowski scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bird doesn't seem bothered though.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bird. Janowski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bird waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Janowski.
Bird just misses with a punch to the body.
Bird throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Janowski's waist but Janowski gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bird off to one side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Janowski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Janowski takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Janowski slips a jab from Bird.
Bird cracks Janowski with a good jab.
Janowski lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bird at a distance. #T1#
Bird misses with an attempted mid kick.
Stevie Janowski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bird throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bird takes a swing at Janowski's ribcage but misses.
Janowski misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Janowski goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bird now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Janowski takes one on the button.
Janowski throws a front kick that sends Bird stumbling back into the cage.
Janowski throws a series of punches but Bird moves out of range.
Bird scores with a one two! Janowski had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Nice jab there from Bird.
Bird walks into a straight right hand from Janowski.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Janowski moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bird shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Janowski defends it nicely.
Janowski looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #T2#
Janowski misses with a wild combination.
Janowski misses with a jab, cross combination.
Janowski lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bird tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Janowski swivels and escapes.
Stevie Janowski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tim Bird.
Janowski is looking to slow Bird down with leg kicks.
Janowski throws a right and a left that Bird avoids nicely.
Bird blocks a low kick nicely.
Janowski works over Bird's head and body with a nice combination.
Bird needs to keep his hands up - Janowski had a free shot at his head there.
Janowski lands a jab.
Janowski throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bird.
Janowski rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bird moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T3#
Bird scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bird throws a solid leg kick but Janowski takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bird.
Bird uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Janowski.
Janowski scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Bird's corner calls for a 1-2. Bird obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bird gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Janowski.
Janowski misses with a body shot
letting Bird counter with a right hand.
Bird tries to clinch but Janowski moves out of range.
No joy there for Janowski, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bird is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Janowski misses with a straight left.
Bird misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bird misses with a looping left.#CL2#
Bird rushes Janowski and presses him up against the cage.
A hook to the body from Janowski.
Janowski goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bird tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Janowski's elbow. #T4#
Bird tries for a takedown. No joy.
Janowski misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bird misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Janowski.
Bird has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Janowski goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bird blocks an elbow strike.
Bird tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bird trying to land knees to the body.
Bird has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Janowski is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#BC#
Janowski breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tim Bird seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Janowski throws the kick towards the body but Bird avoids it.
Bird swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Janowski digs a good hook to Bird's body.
Janowski with a hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Janowski misses with a hook. Bird ducked under it nicely.
Bird misses with a body kick.
A punch lands to the side of Janowski 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Horrible takedown attempt by Bird or perhaps it was just good defense by Janowski, which made it look bad.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Stevie Janowski dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Janowski looks to land a combination but Bird avoids it well.
A jab lands there for Bird.
Janowski works Bird's body with a nice hook.
Janowski fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bird on the side of the head.
Bird drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bird throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bird uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Janowski.
Stevie Janowski is winning the standup battle so far.
Bird lands a jab to Janowski's midsection.
Janowski throws out a powerful jab.
Bird misses with a wild body shot.
Bird stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Janowski.
Bird swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nice cross by Bird.
Bird works the jab nicely.
Bird has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Janowski.
Bird scores with a head kick. Janowski tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#T1#
Bird shoots in but no luck this time.
Bird fails in his attempt to clinch.
Janowski is looking for a counter combo.
Janowski keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Janowski throws a right and a left that both miss.
Janowski fakes the leg kick and cracks Bird in the body.
Bird tries to clinch but Janowski is having none of it.
Bird connects with a crisp jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Janowski as he connects with a hook.
Bird tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bird doesn't manage to clinch there - Janowski circles away.
Janowski tries to bum rush Bird with a series of wild strikes but Bird uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Janowski connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Janowski takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Janowski throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bird.
Good standup being displayed there by Bird as he connects with a hook.#T2#
Janowski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bird manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Bird clinches.
Janowski misses with a body punch.
Janowski avoids a wild elbow strike from Bird.#BC#
Janowski's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bird cracks a nice hook into Janowski's ribs.
Bird misses with a body shot.
Janowski thumps Bird with a low kick.
Bird feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Janowskis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Janowski chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bird swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A quick step to the side and Janowski tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bird moves out of range of the leg kick from Janowski.
Bird ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A lazy left from Janowski finds it's target.#T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Janowski. Bird does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bird fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bird avoids the body shot from Janowski.
Bird lands a slapping body shot.
Bird fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Janowski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bird was well out of range. Poor timing from Janowski.
Janowski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bird was well out of range. Poor timing from Janowski.
Bird throws a head kick but Janowski moves out of range.
Bird tests Janowski's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A combination from Janowski does no damage.
Janowski misses with a wild combination.
Bird cracks Janowski with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T4#
Janowski misses the jab.
Stevie Janowski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Janowski misses with a series of wild punches.
Janowski looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Janowski connects with a body shot that sends Bird's belly button to the back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bird stuns Janowski with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bird blocks a leg kick.
Janowski drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bird misses with a low kick.
Bird just misses with a punch to the body.
Bird catches Janowski with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bird shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Janowski pinned against the cage. Janowski gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Stevie Janowski will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Bird throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Janowski lands a slapping body shot.
Bird takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bird tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Janowski manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Janowski throws a big counter combination but Bird scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Janowski cracks Bird with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Janowski lands a head shot.
Bird checks a leg kick nicely.
Janowski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bird keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bird scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Janowski doesn't seem bothered though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bird catches Janowski with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A solid leg kick lands there for Janowski.
Janowski needs to keep his hands up - Bird had a free shot at his head there.#ROC2#Janowski is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Are you kidding me?! Bird ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Janowski clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tim Bird!
A victorious Tim Bird thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: NYF 50: Makoba vs Simons III
Date: Jan 20, 2024

#R1#
A chopping leg kick lands by Bird.
Bird takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A punch combination from Aya misses.
Aya avoids the body shot from Bird.
Aya looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A slow jab from Aya misses its intended target.
Bird is looking to counter punch.
Aya misses with an uppercut. Bird saw that one coming.
Aya will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bird lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CUT#It looks like Siaka Aya has been cut.
Aya blocks a head kick by Bird.
Aya is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bird.
Bird swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
No joy there for Aya, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Aya throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The crowd cheers as Aya lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bird doesn't seem phased though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bird throws a body shot but no joy.
Bird loads up on a big right hand but Aya slips the punch.
Bird takes one on the button.
Bird tries a head kick but it misses.
Bird is looking to land body kicks.
Aya lands a jab to the head. #T1#
Aya slips under a jab from Bird.
Bird dips to his left and cracks Aya with an uppercut!
Bird misses with a hook. Aya ducked under it nicely.
Aya keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Aya tries to bum rush Bird with a series of wild strikes but Bird uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Aya throws a right hand that misses
and Bird cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Aya uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bird.
Aya misses with a looping right.
Jab from Aya.
Bird waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Aya.
Bird lands with a right hand.
Bird cracks Aya with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bird throws out a loose jab but Aya uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aya jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bird definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bird takes one to the side of the head.
Bird throws a hook but Aya avoids it easily.
Aya connects with a crisp jab.
Siaka Aya seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aya throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bird sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL#
Bird rushes Aya and presses him up against the cage.#T2#
Bird tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A left hand lands to the body for Bird.
Aya lands a hook to the side of the head.
Aya throws a head punch that misses.
Aya misses with the head strike.
Bird scores with a shot to the side of Aya's head.
Aya avoids the elbow strike from Bird, against the cage.
Bird blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Aya. #BC2#
Aya breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A big right from Aya misses.
Aya fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
An attempted straight right counter from Bird misses the target.
Bird throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. #CL#
Bird clinches up with Aya and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Aya's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bird keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Aya.
A good leg kick by Bird.
Bird is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Aya. #T3#
Bird is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bird slips under a jab from Aya.#KD#
Bird lands a left and a right that sends Aya crashing to the canvas! Bird dives into mount looking to finish!#ROC# Aya is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bird working Aya over with strikes here.
Aya is still in real trouble! Can Bird finish him?
Bird in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Bird drops a big elbow. That's hurt Aya! More shots from Bird and the ref steps in! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tim Bird!
A very excited looking Tim Bird made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: NYF 46: Traumen vs Garcia
Date: Dec 23, 2023

#R1#
Bird misses with a head kick. #TD#
Burns gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Bird to score an easy takedown into full guard.#SUB2#
Burns is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bird defends well.#SUB2#
Burns had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bird defends it easily.
Bird cracks Burns with a solid left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bird preventing the sweep.
Bird chips away with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Burns is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bird is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Bird got a little sloppy there for a moment and Burns has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bird has managed to get both his arms back between Burns's legs - danger averted.
Bird landing with the ground and pound. #T1#
Bird trying to control but Burns is working from the bottom.
Burns wants to sweep here but Bird controlling him for the moment.
Bird trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bird slips nicely into half guard.
Bird scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Bird content to control rather than advance.
Burns is looking for a sweep. Bird is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bird landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB#
Bird is trying to work for a kimura but Burns is defending well.
Bird trying to control the action but Burns is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Bird is trying to work for a kimura but Burns is defending well. #SUB2#
Burns looking for submissions off his back.
Burns tries to get to full guard but Bird has control of the leg.
Burns has hold of Bird's hands but Bird slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T3#
Ground and pound from Bird.
Burns avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bird. #SUB2#
Burns looking for submissions off his back.
Burns wants to get back to full guard.
Bird lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Bird connects with a nice short shot to Burns's temple. #SUB2#
Burns looking for submissions off his back.#T4#
Burns tries to get to full guard but Bird has control of the leg. #SUB#
Bird is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bird working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Bird is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Burns!
Bird working Burns over with strikes here. #ROC#Burns is rocked!
Bird unloading with bombs!
Burns is still in real trouble! Can Bird finish him?
Bird definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Burns working to try and regain half guard.
Burns felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Bird cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bird looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Burns covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tim Bird!
Our winner, Tim Bird, 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.

Event: NYF 43: Simons vs St Claire
Date: Nov 25, 2023

#R1#
Bird thuds his right hand into Python's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CUT2#It looks like Henry Python has been cut.
Bird scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Bird misses with a body shot.
Python misses with a wild body shot.
Bird misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bird throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Python thumps Bird with a low kick.
Bird looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Python throws a shot from downtown. Bird moves away and avoids it.
Bird swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Python looks to land a right hand but Bird moved out of range.
Bird misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Python throws a head kick but Bird moves out of range.
Python sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Python swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bird throws a counter combo.
Bird throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bird throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Python connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bird darts in looking for a takedown but Python gets double underhooks and turns Bird into the cage. #T1#
A leg kick checked by Bird.
Bird is looking for the big counter here.
Henry Python is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Python lands a right hook to the body.
Python lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bird circles away quickly and effectively.
Nice straight punches there by Python. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Python.#TD2#
Python gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Bird is standing up over Python. Python looks to escape but Bird dives into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#REVR#
Bird throws an elbow but Python slips to the side and avoids it well.
Python's coaches at House of 1000 Corpses have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Bird wants to control but Python is keeping him busy.
An elbow from Bird crashes against the mat. #T2#
Bird landing a few strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Python wants to get back to his feet.
Bird trying to control the position but Python is working away.
Bird working the ground and pound.
Python parries the strikes from Bird easily there. Bird is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Python to escape.
Bird wants to control but Python is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Bird is trying to get an arm triangle but Python is defending well.
Python pushes Bird away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Bird gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#T3#
Python takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Python is trying to get back to his feet.
Bird cracks Python with a big right hand but Python just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Python is trying to buck Bird off.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES#
Python throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Bird closes the distance and clinches up with Python, looking for a takedown. Bird pushes Python against the cage but Python circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Henry Python has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tim Bird.
A jab from Bird does it's job there.
A telegraphed right hand from Bird misses the target.
Python throws a looping overhand right but Bird ducks down to avoid it.
Bird tries to clinch up.#T4#
Bird throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bird keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bird misses with a body kick.
Python displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bird.
Python is looking to counter punch.
Bird bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Python bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bird's head backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Python avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Python throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Nice defenses there by Python.
Bird throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A jab lands there for Python.
A swing and a miss from Python.
Python tries to bum rush Bird with a series of wild strikes but Bird uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bird throws out a counter right but Python avoids it with no problem.
Bird misses with a body shot.
Python swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Tim Bird will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Henry Python's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Python misses with a leg kick.
Python lands a jab.
Bird catches Python with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bird dodges the punch combination from Python. #TD2#
Bird throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Python tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Bird is in Python's guard.
Python is wriggling around but Bird manages to pass to half guard. #REVR#
Bird performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Bird's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T1#
Tim Bird has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bird lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Python is trying to stand back up but Bird is controlling him
Bird moves into full mount! Python won't be happy about that!
Python is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Bird landing strikes from the mount.#T2#
Python is trying to stand.#SUB2#
Bird is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Python is forced to tap! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tim Bird!
During a confident post fight interview, Tim Bird thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: NYF 39: Sillalahi vs Peterson
Date: Oct 21, 2023

#R1#
Tucker throws a leg kick that misses.
Tucker scores with a nice strike.
Bird misses with a body shot.
Tucker was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bird looks to land a left hand but Tucker moved out of range nicely.
Good exchange - Bird coming out on top.
Bird fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tucker manages to avoid it.
Bird moves out of range of the leg kick from Tucker.
Tucker throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bird counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A shot to the liver by Bird. Beautiful body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bird throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Tucker wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tucker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tucker misses with a straight right.
Bird waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tucker.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Tucker. Bird does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bird throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tucker appears to be looking for a big counter.
Tim Bird seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No joy there for Bird, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bird throws the left hand but Tucker avoids the punch easily.
Bird looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Tucker moves out of range of the strikes.
Tucker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bird moves away.
Tucker takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bird connects with a nice looking jab.
Tucker pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Bird back to the cage. Tucker follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Bird misses with a hook
and Tucker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bird tries to land a front kick but Tucker steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tucker was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Tucker ducks under a wild hook from Bird.
Tucker throwing a counter right hand but Bird manages to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bird throws a leg kick that is checked
and Tucker counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Tucker lands a slapping body shot.
A leg kick checked by Tucker.
Bird misses with a hook to the body
and Tucker counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tucker looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Tucker jabs Bird to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bird throws a good cross that connects.
Bird pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A little feinted left hand from Tucker on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bird dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tucker. That did some damage!
Bird throws a hook to the side of Tucker's head but Tucker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tucker misses with a straight right.
Bird pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bird loads up on a big right hand but Tucker slips the punch.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bird lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Tucker has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Tucker and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#T3#
Tucker thumps Bird with a low kick.
Tucker ducks under a wild hook from Bird.
Bird throws a poor cross that misses
and Tucker counters with a nice uppercut.
Bird slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bird misses with an uppercut
and Tucker counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Tucker looks to land a combination but Bird avoids it well.
Bird checks a low kick from Tucker.
Tucker throws an overhand right that lands on Bird's shoulder, as Bird tries to avoid the shot.
Bird gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A big right from Bird misses.
Bird throws a hook but Tucker avoids it easily.
Tucker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Tucker misses the target.#T4#
Bird with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bird throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tucker connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tucker slips under a jab.
Bird scores with a nice strike.
Bird throws a body shot but no joy.
Bird lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Bird throws a right and a left that both miss.
A clash of legs there as Tucker blocks the low kick.
Bird scores with a shot to the body.
Bird misses with an uppercut
letting Tucker counter with a right hand.
Bird misses with a right hand #KD#
and Tucker counters with a crisp right hand that drops Bird! Tucker lets Bird back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Bird is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tucker slips a straight right by Bird.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Jeffrey Tucker will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Bird swings for the body but Tucker moves out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Tucker blocks the leg kick.
Tucker swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Bird misses with a leg kick
and Tucker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tucker lands a nice shot to the body.
Bird throws the kick towards the body but Tucker avoids it.
Tucker connects with a body shot.
Nice defenses there by Tucker.
A jab from Tucker misses.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Bird in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bird lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bird.
Tucker is looking for a counter combo.
A jab from Bird misses.
Tucker checks the leg kick nicely there. #T1#
Bird throws a front kick aimed at Tucker's knee but Tucker avoids it well.
Tucker cracks Bird with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#KD#
Tucker drops Bird with a beautiful combination! Bird stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Tucker is looking for the KO!
Bird is still on wobbly legs! Can Tucker finish him?
Tucker moves in close and cracks Bird with a massive right hand! Bird, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Tucker!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jeffrey Tucker!
The defeated Tim Bird had this to say: 'Thankyou to my opponent for the scrap. Respect!'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 29, 2023

#R1#
Bird defending well as Ignon loads up on a big left hand.
A little feinted left hand from Bird on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bird misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bird lands with a nice body punch.
Bird on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ignon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bird.
Bird definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Tim Bird seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ignon blocks a jab.
Ignon punishes Bird's body with a nice straight punch.
Bird tries to score with a low kick but Ignon moves his leg out of the way.
Ignon doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Bird throws a solid leg kick but Ignon takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bird.
Bird misses with a jab to the body
and Bird takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bird throws a sloppy body shot
and Ignon counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Ignon avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ignon bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bird's head.
Bird pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T1#
Ignon lands a nice hook to Bird's body. Bird takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bird walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ignon checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ignon lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Bird steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ignon.
Bird throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #TD2#
Ignon closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Bird to the mat! Bird manages to get full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bird is on top in guard. #REVR#
Bird has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Bird wants to control from the top but Ignon keeps moving. #SUB2#
Ignon is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Ignon throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T2#
Bird distracts Ignon with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bird trying to control the position from guard on top but Ignon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Ignon has his foot on Bird's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bird works his way back into a safe position though.
Bird tries to free his leg and advance position but Ignon is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Ignon looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bird pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ignon is keeping the position for now.
Ignon has his hands on Bird's head, controlling the position. #T3#
Bird stands up over Ignon, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB2#
Ignon is looking for a triangle but Bird pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Ignon escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bird gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Ignon throws his legs up looking for a submission but Bird uses it to pass to side control.
Bird controlling the position. #T4#
Ignon is looking to regain half guard here but Bird keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Bird looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Ignon takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bird working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Ignon struggling a bit here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Sauv Ignon will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Bird avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bird tries a low kick but Ignon avoids it.
Ignon doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Ignon lands a slapping body shot.
Ignon fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A counter left hand to the body from Bird misses its target.
Ignon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ignon darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bird goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
It seemed like Ignon was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bird misses with a double jab
and Ignon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bird throws a leg kick that is checked
and Ignon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Ignon shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Bird is trying to defend but Ignon finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Still in half guard, Ignon seems content to control.#T1#
The fighters are battling for position here. Bird manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Bird can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ignon controls the pace.
Bird controls Ignon momentarily but Ignon frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ignon forces his way into half guard.
Bird is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Ignon is looking to take a break and control but Bird is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ignon works his way into full mount!
Ignon trying to control but Bird is having none of it.
Bird manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Bird throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Ignon trying to pass the guard but Bird defending well. #T3#
Ignon slows the pace down in half guard.
Ignon wants to pass to mount but Bird is defending the position.
Bird is refusing to be controlled, as Ignon sits in half guard. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bird is looking to improve his position.
Ignon not doing much here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bird scores with the left hand. Ignon knows he should have avoided that one. #TD2#
Ignon drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bird working a defensive guard here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bird is on top in guard. #REVR#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bird stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ignon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sauv Ignon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Good shot there by Bird.
Ignon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bird throws out the jab.
Ignon connects with a looping right hand.
Ignon throws a hook but Bird avoids it easily.
Bird swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ignon counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bird fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ignon has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ignon blocks a low kick nicely.
Ignon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bird throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Bird misses with a left hand
and Ignon counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bird misses with a hook to the body
and Ignon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ignon looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Sauv Ignon seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Ignon is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ignon has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ignon there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bird uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ignon.
Bird lands a lovely overhand right.#ROC#Ignon is rocked!
Bird lands a body shot.
Ignon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bird.
Bird throws a perfectly timed hook that sends Ignon crashing down! Ignon tries to stagger back to his feet but Bird just hammers him until the ref stops the fight! A confused Ignon asks the ref what just happened. Poor fella.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tim Bird!
Tim Bird decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: TPG 004
Date: Sep 23, 2023

185 cm
20 yrs
190 lbs

183 cm
20 yrs
175 lbs

Albodean

Bird

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 0 losses; Nick Albodean! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Tim Bird!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Daniel Bishop and Phil Schofield.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Bird closes the distance and pushes Albodean back into the cage.#TD2#
Bird turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Bird manages to end up in side control.
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Albodean (0) vs (4) Bird
Albodean tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bird wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Bird looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB2#
Bird tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Albodean tries to buck Bird off but Bird is having none of it.#SUB2#
Bird is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Albodean has escaped the position, nice work there.
Albodean is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at The Forge ðŸ‘Š, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Bird tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Bird working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Bird looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Albodean is looking to reverse the position.#T1#
Albodean manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Albodean is looking to control Bird's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Albodean avoid being mounted?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bird wants to pass the guard but Albodean is defending well.
Albodean tries to roll over but Bird keeps him under control.
Albodean is working hard here to advance position.
Bird wants to pass the guard but Albodean is defending well.
Bird trying to control from half guard but Albodean is working away.
Albodean controlling the position well.
Albodean wants to improve his position but Bird is controlling well.
Albodean wants to control but Bird is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Bird in particular looking to stall.
Bird prevents Albodean from improving his position.#T2#
Albodean slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Albodean holds on and takes a little breather.
Bird controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Bird pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Albodean is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Albodean working for a triangle but Bird defends it easily.
Bird slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Bird trying to control but Albodean is working from the bottom.
Bird not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Albodean is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T3#
Albodean keeping moving, preventing Bird from controlling successfully.
Bird stopping the sweep attempt from Albodean.
Bird passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Score +3 for passing guard: Albodean (0) vs (7) Bird
Albodean sneaks back into half guard.
Albodean wants to control but Bird is keeping busy. #SUB2#
Bird 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.
Albodean is looking to control Bird's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Albodean avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Bird is working for a submission of some sort.
Bird trying to control from half guard but Albodean is working away. #T4#
Albodean gets back to full guard.
Albodean keeping full guard, as Bird tries to pass.
Bird passes Albodean's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Albodean trying to control but Bird postures up. #SUB2#
Bird is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Albodean sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Albodean actively working from the bottom here.
Well, if Bird is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Bird wants to control but Albodean is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Bird is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Albodean has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bird is thwarting Albodean's attempts to control the position.#T5##SUB#
Albodean looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bird is thwarting Albodean's attempts to control the position.
Albodean is refusing to be controlled, as Bird sits in half guard.
Bird prevents Albodean from improving his position.
Bird is thwarting Albodean's attempts to control the position.
Bird wants to pass the guard but Albodean is defending well.
Bird is trying to control. Albodean wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bird might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Albodean haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB#
Albodean looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Bird is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #T6#
Albodean manages to get to full guard.
Bird trying to control the position from guard on top but Albodean is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Bird avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bird trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bird's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Albodean is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Albodean keeping moving, preventing Bird from controlling successfully.
Bird wants to pass the guard but Albodean is keeping the position.#T7##SUB#
Albodean looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Albodean escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bird gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Albodean looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Albodean looking for a sweep. Not yet Albodean, not yet.
Albodean keeping full guard, as Bird tries to pass.
Bird passes into half guard.
Albodean regains full guard. Nicely done.
Bird wants to control from the top but Albodean keeps moving. #SUB#
Albodean is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bird is aware though and is defending well.#T8#
Bird looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Albodean lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Albodean (2) vs (7) Bird#SUB2#
Bird looking for a guillotine here but Albodean defends easily.
Bird controls Albodean momentarily but Albodean frees himself.
Bird lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Albodean (2) vs (9) Bird
Bird wants to pass the guard but Albodean is keeping the position.
Albodean wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T9#
Albodean keeping moving, preventing Bird from controlling successfully.
Albodean trying to control the position.
Bird pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Albodean is keeping the position for now.
Bird trying to control the position from guard on top but Albodean is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bird is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Bird 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#
Albodean had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bird defends it easily.
Albodean trying to keep a closed guard but Bird is proving a slippery customer. #T10#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Albodean is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Albodean (4) vs (9) Bird
Bird is trying to keep Albodean in close.
Albodean preventing the sweep.
Bird trying to control the position.
Albodean showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Bird has his foot on Albodean's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Albodean works his way back into a safe position though.
Albodean trying to control but Bird is working from the bottom.
Albodean looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Bird has his feet on Albodean's thighs here. He's pushed Albodean 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! Albodean screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tim Bird!
Tim Bird made sure to mention his sponsor, Silverguard Outfitters ðŸ›¡ in his post fight interview.
The defeated Nick Albodean had this to say: 'Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches and sponsors.'.

Event: TPG 003
Date: Aug 28, 2023

183 cm
20 yrs
175 lbs

168 cm
20 yrs
140 lbs

Bird

Deiveiredo

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; Tim Bird! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Figueson Deiveiredo!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Richard Clark and James Atkins.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Deiveiredo moves into the clinch successfully.
Bird is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Deiveiredo gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD#
Bird has hold of one of Deiveiredo's legs. Deiveiredo is fighting the takedown attempt but Bird gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bird (2) vs (0) Deiveiredo#SUB2#
Deiveiredo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Deiveiredo looking for a sweep. Not yet Deiveiredo, not yet.
Bird engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Deiveiredo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bird trying to control the position from guard on top but Deiveiredo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Deiveiredo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Deiveiredo keeping moving, preventing Bird from controlling successfully.
Deiveiredo is trying to keep Bird in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Deiveiredo tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Deiveiredo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bird tries to free his leg and advance position but Deiveiredo is retaining full guard.
Bird is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at The Forge ðŸ‘Š that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.#T1#
Bird's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Deiveiredo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bird defends it easily.
Deiveiredo can't keep his opponent in guard - Bird advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Bird with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Deiveiredo is looking to improve his position.
Deiveiredo gets back to full guard. #SUB2#
Deiveiredo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Deiveiredo trying to control the position.
Bird wants to control from the top but Deiveiredo keeps moving.
Deiveiredo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bird is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Deiveiredo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bird doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bird manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T2#
Bird looking to pass the guard.
Bird trying to control but Deiveiredo is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Deiveiredo working for a triangle but Bird defends it easily.
Bird content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Deiveiredo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bird trying to control the position from guard on top but Deiveiredo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bird stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Deiveiredo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Deiveiredo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bird controls the pace.#T3##SUB2#
Deiveiredo is looking for a triangle but Bird pushes his legs off easily.
Bird advances position into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Bird (5) vs (0) Deiveiredo
Deiveiredo manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB#
Bird is trying to work for a kimura but Deiveiredo is defending well.
Bird wants to take a breather but Deiveiredo is having none of it. #SUB2#
Deiveiredo looking for submissions off his back.
Bird looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Bird is looking to take a break and control but Deiveiredo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bird looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Bird is pressing down on Deiveiredo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Deiveiredo is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Deiveiredo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4##SUB2#
Deiveiredo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bird pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Deiveiredo is defending against the submission attempts here by Bird.
Bird wants to pass to mount but Deiveiredo is defending the position. #SUB#
Bird is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB2#
Deiveiredo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Deiveiredo is looking to improve his position.
Deiveiredo trying to control from the bottom.
Bird moves nicely into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Bird (8) vs (0) Deiveiredo
Deiveiredo wants to control but Bird postures up.#SUB#
Bird is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Deiveiredo is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Deiveiredo is trying to control Bird's posture but Bird avoids it. #T5#
Bird trying to control the action but Deiveiredo is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Bird working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Bird wants to lay and pray for a moment but Deiveiredo keeps working.
Deiveiredo manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bird (8) vs (2) Deiveiredo
Deiveiredo is keen to just control but Bird is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Bird looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Deiveiredo is trying to control. Bird wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bird tries to get to full guard but Deiveiredo has control of the leg.
Deiveiredo not doing much here.
Bird is trying to get back to full guard.#T6#
Bird is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Bird looking for submissions off his back.
Bird is trying to control but can't.
Bird wants to improve his position but Deiveiredo is controlling well.
Bird is trying to control but can't.
Bird gets back to full guard.
Deiveiredo trying to control the position from guard on top but Bird is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T7#
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.#SUB#
Bird is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Bird has his foot on Deiveiredo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Deiveiredo works his way back into a safe position though.
Deiveiredo passes Bird's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Bird wants to control but Deiveiredo is keeping busy.
Deiveiredo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bird keeps working. #SUB2#
Deiveiredo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bird defends it well.
Deiveiredo is keen to just control but Bird is a slippery customer.
Deiveiredo trying to mount his opponent but Bird defends it.
Bird is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Deiveiredo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T8##SUB2#
Deiveiredo 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.
Deiveiredo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bird keeps working.
Bird is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Deiveiredo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Deiveiredo's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Bird (12) vs (2) Deiveiredo
Bird is trying to stick to Deiveiredo's back but Deiveiredo is turning into Bird. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Bird's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Deiveiredo.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bird (12) vs (4) Deiveiredo
Bird keeping moving, preventing Deiveiredo from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Bird has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Deiveiredo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Deiveiredo tries to free his leg and advance position but Bird is retaining full guard.
Deiveiredo wants to control from the top but Bird keeps moving. #T9##SUB#
Bird looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Deiveiredo trying to control but Bird is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Deiveiredo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bird has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Deiveiredo has managed to get both his arms back between Bird's legs - danger averted.
Bird keeping full guard, as Deiveiredo tries to pass. #SUB#
Bird looking for a guillotine here but Deiveiredo defends easily. #SUB#
Bird has his foot on Deiveiredo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Deiveiredo works his way back into a safe position though.
Bird is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bird tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Deiveiredo trying to control the position from guard on top but Bird is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T10#
Deiveiredo postures up.
Bird will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Deiveiredo wants to control from the top but Bird keeps moving.
Deiveiredo won't allow Bird to sweep him here. #SUB#
Bird has his foot on Deiveiredo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Deiveiredo works his way back into a safe position though.
Bird keeping moving, preventing Deiveiredo from controlling successfully.
We've been informed that Deiveiredo has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Deiveiredo is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Bird is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bird wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Bird has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Deiveiredo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bird keeping moving, preventing Deiveiredo from controlling successfully. #T11#
Deiveiredo won't allow Bird to sweep him here.
Bird looking to control. #SUB#
Bird is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Deiveiredo rolls with it to try and escape but Bird cranks on the arm and Deiveiredo is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tim Bird!
Tim Bird took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Silverguard Outfitters ðŸ›¡ for their support in the buildup to the fight.
Figueson Deiveiredo was interviewed post fight and said 'Dude got lucky, but luck runs out.'.

Event: TPG 002
Date: Aug 14, 2023

183 cm
19 yrs
175 lbs

173 cm
20 yrs
150 lbs

Bird

Josh

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 1 losses; Tim Bird! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Rogan Josh!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Daniel Bishop and Paul Tew.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Josh is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bird sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #CL#
Bird darts in and clinches Josh up against the cage.#TD2#
Josh decides to pull guard. #SUB2#
Bird got a little sloppy there for a moment and Josh has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bird has managed to get both his arms back between Josh's legs - danger averted.
Bird sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Josh's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Josh wants to get back to full guard.
Josh is looking to control Bird's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Josh avoid being mounted?
Bird wants to lay and pray for a moment but Josh keeps working. #SUB#
Bird is working for a submission of some sort.
Josh trying to control from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bird trying to pass the guard but Josh defending well.
Bird prevents Josh from improving his position.
Bird looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB#
Josh is defending against the submission attempts here by Bird.
Josh has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#T1#
Bird looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Josh is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Bird is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB2#
Josh actively working from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bird is trying to control the action in half guard but Josh is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Josh is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bird's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bird's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Bird (0) vs (4) Josh
Josh gets his hands free as Bird looks to control. #SUB2#
Josh working for a choke but Bird is defending well.
Bird prevents Josh from getting a body triangle.#T2##SUB2#
Bird defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Bird tries to break free. #SUB2#
Josh looking for the choke but no joy.
Josh is not going to allow Bird to sit and survive in this position. #SUB2#
Josh is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Bird defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB2#
Josh looking for the choke from the back.
Bird looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Bird looking very determined here, making life difficult for Josh.
Josh is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Bird has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Bird manages to reverse the position and now he's in Josh's guard. Nice work there by Bird.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bird (2) vs (4) Josh#T3#
Josh trying to control the position.
Josh keeping moving, preventing Bird from controlling successfully.
Josh keeping full guard, as Bird tries to pass. #SUB2#
Josh has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bird can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Josh working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bird doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bird manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Josh looking for a guillotine here but Bird defends easily.
Josh keeping full guard, as Bird tries to pass. #T4#
Josh keeping moving, preventing Bird from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Josh throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bird wants to control from the top but Josh keeps moving.
Bird is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Bird trying to control but Josh is working from the bottom.
Bird stays in close to Josh's body and controls the position.
Bird trying to control but Josh is working from the bottom.
Josh is trying to control the position but Bird postures up. #SUB2#
Josh looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Josh is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Josh keeping moving, preventing Bird from controlling successfully. #T5#
Bird passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Score +3 for passing guard: Bird (5) vs (4) Josh
Josh is looking for a sweep.
Bird is looking to take a break and control but Josh is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Josh sneaks back into half guard.
Bird seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Josh does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Josh tries to get to full guard but Bird has control of the leg.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Bird in particular looking to stall.#SUB2#
Josh looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bird prevents Josh from improving his position.
Josh is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Josh is not content to let Bird control the position.
Josh is trying to control but can't. #T6##SUB#
Bird is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bird tries to pass to full mount but Josh defends it.
Josh wants to control but Bird is keeping busy.
Bird is pressing down on Josh's thigh, looking to free his foot. Josh is holding on for now.
Josh wants to control but Bird is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Josh is not content to let Bird control the position.#SUB2#
Josh actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Bird is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
Bird is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T7##SUB#
Bird is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Josh is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tim Bird!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Tim Bird made sure he mentioned Silverguard Outfitters ðŸ›¡, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
Rogan Josh was interviewed post fight and said 'If you ever start taking things too seriously, just remember that we are talking monkeys on an organic spaceship flying through the universe!'.

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 ðŸ›¡ 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.'.

Event: BMF 002
Date: Jun 17, 2023

#R1#
Darius ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Darius throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Darius throws a looping overhand right but Bird ducks down to avoid it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Darius looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bird moves away from the strike by Darius.
Bird lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #CUT#It looks like Benny Darius has been cut.
Bird throws an overhand right that lands on Darius's shoulder, as Darius tries to avoid the shot.
Bird misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Darius tries to counter by closing the distance.
Bird is looking to clinch.
Bird misses with a right hand
and Darius counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Darius pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Darius throws a one two combo.
Bird throws an overhand right that lands on Darius's shoulder, as Darius tries to avoid the shot.
Darius staying out of range there.
Darius pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T1#
Darius throws a jab but it's blocked by Bird.
Bird slips a jab from Darius.
Darius fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
As Darius tries to get set, Bird tries to push him back and clinch up but Darius manages to avoid the attempt.
Bird moves out of range as Darius strikes.
Bird keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bird on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bird misses with a hook. Darius ducked under it nicely.
Bird misses with a kick to the body. #CL#
Bird has closed the distance and engaged Darius in a clinch.
Bird tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Darius goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bird.
Bird blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bird.
Darius creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T2#
Bird lands with a left to the head.
Darius blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bird throws an elbow that misses.
Bird lands a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bird tries a body shot but Darius blocks it.
Bird blocks a body shot from Darius.
Bird blocks an elbow strike.
Bird lands with a left to the head.
Darius lands a shoulder strike.
Darius misses with a hook from the clinch.
Darius managing to block the knees to the body from Bird.
Darius throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Birds head.
Darius throws a head punch that misses.
Bird misses with the head strike.
Bird tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Bird fails to land.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Benny Darius.
I think Darius has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 9:10
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 9:10
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 10:9

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Benny Darius!
A very excited looking Benny Darius made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
In defeat, Tim Bird stepped up to the mic, saying 'Thankyou to my opponent for the scrap. Respect!'.

Event: BMF 001ðŸ¤¼
Date: Jun 10, 2023

183 cm
19 yrs
175 lbs

178 cm
25 yrs
168 lbs

Bird

Cardosi

Event: Fight World 001
Date: Apr 30, 2023

183 cm
18 yrs
175 lbs

185 cm
25 yrs
195 lbs

Bird

Marrero

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Tim Bird! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Luis Marrero!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Sam Margolis and Phil Schofield.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Nice sprawl there from Bird as Marrero shoots in.
Bird wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#CL#
Bird closes the distance and clinches.
Marrero tries for a takedown but Bird manages to get underhooks. #TD2#
Marrero has clasped his hands together around Bird's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Bird (0) vs (4) Marrero
Bird is looking for a sweep.
Bird manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bird (2) vs (4) Marrero
Bird is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Marrero tries to roll over but Bird keeps him under control.
Marrero really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bird. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Bird 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bird seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Marrero does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB#
Bird seems to be looking for submissions.
Marrero is staying active underneath Bird, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Marrero is trying to get back to full guard.
Marrero is trying to control but Bird manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Bird (5) vs (4) Marrero
Marrero tries to improve his position but instead Bird has taken his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Bird (8) vs (4) Marrero
Bird wants to control but Marrero is keeping busy.#SUB#
Marrero is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Bird gets his way!
Marrero is really stuck here. #T2##SUB#
Bird working for a choke but Marrero is defending well.
Bird keeps control of the position as Marrero tries to break free. #SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bird working for a choke but Marrero is defending well.
Marrero can't escape the position. #SUB#
Marrero is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent. #SUB#
Marrero preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Bird. #T3#
Marrero tries to break free.
Marrero keeps trying to improve his position.
Marrero is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Bird seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Marrero's chin but Marrero turns very nicely into Bird's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Marrero.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bird (8) vs (6) Marrero
Bird is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at The Forge ðŸ‘Š that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Marrero wants to pass the guard but Bird is keeping the position.
Bird 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: Bird (10) vs (6) 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.#T4##SUB#
Bird is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB#
Bird is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
Bird is looking for a kimura but Marrero is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bird to get the leverage.
Marrero is staying active underneath Bird, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Bird in particular looking to stall.
Bird seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Marrero does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Bird 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. #T5##SUB2#
Marrero actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Bird is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bird trying to control the action but Marrero is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Bird moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Marrero.
Score +3 for passing guard: Bird (13) vs (6) Marrero#T6#
Marrero is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Bird is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Marrero has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Bird wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Marrero, who protects the arm well.
Marrero tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bird wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Bird working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Bird wants to lay and pray for a moment but Marrero keeps working. #T7#
Marrero is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bird wants to control but Marrero is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Bird wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Marrero, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Bird is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Marrero has escaped the position, nice work there. #T8##SUB#
Bird wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Marrero, who protects the arm well.
Marrero tries to bench press Bird off him but Bird keeps the position. #SUB#
Bird thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Marrero is trying to control Bird's posture but Bird avoids it.
Marrero is trying to improve his position.
You can see the frustration on Marrero's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T9#
Marrero tries to buck Bird off but Bird is having none of it.#SUB#
Bird is trying to get an arm triangle but Marrero is defending well. #SUB#
Bird thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Marrero struggling a bit here.
Marrero is looking for a sweep.#T10#
Bird is staying tight to Marrero's torso, preventing him from escaping. #SUB#
Bird looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Bird wants to lay and pray for a moment but Marrero keeps working. #SUB#
Bird swings around for an armbar but Marrero sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Bird's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bird (13) vs (8) Marrero
Marrero stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bird swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Marrero is fighting to break Bird's control of his arms but Bird is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB#
Bird is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Marrero is aware though and is defending well.#T11#
Marrero trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Bird manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bird (15) vs (8) Marrero
Marrero trying to control the position.
Bird passes into half guard.
Bird is keen to just control but Marrero is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Bird seems to be looking for submissions.
Marrero trying to control from the bottom.
Marrero wants to get back to full guard but Bird has mounted him!
Score +3 for passing guard: Bird (18) vs (8) Marrero#T12#
Bird can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Marrero is looking to escape. #SUB#
Bird has hold of Marrero's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Marrero manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Marrero is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Bird fails to advance to Marrero's back.
Marrero is wriggling around trying to escape.
Bird looking to control but Marrero is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Marrero wants to hold on but Bird pushes him away.#T13#
Marrero is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Bird is staying active.#SUB#
Bird looking to secure an arm triangle but Marrero defends it well. #SUB#
Bird has hold of Marrero's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Marrero manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Marrero is working to get back to half guard.
Marrero is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Marrero doing his best to control the position. Can he escape?
Bird can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Marrero is looking to escape. #T14##SUB#
Bird jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Marrero is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Marrero and Bird has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission. #SUB#
Bird is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Marrero knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Marrero is trying to control Bird's posture but Bird avoids it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Bird working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bird takes the fight on points by 18 to 8.
An out of breath Tim Bird 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.'.

Event: Cobra Kai: Face meets Fist
Date: Mar 21, 2023

#R1#
Sleon fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL2#
Sleon gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bird is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Sleon to keep the fight standing.
Bird is trying to break the clinch but Sleon is controlling him.
Sleon prevents a takedown attempt there. #BC2#
Sleon manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Bird clinches with his opponent.
Bird drops down looking for an ankle pick but Sleon pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tim Bird. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bird looks to score with a jab to the body but Sleon is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sleon shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bird but Bird pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sleon tries to clinch but Bird is having none of it.
Sleon shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bird pinned against the cage. Bird gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T1#
Sleon slips under a jab from Bird.#TD2#
Sleon shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #SUB#
Bird looking for a guillotine here but Sleon defends easily.
Bird is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sleon not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T2#
Bird is trying to control the position but Sleon postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sleon is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bird fails with a takedown attempt.#T3#
Sleon rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bird moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sleon shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bird as he avoids it easily.
Bird throws a head kick but Sleon moves out of range.
Sleon shoots in but no luck this time.
Sleon tries to clinch up.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sleon prevents Bird from breaking the clinch.
Sleon is trying to pull guard but Bird has him pressed against the cage.
Bird tries for a takedown but Sleon manages to get underhooks. #BC2#
Sleon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sleon is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bird sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bird shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sleon as he avoids it easily. #T4#
Sleon doesn't manage to clinch there - Bird circles away.
Bird is looking to clinch.
Sleon steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Bird.
No luck for Sleon with that takedown attempt.
Bird is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Sleon.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sleon is defended easily by Bird.#CL#
Bird moves into range and clinches up with Sleon.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bird jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Sleon walks away with a smile on his face. Bird gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Bird shoots in for a double leg but Sleon sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A nice side step and Sleon releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Bird wants to clinch.
As Bird backs off Sleon throws a huge counter combo but Bird manages to avoid it all.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Edward Sleon will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Bird misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sleon is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bird sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bird wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#TD2#
Sleon looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Bird is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Sleon dives into side control. #REVR#
Sleon working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sleon just content to control the position.
Bird tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sleon wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The referee asks Sleon politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Sleon prefers to stall for the moment though.#T1#
Bird tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sleon wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Sleon is working Bird over with some ground and pound from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sleon slows the pace down.
Bird tries to bench press Sleon off him but Sleon keeps the position.
Sleon staying calm.
Sleon working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
A lull in the action here.#T2##SUB2#
Sleon wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bird, who protects the arm well.
Sleon creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#SUB2#
Sleon is trying to get an arm triangle but Bird is defending well.
Sleon throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#T3#
Bird controls the position for a moment.
Sleon controlling the position.
Bird is looking to regain half guard here but Sleon keeps moving and retains side control.
Bird takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Sleon happy to just control the position for now. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Sleon has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Bird!
Sleon is landing with some decent strikes but Bird is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Sleon has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Bird's face.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sleon postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Bird looks a forlorn figure.
Bird is looking to get to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Edward Sleon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Sleon throws a leg kick but Bird sees it coming and moves out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Sleon as Bird shoots in.
Sleon misses with a kick to the body.
A big left from Sleon misses. #CL2#
Sleon closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Sleon looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Bird wants to break free but Sleon has control.
Bird misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sleon misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Bird jumps into guard, dragging Sleon to the mat.
Sleon is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Sleon working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Edward Sleon has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1#
Sleon is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Bird looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Sleon passes into half guard.
Nice strikes from Sleon there.
Bird tries to roll over but Sleon keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Sleon is trying for a kimura here. Bird looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Sleon wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Edward Sleon!
During a confident post fight interview, Edward Sleon thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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