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CACC 242 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Cayden Cadman ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 9 losses; Joe Gatsby!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Dean Styles and Jorge Garcia.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Cadman fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gatsby avoids it really well and circles away.
Cayden Cadman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cadman fails with a takedown attempt.
Cadman darts in looking for a takedown but Gatsby gets double underhooks and turns Cadman into the cage.
Gatsby is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cayden Cadman . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cadman drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Gatsby gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Cadman gets underhooks to prevent Gatsby's takedown attempt.
Gatsby wants the takedown. Cadman is fighting it off but Gatsby persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Cadman 's guard against the cage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cadman (0) vs (2) Gatsby
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gatsby pushing down on Cadman 's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Gatsby is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Cadman defends it well.
Gatsby prevents Cadman from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gatsby is looking for a kimura here.
Cadman is refusing to be controlled, as Gatsby sits in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cadman is doing well to control the position and prevent Gatsby from advancing to side control.
Cadman 's coaches at AREA 51 have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Gatsby controlling the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cadman trying to control from the bottom.
Gatsby not doing much here.
Cadman keeping control of the position.
Gatsby is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gatsby keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Gatsby prevents Cadman from improving his position.
Gatsby is working for a kimura but Cadman is defending it quite comfortably.
Gatsby seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cadman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cadman trying to control but Gatsby postures up.
Cadman is refusing to be controlled, as Gatsby sits in half guard.
Gatsby stalling away here and it's allowed Cadman to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Gatsby is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Cadman is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Cadman has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cadman (2) vs (2) Gatsby
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Gatsby is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cadman is aware though and is defending well.
Cadman won't allow Gatsby to sweep him here.
Gatsby looking to control but Cadman passes into half guard.
Gatsby trying to control from the bottom.
Cadman performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Gatsby is looking to control Cadman 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gatsby avoid being mounted?
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Cadman is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Gatsby wants to get back to full guard.
Gatsby moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Gatsby working a defensive guard but Cadman manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Cadman (5) vs (2) Gatsby
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cadman is looking to take a break and control but Gatsby is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cadman staying calm.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Gatsby is looking to regain half guard here but Cadman keeps moving and retains side control.
Gatsby wants to control but Cadman postures up.
Gatsby sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Gatsby wants to control but Cadman is keeping busy.
Gatsby gets full guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Gatsby trying to keep a closed guard but Cadman is proving a slippery customer.
Cadman won't allow Gatsby to sweep him here.
Gatsby manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cadman manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cadman (5) vs (4) Gatsby
Gatsby trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gatsby wants to control from the top but Cadman keeps moving.
Cadman controlling the position.
Gatsby trying to control but Cadman is working from the bottom.
Cadman trying to control the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Cadman wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Cadman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gatsby is one step ahead there.
Gatsby trying to control but Cadman is working from the bottom.
Cadman controlling the position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Cadman lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cadman (7) vs (4) Gatsby
Gatsby keeping full guard, as Cadman tries to pass.
Cadman stopping the sweep attempt from Gatsby.
Cadman looking to sit in guard and control but Gatsby gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cadman (7) vs (6) Gatsby
Gatsby wants to control from the top but Cadman keeps moving.
Gatsby controlling from the top position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Cadman pulls Gatsby in close to his closed guard and prevents Gatsby from doing any damage or advancing position.
Cadman looking for a sweep. Not yet Cadman , not yet.
Cadman keeping moving, preventing Gatsby from controlling successfully.
Cadman is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Gatsby tries to free his leg and advance position but Cadman is retaining full guard.
Gatsby trying to control but Cadman is working from the bottom.
Cadman controlling Gatsby's posture.
Cadman keeping moving, preventing Gatsby from controlling successfully.
Gatsby postures up.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Gatsby looking to pass the guard.
Well,Cadman is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Gatsby controlling from the top position.
Cadman seems keen to control Gatsby's posture.
Gatsby looking to pass the guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Gatsby forces his way into half guard.
Gatsby is trying to control. Cadman wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Cadman wants to get back to full guard.
Cadman is trying to control but can't.
Gatsby wants to work for an arm triangle but Cadman is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gatsby in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Cadman tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Gatsby!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Joe Gatsby!
Joe Gatsby took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview. |
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