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TWGC 35 (185lbs, D2): London Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 6 losses; Brandon Stark! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 4 losses; Cayden Cadman !
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Chris Edwards and Donald Grub.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Stark moves into the clinch.
Cadman lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Stark (0) vs (2) Cadman
Well, if Cadman 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.
Stark is looking to control Cadman 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Stark avoid being mounted?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Cadman in particular looking to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cadman prevents Stark from improving his position.
Stark looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cadman looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cadman is pressing down on Stark's thigh, looking to free his foot. Stark is holding on for now.
Cadman not doing much here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
Stark is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Cadman 's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Cadman 's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Stark (4) vs (2) Cadman
Cadman prevents Stark from getting a body triangle.
Stark looking to break Cadman 's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Cadman remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Stark will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Stark is persistently looking for the submission but Cadman is defending it well.
Stark patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cadman defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Stark (4) vs (4) Cadman
Stark looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Cadman is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Cadman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Cadman got a little sloppy there for a moment and Stark has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cadman has managed to get both his arms back between Stark's legs - danger averted.
Stark escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cadman gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Stark is pulling down on Cadman 's head to control his posture.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Cadman passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Stark (4) vs (7) Cadman
Cadman is staying tight to Stark's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Stark definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Cadman trying to control the action but Stark is working from the bottom.
Stark is looking to reverse the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Cadman trying to control the position but Stark is working away.
My spies in AREA 51 inform me that Cadman has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Stark is trying to control Cadman 's posture but Cadman avoids it.
Cadman wants to control but Stark is keeping him busy.
Cadman is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Stark struggling a bit here.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Cadman controls the position.
Stark gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stark wants to control but Cadman is keeping busy.
Cadman seems to be working for a kimura but Stark defends the submission attempt.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Stark is looking to improve his position.
Cadman is looking to pass Stark's guard but actually Stark recovers to full guard.
Stark can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Cadman controls the pace.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Cadman wants to control from the top but Stark keeps moving.
Cadman passes Stark's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Cadman looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Stark looking for submissions off his back.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Cadman content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Stark trying to control here.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Cadman performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Stark is looking to control Cadman 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Stark avoid being mounted?
Cadman takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stark wants to control but Cadman is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cadman wins on points by 7 to 4. |
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