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Event:
SSG 388 Feet vs Chai
Date: Jan 19, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 3 losses; Vadim Morozov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 16 losses; Zurab Nozadzi!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Daniel Cesar and Edson Gomes.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Nozadzi drives through with a takedown into Morozov's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Morozov (0) vs (2) Nozadzi
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Morozov keeping moving, preventing Nozadzi from controlling successfully.
Morozov looking for a sweep. Not yet Morozov, not yet.
Morozov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Morozov keeping full guard, as Nozadzi tries to pass.
Morozov trying to keep a closed guard but Nozadzi is proving a slippery customer.
My spies in The Forge 👊 inform me that Nozadzi has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Nozadzi is pushing down on Morozov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Morozov is fighting to maintain full guard but Nozadzi has managed to sneak the leg through.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Morozov is defending against the submission attempts here by Nozadzi.
Nozadzi wants to free his trapped foot but Morozov is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T1#
Morozov wants to improve his position but Nozadzi is controlling well.
Morozov trying to control from the bottom.
Nozadzi trying to mount his opponent but Morozov defends it.
Morozov is looking for a sweep. Nozadzi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Morozov is trying to control but can't.
Nozadzi is looking to take a break and control but Morozov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Morozov is trying to maintain the position but Nozadzi is very close to passing his half guard.
Morozov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T2#
Morozov is refusing to be controlled, as Nozadzi sits in half guard.
Morozov is doing well to control the position and prevent Nozadzi from advancing to side control.
Morozov continues to stall.
Morozov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nozadzi is working away from the top position though.
Morozov is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Morozov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nozadzi is looking to take a break and control but Morozov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3##SUB2#
Nozadzi is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Morozov gets back to full guard.
Nozadzi trying to control but Morozov is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Morozov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Nozadzi pushes down on Morozov's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Nozadzi is trying to work for a kimura but Morozov is defending well.
Morozov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T4#
Nozadzi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Morozov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Morozov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Nozadzi controls the pace.
Nozadzi trying to control but Morozov is working from the bottom.
Nozadzi content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
Morozov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nozadzi defends well.#T5##SUB#
Morozov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nozadzi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Nozadzi is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Morozov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nozadzi trying to control but Morozov is working from the bottom.
Morozov wants to sweep but no luck.
Morozov trying to keep a closed guard but Nozadzi is proving a slippery customer.
Nozadzi tries to free his leg and advance position but Morozov is retaining full guard. #T6#
Morozov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nozadzi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Morozov is keeping the position for now.
Morozov keeping moving, preventing Nozadzi from controlling successfully.
Morozov seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Nozadzi 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.
Nozadzi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Morozov is keeping the position for now.
Morozov controls Nozadzi momentarily but Nozadzi frees himself. #SUB#
Morozov has his foot on Nozadzi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nozadzi works his way back into a safe position though.#T7#
Nozadzi passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Morozov (0) vs (5) Nozadzi
Nozadzi trying to control the position but Morozov is working away.
Morozov wants to control but Nozadzi postures up.
I wouldn't like to be where Morozov is right now.
Nozadzi trying to control the position but Morozov is working away.
Morozov is trying to improve his position.#T8#
Nozadzi in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Nozadzi trying to control the action but Morozov is working from the bottom.
Morozov manages to get back to half guard.
Morozov trying to control here.
#T9#
Morozov manages to get to full guard.
Morozov looking to control.
Nozadzi stands and throws Morozov's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Morozov (0) vs (8) Nozadzi#SUB2#
Nozadzi looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Morozov struggling a bit here.
Morozov is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Nozadzi off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Morozov (4) vs (8) Nozadzi#T10#
Nozadzi tries to escape but Morozov has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Nozadzi breaks Morozov's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Morozov (4) vs (10) Nozadzi
Morozov is trying to control the position but Nozadzi postures up.
Morozov 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: Morozov (6) vs (10) Nozadzi#SUB#
Morozov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Nozadzi gets back to full guard.
#SUB2#
Nozadzi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Morozov trying to control but Nozadzi is working from the bottom. #T11#
Nozadzi 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: Morozov (6) vs (12) Nozadzi#SUB2#
Morozov is defending against the submission attempts here by Nozadzi.
Morozov controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #SUB#
Morozov actively working from the bottom here.
Morozov won't allow Nozadzi to pass to mount. #T12#
Morozov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Morozov has his foot on Nozadzi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nozadzi works his way back into a safe position though.
Nozadzi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Morozov is trying to control the position but Nozadzi postures up.
Morozov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Morozov (8) vs (12) Nozadzi
Nozadzi 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: Morozov (8) vs (14) Nozadzi
Nozadzi is trying to control. Morozov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Morozov trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Nozadzi is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Morozov is just riding it out for now. Nozadzi eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Nozadzi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T13#
Nozadzi content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Morozov is staying active underneath Nozadzi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Nozadzi is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SUB2#
Nozadzi wants to work for an arm triangle but Morozov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Morozov tries to roll over but Nozadzi keeps him under control.
Nozadzi is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T14#
Nozadzi trying to control from half guard but Morozov is working away.
Nozadzi content to control rather than advance. #SUB2#
Nozadzi is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Morozov trying to hold on to Nozadzi's head to control him but Nozadzi postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Morozov wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Morozov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nozadzi pulls his head out easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nozadzi wins on points by 14 to 8.
During a confident post fight interview, Zurab Nozadzi thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
SSG 384 Macker vs Helvig
Date: Jan 05, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Jake Askren! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 16 losses; Zurab Nozadzi!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Mauricio Rocha and Felipe Paraventi.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Nozadzi closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD2#
Askren is fighting off a takedown attempt but Nozadzi is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Askren to the mat. Askren regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Askren (0) vs (2) Nozadzi
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Nozadzi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Askren is keeping the position for now.
Nozadzi looking to sit in guard and control but Askren gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Askren (2) vs (2) Nozadzi
Askren tries to free his leg and advance position but Nozadzi is retaining full guard.
Nozadzi wants to sweep but no luck.
Askren postures up.
Askren wants to pass the guard but Nozadzi is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nozadzi wants to sweep here but Askren controlling him for the moment.
Askren tries to free his leg and advance position but Nozadzi is retaining full guard. #T1#
Askren forces his way into half guard.
Nozadzi wants to improve his position but Askren is controlling well.
Askren has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Askren (5) vs (2) Nozadzi
Askren looking to control but Nozadzi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Nozadzi is controlling an arm, preventing Askren from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
#SUB#
Askren goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Nozadzi turns into him and now he's in Askren's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Askren (5) vs (4) Nozadzi
Nozadzi pushing down on Askren's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T2#
Nozadzi wants to take a breather but Askren is having none of it.
Nozadzi with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Nozadzi wants to pass the guard but Askren is defending well. #SUB2#
Nozadzi is looking for a kimura here.
Nozadzi slows the pace down in half guard. #T3#
Nozadzi is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Askren (5) vs (7) Nozadzi
Nozadzi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Askren is looking to escape. #SUB2#
Nozadzi moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Askren has worked his arm free - good work by Askren!
Askren is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Nozadzi looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T4#
Nozadzi is trying to control. Askren wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Nozadzi keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Nozadzi is looking to advance position but Askren won't allow it.
Nozadzi performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Nozadzi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T5#
Askren is holding on to half guard well.
Askren is looking for a sweep. Nozadzi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
My spies in The Forge 👊 inform me that Nozadzi has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB2#
Nozadzi is working for a submission of some sort.
Nozadzi wants to control but Askren is keeping him busy.
Askren tries to roll over but Nozadzi keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Nozadzi wants to work for an arm triangle but Askren is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T6#
Nozadzi trying to advance position but Askren counters by regaining guard.
Nozadzi trying to control the position from guard on top but Askren is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Askren can't keep his opponent in guard - Nozadzi advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Nozadzi is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Nozadzi stalling away here and it's allowed Askren to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T7#
Nozadzi wants to pass the guard but Askren is keeping the position.
Nozadzi controls from within his opponent's guard.
Nozadzi passes Askren's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Nozadzi is trying to control the action in half guard but Askren is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Askren is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T8##SUB2#
Nozadzi is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Askren is defending against the submission attempts here by Nozadzi.
#SUB2#
Nozadzi seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Askren has recovered full guard.
Nozadzi is pushing down on Askren's leg trying to pass to half guard. Askren is fighting to maintain full guard but Nozadzi has managed to sneak the leg through.#T9#
Nozadzi trying to control from Askren's half guard. Askren has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Nozadzi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Askren swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nozadzi is stalling in the full guard.
Nozadzi stands and throws Askren's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Askren (5) vs (10) Nozadzi#SUB2#
Nozadzi thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T10#
Nozadzi taking a break here but Askren is having none of it and regains half guard.
Askren won't allow Nozadzi to pass to mount.
Askren wants to control but Nozadzi is keeping busy.
Nozadzi is pressing down on Askren's thigh, looking to free his foot. Askren is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Nozadzi seems to be looking for submissions.
#T11#
Nozadzi is taking a breather. Askren says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Nozadzi uses his free foot to push down on Askren's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Askren. Score +3 for passing guard: Askren (5) vs (13) Nozadzi
Askren is squirming around, avoiding Nozadzi's attempts to control the action.
Askren is trying to escape the mount.
Nozadzi controlling the position easily from mount.
Nozadzi wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. #T12#
Askren tries to hold on but Nozadzi postures up.
Askren is trying to escape the mount.
Nozadzi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Askren is looking to escape.
Nozadzi controlling from mount. #T13#
Nozadzi fails to advance to Askren's back.
Nozadzi wants to control the pace but Askren is squirming around nicely.
Nozadzi wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Nozadzi trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T14#
Nozadzi wants to take Askren's back here but Askren is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Askren has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Askren (5) vs (16) Nozadzi#SUB2#
Nozadzi looking for the choke but no joy.
Nozadzi is hanging on to Askren's back as he tries to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Nozadzi wins on points by 16 to 5.
Zurab Nozadzi thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
SSG 381 Finn vs Gracias
Date: Dec 22, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 23 losses; Stanislav Strakapoud! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 15 losses; Zurab Nozadzi!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Steve Smith and Dillan Fox.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Nozadzi drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Strakapoud (0) vs (2) Nozadzi
Nozadzi is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Nozadzi looking to pass the guard.
My spies in The Forge 👊 inform me that Nozadzi has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Nozadzi trying to control the position from guard on top but Strakapoud is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nozadzi engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strakapoud wants to sweep here but Nozadzi controlling him for the moment.
Strakapoud is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nozadzi looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Nozadzi wants to control from the top but Strakapoud keeps moving.
Nozadzi might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Strakapoud haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Strakapoud is trying to control the position but Nozadzi postures up.
Nozadzi trying to control but Strakapoud is working from the bottom.
Nozadzi looking to sit in guard and control but Strakapoud gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Strakapoud (2) vs (2) Nozadzi
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nozadzi is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Strakapoud (2) vs (4) Nozadzi#SUB#
Strakapoud has his feet on Nozadzi's thighs here. He's pushed Nozadzi off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Nozadzi screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Stanislav Strakapoud!
The defeated Zurab Nozadzi had this to say: 'Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches and sponsors.'. |
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Event:
SSG 376 Helvig vs Chai
Date: Dec 08, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 15 losses; Zurab Nozadzi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 10 losses; Declan Robinson!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Mauricio Rocha and Seu Braga.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Nozadzi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Robinson's waist but Robinson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nozadzi off to one side. #CL#
Nozadzi gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Robinson has Nozadzi pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Robinson pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Nozadzi tumbling to the mat - Robinson dives into Nozadzi's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Nozadzi (0) vs (2) Robinson
Robinson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Robinson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nozadzi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Robinson has managed to get both his arms back between Nozadzi's legs - danger averted.
Robinson wants to pass the guard but Nozadzi is keeping the position.
Robinson won't allow Nozadzi to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nozadzi keeping full guard, as Robinson tries to pass.
Robinson pushing down on Nozadzi's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T1#
Nozadzi slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Robinson trying to control but Nozadzi is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Nozadzi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Robinson wants to control from the top but Nozadzi keeps moving.
Nozadzi keeping full guard, as Robinson tries to pass. #SUB#
Nozadzi is looking for a triangle but Robinson pushes his legs off easily.
Nozadzi being controlled here, momentarily. #T2#
Nozadzi keeping moving, preventing Robinson from controlling successfully.
Robinson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Robinson wants to pass the guard but Nozadzi is keeping the position.
Robinson content to stall in guard here.
Nozadzi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Nozadzi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T3#
Robinson wants to control from the top but Nozadzi keeps moving.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Robinson working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nozadzi wants to sweep but no luck.
Robinson wants to control from the top but Nozadzi keeps moving.
We've been hearing good reports from Nozadzi's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Robinson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T4#
Nozadzi wants to sweep but no luck.
Robinson trying to control but Nozadzi is working from the bottom.
Robinson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Robinson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nozadzi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Robinson is stalling in the full guard.
Nozadzi wants to sweep here but Robinson controlling him for the moment. #T5#
Robinson 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.
Robinson stopping the sweep attempt from Nozadzi.
Robinson trying to control but Nozadzi is working from the bottom.
Robinson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Robinson postures up.
Robinson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T6#
Nozadzi controls Robinson momentarily but Robinson frees himself.
Robinson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Robinson trying to control the position from guard on top but Nozadzi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nozadzi is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Robinson pushing down on Nozadzi's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Robinson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T7#
Well, if Robinson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nozadzi is trying to control but can't.
Robinson is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Nozadzi reverses the position - he's now on top in Robinson's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nozadzi (2) vs (2) Robinson
Robinson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Robinson has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Nozadzi has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Nozadzi (5) vs (2) Robinson#T8##SUB#
Nozadzi is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Robinson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Robinson regains half guard.
Nozadzi wants to free his trapped foot but Robinson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Robinson is looking to control Nozadzi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Robinson avoid being mounted?
Nozadzi prevents Robinson from improving his position.#T9#
Nozadzi passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Nozadzi (8) vs (2) Robinson
Nozadzi controlling from the full mount.
Nozadzi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Robinson is looking to escape.
Robinson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Nozadzi trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Robinson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Nozadzi takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T10##SUB#
Nozadzi looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Nozadzi wants to control the pace but Robinson is squirming around nicely.
Nozadzi sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Nozadzi looking to control but Robinson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Nozadzi tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Robinson tries to lock up and control but Nozadzi gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T11#
Robinson can't escape the position.
Nozadzi avoids the attempt from Robinson to control.
Robinson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Nozadzi working for a submission but Robinson is keeping him at bay.
Robinson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T12#
Nozadzi sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Robinson is desperately trying to improve his position but Nozadzi has a good base and remains in mount.
Nozadzi controlling from mount. #SUB#
Nozadzi looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Robinson tries to lock up and control but Nozadzi gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Nozadzi tries to control but Robinson wriggling away. #SUB#
Nozadzi has control of Robinson's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Robinson regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Robinson is trying desperately to improve position.#T13#
Robinson regains half guard.
Robinson is trying to maintain the position but Nozadzi is very close to passing his half guard.
Robinson tries to roll over but Nozadzi keeps him under control.
Nozadzi tries to pass to full mount but Robinson defends it.
Robinson wants to improve his position but Nozadzi is controlling well.
#T14#
Robinson is still trying to improve position.
Robinson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Nozadzi won't allow Robinson to sweep him here.
Robinson keeping moving, preventing Nozadzi from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nozadzi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Robinson is keeping the position for now.
Robinson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nozadzi's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nozadzi (8) vs (4) Robinson
And that's the end of the fight!
Nozadzi takes the fight on points by 8 to 4.
Zurab Nozadzi seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
SSG 374 Borgia vs Ozymandias
Date: Dec 01, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 14 losses; Holy Moly! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 14 losses; Zurab Nozadzi!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Thiago Cunha and Edson Gomes.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Moly closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nozadzi is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Moly has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Nozadzi after a bit of a struggle.
Moly tries to score a body lock takedown but Nozadzi shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Holy Moly. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Moly gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Moly (2) vs (0) Nozadzi
Moly is taking a breather. Nozadzi says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Moly prevents Nozadzi from improving his position.
Nozadzi is trying to control but can't.
Nozadzi makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Nozadzi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nozadzi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Moly is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Moly got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nozadzi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Moly has managed to get both his arms back between Nozadzi's legs - danger averted.#T1##SUB2#
Nozadzi looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Moly has picked Nozadzi up and slammed him! Nozadzi can't keep hold of the triangle and Moly manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Moly (5) vs (0) Nozadzi
Nozadzi is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Nozadzi is trying to control but Moly manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Moly (8) vs (0) Nozadzi
Nozadzi is trying desperately to improve position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Moly working for a submission but Nozadzi is keeping him at bay.
Nozadzi is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T2#
Nozadzi is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Nozadzi slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Nozadzi trying to control but Moly postures up.
Nozadzi wants to get back to full guard.
Moly trying to control from half guard but Nozadzi is working away.
Nozadzi gets back to full guard.
#T3#
Nozadzi managing to control the position.
Moly advances to half guard.
Nozadzi wants to control but Moly is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Nozadzi is looking to improve his position.
Moly sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Nozadzi trying to control here.
#T4#
Nozadzi wants to get back to full guard.
Nozadzi regains full guard. Nicely done.
Moly trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Moly controlling from the top position.
Moly might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Moly postures up.
#T5##SUB2#
Nozadzi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Moly can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Nozadzi is trying to keep Moly in close.
Nozadzi wants to sweep but no luck.
Moly is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Nozadzi 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: Moly (8) vs (2) Nozadzi#T6#
Nozadzi stalling away here and it's allowed Moly to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Moly keeping moving, preventing Nozadzi from controlling successfully.
Moly keeping full guard, as Nozadzi tries to pass.
Nozadzi advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Moly (8) vs (5) Nozadzi
Nozadzi is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Moly's shoulder. That is not cool. #SUB2#
Nozadzi is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Moly is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T7#
Nozadzi trying to control the action but Moly is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Nozadzi working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Moly manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Moly (10) vs (5) Nozadzi
Moly prevents Nozadzi from improving his position.#T8#
Moly performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Moly prevents Nozadzi from improving his position.
Nozadzi trying to hold on to Moly's head to control him but Moly postures up.
Moly seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Nozadzi regains full guard. Nicely done. #T9##SUB2#
Nozadzi looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Moly passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Moly (13) vs (5) Nozadzi
Moly controls the position.
Nozadzi is trying to get back to half guard.
Nozadzi is trying to control Moly's posture but Moly avoids it.
Nozadzi gets back to half guard.
Nozadzi regains full guard. Nicely done. #T10#
Nozadzi keeping moving, preventing Moly from controlling successfully.
Nozadzi is looking to sweep but instead, Moly has passed into half guard.
Nozadzi is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Moly prevents Nozadzi from improving his position.
Nozadzi is pressing down on Moly's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T11#
Nozadzi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Moly preventing the sweep.
Nozadzi has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Nozadzi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Nozadzi wants to improve his position here. There's a bit of a scramble and Moly has taken Nozadzi's back! He's locked on a rear naked choke here and Nozadzi has been forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Holy Moly!
Holy Moly thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Zurab Nozadzi spoke after the fight, saying 'Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches and sponsors.'. |
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Event:
SSG 368 Gabenagus vs Chai
Date: Nov 10, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 14 losses; Zurab Nozadzi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 20 losses; Milton Viera!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Luis Engracia and Mauricio Rocha.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Nozadzi pushes Viera up against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Nozadzi has Viera pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Nozadzi pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Viera tumbling to the mat - Nozadzi dives into Viera's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Nozadzi (2) vs (0) Viera
Nozadzi has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Viera looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Nozadzi trying to control the position from guard on top but Viera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nozadzi is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Viera has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Nozadzi is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Viera. Score +3 for passing guard: Nozadzi (5) vs (0) Viera
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Viera sneaks back into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SUB#
Nozadzi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Viera doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Nozadzi. #SUB#
Nozadzi looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Viera is not content to let Nozadzi control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Viera tries to roll over but Nozadzi keeps him under control.#T2#
Nozadzi passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Nozadzi (8) vs (0) Viera
Nozadzi trying to control but Viera is having none of it.
Viera is looking to get to half guard.
Nozadzi is looking to work his way around to Viera's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Nozadzi sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Viera is working to get back to half guard.
#T3#
Nozadzi fails to take his opponent's back.
Nozadzi avoids the attempt from Viera to control.
Nozadzi trying to control but Viera is having none of it.
Viera is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Viera tries to hold on but Nozadzi postures up.
Viera is looking to improve his position but Nozadzi isn't that keen on the idea.
Viera tries to lock up and control but Nozadzi gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T4#
Viera regains half guard.#SUB#
Nozadzi is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Viera has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Nozadzi 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! Viera is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Zurab Nozadzi!
During a confident post fight interview, Zurab Nozadzi thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
SSG 366 Hlervu vs Borgia
Date: Nov 03, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 5 losses; John Snake! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 14 losses; Zurab Nozadzi!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Alexandre Firmino and Leandro Rodrigues.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Nozadzi closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Snake's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Snake (0) vs (2) Nozadzi
Nozadzi stopping the sweep attempt from Snake.
Nozadzi wants to pass the guard but Snake is keeping the position.
Snake has control of Nozadzi's left arm, preventing Nozadzi from doing any damage.
My spies in The Forge 👊 inform me that Nozadzi has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Nozadzi looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Snake not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nozadzi controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Snake trying to control the position.
#T1#
Nozadzi passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Nozadzi seems to be looking for submissions.
Snake is refusing to be controlled, as Nozadzi sits in half guard.
Snake wants to control but Nozadzi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Nozadzi wants to advance to full mount but Snake doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Nozadzi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nozadzi advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Snake (0) vs (5) Nozadzi
Snake tries to buck Nozadzi off but Nozadzi is having none of it.#T2#
Snake sneaks back into half guard.
Snake trying to control but Nozadzi postures up.
Nozadzi trying to control from half guard but Snake is working away.
Nozadzi trying to advance position but Snake counters by regaining guard.
Snake seems keen to control Nozadzi's posture.
Snake looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Nozadzi sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Snake's guard.
Snake is not content to let Nozadzi control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Snake is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nozadzi is pressing down on Snake's thigh, looking to free his foot. Snake is holding on for now.
Nozadzi is looking to pass Snake's guard but actually Snake recovers to full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Snake is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Snake (2) vs (5) Nozadzi#T4#
Snake not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Snake stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nozadzi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Snake is pushing down on Nozadzi's leg trying to pass to half guard. Nozadzi is fighting to maintain full guard but Snake has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Nozadzi looking for submissions off his back.
Nozadzi tries to roll over but Snake keeps him under control.
Nozadzi wants to control but Snake is keeping busy.
Snake wants to control but Nozadzi is keeping him busy. #T5#
Nozadzi is trying to get back to full guard.
Nozadzi is pressing down on Snake's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nozadzi is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Snake (2) vs (7) Nozadzi
Snake can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Nozadzi controls the pace.
Snake is trying to keep Nozadzi in close.
Nozadzi looking to pass the guard. #T6##SUB#
Snake working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nozadzi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nozadzi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Snake keeping moving, preventing Nozadzi from controlling successfully.
Nozadzi wants to pass the guard but Snake is keeping the position.
Nozadzi passes Snake's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T7#
Snake is not content to let Nozadzi control the position.#SUB2#
Nozadzi is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Snake trying to control from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Nozadzi seems content to control.
Nozadzi is just content to waste time from the top position. Snake takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Nozadzi won't allow Snake to sweep him here. #T8#
Nozadzi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Snake swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nozadzi is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Snake manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nozadzi manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Snake (4) vs (7) Nozadzi
Nozadzi is trying to control the position but Snake postures up.
Nozadzi keeping moving, preventing Snake from controlling successfully.
Snake won't allow Nozadzi to sweep him here. #T9#
Nozadzi lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Snake (4) vs (9) Nozadzi
Nozadzi is pushing down on Snake's leg trying to pass to half guard. Snake is fighting to maintain full guard but Nozadzi has managed to sneak the leg through.
Nozadzi keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Nozadzi is trying to control the action in half guard but Snake is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Snake is looking for a sweep. Nozadzi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Snake won't allow Nozadzi to pass to mount.
Snake wants to improve his position but Nozadzi is controlling well.
Snake is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Nozadzi's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Nozadzi's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Snake (8) vs (9) Nozadzi#T10#
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Snake's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Nozadzi is really stuck here.
Snake trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Nozadzi turns into Snake and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Snake (8) vs (11) Nozadzi
Nozadzi looking to pass the guard.
Nozadzi sitting in guard here, content to control.
Nozadzi trying to control the position from guard on top but Snake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T11#
Nozadzi stopping the sweep attempt from Snake.
Snake pulls Nozadzi in close to prevent any damage.
Nozadzi trying to control the position from guard on top but Snake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nozadzi is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Nozadzi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Snake swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nozadzi is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T12#
Nozadzi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nozadzi must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Snake working a defensive guard here.
Nozadzi slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Snake pulls Nozadzi in close to his closed guard and prevents Nozadzi from doing any damage or advancing position.
Nozadzi content to stall in guard here. #T13#
Nozadzi trying to control but Snake is working from the bottom.
Nozadzi is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Nozadzi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Snake swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Snake trying to keep a closed guard but Nozadzi is proving a slippery customer.
#T14#
Nozadzi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Snake is keeping the position for now.
Snake is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Snake keeping moving, preventing Nozadzi from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Snake working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nozadzi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nozadzi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nozadzi wins on points by 11 to 8.
A victorious Zurab Nozadzi thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
SSG 361 Soderberg vs Miyao
Date: Oct 13, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 10 losses; Sea Snake! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 13 losses; Zurab Nozadzi!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Frank Dennis and Wesley Smith.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Snake shoots for a takedown but Nozadzi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nozadzi steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Snake.
Snake tries for a takedown but Nozadzi circles away easily#TD2#
and Nozadzi counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Nozadzi. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Snake (0) vs (2) Nozadzi
Snake keeping full guard, as Nozadzi tries to pass.
Nozadzi trying to control but Snake is working from the bottom.
Nozadzi controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Snake looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Nozadzi passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nozadzi is thwarting Snake's attempts to control the position.#T1#
Snake works his way to full guard. Good work.
Snake keeping moving, preventing Nozadzi from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Snake looking for a guillotine here but Nozadzi defends easily.
#SUB2#
Nozadzi drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Snake manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Nozadzi has Snake in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Snake (2) vs (2) Nozadzi
Nozadzi is pulling down on Snake's head to control his posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Snake trying to control the position from guard on top but Nozadzi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Snake preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Nozadzi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Snake pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nozadzi is keeping the position for now.
Snake trying to control the position from guard on top but Nozadzi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Snake sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Snake trying to control the position from guard on top but Nozadzi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Snake won't allow Nozadzi to sweep him here.
Nozadzi keeping moving, preventing Snake from controlling successfully.
Snake wants to pass the guard but Nozadzi is keeping the position.
Snake stopping the sweep attempt from Nozadzi.
Snake trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
Snake slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Snake wants to control from the top but Nozadzi keeps moving.
Snake advances to half guard.
Nozadzi gets back to full guard.
Snake trying to control the position from guard on top but Nozadzi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Snake's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Nozadzi wants to sweep here but Snake controlling him for the moment.
Snake slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Snake (5) vs (2) Nozadzi#T5#
Nozadzi is trying to get back to half guard.
Snake wants to take a breather but Nozadzi manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Snake. #SUB2#
Nozadzi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Snake defends well.
Snake trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Snake engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Snake trying to control but Nozadzi is working from the bottom. #T6#
Nozadzi looking for a sweep. Not yet Nozadzi, not yet.
Snake slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Snake (8) vs (2) Nozadzi
Snake moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Snake (10) vs (2) Nozadzi
Snake sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Snake is looking to work his way around to Nozadzi's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Nozadzi is looking to improve his position but Snake isn't that keen on the idea.
Nozadzi tries to lock up and control but Snake gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T7#
Nozadzi working to try and regain half guard.
Snake with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Nozadzi is looking to improve his position but Snake isn't that keen on the idea.
Nozadzi is squirming around, avoiding Snake's attempts to control the action.
Snake is trying to take his opponent's back.
#SUB#
Snake with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Snake tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T8#
Nozadzi bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Snake (10) vs (4) Nozadzi
Nozadzi looking to pass the guard.
Snake is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Snake looking for a guillotine here but Nozadzi defends easily.
#SUB#
Snake working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nozadzi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Snake is tightening it up a little... Nozadzi has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Nozadzi reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Nozadzi taps out! Nice BJJ there by Snake!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Sea Snake!
Sea Snake decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Zurab Nozadzi spoke after the fight, saying 'Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches and sponsors.'. |
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Event:
SSG 357 Chai vs Gracias
Date: Oct 06, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 13 losses; Zurab Nozadzi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 21 losses; Leenart Kuningas!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Mauricio Rocha and Leandro Rodrigues.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Nozadzi darts in and clinches Kuningas up against the cage.#TD#
Nozadzi tightens his grip and picks Kuningas up, before dumping him to the ground. Kuningas manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Nozadzi (2) vs (0) Kuningas
Nozadzi wants to pass the guard but Kuningas is keeping the position.
Kuningas not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nozadzi tries to free his leg and advance position but Kuningas is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Nozadzi drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kuningas looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kuningas looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kuningas! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Nozadzi (2) vs (4) Kuningas
Nozadzi tries to improve position but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nozadzi is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kuningas's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Kuningas seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T1##SUB2#
Kuningas is trying to work for a kimura but Nozadzi is defending well.
#SUB2#
Kuningas is working for a submission of some sort.
Nozadzi has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Kuningas tries to pass to full mount but Nozadzi defends it.
Nozadzi is refusing to be controlled, as Kuningas sits in half guard. #T2#
Nozadzi is trying to get back to full guard.
Nozadzi is refusing to be controlled, as Kuningas sits in half guard.
Nozadzi is looking for a sweep. Kuningas is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kuningas wants to pass to mount but Nozadzi is defending the position.
Nozadzi wants to control but Kuningas is keeping busy.
Kuningas seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nozadzi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T3#
Nozadzi is looking for a sweep. Kuningas is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nozadzi is trying to maintain the position but Kuningas is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nozadzi wants to get back to full guard.
Kuningas is pressing down on Nozadzi's thigh, looking to free his foot. Nozadzi is holding on for now.
Kuningas seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nozadzi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kuningas might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Nozadzi haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Nozadzi wants to control but Kuningas is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T4#
Nozadzi is trying to get back to full guard.
Kuningas is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Nozadzi wants to get back to full guard.
Nozadzi won't allow Kuningas to pass to mount.
Kuningas wants to advance to full mount but Nozadzi doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Kuningas trying to control the position from guard on top but Nozadzi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T5#
Kuningas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nozadzi is keeping the position for now.
Nozadzi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nozadzi is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nozadzi (4) vs (4) Kuningas
Nozadzi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kuningas is keeping the position for now.
Kuningas is trying to keep Nozadzi in close.
Kuningas keeping moving, preventing Nozadzi from controlling successfully. #T6##SUB2#
Kuningas isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Nozadzi stacks Kuningas on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Nozadzi! Score +3 for passing guard: Nozadzi (7) vs (4) Kuningas
Kuningas wants to control but Nozadzi postures up.
Kuningas tries to bench press Nozadzi off him but Nozadzi keeps the position.
Kuningas seems a little lost for a moment, as Nozadzi dominates the positioning.
Kuningas struggling a bit here.
Nozadzi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kuningas keeps working. #T7#
You can see the frustration on Kuningas's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kuningas regains half guard.
Nozadzi wants to pass the guard but Kuningas is defending well.
Nozadzi prevents Kuningas from improving his position.#T8#
Nozadzi is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Nozadzi wants to control but Kuningas is keeping him busy.
Kuningas wants to control but Nozadzi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kuningas is looking to improve his position.
Nozadzi is trying to control. Kuningas wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kuningas slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Nozadzi advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Nozadzi (10) vs (4) Kuningas#T9#
You can see the frustration on Kuningas's face as Nozadzi controls the position.
Kuningas holding on.
Kuningas gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Kuningas has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nozadzi is working away from the top position though.
Kuningas is refusing to be controlled, as Nozadzi sits in half guard.
Kuningas tries to roll over but Nozadzi keeps him under control.#T10#
Nozadzi content to control rather than advance.
Kuningas is refusing to be controlled, as Nozadzi sits in half guard.
Kuningas won't allow Nozadzi to pass to mount.
Kuningas is looking to improve his position.
Nozadzi is trying to control the action in half guard but Kuningas is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T11#
Nozadzi is thwarting Kuningas's attempts to control the position.
Nozadzi is pressing down on Kuningas's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kuningas is holding on for now.
Kuningas is refusing to be controlled, as Nozadzi sits in half guard.
Kuningas tries to roll over but Nozadzi keeps him under control.#SUB#
Nozadzi seems to be working for a kimura but Kuningas defends the submission attempt.#T12#
Kuningas tries to roll over but Nozadzi keeps him under control.#SUB#
Nozadzi is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kuningas has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Nozadzi is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kuningas has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kuningas is looking for a sweep. Nozadzi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T13#
Nozadzi is trying to control the action in half guard but Kuningas is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Nozadzi wants to work for an arm triangle but Kuningas is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Nozadzi trying to control from Kuningas's half guard. Kuningas has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Nozadzi trying to control but Kuningas is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Kuningas has his foot on Nozadzi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nozadzi works his way back into a safe position though.
Nozadzi trying to control the position from guard on top but Kuningas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T14#
Nozadzi advances to half guard.
Kuningas is holding on to half guard well.
Nozadzi passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Nozadzi (13) vs (4) Kuningas
Kuningas seems a little lost for a moment, as Nozadzi dominates the positioning.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kuningas struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Nozadzi is trying to get an arm triangle but Kuningas is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nozadzi takes the fight on points by 13 to 4.
An out of breath Zurab Nozadzi thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
SSG 355 Ibrahim vs Solo
Date: Sep 29, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 12 losses; Zurab Nozadzi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 6 losses; Paulo Miyao!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Leandro Rodrigues and Paulo Santos.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Nozadzi has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nozadzi changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Miyao fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Nozadzi gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL2#
and Miyao counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Nozadzi has Miyao pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Miyao manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zurab Nozadzi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nozadzi wants a takedown.
Miyao has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Nozadzi avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#TD#
Nozadzi tightens his grip and picks Miyao up, before dumping him to the ground. Miyao manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Nozadzi (2) vs (0) Miyao
Miyao controlling Nozadzi's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nozadzi trying to control but Miyao is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miyao tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Nozadzi trying to control but Miyao is working from the bottom.
Nozadzi is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Miyao looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nozadzi is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Miyao had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nozadzi defends it easily.
Miyao trying to control the position.
Nozadzi will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T2#
Nozadzi looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Miyao working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nozadzi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nozadzi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Nozadzi trying to control but Miyao is working from the bottom. #T3##SUB2#
Miyao working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nozadzi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nozadzi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Nozadzi slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Nozadzi (5) vs (0) Miyao
Miyao is being controlled here.
Nozadzi looking to control but instead Miyao has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Miyao tries to roll over but Nozadzi keeps him under control.
Miyao is not content to let Nozadzi control the position.#T4#
Nozadzi passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Miyao! Score +3 for passing guard: Nozadzi (8) vs (0) Miyao
Miyao is wriggling around trying to escape.
Nozadzi trying to control but Miyao is having none of it. #SUB#
Nozadzi swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Miyao is now in Nozadzi's guard. A big mistake from Nozadzi there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nozadzi (8) vs (2) Miyao
Miyao passes Nozadzi's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T5#
Miyao content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Nozadzi wants to get back to full guard.
Well, if Miyao 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.
Nozadzi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Miyao is working away from the top position though.#T6#
Miyao wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nozadzi keeps working.
Miyao trying to mount his opponent but Nozadzi defends it.
Nozadzi tries to get to full guard but Miyao has control of the leg.
Nozadzi trying to hold on to Miyao's head to control him but Miyao postures up.
#T7##SUB2#
Miyao is working for a kimura but Nozadzi is defending it quite comfortably.
Nozadzi has a hand on Miyao's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Miyao takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Nozadzi (8) vs (5) Miyao
Miyao prevents Nozadzi from getting the reversal.#SUB2#
Miyao is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Nozadzi is surviving well by controlling Miyao's body position as best he can.
Nozadzi wants to control but Miyao is having none of it.#T8#
Miyao tries to control but Nozadzi wriggling away.
Nozadzi is trying desperately to improve position.
Nozadzi is squirming around, avoiding Miyao's attempts to control the action.
Miyao is looking to work his way around to Nozadzi's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Miyao wants to control the pace but Nozadzi is squirming around nicely.
Nozadzi tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T9#
Nozadzi sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Miyao is looking to advance position but Nozadzi won't allow it.
Nozadzi moves into full guard.
#SUB#
Nozadzi looking for a guillotine here but Miyao defends easily.
Nozadzi keeping moving, preventing Miyao from controlling successfully. #T10#
Nozadzi trying to control the position here. #SUB2#
Miyao is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Nozadzi is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Nozadzi has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nozadzi (10) vs (5) Miyao
Nozadzi 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.
Nozadzi trying to control the position from guard on top but Miyao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T11#
Miyao bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nozadzi's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nozadzi (10) vs (7) Miyao
Nozadzi managing to control the position. #SUB#
Nozadzi working for submissions but it's allowed Miyao to get to half guard.
#SUB#
Nozadzi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Miyao pulls his head out easily. #T12#
Miyao trying to pass the guard but Nozadzi defending well.
Nozadzi is looking for a sweep. Miyao is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Miyao trying to advance position but Nozadzi counters by regaining guard.
Miyao passes Nozadzi's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Miyao works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Nozadzi (10) vs (10) Miyao#SUB2#
Miyao is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Nozadzi is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Miyao tries for a kimura but Nozadzi is defending well. #T13#
Nozadzi is not content to let Miyao control the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Nozadzi's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Miyao staying calm.
Miyao is looking to take a break and control but Nozadzi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T14#
Nozadzi is looking for a sweep.
Miyao trying to control the action but Nozadzi is working from the bottom.
Nozadzi tries to improve position but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Miyao tries to advance to mount but Nozadzi denies him.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Miyao gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Miyao wins on points by 11 to 10.
After winning the bout, Paulo Miyao thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Zurab Nozadzi spoke after the fight, saying 'Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches and sponsors.'. |
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Event:
SSG 354 Chai vs Macker
Date: Sep 22, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 9 losses; Thomas Engine! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 11 losses; Zurab Nozadzi!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Wesley Smith and Stewart Dunkirk.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Nozadzi dives in and scores a takedown into Engine's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Engine (0) vs (2) Nozadzi
Engine really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Nozadzi controlling from the top position.
My spies in The Forge 👊 inform me that Nozadzi has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Engine keeping moving, preventing Nozadzi from controlling successfully.
Nozadzi sitting in guard here, content to control.
Nozadzi won't allow Engine to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nozadzi is fighting to break Engine's control of his arms but Engine is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Nozadzi passes Engine's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T1##SUB2#
Nozadzi is trying to work for a kimura but Engine is defending well.
Engine keeping control of the position. #SUB2#
Nozadzi wants to work for an arm triangle but Engine is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Nozadzi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Engine keeps working. #T2#
Nozadzi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Engine knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Nozadzi seems to be working for a kimura but Engine defends the submission attempt.
Engine won't allow Nozadzi to pass to mount.
Engine wants to control but Nozadzi is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Engine is defending against the submission attempts here by Nozadzi.
Nozadzi is trying to control the action in half guard but Engine is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T3#
Nozadzi is just content to waste time from the top position. Engine takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Nozadzi being controlled here momentarily.
Engine looking for a sweep. Not yet Engine, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nozadzi looking to pass the guard. #T4#
Engine can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Nozadzi controls the pace.
Nozadzi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Engine is keeping the position for now.
Engine is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Engine has Nozadzi pulled in close to control his posture.
Nozadzi is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T5#
Engine trying to control the position here.
Nozadzi trying to control the position from guard on top but Engine is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Engine can't keep his opponent in guard - Nozadzi advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Engine wants to control but Nozadzi is keeping busy.
#T6##SUB2#
Nozadzi is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Engine still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Engine has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Engine (4) vs (2) Nozadzi
Nozadzi tries to buck Engine off but Engine is having none of it.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T7#
Nozadzi is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Nozadzi's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Engine controls the position from side control.
Nozadzi tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Engine wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T8#
Engine works to advance to full mount. Nozadzi defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Engine (6) vs (2) Nozadzi
Nozadzi is wriggling around trying to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Engine can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Nozadzi is looking to escape.
Nozadzi is wriggling around trying to escape.
Nozadzi wants to control but Engine is having none of it.
Engine controlling from the full mount.
Nozadzi keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T9#
Engine tries to control but Nozadzi wriggling away.
Nozadzi is trying desperately to improve position.
Engine controlling from mount.
Engine tries to control but Nozadzi wriggling away.
Nozadzi wants to hold on but Engine pushes him away.
Engine controlling from the full mount. #T10#
Nozadzi keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Engine looking to control but Nozadzi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Engine content just to control the position here.
Engine prevents Nozadzi from getting the reversal.#T11#
Engine controlling from the full mount.
Engine looking to control but Nozadzi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Engine controlling from the full mount.
Engine tries to control but Nozadzi wriggling away.
Engine tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T12##SUB#
Engine has control of Nozadzi's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Nozadzi regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Nozadzi is working to get back to half guard.
Engine controlling from the full mount.
Engine seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Nozadzi for as long as he can get away with.#SUB#
Engine is working for a guillotine from mount but Nozadzi frees his head quite easily.
#T13#
Nozadzi is trying desperately to improve position.
Engine tries to control but Nozadzi wriggling away. #SUB#
Engine is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Nozadzi has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Nozadzi! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Engine (6) vs (4) Nozadzi
Nozadzi trying to control but Engine is working from the bottom. #T14#
Nozadzi sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Nozadzi trying to control the position from guard on top but Engine is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Engine looking for a sweep. Not yet Engine, not yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Engine working a defensive guard here.
Nozadzi wants to control from the top but Engine keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Engine takes the fight on points by 6 to 4.
The defeated Zurab Nozadzi had this to say: 'Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches and sponsors.'. |
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Event:
SSG 348 Gabenagus vs Silalahi
Date: Sep 01, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 11 losses; Zurab Nozadzi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Lian Belmiro!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Chris Downing and Stewart Dunkirk.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Belmiro gets tackled into the cage by Nozadzi. Nozadzi maintains the clinch. #TD2#
Belmiro tightens his grip and picks Nozadzi up, before dumping him to the ground. Nozadzi manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Nozadzi (0) vs (2) Belmiro
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB2#
Belmiro drops back, looking for a kneebar! Nozadzi looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Nozadzi looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Nozadzi! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Nozadzi (4) vs (2) Belmiro#SUB#
Nozadzi goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Belmiro has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Nozadzi but great work by Belmiro. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Nozadzi (4) vs (6) Belmiro#SUB2#
Belmiro tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Nozadzi is trying to control Belmiro's posture but Belmiro avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nozadzi is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Belmiro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nozadzi keeps working. #T1##SUB2#
Belmiro tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Belmiro has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Belmiro is trying to get an arm triangle but Nozadzi is defending well.
Nozadzi is trying to control Belmiro's posture but Belmiro avoids it.
Nozadzi is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Belmiro tries for a kimura but Nozadzi is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Belmiro is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Nozadzi has escaped the position, nice work there. #T2#
Nozadzi sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Belmiro trying to pass the guard but Nozadzi defending well.
Nozadzi has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Belmiro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nozadzi keeps working.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Nozadzi tries to roll over but Belmiro keeps him under control.
Belmiro is thwarting Nozadzi's attempts to control the position.
Belmiro is pressing down on Nozadzi's thigh, looking to free his foot. Nozadzi is holding on for now. #T3#
Nozadzi slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Belmiro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nozadzi is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Belmiro drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Nozadzi manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Belmiro has Nozadzi in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nozadzi (6) vs (6) Belmiro#SUB2#
Belmiro is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Nozadzi controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T4#
Nozadzi trying to control but Belmiro is working from the bottom.
Nozadzi slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Nozadzi (9) vs (6) Belmiro
A lull in the action here.
Belmiro regains half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Belmiro looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Nozadzi wants to work for an arm triangle but Belmiro is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Belmiro is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T5#
The fighters are battling for position here. Belmiro manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Belmiro looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Nozadzi looking to pass the guard.
Belmiro is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nozadzi showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Nozadzi tries to free his leg and advance position but Belmiro is retaining full guard. #T6##SUB2#
Belmiro looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Nozadzi passes into half guard.
Nozadzi frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Nozadzi (12) vs (6) Belmiro
Nozadzi tries to control but Belmiro wriggling away.
Belmiro can't escape the position.
Belmiro gets back to half guard.
Belmiro wants to control but Nozadzi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Nozadzi has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Nozadzi (15) vs (6) Belmiro
Belmiro is looking to get to half guard.#T7#
Nozadzi trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Nozadzi fails to advance to Belmiro's back.
Belmiro 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.
Nozadzi wants to control the pace but Belmiro is squirming around nicely.
Belmiro manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Belmiro has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nozadzi is working away from the top position though.#T8##SUB2#
Belmiro looking for submissions off his back.
Belmiro is trying to control but Nozadzi manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Nozadzi (18) vs (6) Belmiro
Nozadzi controlling his opponent.
Nozadzi wants to take his opponent's back but Belmiro doesn't allow it.
Nozadzi looking to control but Belmiro is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Nozadzi wants to take Belmiro's back but he can't do it this time. #T9#
Belmiro bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nozadzi (18) vs (8) Belmiro
Belmiro trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Nozadzi manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nozadzi (20) vs (8) Belmiro#SUB2#
Belmiro had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nozadzi defends it easily.#SUB2#
Belmiro looking for a guillotine here but Nozadzi defends easily.
Belmiro is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T10#
Nozadzi won't allow Belmiro to sweep him here.
Nozadzi has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Nozadzi slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Nozadzi tries to free his leg and advance position but Belmiro is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Nozadzi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Belmiro has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nozadzi has managed to get both his arms back between Belmiro's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Belmiro working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nozadzi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nozadzi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Belmiro looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Nozadzi sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Belmiro's guard. #T11##SUB#
Nozadzi looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Nozadzi is looking to take a break and control but Belmiro is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nozadzi trying to mount his opponent but Belmiro defends it.
Nozadzi is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Nozadzi trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Belmiro manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nozadzi (20) vs (10) Belmiro#T12#
Belmiro trying to control but Nozadzi is working from the bottom.
Belmiro might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Nozadzi haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Nozadzi working a defensive guard here.
Nozadzi keeping moving, preventing Belmiro from controlling successfully.
Belmiro stands and throws Nozadzi's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Nozadzi (20) vs (13) Belmiro#T13##SUB2#
Belmiro wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Nozadzi, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Belmiro swings around for an armbar but Nozadzi sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Belmiro's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nozadzi (22) vs (13) Belmiro#SUB2#
Nozadzi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Belmiro has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nozadzi has managed to get both his arms back between Belmiro's legs - danger averted.
Belmiro looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Belmiro seems keen to control Nozadzi's posture.
Nozadzi tries to free his leg and advance position but Belmiro is retaining full guard.
Nozadzi pushes down on Belmiro's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T14#
Belmiro trying to hold on to Nozadzi's head to control him but Nozadzi postures up.
Nozadzi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Belmiro knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Belmiro tries to roll over but Nozadzi keeps him under control.
Belmiro trying to control here.
Belmiro regains full guard. Nicely done.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nozadzi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Belmiro wants to sweep here but Nozadzi controlling him for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nozadzi takes the fight on points by 22 to 13.
Zurab Nozadzi thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
SSG 345 Elvul vs Macker
Date: Aug 25, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Jack Sullivan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 10 losses; Zurab Nozadzi!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Bruno Lombardi and Reed Andrews.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Sullivan gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Nozadzi has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Sullivan avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Sullivan stops a takedown attempt from Nozadzi.
Sullivan tries for a takedown but Nozadzi manages to get underhooks.
Nozadzi is looking to take this one to the mat.
Jack Sullivan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zurab Nozadzi.
Sullivan jumps guard but Nozadzi stands there with Sullivan around his waist. Sullivan gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#TD2#
Sullivan is fighting off a takedown attempt but Nozadzi is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Sullivan to the mat. Sullivan regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sullivan (0) vs (2) Nozadzi
Sullivan trying to keep a closed guard but Nozadzi is proving a slippery customer.
Nozadzi trying to control the position from guard on top but Sullivan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Sullivan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sullivan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nozadzi's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sullivan (2) vs (2) Nozadzi#T1#
Nozadzi is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Nozadzi being controlled here, momentarily.
Nozadzi pulls Sullivan in close to prevent any damage.
Nozadzi wants to hit a sweep here but Sullivan passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Nozadzi there! Score +3 for passing guard: Sullivan (5) vs (2) Nozadzi#T2#
Nozadzi working to try and regain half guard.
Sullivan controlling his opponent.
Nozadzi is working to get back to half guard.
#T3#
Nozadzi tries to hold on but Sullivan pushes him away.
Sullivan controlling the position easily from mount.
Nozadzi is trying desperately to improve position.
Nozadzi reaches up to try and control the position but Sullivan seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Nozadzi rolls and tries to escape and now Sullivan has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Sullivan (8) vs (2) Nozadzi#T4##SUB#
Nozadzi showing good submission defense here.
Sullivan has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Nozadzi's body.
Nozadzi tries to break free.
Sullivan trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Nozadzi doesn't escape. #T5#
Nozadzi can't escape the position.
#SUB#
Sullivan working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Nozadzi tries to break free.
#T6#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sullivan wants to control the position but Nozadzi frees himself and scrambles - Sullivan manages to regain control in side control.
Nozadzi regains half guard.
Sullivan prevents Nozadzi from improving his position.
Sullivan is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Nozadzi reverses the position - he's now on top in Sullivan's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sullivan (8) vs (4) Nozadzi
Sullivan seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T7#
Nozadzi won't allow Sullivan to sweep him here.
Sullivan can't keep his opponent in guard - Nozadzi advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Sullivan is in trouble now - Nozadzi has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Sullivan (8) vs (7) Nozadzi
Nozadzi controlling his opponent.
Nozadzi trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T8#
Sullivan sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Sullivan wants to control but Nozadzi is keeping busy.
Sullivan is staying active underneath Nozadzi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Nozadzi trying to mount his opponent but Sullivan defends it.
Nozadzi is thwarting Sullivan's attempts to control the position.
Nozadzi is looking to stall here but Sullivan recovers full guard. #T9#
Sullivan 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: Sullivan (10) vs (7) Nozadzi
Nozadzi trying to control here.
Nozadzi moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Sullivan's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T10#
Nozadzi keeping moving, preventing Sullivan from controlling successfully.
Nozadzi is trying to control the position but Sullivan postures up.
Nozadzi wants to sweep but no luck.
Sullivan tries to free his leg and advance position but Nozadzi is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Nozadzi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sullivan is aware though and is defending well.#T11#
Nozadzi keeping full guard, as Sullivan tries to pass.
Sullivan has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Nozadzi is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Sullivan slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Nozadzi has his hands on Sullivan's head, controlling the position.
Nozadzi being controlled here, momentarily. #T12#
Nozadzi has Sullivan pulled in close to control his posture.
Sullivan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nozadzi is keeping the position for now.
Nozadzi looking to control but Sullivan passes into half guard.
Nozadzi wants to get back to full guard but Sullivan has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Sullivan (13) vs (7) Nozadzi#T13#
Nozadzi is looking for a sweep.
Nozadzi is still trying to improve position.
Nozadzi gets back to half guard.
Sullivan looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T14#
Sullivan trying to control from Nozadzi's half guard. Nozadzi has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Sullivan stopping the sweep attempt from Nozadzi.#SUB2#
Nozadzi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sullivan slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sullivan takes the fight on points by 13 to 7.
Zurab Nozadzi was interviewed post fight and said 'Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches and sponsors.'. |
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Event:
SSG 342 Bar vs Gomes
Date: Aug 11, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 9 losses; Zurab Nozadzi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 13 losses; Chance San!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Nozadzi closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD#
Nozadzi has clasped his hands together around San's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Nozadzi (4) vs (0) San
San manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
San trying to control but Nozadzi postures up.
Nozadzi trying to control from half guard but San is working away.
San has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nozadzi is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
San looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
San is not content to let Nozadzi control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nozadzi tries to pass the half guard into mount. San knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
San tries to get to full guard but Nozadzi has control of the leg.
Nozadzi has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#T1##SUB#
Nozadzi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Nozadzi wants to pass the guard but San is defending well.
San is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Nozadzi's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Nozadzi's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Nozadzi (4) vs (4) San#T2##SUB2#
San working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
San is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
San tries to get the hooks in deep but Nozadzi pushed the leg off.
Nozadzi manages to reverse the position and now he's in San's guard. Nice work there by Nozadzi.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nozadzi (6) vs (4) San
Nozadzi advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Nozadzi (9) vs (4) San
San manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nozadzi (9) vs (6) San#SUB2#
San is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
San tries to pass to full mount but Nozadzi defends it. #T3#
Nozadzi tries to roll over but San keeps him under control.
San tries to pass the half guard into mount. Nozadzi knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Nozadzi trying to control from the bottom.
Nozadzi is refusing to be controlled, as San sits in half guard.
San trying to pass the guard but Nozadzi defending well.
San works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Nozadzi (9) vs (9) San
Nozadzi manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T4#
Nozadzi is looking for a sweep. San is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nozadzi works his way to full guard. Good work.
San wants to pass the guard but Nozadzi is keeping the position.
Nozadzi looking for a sweep. Not yet Nozadzi, not yet.
San advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Nozadzi (9) vs (12) San
Nozadzi stops San from passing to mount.
Nozadzi manages to work his way to half guard, despite San's best efforts.#SUB2#
San maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Nozadzi could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but San has cracked it and Nozadzi is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by San!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Chance San!
Zurab Nozadzi spoke after the fight, saying 'Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches and sponsors.'. |
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Event:
SSG 337 Bar vs Ozymandias
Date: Jul 28, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 8 losses; Zurab Nozadzi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 10 losses; Raja Silalahi!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Trevor Gratis and Gregory Folan.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Silalahi changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Nozadzi tries to avoid it but Silalahi manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Nozadzi to the ground. Nozadzi escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL#
Nozadzi clinches up with Silalahi and pushes him back against the cage.
Silalahi is looking for a takedown.
Silalahi prevents the takedown attempt.
#TD2#
Silalahi has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Nozadzi regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Nozadzi (0) vs (2) Silalahi
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nozadzi wants to sweep here but Silalahi controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Silalahi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nozadzi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Silalahi has managed to get both his arms back between Nozadzi's legs - danger averted.
Nozadzi can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Silalahi controls the pace.
Nozadzi is trying to hold Silalahi in close to prevent damage but Silalahi has managed to pass into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in half guard, Silalahi seems content to control.
Nozadzi is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Silalahi is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Nozadzi defends it well. #T1#
Silalahi controlling the action here.
Silalahi is keen to just control but Nozadzi is a slippery customer.
Nozadzi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nozadzi keeping control of the position.
Silalahi prevents Nozadzi from improving his position.
Nozadzi has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#T2##SUB2#
Silalahi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Silalahi wants to take a breather but Nozadzi is having none of it.
Nozadzi trying to get back to full guard but Silalahi takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Nozadzi (0) vs (5) Silalahi
Silalahi is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Nozadzi is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Nozadzi (0) vs (8) Silalahi#SUB2#
Nozadzi fending off the submission attempt from Silalahi.
Nozadzi is really stuck here.
#SUB2#
Nozadzi showing good submission defense here.
#T3##SUB2#
Nozadzi defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Silalahi's arms.
Nozadzi is in bad spot here.
#SUB2#
Silalahi working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Nozadzi trying to control the hands but Silalahi breaks the grip.
What can Nozadzi do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#SUB2#
Silalahi has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB2#
Nozadzi preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Silalahi.
Nozadzi looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T4#
Nozadzi is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Silalahi looking for the choke but no joy.
Silalahi controlling well, preventing Nozadzi from escaping the position.
Silalahi biding his time, looking for the opening.
#SUB2#
Silalahi working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Nozadzi tries to escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T5#
Silalahi doesn't have the hooks in and Nozadzi manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nozadzi (2) vs (8) Silalahi
Silalahi working a defensive guard here.
Silalahi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nozadzi manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nozadzi (2) vs (10) Silalahi
Nozadzi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Silalahi not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Nozadzi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Silalahi slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Nozadzi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Silalahi is one step ahead there. #T6#
Silalahi engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Silalahi tries to free his leg and advance position but Nozadzi is retaining full guard.
Silalahi wants to control from the top but Nozadzi keeps moving. #SUB#
Nozadzi is looking for a triangle but Silalahi pushes his legs off easily.
Nozadzi is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB2#
Silalahi has gone for a leg lock! Nozadzi slips out almost immediately though and dives into Silalahi's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nozadzi (4) vs (10) Silalahi
Nozadzi passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Nozadzi (7) vs (10) Silalahi#T7##SUB#
Nozadzi thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Nozadzi looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Nozadzi looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Silalahi wants to control but Nozadzi postures up.#SUB#
Nozadzi is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Silalahi knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Silalahi struggling a bit here.#T8#
Silalahi is looking to reverse the position.
Nozadzi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Silalahi keeps working.
Silalahi is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Silalahi manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Silalahi keeping moving, preventing Nozadzi from controlling successfully.
Nozadzi being controlled here momentarily. #SUB2#
Silalahi looking for a guillotine here but Nozadzi defends easily.
Nozadzi has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T9##SUB2#
Silalahi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nozadzi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nozadzi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Silalahi controlling the position.
Nozadzi passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Nozadzi (10) vs (10) Silalahi
Nozadzi is looking to take a break and control but Silalahi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Nozadzi is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Silalahi is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Nozadzi is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Silalahi will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T10##SUB#
Nozadzi tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Nozadzi has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Nozadzi tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Silalahi can't do much from the bottom here.
Silalahi gets back to half guard.
Nozadzi wants to pass to mount but Silalahi is defending the position.
Silalahi moves into full guard.
#T11#
Nozadzi trying to control the position from guard on top but Silalahi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nozadzi looking to pass the guard.
Silalahi wants to sweep but no luck.
Silalahi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nozadzi manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nozadzi (10) vs (12) Silalahi
Silalahi trying to control but Nozadzi is working from the bottom.
Silalahi postures up.
Silalahi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nozadzi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Silalahi slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T12#
Silalahi's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB#
Nozadzi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Silalahi defends well.
Silalahi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nozadzi is keeping the position for now.
Silalahi slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Nozadzi is defending against the submission attempts here by Silalahi.
Silalahi tries to pass to full mount but Nozadzi defends it. #T13#
Nozadzi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Silalahi content to control rather than advance.
Silalahi is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Nozadzi (10) vs (15) Silalahi
Silalahi wants to take his opponent's back but Nozadzi doesn't allow it.
Nozadzi is desperately trying to improve his position but Silalahi has a good base and remains in mount.
Silalahi is trying to take his opponent's back.
Nozadzi wants to hold on but Silalahi pushes him away.#T14#
Silalahi looking to control and managing it successfully.
Nozadzi really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Silalahi controlling the pace for now.
Nozadzi tries to lock up and control but Silalahi gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Silalahi prevents Nozadzi from getting the reversal.
Nozadzi wants to control but Silalahi is having none of it.
Nozadzi is in all sorts of trouble here.
Silalahi controlling his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Silalahi moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Nozadzi (10) vs (18) Silalahi
Silalahi has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Nozadzi's body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Silalahi wins on points by 18 to 10.
Raja Silalahi decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
Zurab Nozadzi was interviewed post fight and said 'Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches and sponsors.'. |
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Event:
SSG 332 Silalahi vs Gerbandi
Date: Jul 21, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 9 losses; Jim Marston! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 7 losses; Zurab Nozadzi!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Jonathan Paton and Reed Andrews.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Nozadzi instigates a clinch.
Marston prevents a takedown attempt there.
#TD#
Marston has picked Nozadzi up - he's going for a ride! Marston dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Marston (2) vs (0) Nozadzi
Marston prevents Nozadzi from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marston controlling the action here.
Nozadzi is looking to improve his position.
Marston has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nozadzi keeps trying to improve his position.
Marston content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T1##SUB#
Marston is working for a submission of some sort.
Marston controlling the action here.
Nozadzi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Marston is working away from the top position though.
Marston trying to pass the guard but Nozadzi defending well.
Marston trying to control the action but Nozadzi is working from the bottom. #T2#
Nozadzi works his way to full guard. Good work.
Nozadzi wants to sweep here but Marston controlling him for the moment.
Nozadzi keeping moving, preventing Marston from controlling successfully.
Nozadzi wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Nozadzi working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Marston has passed into half guard!
#SUB2#
Nozadzi looking for submissions off his back.#T3##SUB#
Marston maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Nozadzi could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Marston has cracked it and Nozadzi is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Marston!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jim Marston!
Zurab Nozadzi was interviewed post fight and said 'Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches and sponsors.'. |
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Event:
SSG 327 Maximus vs Majere
Date: Jul 07, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 6 losses; Zurab Nozadzi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 12 losses; Krister Soderberg!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Anthony Taglia and Chad Campbell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Soderberg manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Nozadzi on his heels. He'll look to pass Nozadzi's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Nozadzi (0) vs (2) Soderberg
Soderberg controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Nozadzi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Soderberg is aware though and is defending well.
Soderberg is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Nozadzi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Soderberg defends well.
Soderberg is stalling in the full guard.
Soderberg won't allow Nozadzi to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soderberg being controlled here momentarily.
Nozadzi is trying to control the position but Soderberg postures up. #T1#
Nozadzi keeping moving, preventing Soderberg from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Nozadzi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Nozadzi keeping moving, preventing Soderberg from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Nozadzi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Soderberg defends well.
Nozadzi wants to sweep here but Soderberg controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Nozadzi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Soderberg wants to control from the top but Nozadzi keeps moving. #T2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Nozadzi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nozadzi looking to control but Soderberg passes into half guard.
Soderberg is keen to just control but Nozadzi is a slippery customer.
Nozadzi makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Nozadzi.
Soderberg controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Nozadzi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Soderberg is one step ahead there. #T3#
Nozadzi keeping moving, preventing Soderberg from controlling successfully.
Soderberg looking to pass the guard.
Nozadzi is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Soderberg is stalling in the full guard.
Nozadzi trying to keep a closed guard but Soderberg is proving a slippery customer.
#T4#
Soderberg slips nicely into half guard.
Nozadzi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nozadzi works his way to full guard. Good work.
Soderberg preventing the sweep.
Soderberg passes Nozadzi's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Nozadzi is staying active underneath Soderberg, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Nozadzi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nozadzi is working hard here to advance position.#T5#
Nozadzi wants to get back to full guard but Soderberg has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Nozadzi (0) vs (5) Soderberg
Nozadzi is wriggling around trying to escape.
Nozadzi gets back to half guard.
Soderberg is pressing down on Nozadzi's thigh, looking to free his foot. Nozadzi is holding on for now.
Soderberg uses his free foot to push down on Nozadzi's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Nozadzi. Score +3 for passing guard: Nozadzi (0) vs (8) Soderberg
Nozadzi is trying to escape the mount.
#SUB2#
Soderberg looking for a guillotine from mount but Nozadzi is having none of it.
Nozadzi can't escape the position.
#T6#
Nozadzi regains half guard.
Nozadzi is looking to improve his position.
Soderberg slows the pace down in half guard.
Nozadzi tries to get to full guard but Soderberg has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Soderberg is looking for a kimura but Nozadzi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Soderberg to get the leverage.
Nozadzi trying to control here.
#T7##SUB2#
Soderberg looking for a submission but Nozadzi manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Soderberg is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Nozadzi wants to hit a sweep here but Soderberg passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Nozadzi there! Score +3 for passing guard: Nozadzi (0) vs (11) Soderberg
Nozadzi regains half guard.
Nozadzi trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Nozadzi manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Nozadzi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Soderberg gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T8#
Nozadzi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Soderberg trying to control the position from guard on top but Nozadzi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Nozadzi looking for subs off his back but Soderberg has passed one foot through into half guard.
Nozadzi wants to improve his position but Soderberg is controlling well.
Nozadzi gets full guard.#T9#
Soderberg trying to control the position from guard on top but Nozadzi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nozadzi controls Soderberg momentarily but Soderberg frees himself. #SUB#
Nozadzi working for a triangle but Soderberg defends it easily.
Nozadzi keeping moving, preventing Soderberg from controlling successfully.
Nozadzi lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nozadzi (2) vs (11) Soderberg
Nozadzi wants to pass the guard but Soderberg is keeping the position.
Nozadzi looking to sit in guard and control but Soderberg gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nozadzi (2) vs (13) Soderberg#T10#
Soderberg 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.
Soderberg slips nicely into half guard.
Nozadzi moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Soderberg passes Nozadzi's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Nozadzi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Soderberg passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Nozadzi (2) vs (16) Soderberg#T11#
Nozadzi is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Soderberg tries for a kimura but Nozadzi is defending well.
Soderberg trying to control the action but Nozadzi is working from the bottom.
Nozadzi regains half guard.#T12#
Nozadzi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Still in half guard, Soderberg seems content to control.
Nozadzi tries to get to full guard but Soderberg has control of the leg.
Nozadzi is looking to control Soderberg's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nozadzi avoid being mounted?
Nozadzi tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Soderberg has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Nozadzi (2) vs (19) Soderberg
Soderberg trying to control but Nozadzi is having none of it. #T13#
Soderberg controlling the position easily from mount.
Nozadzi keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Nozadzi is trying to reverse the position but instead Soderberg has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Nozadzi (2) vs (22) Soderberg
Soderberg biding his time, controlling Nozadzi.
Nozadzi staying busy and making it hard for Soderberg to control. #T14#
Nozadzi tries to escape but Soderberg has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Nozadzi wants to control his opponent's hands but Soderberg gets his hands free.
Nozadzi tries to roll but Soderberg sticks to his back.
Soderberg tries to get the hooks in deep but Nozadzi pushed the leg off.
Soderberg controls the position.
Soderberg wants to control but Nozadzi is keeping busy.
Well, with Soderberg on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Nozadzi is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nozadzi trying to control the hands but Soderberg won't let him.
Nozadzi is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Soderberg wins on points by 22 to 2.
A victorious Krister Soderberg thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Zurab Nozadzi had this to say: 'Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches and sponsors.'. |
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Event:
SSG 322 Gomes vs Hlervu
Date: Jun 23, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 16 losses; Leenart Kuningas! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 6 losses; Zurab Nozadzi!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Robert Douchet and Trevor Gratis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Kuningas dives in and grabs Nozadzi's left leg, looking for a takedown. Nozadzi pushes down on Kuningas's head and hops out.#CL2#
Nozadzi moves into range and clinches up with Kuningas.#TD2#
Nozadzi has clasped his hands together around Kuningas's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Kuningas (0) vs (4) Nozadzi
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nozadzi is staying tight to Kuningas's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Kuningas tries to buck Nozadzi off but Nozadzi is having none of it.
A lull in the action here.
Kuningas can't do much from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nozadzi wants to control but Kuningas is keeping him busy.
Kuningas tries to improve position but can't. #T1#
I wouldn't like to be where Kuningas is right now.
Nozadzi trying to control the action but Kuningas is working from the bottom.
Kuningas is looking for a sweep.
Nozadzi just content to control the position.
Nozadzi working away.#T2#
Nozadzi trying to control the position but Kuningas is working away.
Kuningas tries to bench press Nozadzi off him but Nozadzi keeps the position. #SUB2#
Nozadzi is trying to get an arm triangle but Kuningas is defending well.
Kuningas struggling a bit here.
Nozadzi trying to control the position but Kuningas is working away.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kuningas can't do much from the bottom here. #T3#
Nozadzi is looking to take a break and control but Kuningas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kuningas tries to buck Nozadzi off but Nozadzi is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nozadzi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kuningas keeps working.
Nozadzi controlling from side mount. #SUB2#
Nozadzi is trying to get an arm triangle but Kuningas is defending well. #SUB2#
Nozadzi wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kuningas, who protects the arm well. #T4#
Kuningas is looking for a sweep.
Nozadzi wants to control but Kuningas is keeping him busy.
Nozadzi taking a breather here.
Nozadzi wants to control but Kuningas is keeping him busy. #T5#
Nozadzi might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kuningas haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Kuningas tries to bench press Nozadzi off him but Nozadzi keeps the position. #SUB2#
Nozadzi thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T6#
Kuningas can't do much from the bottom here.
Kuningas is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Nozadzi tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Nozadzi has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Kuningas sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Kuningas is trying to maintain the position but Nozadzi is very close to passing his half guard.#T7#
Nozadzi wants to pass the guard but Kuningas is defending well.
Nozadzi slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB#
Kuningas looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nozadzi is trying to control the action in half guard but Kuningas is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kuningas trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Nozadzi is looking for a kimura here.
#T8#
Kuningas trying to control but Nozadzi postures up.
Nozadzi is looking to stall here but Kuningas recovers full guard.
Kuningas keeping full guard, as Nozadzi tries to pass.
Kuningas looking to control.
#T9#
Nozadzi controls from within his opponent's guard.
Nozadzi passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Kuningas (0) vs (7) Nozadzi
A lull in the action here.#SUB2#
Nozadzi working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
A lull in the action here as Nozadzi stalls from top position.#T10#
Nozadzi wants to control but Kuningas is keeping him busy.
Kuningas is looking for a sweep.
Kuningas is trying to escape the position but Nozadzi is controlling the position.
Kuningas struggling a bit here.#T11#
Nozadzi is looking to take a break and control but Kuningas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kuningas is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Nozadzi trying to control from half guard but Kuningas is working away.
Nozadzi wants to pass the guard but Kuningas is defending well.
Nozadzi is looking to take a break and control but Kuningas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T12#
Well, if Nozadzi 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.
Kuningas trying to control here.
Nozadzi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kuningas does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Nozadzi trying to pass the guard but Kuningas defending well. #SUB#
Kuningas looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Kuningas actively working from the bottom here.#T13#
Kuningas has a hand on Nozadzi's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Nozadzi takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Kuningas (0) vs (10) Nozadzi
Nozadzi sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kuningas is working to get back to half guard.
#T14##SUB2#
Nozadzi working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Kuningas tries to hold on but Nozadzi postures up.
Kuningas is looking to improve his position but Nozadzi isn't that keen on the idea.
Nozadzi controlling the position easily from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nozadzi trying to control but Kuningas is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nozadzi wins on points by 10 to 0.
During a confident post fight interview, Zurab Nozadzi thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
SSG 319 Edison vs Soderberg
Date: Jun 16, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 5 losses; Mecilvus Gabenagus! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 5 losses; Zurab Nozadzi!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Steve Smith and William Peck.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Nozadzi closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nozadzi wants a takedown but no success here.
#TD#
Gabenagus turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Gabenagus manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Gabenagus (4) vs (0) Nozadzi#SUB#
Gabenagus looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Gabenagus working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Nozadzi tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gabenagus wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nozadzi struggling a bit here.
Nozadzi is not content to let Gabenagus control the position. #T1##SUB#
Gabenagus tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gabenagus has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Nozadzi is looking to reverse the position.
Nozadzi is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Gabenagus off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gabenagus (4) vs (4) Nozadzi
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Gabenagus turns into Nozadzi and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gabenagus (6) vs (4) Nozadzi#T2##SUB#
Gabenagus has gone for a leg lock! Nozadzi slips out almost immediately though and dives into Gabenagus's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gabenagus (6) vs (6) Nozadzi
Gabenagus keeping moving, preventing Nozadzi from controlling successfully.
Nozadzi pushes down on Gabenagus's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Nozadzi trying to control from half guard but Gabenagus is working away. #T3#
Gabenagus is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nozadzi passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Gabenagus! Score +3 for passing guard: Gabenagus (6) vs (9) Nozadzi
Nozadzi trying to control but Gabenagus is having none of it.
Gabenagus tries to reverse the position but Nozadzi maintains control.#T4#
Nozadzi trying to control but Gabenagus is having none of it.
Nozadzi controlling the position easily from mount.
Gabenagus is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Nozadzi has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Gabenagus (6) vs (12) Nozadzi#SUB2#
Nozadzi looking for the choke from the back. #T5#
Nozadzi is hanging on to Gabenagus's back as he tries to escape.
Will Nozadzi go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Gabenagus is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Gabenagus defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Nozadzi's arms.
Gabenagus manages to reverse the position and now he's in Nozadzi's guard. Nice work there by Gabenagus.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gabenagus (8) vs (12) Nozadzi#SUB#
Gabenagus is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Nozadzi is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Nozadzi has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gabenagus (8) vs (14) Nozadzi#T6##SUB#
Nozadzi is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Gabenagus has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Nozadzi is looking to defend but Gabenagus has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Nozadzi! Gabenagus pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Nozadzi taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Mecilvus Gabenagus!
A relieved looking Mecilvus Gabenagus thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Zurab Nozadzi had this to say: 'Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches and sponsors.'. |
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Event:
SSG 311 McCain vs Macker
Date: Jun 02, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 40 losses; Marcelinho Lima! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 5 losses; Zurab Nozadzi!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Emerson Jorge and Mauricio Rocha.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Lima tries for a takedown but Nozadzi sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
And Nozadzi tries to counter it with a takedown but Lima pushes his down on his head and steps out.#CL2#
Nozadzi drives through and clinches with Lima against the cage.
#TD2#
Nozadzi turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Lima (0) vs (4) Nozadzi
Lima sneaks back into half guard.
Nozadzi takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Lima is looking to control Nozadzi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lima avoid being mounted?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lima is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Nozadzi is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T1#
Lima tries to get to full guard but Nozadzi has control of the leg.
Nozadzi is thwarting Lima's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Lima is defending against the submission attempts here by Nozadzi.
Lima is staying active underneath Nozadzi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Nozadzi uses his free foot to push down on Lima's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Lima. Score +3 for passing guard: Lima (0) vs (7) Nozadzi
Lima is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Nozadzi tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Lima is trying desperately to improve position.
Nozadzi tries to control but Lima wriggling away. #SUB2#
Lima defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Nozadzi. #SUB2#
Nozadzi goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Lima turns into him and now he's in Nozadzi's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lima (2) vs (7) Nozadzi#T3#
Nozadzi 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: Lima (2) vs (9) Nozadzi
Lima is trying to control but can't.
Nozadzi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lima does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Lima looking for submissions off his back.
Lima has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nozadzi is working away from the top position though.#T4#
Lima is looking for a sweep. Nozadzi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Nozadzi looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Lima is concentrating on defense, preventing Nozadzi from advancing position.
Lima wants to control but Nozadzi is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Nozadzi seems to be working for a kimura but Lima defends the submission attempt.
Lima is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T5#
Nozadzi is thwarting Lima's attempts to control the position.
Nozadzi moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Lima (2) vs (12) Nozadzi#SUB2#
Nozadzi is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lima is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
You can see the frustration on Lima's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T6##SUB2#
Nozadzi swings around for an armbar but Lima sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Nozadzi's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lima (4) vs (12) Nozadzi#SUB2#
Nozadzi is looking for a triangle but Lima pushes his legs off easily.
Lima pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nozadzi is keeping the position for now.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Nozadzi holds on and takes a little breather.
Lima tries to free his leg and advance position but Nozadzi is retaining full guard.
Nozadzi pulls Lima in close to prevent any damage. #T7#
Nozadzi is trying to control the position but Lima postures up.
Lima wants to pass the guard but Nozadzi is keeping the position.
Lima slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Lima (7) vs (12) Nozadzi
Nozadzi gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T8#
Nozadzi is refusing to be controlled, as Lima sits in half guard. #SUB#
Lima seems to be looking for submissions.
Lima is stalling here. Nozadzi is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Lima seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Nozadzi has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Lima (7) vs (16) Nozadzi
Lima is looking for a sweep.
Nozadzi wants to control but Lima is keeping him busy.
Lima tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T9#
Nozadzi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lima keeps working.
Lima is looking to regain half guard here but Nozadzi keeps moving and retains side control.
Nozadzi is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Lima will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Nozadzi working away.
Nozadzi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lima keeps working. #SUB2#
Nozadzi tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Nozadzi has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T10#
Lima tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lima is trying to control Nozadzi's posture but Nozadzi avoids it.
Lima tries to bench press Nozadzi off him but Nozadzi keeps the position. #SUB2#
Nozadzi swings around for an armbar but Lima sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Nozadzi's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lima (9) vs (16) Nozadzi
Lima tries to free his leg and advance position but Nozadzi is retaining full guard.
Lima trying to control but Nozadzi is working from the bottom. #T11#
Lima wants to pass the guard but Nozadzi is keeping the position.
Nozadzi keeping moving, preventing Lima from controlling successfully.
Nozadzi is trying to hold Lima in close to prevent damage but Lima has managed to pass into half guard.
#T12#
Lima trying to control from half guard but Nozadzi is working away.
Nozadzi trying to control but Lima postures up.
Nozadzi is positioning himself well to prevent Lima advancing to mount. #SUB#
Lima is working for a kimura here but Nozadzi manages to reverse the position and he's now in Lima's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lima (9) vs (18) Nozadzi
Nozadzi trying to control but Lima is working from the bottom.
Well,Lima is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Nozadzi content to stall in guard here. #T13##SUB#
Lima is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nozadzi is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Nozadzi thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Lima keeping moving, preventing Nozadzi from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Lima is looking for a triangle but Nozadzi pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Lima is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nozadzi defends well.#T14#
Nozadzi wants to control from the top but Lima keeps moving.
Lima managing to control the position.
Nozadzi looking to pass the guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nozadzi wants to control from the top but Lima keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nozadzi wins on points by 18 to 9.
A relieved looking Zurab Nozadzi thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
SSG 306 Gomes vs Bar
Date: May 19, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 5 losses; Zurab Nozadzi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 6 losses; Thomas Engine!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Russell Pearce and Reed Andrews.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Nozadzi darts in and clinches Engine up against the cage.#TD#
Nozadzi has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Engine regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Nozadzi (2) vs (0) Engine
Nozadzi trying to control but Engine is working from the bottom.
Nozadzi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Engine is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nozadzi wants to control from the top but Engine keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Engine working a defensive guard here.
#T1#
Engine is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Nozadzi controls from within his opponent's guard.
Engine looking for a sweep. Not yet Engine, not yet.
Engine is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Engine keeping full guard, as Nozadzi tries to pass.
Nozadzi slips nicely into half guard.#T2#
Nozadzi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Engine does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Engine wants to get back to full guard.
Nozadzi with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB#
Nozadzi is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Nozadzi perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T3#
Nozadzi is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Engine! Score +3 for passing guard: Nozadzi (5) vs (0) Engine
Engine tries to reverse the position but Nozadzi maintains control.
Nozadzi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Engine is looking to escape.
Nozadzi fails to move to back control. #T4#
Nozadzi controlling from mount.
Engine stops Nozadzi from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Nozadzi takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Engine slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Engine is refusing to be controlled, as Nozadzi sits in half guard.
Nozadzi wants to advance to full mount but Engine doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Nozadzi has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T5#
Nozadzi slips nicely into half guard.
Engine is refusing to be controlled, as Nozadzi sits in half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Nozadzi in particular looking to stall.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Nozadzi is trying to control. Engine wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T6#
Engine wants to control but Nozadzi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Nozadzi trying to advance position but Engine counters by regaining guard.
Nozadzi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Engine is keeping the position for now.
Engine is adopting a defensive guard.
Engine keeping moving, preventing Nozadzi from controlling successfully. #T7#
Engine looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nozadzi controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Nozadzi trying to control the position from guard on top but Engine is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Engine being controlled here, momentarily. #T8#
Nozadzi trying to control the position from guard on top but Engine is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Engine wants to sweep but no luck.
Nozadzi is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Nozadzi might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Engine is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Nozadzi tries to free his leg and advance position but Engine is retaining full guard. #T9#
Nozadzi controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Nozadzi stands and throws Engine's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Nozadzi (8) vs (0) Engine
Engine regains half guard.
Nozadzi perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Engine gets back to full guard.
#T10#
Nozadzi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nozadzi looking to sit in guard and control but Engine gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nozadzi (8) vs (2) Engine
Engine trying to control the position from guard on top but Nozadzi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Engine not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Engine wants to pass the guard but Nozadzi is keeping the position.
Engine forces his way into half guard.#T11##SUB2#
Engine looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Nozadzi manages to get to full guard.
Nozadzi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Engine advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Nozadzi (8) vs (5) Engine#T12#
Engine trying to control the position but Nozadzi is working away.
Engine tries to move into full mount but can't pass Nozadzi's legs.
Nozadzi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Nozadzi prevents Engine from moving into mount.
Nozadzi can't do much from the bottom here.
Engine wants to control but Nozadzi is keeping him busy.
Nozadzi is looking for a sweep.#T13#
Nozadzi is being controlled here.
Engine tries to move to mount but Nozadzi blocks the move with his legs.
Nozadzi being controlled for a moment.
Nozadzi is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Engine off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Nozadzi (12) vs (5) Engine#SUB#
Engine is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Engine looking very determined here, making life difficult for Nozadzi.
#T14##SUB#
Nozadzi looking for the RNC. #SUB#
Engine defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Nozadzi's arms.
Engine can't escape the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
What can Engine do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
And that's the end of the fight!
Nozadzi takes the fight on points by 12 to 5.
Zurab Nozadzi seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
SSG 299 Thumb vs Bar
Date: May 05, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 5 losses; Zurab Nozadzi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 16 losses; Dani Gerbandi!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Bruno Lombardi and David Schapiro.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Nozadzi closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Gerbandi quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Nozadzi (2) vs (0) Gerbandi
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Gerbandi manages to get to full guard.
Gerbandi keeping moving, preventing Nozadzi from controlling successfully.
Gerbandi wants to sweep here but Nozadzi controlling him for the moment.
Nozadzi looking to pass the guard.
Gerbandi controlling Nozadzi's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Nozadzi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T1##SUB2#
Gerbandi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Nozadzi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gerbandi is keeping the position for now.
Nozadzi won't allow Gerbandi to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Gerbandi has his foot on Nozadzi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nozadzi works his way back into a safe position though.
Nozadzi tries to free his leg and advance position but Gerbandi is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Gerbandi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Nozadzi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Nozadzi not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Nozadzi trying to control the position from guard on top but Gerbandi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nozadzi's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Gerbandi is controlling Nozadzi's posture.
Nozadzi trying to control the position from guard on top but Gerbandi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gerbandi lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nozadzi (2) vs (2) Gerbandi#T3#
Gerbandi pushing down on Nozadzi's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Nozadzi is looking for a sweep. Gerbandi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gerbandi with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Gerbandi's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Gerbandi trying to control from half guard but Nozadzi is working away.
Nozadzi wants to get back to full guard.
Nozadzi gets full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Gerbandi trying to control but Nozadzi is working from the bottom.
Gerbandi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nozadzi keeping moving, preventing Gerbandi from controlling successfully.
Gerbandi slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Nozadzi is pulling down on Gerbandi's head to control his posture.
Nozadzi can't keep his opponent in guard - Gerbandi advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T5#
Nozadzi is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gerbandi's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gerbandi's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Nozadzi (6) vs (2) Gerbandi
Gerbandi can't escape the position.
Gerbandi is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Nozadzi is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Gerbandi knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Gerbandi for a finish.
Gerbandi is in bad spot here.
Gerbandi trying to control the position but Nozadzi manages to sink in the hooks. #T6#
Nozadzi struggling to keep hold of the position.
#SUB#
Nozadzi is persistently looking for the submission but Gerbandi is defending it well.
Gerbandi breaks Nozadzi's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nozadzi (6) vs (4) Gerbandi
Nozadzi looking for a sweep. Not yet Nozadzi, not yet.
Gerbandi trying to control the position from guard on top but Nozadzi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nozadzi trying to keep a closed guard but Gerbandi is proving a slippery customer.
#T7#
Gerbandi wants to control from the top but Nozadzi keeps moving.
Gerbandi postures up.
Gerbandi wants to control from the top but Nozadzi keeps moving.
Gerbandi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nozadzi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gerbandi preventing the sweep.
Nozadzi keeping full guard, as Gerbandi tries to pass. #SUB#
Nozadzi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gerbandi defends well.#T8#
Nozadzi managing to control the position. #SUB2#
Gerbandi drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gerbandi jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Nozadzi is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Nozadzi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gerbandi trying to control the position from guard on top but Nozadzi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T9#
Gerbandi sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Nozadzi's guard.
Nozadzi is not content to let Gerbandi control the position.
Nozadzi is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Nozadzi actively working from the bottom here.
Gerbandi controlling the action here.
Gerbandi wants to pass to mount but Nozadzi is defending the position. #T10#
Gerbandi stalling.
Nozadzi tries to roll over but Gerbandi keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Gerbandi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Gerbandi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nozadzi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T11#
Nozadzi makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Nozadzi.
Gerbandi trying to control the position from guard on top but Nozadzi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gerbandi controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Nozadzi looking to control.
Gerbandi trying to control the position from guard on top but Nozadzi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gerbandi not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T12#
Nozadzi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nozadzi seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Gerbandi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nozadzi is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gerbandi wants to control from the top but Nozadzi keeps moving.
Nozadzi seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Nozadzi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T13#
Nozadzi keeping full guard, as Gerbandi tries to pass.
Nozadzi controls Gerbandi momentarily but Gerbandi frees himself.
Gerbandi looking to sit in guard and control but Nozadzi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nozadzi (8) vs (4) Gerbandi
Gerbandi looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Nozadzi trying to control but Gerbandi is working from the bottom. #T14#
Nozadzi not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Gerbandi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gerbandi keeping moving, preventing Nozadzi from controlling successfully.
Gerbandi is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Nozadzi has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Gerbandi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gerbandi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nozadzi takes the fight on points by 8 to 4.
An out of breath Zurab Nozadzi thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
TPG 010
Date: Apr 07, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 5 losses; Zurab Nozadzi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 2 losses; Thiago Cardosi!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Colin Fotheringham and James Glass.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Cardosi tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Nozadzi defends well and Cardosi ends up having to push Nozadzi into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#CL#
Nozadzi closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
Nozadzi wants the takedown. Cardosi is fighting it off but Nozadzi persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Cardosi's guard against the cage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Nozadzi (2) vs (0) Cardosi
Nozadzi stopping the sweep attempt from Cardosi.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cardosi is pulling down on Nozadzi's head to control his posture.
Nozadzi postures up.
Nozadzi advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Nozadzi (5) vs (0) Cardosi
Nozadzi will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Nozadzi trying to control the action but Cardosi is working from the bottom.
Cardosi manages to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cardosi wants to improve his position but Nozadzi is controlling well.
#SUB#
Nozadzi is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cardosi is just riding it out for now. Nozadzi eventually gives up the hold.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cardosi is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
Nozadzi works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Nozadzi (8) vs (0) Cardosi
Cardosi tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Nozadzi wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Nozadzi content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Nozadzi trying to control the position but Cardosi is working away.
Nozadzi knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cardosi on the ground.#SUB#
Nozadzi goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Cardosi has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Nozadzi but great work by Cardosi. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Nozadzi (8) vs (4) Cardosi
My spies in The Forge 👊 inform me that Cardosi has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB2#
Cardosi goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Nozadzi has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Cardosi but great work by Nozadzi. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Nozadzi (12) vs (4) Cardosi
Cardosi manages to work his way to half guard, despite Nozadzi's best efforts.#T2#
Cardosi wants to control but Nozadzi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Cardosi slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Nozadzi drops back, looking for a kneebar! Cardosi looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Cardosi looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Cardosi! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Nozadzi (12) vs (8) Cardosi
Nozadzi wants to control but Cardosi postures up.
Nozadzi tries to bench press Cardosi off him but Cardosi keeps the position.
Cardosi is looking to take a break and control but Nozadzi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cardosi tries to move to mount but Nozadzi blocks the move with his legs. #SUB2#
Cardosi thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Nozadzi manages to get back to half guard.#T3#
Cardosi performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Nozadzi is looking for a sweep. Cardosi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nozadzi trying to control but Cardosi postures up.
Nozadzi is trying to get back to full guard.
Cardosi works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Nozadzi (12) vs (11) Cardosi
Cardosi fails to move to back control. #T4#
Nozadzi is looking to improve his position but Cardosi isn't that keen on the idea.
Cardosi is looking to work his way around to Nozadzi's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. #SUB2#
Cardosi goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Nozadzi is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nozadzi (14) vs (11) Cardosi#SUB#
Nozadzi is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Cardosi can't keep his opponent in guard - Nozadzi advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Nozadzi prevents Cardosi from improving his position.#T5#
Nozadzi trying to mount his opponent but Cardosi defends it.
Nozadzi passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Nozadzi (17) vs (11) Cardosi#SUB#
Nozadzi thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Nozadzi takes a little break here. Cardosi wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Cardosi regains half guard there - taking advantage of Nozadzi's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Cardosi wants to improve his position but Nozadzi is controlling well.
#T6#
Cardosi makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Cardosi.
Cardosi looking to control.
Cardosi looking for a sweep. Not yet Cardosi, not yet.
Nozadzi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cardosi is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Cardosi is looking for a triangle but Nozadzi pushes his legs off easily.
Nozadzi trying to control the position from guard on top but Cardosi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cardosi looking for a sweep. Not yet Cardosi, not yet. #T7#
Nozadzi tries to free his leg and advance position but Cardosi is retaining full guard.
Nozadzi preventing the sweep.
Nozadzi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cardosi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cardosi is still trying to improve position.
Nozadzi passes Cardosi's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Nozadzi seems to be looking for submissions.
Nozadzi frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Nozadzi (20) vs (11) Cardosi
Cardosi can't escape the position.
Nozadzi tries to control but Cardosi wriggling away.
Nozadzi is trying to take his opponent's back.
Cardosi is trying to escape the mount.
#T8#
Nozadzi is trying to take his opponent's back.
Nozadzi avoids the attempt from Cardosi to control.
Nozadzi is stalling here but it's allowed Cardosi to get half guard.
Cardosi won't allow Nozadzi to pass to mount.
Cardosi moves into full guard.
Nozadzi is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Nozadzi is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Cardosi is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Cardosi has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nozadzi (20) vs (13) Cardosi#T9#
Cardosi tries to free his leg and advance position but Nozadzi is retaining full guard.
Cardosi won't allow Nozadzi to sweep him here.
Cardosi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nozadzi swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Nozadzi has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Cardosi should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Nozadzi has tightened it up now! Cardosi should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Zurab Nozadzi!
During a confident post fight interview, Zurab Nozadzi thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated Thiago Cardosi had this to say: 'Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches and sponsors.'. |
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Event:
TPG 009
Date: Mar 10, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 5 losses; Zurab Nozadzi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 9 losses; Luis Marrero!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Paul Tew and James Atkins.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Marrero closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nozadzi has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Marrero after a bit of a struggle.
Marrero tries for a takedown. No joy.
#TD2#
Marrero has hold of one of Nozadzi's legs. Nozadzi is fighting the takedown attempt but Marrero gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Nozadzi (0) vs (2) Marrero
Nozadzi has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Marrero wants to pass the guard but Nozadzi is keeping the position.
Marrero preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Marrero avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Nozadzi wants to sweep but no luck.
Marrero pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nozadzi is keeping the position for now.
Nozadzi is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marrero trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nozadzi keeping moving, preventing Marrero from controlling successfully.
Nozadzi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Marrero manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nozadzi (2) vs (2) Marrero
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Marrero can do anything to dispel that myth.#T1#
Nozadzi stopping the sweep attempt from Marrero.
Nozadzi controlling from the top position.
Marrero looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Marrero working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nozadzi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nozadzi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Nozadzi is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Marrero looking for a sweep. Not yet Marrero, not yet.
Marrero manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nozadzi manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nozadzi (2) vs (4) Marrero
Marrero must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Nozadzi looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2##SUB#
Nozadzi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Nozadzi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Marrero defends well.
Marrero won't allow Nozadzi to sweep him here.
Marrero trying to control but Nozadzi is working from the bottom.
Marrero controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Marrero tries to free his leg and advance position but Nozadzi is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Nozadzi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Marrero gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T3##SUB2#
Marrero is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Nozadzi bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Marrero's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nozadzi (4) vs (4) Marrero
Nozadzi stands and throws Marrero's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Nozadzi (7) vs (4) Marrero#SUB#
Nozadzi tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Marrero is looking for a sweep.
Marrero keeps trying to improve his position.
Nozadzi controls the position.#T4#
Marrero is looking to regain half guard here but Nozadzi keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Nozadzi looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Marrero is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Nozadzi is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Marrero has escaped the position, nice work there.
Marrero is not content to let Nozadzi control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marrero tries to bench press Nozadzi off him but Nozadzi keeps the position. #SUB#
Nozadzi tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Nozadzi has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T5#
Marrero is looking to reverse the position.
Marrero is trying to control Nozadzi's posture but Nozadzi avoids it.
Marrero is trying to improve his position.
Nozadzi trying to control the position but Marrero is working away.
Marrero tries to bench press Nozadzi off him but Nozadzi keeps the position.
Nozadzi controlling from side mount. #SUB#
Nozadzi working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T6##SUB#
Nozadzi tries for a kimura but Marrero is defending well.
Marrero is trying to control Nozadzi's posture but Nozadzi avoids it. #SUB#
Nozadzi in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Marrero is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Zurab Nozadzi!
An out of breath Zurab Nozadzi thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Luis Marrero had this to say: 'Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches and sponsors.'. |
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Event:
TPG 007
Date: Feb 11, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 2 losses; Thiago Cardosi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 4 losses; Zurab Nozadzi!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Colin Fotheringham and James Ackerman.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Nozadzi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#TD2#
Nozadzi looking to score a takedown here. Cardosi is defending well but Nozadzi drives through and ends up in Cardosi's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cardosi (0) vs (2) Nozadzi
Cardosi is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cardosi (2) vs (2) Nozadzi
Nozadzi tries to get to full guard but Cardosi has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cardosi wants to take a breather but Nozadzi is having none of it.
Cardosi moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Cardosi (5) vs (2) Nozadzi
Nozadzi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cardosi. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Cardosi trying to control the action but Nozadzi is working from the bottom.
Cardosi taking a breather here.
Cardosi definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cardosi has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Cardosi (7) vs (2) Nozadzi
Nozadzi working to try and regain half guard.
#T1#
Nozadzi is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Cardosi with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Nozadzi tries to hold on but Cardosi postures up.
Nozadzi has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Cardosi (10) vs (2) Nozadzi
Nozadzi rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Cardosi keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Nozadzi works his way to full guard. Good work.
Nozadzi keeping moving, preventing Cardosi from controlling successfully.
Nozadzi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nozadzi looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Cardosi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nozadzi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cardosi has managed to get both his arms back between Nozadzi's legs - danger averted.
Cardosi preventing the sweep.
Cardosi looking to pass the guard.
Cardosi stopping the sweep attempt from Nozadzi.
Cardosi looking to pass the guard.
Cardosi is pushing down on Nozadzi's leg trying to pass to half guard. Nozadzi is fighting to maintain full guard but Cardosi has managed to sneak the leg through.
Cardosi is pressing down on Nozadzi's thigh, looking to free his foot. Nozadzi is holding on for now.
Cardosi is working hard here to advance position.#T3#
Nozadzi wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Cardosi is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Nozadzi actively working from the bottom here.
Nozadzi is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Cardosi is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Nozadzi has managed to free his arm - good work.
Nozadzi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
Nozadzi is in trouble now - Cardosi has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Cardosi (13) vs (2) Nozadzi#SUB#
Cardosi looking to secure an arm triangle but Nozadzi defends it well.
Nozadzi sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Cardosi trying to control the action but Nozadzi is working from the bottom.
Cardosi is looking to advance position but Nozadzi won't allow it.
Nozadzi trying to control but Cardosi postures up.
#SUB#
Cardosi is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Cardosi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T5#
Nozadzi gets full guard.
Cardosi stopping the sweep attempt from Nozadzi.
Nozadzi working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Nozadzi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cardosi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Cardosi wants to pass the guard but Nozadzi is keeping the position.
Cardosi won't allow Nozadzi to sweep him here. #T6#
Nozadzi lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cardosi (13) vs (4) Nozadzi#SUB#
Nozadzi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Cardosi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nozadzi wants to pass the guard but Cardosi is keeping the position.
Cardosi bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nozadzi's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cardosi (15) vs (4) Nozadzi
Nozadzi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nozadzi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cardosi sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Nozadzi's guard.
Cardosi passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Nozadzi! Score +3 for passing guard: Cardosi (18) vs (4) Nozadzi
Nozadzi is desperately trying to improve his position but Cardosi has a good base and remains in mount.#T7#
Cardosi trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Nozadzi is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Cardosi has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Cardosi (21) vs (4) Nozadzi
Nozadzi rolls, trying to escape but Cardosi keeps control of the position.
#SUB#
Cardosi is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB#
Cardosi is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Nozadzi knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Nozadzi for a finish.
Nozadzi tries to break free.
Nozadzi keeps trying to improve his position.
Nozadzi trying to control the hands but Cardosi won't let him. #T8#
Nozadzi looking very determined here, making life difficult for Cardosi.
#SUB#
Cardosi has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Nozadzi has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Nozadzi is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Cardosi off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#SUB#
Nozadzi showing good submission defense here.
Nozadzi breaks Cardosi's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cardosi (21) vs (6) Nozadzi#SUB#
Cardosi looking for a guillotine here but Nozadzi defends easily.
#SUB2#
Nozadzi drops back looking for a leg! Cardosi is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cardosi manages to kick Nozadzi off! Nozadzi jumps back into Cardosi's guard. #T9#
Nozadzi controlling from the top position.
Cardosi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nozadzi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nozadzi trying to control the position from guard on top but Cardosi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nozadzi sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Cardosi's guard.
Cardosi moves into full guard.
#T10#
Nozadzi tries to free his leg and advance position but Cardosi is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Cardosi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nozadzi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Cardosi tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Cardosi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Cardosi trying to control the position.
Cardosi keeping full guard, as Nozadzi tries to pass.
Cardosi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nozadzi tries to free his leg and advance position but Cardosi is retaining full guard. #T11#
Cardosi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nozadzi looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Cardosi can't keep his opponent in guard - Nozadzi advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Nozadzi is trying to work for a kimura but Cardosi is defending well.
Cardosi wants to get back to full guard.
Nozadzi wants to take a breather but Cardosi is having none of it.
Cardosi is trying to get back to full guard.
Nozadzi passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Cardosi (21) vs (9) Nozadzi#SUB2#
Nozadzi thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Cardosi might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T12#
Cardosi manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Cardosi wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Nozadzi is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cardosi is just riding it out for now. Nozadzi eventually gives up the hold.
Cardosi is looking for a sweep. Nozadzi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cardosi is refusing to be controlled, as Nozadzi sits in half guard.
Cardosi is looking for a sweep. Nozadzi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Nozadzi is looking for a kimura here.
#T13#
Cardosi wants to control but Nozadzi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Cardosi won't allow Nozadzi to pass to mount. #SUB#
Cardosi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Nozadzi is trying to work for a kimura but Cardosi is defending well.
#SUB#
Cardosi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nozadzi pulls his head out easily.
Nozadzi wants to take a breather but Cardosi is having none of it. #T14#
Nozadzi working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Cardosi's thigh. Cardosi counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Cardosi working a defensive guard here.
Nozadzi looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Nozadzi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cardosi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Cardosi takes the fight on points by 21 to 9.
Thiago Cardosi thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Zurab Nozadzi was interviewed post fight and said 'Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches and sponsors.'. |
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Event:
TPG 008
Date: Jan 14, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Zurab Nozadzi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 7 losses; Luis Marrero!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Steven Brown and James Ackerman.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Nozadzi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nozadzi feinted with a counter takedown.#CL#
Nozadzi drives through and clinches with Marrero against the cage.
Marrero is trying to drag Nozadzi to the mat but Nozadzi just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Nozadzi has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Marrero after a bit of a struggle. #TD#
Nozadzi wants the takedown. Marrero is fighting it off but Nozadzi persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Marrero's guard against the cage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Nozadzi (2) vs (0) Marrero
Marrero is trying to control the position but Nozadzi postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marrero is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Nozadzi definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Marrero can do anything to dispel that myth.
Nozadzi advances to half guard.
Nozadzi is controlling the pace.
Marrero is looking to get back to full guard here but Nozadzi has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Nozadzi (5) vs (0) Marrero
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nozadzi staying calm.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB#
Nozadzi goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Marrero has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Nozadzi but great work by Marrero. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Nozadzi (5) vs (4) Marrero
Nozadzi tries to buck Marrero off but Marrero is having none of it.#SUB2#
Marrero tries for a kimura but Nozadzi is defending well.
Marrero really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nozadzi. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Nozadzi struggling a bit here.
Marrero wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nozadzi keeps working.
Marrero is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Nozadzi gets back to half guard.#T2#
Nozadzi works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Nozadzi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Marrero pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nozadzi is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Nozadzi is looking to cinch up a triangle. Marrero throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Nozadzi's body to avoid the submission. Nozadzi has instead reached around Marrero's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Nozadzi arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Zurab Nozadzi!
An out of breath Zurab Nozadzi thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Luis Marrero spoke after the fight, saying 'Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches and sponsors.'. |
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Event:
TPG007
Date: Dec 17, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Thiago Cardosi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Zurab Nozadzi!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, William Gold and Chris Edwards.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Nozadzi clinches.
Nozadzi wants a takedown but no success here.
Nozadzi looking for a takedown. #TD2#
Nozadzi tightens his grip and picks Cardosi up, before dumping him to the ground. Cardosi manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cardosi (0) vs (2) Nozadzi#SUB#
Cardosi is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Nozadzi frees his head nicely. Oh but Cardosi has switched to an armbar! Nozadzi is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Thiago Cardosi!
An out of breath Thiago Cardosi thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Zurab Nozadzi stepped up to the mic, saying 'Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches and sponsors.'. |
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Event:
TPG 006
Date: Nov 26, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Zurab Nozadzi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 5 losses; Leonard Howell!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Colin Fotheringham and Phil Schofield.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Nozadzi instigates a clinch.
Nozadzi looking for a takedown. #TD2#
Howell works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Nozadzi (0) vs (2) Howell#SUB#
Nozadzi looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Howell passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Nozadzi (0) vs (5) Howell
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nozadzi is looking for a sweep.
Nozadzi keeping his opponent close.#SUB2#
Howell thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Howell trying to control the action but Nozadzi is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nozadzi is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Howell is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T1#
Howell wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nozadzi keeps working.
Nozadzi has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Nozadzi slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Howell passes Nozadzi's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Howell is pressing down on Nozadzi's thigh, looking to free his foot. Nozadzi is holding on for now.
Howell prevents Nozadzi from improving his position.
Nozadzi is looking to control Howell's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nozadzi avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Howell is looking for a kimura here.
Nozadzi wants to improve his position but Howell is controlling well.
#T2#
Nozadzi is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Howell's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Howell's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Nozadzi (4) vs (5) Howell#SUB#
Nozadzi has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB#
Nozadzi patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Howell is really stuck here.
Nozadzi doesn't have the hooks in and Howell manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nozadzi (4) vs (7) Howell
Howell tries to free his leg and advance position but Nozadzi is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Nozadzi looking for a guillotine here but Howell defends easily.
Howell trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Nozadzi trying to control the position.
Nozadzi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Howell manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nozadzi (6) vs (7) Howell
Howell wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Howell looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Howell controls Nozadzi momentarily but Nozadzi frees himself.
Nozadzi trying to control but Howell is working from the bottom.
Nozadzi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Howell swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nozadzi passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Nozadzi (9) vs (7) Howell#T4##SUB#
Nozadzi tries for a kimura but Howell is defending well.
Nozadzi wants to control but Howell is keeping him busy.
Howell tries to get back to half guard but can't.
You can see the frustration on Howell's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Nozadzi trying to control the position but Howell is working away. #SUB#
Nozadzi tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
A lull in the action here as Nozadzi stalls from top position.#T5#
Nozadzi's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Howell regains half guard.
Howell is looking for a sweep. Nozadzi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nozadzi not doing much here.
Nozadzi is looking to take a break and control but Howell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Howell wants to get back to full guard.#T6#
Howell regains full guard. Nicely done.
Nozadzi trying to control the position from guard on top but Howell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nozadzi stopping the sweep attempt from Howell.
Nozadzi content to stall in guard here.
Nozadzi wants to control from the top but Howell keeps moving.
Nozadzi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Howell working for a triangle but Nozadzi defends it easily.
Nozadzi wants to control from the top but Howell keeps moving. #T7#
Nozadzi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Howell swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Howell looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB2#
Howell looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Nozadzi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Howell is keeping the position for now.
Howell is trying to control the position but Nozadzi postures up.
Nozadzi works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Howell is trying to get back to full guard.
Nozadzi wants to pass to mount but Howell is defending the position. #T8#
Nozadzi controlling the action here.
Nozadzi tries to pass to full mount but Howell defends it. #SUB#
Nozadzi looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB2#
Howell actively working from the bottom here.
Nozadzi wants to pass the guard but Howell is defending well. #T9#
Nozadzi is thwarting Howell's attempts to control the position.
Nozadzi tries to pass to full mount but Howell defends it.
Howell is trying to get back to full guard.
Nozadzi uses his free foot to push down on Howell's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Howell. Score +3 for passing guard: Nozadzi (12) vs (7) Howell
Nozadzi is looking to work his way around to Howell's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Nozadzi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Howell is looking to escape.
Howell working to try and regain half guard.
#T10#
Nozadzi takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Nozadzi (15) vs (7) Howell#SUB#
Nozadzi is looking for the choke from the back position but Howell is controlling his hands well.
Howell tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Howell is trying to escape the mount.
Nozadzi wants to control the pace but Howell is squirming around nicely.
Howell is controlling an arm, preventing Nozadzi from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
#SUB#
Nozadzi is working for a guillotine from mount but Howell frees his head quite easily.
Nozadzi wants to control the pace but Howell is squirming around nicely. #T11##SUB#
Nozadzi is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Howell is surviving well by controlling Nozadzi's body position as best he can.
Nozadzi wants to control the pace but Howell is squirming around nicely.
Howell keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Nozadzi looking to secure an arm triangle but Howell defends it well.
Howell working to try and regain half guard.
Nozadzi fails to move to back control. #T12#
Nozadzi trying to control but Howell is having none of it.
Howell regains half guard.
Nozadzi is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Nozadzi (18) vs (7) Howell
Nozadzi looking to control but Howell is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB#
Howell defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Nozadzi.
Nozadzi trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Howell is working to get back to half guard.
#T13#
Howell has given up his back here. Will Nozadzi look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Nozadzi (21) vs (7) Howell
Howell staying busy and making it hard for Nozadzi to control. #SUB#
Nozadzi is looking for the choke from the back position but Howell is controlling his hands well.
I really don't envy Howell right now.
#SUB#
Nozadzi has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Howell has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Nozadzi has the hooks in. Howell is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Nozadzi tries to keep control of the position but Howell is staying busy.
Nozadzi controlling well, preventing Howell from escaping the position.
#T14#
Howell keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Nozadzi is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Howell is defending well though. Nozadzi let's go of the attempt for now.
Howell tries to break free.
#SUB#
Nozadzi working for a choke but Howell is defending well.
Howell trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Howell can't escape the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nozadzi takes the fight on points by 21 to 7.
Our winner, Zurab Nozadzi, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Leonard Howell was interviewed post fight and said 'Rasclaat! Bun a fyah on dis loss, di morrow I back to gym & go harda.'. |
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Event:
TPG 005
Date: Oct 22, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Thiago Cardosi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Zurab Nozadzi!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Chris Edwards and Sam Margolis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Cardosi has closed the distance and engaged Nozadzi in a clinch.
Nozadzi wants to take the fight to the mat but Cardosi manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Cardosi drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nozadzi looking for a takedown.
Cardosi definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Cardosi goes for a takedown attempt but Nozadzi pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL#
Cardosi clinches.
Cardosi is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Thiago Cardosi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zurab Nozadzi.
Nozadzi can't get the takedown.
Cardosi drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#TD2#
Nozadzi turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Cardosi (0) vs (4) Nozadzi
Nozadzi looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Nozadzi thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Cardosi might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Nozadzi working away.#T1##SUB2#
Nozadzi is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Cardosi knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Cardosi is looking to reverse the position.
Cardosi sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Nozadzi sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB2#
Nozadzi is working for a kimura but Cardosi is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Cardosi is looking to improve his position.
Nozadzi works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Cardosi (0) vs (7) Nozadzi
Cardosi wants to control but Nozadzi is having none of it.
Nozadzi trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T3#
Nozadzi tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB2#
Nozadzi swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Cardosi is now in Nozadzi's guard. A big mistake from Nozadzi there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cardosi (2) vs (7) Nozadzi
Cardosi trying to control but Nozadzi is working from the bottom.
Cardosi wants to pass the guard but Nozadzi is keeping the position.
Nozadzi wants to control but Cardosi passes easily into half guard.
Nozadzi wants to control but Cardosi is keeping busy.
Nozadzi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cardosi. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T4##SUB#
Cardosi is working for a submission of some sort.
Cardosi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nozadzi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Nozadzi can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Cardosi looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Nozadzi wants to control but Cardosi is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T5#
Cardosi prevents Nozadzi from improving his position.
Cardosi is trying to control. Nozadzi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Nozadzi is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Cardosi seems to be looking for submissions.
Cardosi is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB#
Cardosi looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#T6#
Nozadzi wants to get back to full guard.
Cardosi is looking to advance position but Nozadzi won't allow it.
Nozadzi is trying to control but can't.
Nozadzi might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Cardosi haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T7#
Nozadzi keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Cardosi passes into side control, despite Nozadzi's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Cardosi (5) vs (7) Nozadzi
Nozadzi is not content to let Cardosi control the position.
Nozadzi is trying to escape the position but Cardosi is controlling the position. #SUB#
Cardosi is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Nozadzi knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Nozadzi tries to improve position but can't. #T8#
Nozadzi is not content to let Cardosi control the position.
Nozadzi prevents Cardosi from moving into mount.
Nozadzi is trying to get back to half guard.
Cardosi moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Cardosi (7) vs (7) Nozadzi
Nozadzi is desperately trying to improve his position but Cardosi has a good base and remains in mount.#T9#
Cardosi looking to control but Nozadzi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Nozadzi is looking to improve his position but Cardosi isn't that keen on the idea.
Cardosi pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Cardosi trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Cardosi moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Cardosi (10) vs (7) Nozadzi
Nozadzi really must keep his cool here. He's controlling one of Cardosi's hands and whilst he does that, he's got a chance of escaping the position.#SUB#
Cardosi working for the choke. #T10#
Nozadzi tries to escape the position.
Nozadzi wants to control his opponent's hands but Cardosi gets his hands free.
A lull in the action here.
#SUB#
Cardosi looking for the choke from the back.
Nozadzi is in bad spot here.
#SUB#
Nozadzi is having to fend off submission attempts from Cardosi, who is looking to sink in the choke. Cardosi doesn't have the hooks in though and Nozadzi manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cardosi (10) vs (9) Nozadzi#T11#
Nozadzi is stalling in the full guard.
Cardosi keeping moving, preventing Nozadzi from controlling successfully.
Nozadzi stopping the sweep attempt from Cardosi.
Nozadzi sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Nozadzi wants to control from the top but Cardosi keeps moving. #T12#
Nozadzi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nozadzi must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Cardosi wants to sweep here but Nozadzi controlling him for the moment.
Cardosi keeping moving, preventing Nozadzi from controlling successfully.
Nozadzi looking to pass the guard. #T13#
Nozadzi trying to control the position from guard on top but Cardosi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cardosi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nozadzi is one step ahead there.
Nozadzi postures up.
#SUB#
Cardosi looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Nozadzi passes into half guard.
Cardosi works his way to full guard. Good work.#T14##SUB2#
Nozadzi drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Cardosi manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Nozadzi has Cardosi in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cardosi (12) vs (9) Nozadzi
Cardosi is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Nozadzi looking for a guillotine here but Cardosi defends easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Cardosi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cardosi takes the fight on points by 12 to 9.
Thiago Cardosi gave a mention to Silverguard Outfitters 🛡 in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
Zurab Nozadzi was interviewed post fight and said 'Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches and sponsors.'. |
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Event:
TPG 004
Date: Sep 23, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Zurab Nozadzi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Edward Sleon!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Steven Brown and Phil Schofield.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Sleon drives through and clinches with Nozadzi against the cage.
Nozadzi prevents the takedown attempt.
Nozadzi tries for a takedown but Sleon manages to get underhooks.
Nozadzi wants a takedown but no success here.
Nozadzi tries to score a body lock takedown but Sleon shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zurab Nozadzi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sleon is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Nozadzi gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Sleon is pressed up against the cage. Nozadzi has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Sleon down to the mat. Sleon avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Sleon moves into the clinch.
Nozadzi prevents a takedown attempt there.
Sleon is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Nozadzi pulls him back up using the underhooks. #TD2#
Sleon tightens his grip and picks Nozadzi up, before dumping him to the ground. Nozadzi manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Nozadzi (0) vs (2) Sleon
Sleon trying to control but Nozadzi is working from the bottom.
Sleon is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nozadzi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sleon is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nozadzi controls Sleon momentarily but Sleon frees himself.
Nozadzi has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Sleon won't allow Nozadzi to sweep him here. #T1#
Nozadzi looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Sleon tries to free his leg and advance position but Nozadzi is retaining full guard.
Sleon is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Nozadzi on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Nozadzi tries to get out of the position.
Nozadzi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sleon trying to control the position from guard on top but Nozadzi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Sleon avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Nozadzi looking for a sweep. Not yet Nozadzi, not yet.
Sleon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nozadzi is keeping the position for now.
Sleon pushing down on Nozadzi's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Nozadzi moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Sleon trying to control but Nozadzi is working from the bottom. #T2##SUB#
Sleon avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sleon trying to control the position from guard on top but Nozadzi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sleon slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB#
Nozadzi looking for a guillotine here but Sleon defends easily.
Nozadzi keeping full guard, as Sleon tries to pass.
Nozadzi wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Nozadzi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sleon controlling from the top position.
Sleon wants to control from the top but Nozadzi keeps moving. #T3#
Sleon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sleon trying to control but Nozadzi is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Nozadzi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Nozadzi pulls Sleon in close to prevent any damage.
Sleon stays in close to Nozadzi's body and controls the position.
Nozadzi keeping moving, preventing Sleon from controlling successfully.
Nozadzi controlling the position.
Nozadzi is trying to control the position but Sleon postures up.
Sleon preventing the sweep.
Sleon is pushing down on Nozadzi's leg trying to pass to half guard. Nozadzi is fighting to maintain full guard but Sleon has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Sleon is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Nozadzi has managed to free his arm - good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sleon wants to take a breather but Nozadzi is having none of it. #T4#
Nozadzi tries to get to full guard but Sleon has control of the leg.
Sleon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nozadzi keeps working. #SUB2#
Sleon seems to be looking for submissions.
Nozadzi is trying to get back to full guard.
Sleon trying to control from half guard but Nozadzi is working away. #SUB#
Nozadzi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Nozadzi manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Nozadzi keeping moving, preventing Sleon from controlling successfully.
We've been informed that Sleon has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T5#
Sleon wants to pass the guard but Nozadzi is keeping the position.
Nozadzi trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Nozadzi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sleon wants to pass the guard but Nozadzi is keeping the position.
Sleon trying to control the position from guard on top but Nozadzi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Nozadzi working for a triangle but Sleon defends it easily.
Sleon trying to control but Nozadzi is working from the bottom. #T6#
Sleon is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Nozadzi keeping moving, preventing Sleon from controlling successfully.
Nozadzi trying to control the position.
Nozadzi controlling Sleon's posture.
Nozadzi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sleon is one step ahead there.
Nozadzi is pulling down on Sleon's head to control his posture.
Sleon wants to pass the guard but Nozadzi is keeping the position.
Sleon trying to control but Nozadzi is working from the bottom.
Nozadzi trying to keep a closed guard but Sleon is proving a slippery customer.
#T7#
Sleon controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Nozadzi looking for a sweep. Not yet Nozadzi, not yet. #SUB#
Nozadzi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sleon defends well.
Sleon trying to control the position from guard on top but Nozadzi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sleon pushing down on Nozadzi's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Sleon perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB2#
Sleon is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Sleon is working for a submission of some sort.
Nozadzi is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#SUB#
Nozadzi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sleon pulls his head out easily. #T8#
Still in half guard, Sleon seems content to control.
Nozadzi is looking for a sweep. Sleon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nozadzi is not content to let Sleon control the position.#SUB2#
Sleon is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Nozadzi defends it well. #SUB2#
Sleon is trying to work for a kimura but Nozadzi is defending well.
Nozadzi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nozadzi trying to control from the bottom.
Nozadzi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Sleon is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Nozadzi has managed to free his arm - good work.
Sleon wants to control but Nozadzi is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Nozadzi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T9#
Sleon works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Nozadzi (0) vs (5) Sleon
Sleon looking to control but Nozadzi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB2#
Sleon looking to secure an arm triangle but Nozadzi defends it well.
Nozadzi can't escape the position.
Nozadzi tries to hold on but Sleon postures up.
Nozadzi has given up his back here. Will Sleon look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Nozadzi (0) vs (8) Sleon#SUB2#
Sleon has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Nozadzi tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #T10#
Sleon avoids the attempt from Nozadzi to control.
Sleon controlling from the full mount.
Sleon trying to control but Nozadzi is having none of it.
Sleon wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Nozadzi sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Nozadzi is looking for a sweep. Sleon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nozadzi is staying active underneath Sleon, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Nozadzi wants to control but Sleon is keeping busy.
Nozadzi wants to improve his position but Sleon is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Sleon is working for a kimura but Nozadzi is defending it quite comfortably.
Sleon is trying to control. Nozadzi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T11##SUB2#
Sleon is looking for a kimura but Nozadzi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sleon to get the leverage.
Nozadzi wants to get back to full guard.
Sleon seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nozadzi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Nozadzi is trying to get back to full guard.
Nozadzi is not content to let Sleon control the position.
Nozadzi is trying to get back to full guard.
Sleon looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Nozadzi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nozadzi moves into full guard.
Nozadzi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sleon trying to control the position from guard on top but Nozadzi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T12#
Sleon looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Sleon is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Sleon wants to control from the top but Nozadzi keeps moving. #SUB#
Nozadzi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Sleon drops back looking for a leg! Nozadzi is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Nozadzi manages to kick Sleon off! Sleon jumps back into Nozadzi's guard.
Sleon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Nozadzi working for a triangle but Sleon defends it easily.
Nozadzi can't keep his opponent in guard - Sleon advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T13#
Sleon is looking to advance position but Nozadzi won't allow it. #SUB2#
Sleon is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Nozadzi actively working from the bottom here.
Sleon content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Sleon is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Nozadzi! Score +3 for passing guard: Nozadzi (0) vs (11) Sleon
Sleon takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Sleon tries to control but Nozadzi wriggling away.
Nozadzi is wriggling around trying to escape.
Sleon can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Nozadzi is looking to escape. #T14#
Nozadzi is trying desperately to improve position.
Sleon wants to control the pace but Nozadzi is squirming around nicely.
Nozadzi bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nozadzi (2) vs (11) Sleon#SUB2#
Sleon had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nozadzi defends it easily.
Sleon looks winded!
Nozadzi is pushing down on Sleon's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sleon is fighting to maintain full guard but Nozadzi has managed to sneak the leg through.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nozadzi takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
Nozadzi is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sleon is just riding it out for now. Nozadzi eventually gives up the hold.
Nozadzi keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sleon wins on points by 11 to 2.
Edward Sleon seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Zurab Nozadzi had this to say: 'Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches and sponsors.'. |
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Event:
TPG 003
Date: Aug 28, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Adiwang Leetoh! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Zurab Nozadzi!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Andrew Berry and Steven Brown.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Leetoh drives through and clinches with Nozadzi against the cage.
Nozadzi tries to score a body lock takedown but Leetoh shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Nozadzi stops a takedown attempt from Leetoh.
Leetoh is working for takedown but Nozadzi is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD2#
Nozadzi manages to pull guard.
Leetoh stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nozadzi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Leetoh wants to control from the top but Nozadzi keeps moving.
Nozadzi trying to control the position.
Nozadzi keeping moving, preventing Leetoh from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Nozadzi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Leetoh is aware though and is defending well.
Nozadzi wants to sweep here but Leetoh controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Nozadzi is looking for a triangle but Leetoh pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leetoh showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Leetoh won't allow Nozadzi to sweep him here.
Leetoh wants to pass the guard but Nozadzi is keeping the position.
Leetoh wants to control from the top but Nozadzi keeps moving. #T1##SUB2#
Nozadzi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Leetoh can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nozadzi is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Leetoh (0) vs (2) Nozadzi
Nozadzi sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Nozadzi is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Nozadzi drops back looking for a leg! Leetoh is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Leetoh manages to kick Nozadzi off! Nozadzi jumps back into Leetoh's guard.
Nozadzi controls from within his opponent's guard.
Leetoh might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Let's hope that Nozadzi has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T2#
Nozadzi trying to control the position from guard on top but Leetoh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Leetoh is trying to control the position from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Leetoh is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Leetoh (2) vs (2) Nozadzi
Nozadzi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Nozadzi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Leetoh tries to free his leg and advance position but Nozadzi is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Nozadzi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Leetoh pushes down on Nozadzi's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T3##SUB#
Leetoh is working for a submission of some sort.
Leetoh looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Nozadzi is trying to get back to full guard.
Leetoh is trying to control. Nozadzi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Nozadzi is doing well to control the position and prevent Leetoh from advancing to side control.
Leetoh prevents Nozadzi from improving his position.
Nozadzi has his hands clasped together around Leetoh's back. He's all about the action.
Leetoh controlling the action here.
Nozadzi trying to control from the bottom.
Leetoh trying to control the action but Nozadzi is working from the bottom. #T4##SUB#
Leetoh is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Nozadzi sees it coming and defends easily.
Nozadzi trying to hold on to Leetoh's head to control him but Leetoh postures up.
Nozadzi tries to get to full guard but Leetoh has control of the leg.
Leetoh is keen to just control but Nozadzi is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Leetoh is working for a kimura but Nozadzi is defending it quite comfortably.
Nozadzi won't allow Leetoh to pass to mount.
Leetoh trying to control the action but Nozadzi is working from the bottom.
Nozadzi is trying to maintain the position but Leetoh is very close to passing his half guard.
Leetoh content to control rather than advance.
Nozadzi is trying to maintain the position but Leetoh is very close to passing his half guard.#T5#
Leetoh passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Leetoh (5) vs (2) Nozadzi
Leetoh avoids the attempt from Nozadzi to control.
Nozadzi keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Leetoh avoids the attempt from Nozadzi to control.
Leetoh wants to control the pace but Nozadzi is squirming around nicely.
Nozadzi is in all sorts of trouble here.
Leetoh fails to move to back control.
Nozadzi wants to hold on but Leetoh pushes him away.#SUB#
Nozadzi defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Leetoh. #T6#
Nozadzi wants to hold on but Leetoh pushes him away.
Nozadzi is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Leetoh wants to finish this one by submission but Nozadzi is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Leetoh.
Nozadzi is trying to escape the mount.
Leetoh trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Nozadzi wants to hold on but Leetoh pushes him away.
Nozadzi is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Leetoh is staying active.
Nozadzi can't escape the position.
Leetoh takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#SUB#
Leetoh looking to secure an arm triangle but Nozadzi defends it well.
Nozadzi is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T7##SUB#
Leetoh with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Nozadzi working to try and regain half guard.
#SUB#
Leetoh working for a submission but Nozadzi is keeping him at bay.
Nozadzi gets back to half guard.
Nozadzi is looking for a sweep. Leetoh is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Leetoh trying to pass the guard but Nozadzi defending well. #SUB#
Leetoh is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Nozadzi is defending against the submission attempts here by Leetoh.
Nozadzi is holding on to half guard well.#T8#
Leetoh prevents Nozadzi from improving his position.
Nozadzi works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Leetoh is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Leetoh is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Nozadzi trying to control the position here.
Nozadzi keeping moving, preventing Leetoh from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Nozadzi has his foot on Leetoh's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Leetoh works his way back into a safe position though.
Nozadzi looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T9#
Leetoh wants to control from the top but Nozadzi keeps moving. #SUB2#
Nozadzi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Leetoh gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Nozadzi is adopting a defensive guard.
Leetoh wants to control from the top but Nozadzi keeps moving.
Leetoh is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Leetoh wants to control from the top but Nozadzi keeps moving.
Nozadzi looking for a sweep. Not yet Nozadzi, not yet.
Leetoh trying to control but Nozadzi is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Leetoh drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Leetoh jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T10##SUB#
Leetoh drops back looking for a leg! Nozadzi is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Nozadzi manages to kick Leetoh off! Leetoh jumps back into Nozadzi's guard.
Nozadzi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nozadzi seems keen to control Leetoh's posture.
Leetoh postures up.
Nozadzi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Leetoh is one step ahead there.
Nozadzi keeping moving, preventing Leetoh from controlling successfully.
Nozadzi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Leetoh manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Leetoh (5) vs (4) Nozadzi
Leetoh wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Leetoh is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nozadzi is aware though and is defending well.#T11##SUB#
Leetoh has his feet on Nozadzi's thighs here. He's pushed Nozadzi off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Nozadzi screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Adiwang Leetoh!
Adiwang Leetoh thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Zurab Nozadzi had this to say: 'Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches and sponsors.'. |
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Event:
TPG 002
Date: Aug 14, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Luis Marrero! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Zurab Nozadzi!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Paul Tew and Daniel Bishop.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Marrero closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Marrero definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Marrero has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Nozadzi after a bit of a struggle. #TD#
Marrero gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Marrero (2) vs (0) Nozadzi
Marrero trying to control the position from guard on top but Nozadzi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marrero postures up.
Marrero controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Marrero preventing the sweep.
Marrero engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Nozadzi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Marrero can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Marrero looking to pass the guard.
Nozadzi looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB2#
Nozadzi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Marrero is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Marrero avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Nozadzi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Marrero gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Nozadzi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Marrero doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Marrero manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T1##SUB#
Marrero drops back looking for a leg! Nozadzi is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Nozadzi manages to kick Marrero off! Marrero jumps back into Nozadzi's guard.
Marrero has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Marrero trying to control but Nozadzi is working from the bottom.
Nozadzi seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Nozadzi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Marrero trying to control but Nozadzi is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Nozadzi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Nozadzi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Marrero trying to control the position from guard on top but Nozadzi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marrero wants to pass the guard but Nozadzi is keeping the position.#T2#
Nozadzi wants to sweep but no luck.
Marrero pushes down on Nozadzi's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Nozadzi is pressing down on Marrero's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Marrero tries to free his leg and advance position but Nozadzi is retaining full guard.
Marrero is stalling in the full guard.
Nozadzi keeping moving, preventing Marrero from controlling successfully.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Nozadzi can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Marrero is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Nozadzi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Marrero defends well.
Nozadzi keeping moving, preventing Marrero from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Nozadzi working for a triangle but Marrero defends it easily.
#T3#
Marrero not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Marrero stopping the sweep attempt from Nozadzi.
Nozadzi is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Marrero drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Marrero jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Marrero wants to control from the top but Nozadzi keeps moving.
Marrero won't allow Nozadzi to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Nozadzi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Marrero doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Marrero manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marrero trying to control but Nozadzi is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Nozadzi is looking for a triangle but Marrero pushes his legs off easily.
Marrero is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Nozadzi keeping moving, preventing Marrero from controlling successfully. #T4#
Marrero stopping the sweep attempt from Nozadzi.#SUB#
Marrero drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Marrero jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Marrero being controlled here momentarily.
Nozadzi keeping moving, preventing Marrero from controlling successfully.
Marrero trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nozadzi pulls Marrero in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Nozadzi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Marrero doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Marrero manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Nozadzi looking for a guillotine here but Marrero defends easily.
#SUB2#
Nozadzi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Marrero is aware though and is defending well.#T5##SUB2#
Marrero avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Marrero is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Nozadzi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Nozadzi seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SUB2#
Nozadzi is looking for a triangle but Marrero pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Nozadzi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Nozadzi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Marrero trying to control the position from guard on top but Nozadzi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nozadzi can't keep his opponent in guard - Marrero advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Nozadzi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nozadzi is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Marrero's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Marrero's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Marrero (2) vs (4) Nozadzi#T6#
Marrero is in bad spot here.
#SUB2#
Nozadzi is looking for the choke from the back position but Marrero is controlling his hands well.
Will Nozadzi go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#SUB2#
Nozadzi is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Marrero knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nozadzi on the ground.
Marrero tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Marrero is trying desperately to improve position.#SUB2#
Nozadzi with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Marrero working to try and regain half guard.
Nozadzi sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
It looks like Nozadzi might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T7#
Marrero tries to lock up and control but Nozadzi gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Marrero tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Marrero is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Nozadzi tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Marrero really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Nozadzi sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Marrero tries to get back to half guard but can't. #SUB2#
Nozadzi working for a guillotine from mount but Marrero is in no mood to give up.
Nozadzi takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Nozadzi prevents Marrero from getting the reversal.
Nozadzi works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Marrero (2) vs (7) Nozadzi#T8##SUB2#
Nozadzi is looking for the choke from the back position but Marrero is controlling his hands well. #SUB2#
Nozadzi looking for the choke from the back.
Marrero trying to control the action but Nozadzi just sinks the hooks in.
Nozadzi controlling well, preventing Marrero from escaping the position.
#SUB2#
Nozadzi working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Marrero is in bad spot here.
Marrero trying to control the position but Nozadzi manages to sink in the hooks. #SUB2#
Nozadzi is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Marrero has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB2#
Nozadzi working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Marrero tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Nozadzi working for a choke but Marrero is defending well.
What can Marrero do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Marrero trying to control the position but Nozadzi manages to sink in the hooks. #T9#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nozadzi is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#SUB2#
Nozadzi is persistently looking for the submission but Marrero is defending it well.
#SUB2#
Nozadzi is cranking Marrero's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Marrero! He's tightened the choke and Marrero is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Zurab Nozadzi!
Zurab Nozadzi took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Silverguard Outfitters 🛡 for their support in the buildup to the fight.
The defeated Luis Marrero had this to say: 'Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches and sponsors.'. |
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Event:
TPG 001
Date: Aug 07, 2023 |
#R1#
Bird scores with a leg kick.
Zurab Nozadzi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nozadzi throws a front kick aimed at Bird's knee but Bird avoids it well.
Nozadzi motions for Bird to come forward. Nozadzi throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bird is looking to slow Nozadzi down with leg kicks.
Bird tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Nozadzi is able to avoid easily.#TD#
Bird closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Nozadzi to the mat! Nozadzi manages to get full guard.
Nozadzi will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Bird sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Nozadzi's guard.
Bird wants to take a breather but Nozadzi is having none of it.
Nozadzi is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bird is trying to control. Nozadzi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bird is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Nozadzi!
Nozadzi is looking to get to half guard.
Nozadzi bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nozadzi wants to control from the top but Bird keeps moving. #SUB#
Bird is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nozadzi defends well.
Bird keeping moving, preventing Nozadzi from controlling successfully. #T1#
Bird being controlled here, momentarily.
Bird not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nozadzi wants to control from the top but Bird keeps moving.
Nozadzi keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bird's head.#SUB#
Bird throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Nozadzi slips nicely into half guard.
Tim Bird is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bird blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nozadzi. #SUB2#
Nozadzi is working for a kimura but Bird is defending it quite comfortably.
Bird wants to control but Nozadzi is keeping busy.
Bird looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#SUB2#
Nozadzi is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T2#
Bird is pressing down on Nozadzi's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Nozadzi sitting in guard here, content to control.
Bird is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Bird trying to keep a closed guard but Nozadzi is proving a slippery customer.
Nozadzi wants to pass the guard but Bird is keeping the position.
Bird tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nozadzi postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Bird seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Nozadzi trying to control the position from guard on top but Bird is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nozadzi chips away with some ground and pound.
Bird trying to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Tim Bird.
Well Bird has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight for Zurab Nozadzi!
Judge James Atkins scores the fight for Tim Bird!
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight for Tim Bird!
Tim Bird wins by split decision!
Tim Bird made sure to mention his sponsor, Silverguard Outfitters 🛡 in his post fight interview.
Zurab Nozadzi was interviewed post fight and said 'Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches and sponsors.'. |
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Event:
BMF 002
Date: Jun 17, 2023 |
#R1#
Nozadzi takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nozadzi takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CUT#It looks like Zurab Nozadzi has been cut.
Marrero lands a slapping body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nozadzi. Marrero does a little dance to reset his feet.
Marrero scores with a jab. Nozadzi acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Marrero cracks Nozadzi with a good jab.
Nozadzi moves forwards but Marrero connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Marrero throws a right and a left that Nozadzi avoids nicely.
Nozadzi is looking for the big counter here.
Marrero jabs Nozadzi right on the nose. Nozadzi blinks but takes it well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nozadzi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Marrero scores with a jab. Nozadzi acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Marrero with a hook.
Nozadzi drops his hands momentarily and Marrero takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Marrero lands a slapping body shot.
Nozadzi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Marrero wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Nozadzi misses with a shot to the body
and Marrero counters with a straight right hand.
Marrero pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T1#
Marrero jabs Nozadzi right on the nose. Nozadzi blinks but takes it well.
Marrero scores with a hook to the body. Nozadzi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Marrero is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Marrero misses with a two punch combination.
Nice cross by Marrero.
Nozadzi moves out of range as Marrero throws a body kick.
A little jabbing left from Nozadzi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Marrero cracks Nozadzi with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.#ROC#Nozadzi is rocked!
Marrero connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Nozadzi to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Marrero!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Luis Marrero!
A victorious Luis Marrero thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Zurab Nozadzi had this to say: 'Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches and sponsors.'. |
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Event:
BMF 001🤼
Date: Jun 10, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Zurab Nozadzi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Sam Owen!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Richard Clark and Donald Grub.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Nozadzi keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#CL#
Nozadzi moves into range and clinches up with Owen.
Nozadzi gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Owen.
Nozadzi changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Owen fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL#
Nozadzi moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nozadzi tries for a takedown. No joy.
Nozadzi can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zurab Nozadzi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Owen is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Nozadzi gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD#
Nozadzi tightens his grip and picks Owen up, before dumping him to the ground. Owen manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Nozadzi (2) vs (0) Owen
Nozadzi trying to control the position from guard on top but Owen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nozadzi has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T1##SUB#
Nozadzi drops back looking for a leg! Owen is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Owen manages to kick Nozadzi off! Nozadzi jumps back into Owen's guard.
Owen is trying to keep Nozadzi in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Owen is looking for a triangle but Nozadzi pushes his legs off easily.
Nozadzi trying to control but Owen is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Owen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T2##SUB#
Nozadzi drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Owen manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Nozadzi has Owen in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nozadzi (2) vs (2) Owen#SUB#
Nozadzi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Owen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Owen trying to control but Nozadzi is working from the bottom.
Nozadzi has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Nozadzi keeping full guard, as Owen tries to pass. #T3##SUB#
Nozadzi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Owen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Owen drops back, looking for a kneebar! Nozadzi looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Nozadzi looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Nozadzi! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Nozadzi (6) vs (2) Owen
Nozadzi working away.#SUB#
Nozadzi tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Owen is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Nozadzi's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T4#
Nozadzi is looking to advance position but Owen won't allow it. #SUB#
Nozadzi is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Owen defends it well. #SUB#
Nozadzi is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Owen sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are battling for position here. Owen manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Nozadzi has gone for a leg lock! Owen slips out almost immediately though and dives into Nozadzi's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nozadzi (6) vs (4) Owen
Nozadzi keeping moving, preventing Owen from controlling successfully. #T5#
Nozadzi looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Owen is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Nozadzi is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Nozadzi has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nozadzi (8) vs (4) Owen
Owen keeping full guard, as Nozadzi tries to pass. #SUB2#
Owen working for a triangle but Nozadzi defends it easily.
Owen looking for a sweep. Not yet Owen, not yet. #T6##SUB2#
Owen working for a triangle but Nozadzi defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Owen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nozadzi is aware though and is defending well.
Owen keeping full guard, as Nozadzi tries to pass. #SUB2#
Owen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nozadzi defends well.
Owen keeping full guard, as Nozadzi tries to pass.
Nozadzi stopping the sweep attempt from Owen.
Nozadzi is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T7#
Owen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nozadzi is one step ahead there.
Nozadzi trying to control but Owen is working from the bottom.
Owen is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Owen holds on and takes a little breather.
Nozadzi trying to control the position from guard on top but Owen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nozadzi is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Owen is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T8#
Nozadzi wants to pass the guard but Owen is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Owen has his foot on Nozadzi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nozadzi works his way back into a safe position though.
Owen pulls Nozadzi in close to his closed guard and prevents Nozadzi from doing any damage or advancing position.
Nozadzi postures up.
Owen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nozadzi manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nozadzi (8) vs (6) Owen
Nozadzi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nozadzi is adopting a defensive guard.#T9#
Nozadzi is trying to keep Owen in close.
Owen slips nicely into half guard.
Owen wants to pass to mount but Nozadzi is defending the position.
Owen trying to control the action but Nozadzi is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Owen is looking for a kimura but Nozadzi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Owen to get the leverage.
Owen tries to pass the half guard into mount. Nozadzi knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Nozadzi on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Nozadzi tries to get out of the position.
Owen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nozadzi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T10#
The fighters are battling for position here. Nozadzi manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Nozadzi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Owen defends it easily.#SUB#
Nozadzi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Owen trying to control the position from guard on top but Nozadzi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nozadzi trying to keep a closed guard but Owen is proving a slippery customer.
Owen tries to free his leg and advance position but Nozadzi is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Nozadzi looking for a guillotine here but Owen defends easily.
#T11#
Owen wants to control from the top but Nozadzi keeps moving.
Owen slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Nozadzi (8) vs (9) Owen
Owen staying calm.#SUB2#
Owen wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Nozadzi, who protects the arm well.
I wouldn't like to be where Nozadzi is right now. #T12##SUB2#
Owen is trying to get an arm triangle but Nozadzi is defending well.
Owen working away.
Nozadzi is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Owen off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Nozadzi (12) vs (9) Owen
Owen can't escape the position.
#SUB#
Nozadzi is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Owen is defending well though. Nozadzi let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB#
Nozadzi has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Owen has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#T13#
Nozadzi is hanging on to Owen's back as he tries to escape.
Owen manages to reverse the position and now he's in Nozadzi's guard. Nice work there by Owen.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nozadzi (12) vs (11) Owen#SUB2#
Owen drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Nozadzi manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Owen has Nozadzi in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nozadzi (14) vs (11) Owen
Owen is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Nozadzi wants to pass the guard but Owen is keeping the position.#T14##SUB2#
Owen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Nozadzi trying to control but Owen is working from the bottom.
Owen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nozadzi (14) vs (13) Owen#SUB2#
Owen is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Nozadzi defends it well.
Nozadzi is trying to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Nozadzi takes the fight on points by 14 to 13.
A victorious Zurab Nozadzi thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, Sam Owen stepped up to the mic, saying 'Whenever I start something I try to finish it.'. |
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