MMA Tycoon Game
Help!

Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: CFC 455: Smith v Lacplesis     
Date:   Jan 23, 2022
#R1#
Kasamsun feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Cadman s jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kasamsun dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cadman ducks under a wild hook from Kasamsun.
Kasamsun throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD2#
and Cadman counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Cadman tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kasamsun knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kasamsun wants to get back to full guard but Cadman has passed into side control.
Cadman staying calm.
Kasamsun regains half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Cadman prevents Kasamsun from improving his position.
Kasamsun trying to control but Cadman postures up.
Kasamsun tries to roll over but Cadman keeps him under control.
Kasamsun manages to get to full guard.
Kasamsun is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Cadman keeping hold of Kasamsun's head, controlling as best he can. #T2#
Kasamsun seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cadman does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Kasamsun is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cadman is just riding it out for now. Kasamsun eventually gives up the hold.
Cadman trying to hold on to Kasamsun's head to control him but Kasamsun postures up.
Kasamsun is trying to control the action in half guard but Cadman is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T3#
Cadman makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Cadman .
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cadman 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.
Cadman is controlling Kasamsun's posture.
Cadman keeping moving, preventing Kasamsun from controlling successfully.
Kasamsun working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kasamsun lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Cadman seems keen to control Kasamsun's posture.
Kasamsun trying to control the position from guard on top but Cadman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Cadman pulls Kasamsun in close to prevent any damage.
Cadman looking for a sweep. Not yet Cadman , not yet. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Cadman ducks under a wild hook from Kasamsun.
A big left from Kasamsun misses.
Kasamsun paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A big right from Kasamsun misses.
Cadman with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kasamsun to score with a decent uppercut.
Irong Kasamsun seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kasamsun throws a body punch but Cadman moves out of range.
And Cadman tries to counter it with a takedown but Kasamsun pushes his down on his head and steps out.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Irong Kasamsun dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Cadman blocks a jab.
Cadman is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A telegraphed right hand from Kasamsun misses the target.
Kasamsun throws a body shot but no joy.
Cadman tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kasamsun.
Kasamsun fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cadman manages to avoid it.
Cadman slips a straight right by Kasamsun.
Cadman drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kasamsun defends it well.
Kasamsun misses with a looping left.
Kasamsun just misses with a punch to the body.
Cadman with the counter takedown but Kasamsun avoids it easily.
Kasamsun is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cadman can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kasamsun changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Cadman takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kasamsun misses with a hook #TD2#
and Cadman decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kasamsun's guard.#T1#
Kasamsun 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.
Cadman passes Kasamsun's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Cadman has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Kasamsun tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T2#
Cadman controlling the position easily from mount.
Kasamsun is working to get back to half guard.
Cadman wants to take Kasamsun's back but he can't do it this time.
Kasamsun wants to hold on but Cadman pushes him away.
Kasamsun tries to control Cadman 's body but Cadman pushes him off. Kasamsun squirms to his side and now Cadman has his back!
Kasamsun is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Kasamsun trying to control the hands but Cadman won't let him. #T3#
Kasamsun is in bad spot here.
Cadman keeps control of the position easily here as Kasamsun tries to buck him off.
Kasamsun is in bad spot here.
Cadman controlling the position well here. Kasamsun rolled but Cadman kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Cadman controlling well, preventing Kasamsun from escaping the position.
Cadman is trying to stick to Kasamsun's back but Kasamsun is turning into Cadman . He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Cadman 's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Kasamsun.
Kasamsun with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kasamsun working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kasamsun with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cadman keeping moving, preventing Kasamsun from controlling successfully.
Cadman is controlling Kasamsun's posture.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kasamsun working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Irong Kasamsun will probably get the nod.
That's time! Kasamsun's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Kasamsun misses with a wild body shot.
Kasamsun throws a lazy right hand but Cadman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cadman tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kasamsun throws a hook but Cadman blocks it.
Kasamsun misses with a wild body shot.
Cadman feints the counter takedown.
Cadman takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kasamsun swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kasamsun cracks Cadman with a good jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kasamsun throws a jab but it's blocked by Cadman .
Kasamsun swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kasamsun digs a good body shot into Cadman 's ribs.
Kasamsun swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cadman is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T1#
Kasamsun looks to land a right hand but Cadman moved out of range.
Cadman ducks under a wild hook from Kasamsun.
Cadman changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Kasamsun throws a nice looking combination but Cadman bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cadman changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Cadman has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kasamsun.
Cadman is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kasamsun looks to throw the jab but Cadman is out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Kasamsun misses the target.
Cadman is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Cadman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cadman tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Cadman defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kasamsun.
Kasamsun cracks Cadman with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Cayden Cadman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Irong Kasamsun is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Kasamsun tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cadman was well out of range. Poor timing from Kasamsun.
Cadman moves away from the strike by Kasamsun.
Cadman feints the counter takedown.
Kasamsun throws a leg kick but Cadman moved away.
Cadman tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Cadman defending well as Kasamsun loads up on a big left hand.
Cadman feints the counter takedown.
Kasamsun dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cayden Cadman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kasamsun swings for the body but Cadman moves out of range.
Cadman changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kasamsun.
Kasamsun ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cadman moves away.
Cadman is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kasamsun just misses with a punch to the body.
Kasamsun misses with a wild body shot.
Cadman with the counter takedown but Kasamsun avoids it easily.#T3#
Kasamsun just misses with a punch to the body.
Cadman tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kasamsun comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kasamsun throws a jab but it's blocked by Cadman .
Kasamsun misses the jab.
Kasamsun misses with a lunging right hand #TD2#
and Cadman decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kasamsun's guard.
Cadman showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Cadman looking to sit in guard and control but Kasamsun gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Kasamsun scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T4#
Cadman wants to sweep here but Kasamsun controlling him for the moment.
Kasamsun controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kasamsun trying to control but Cadman is working from the bottom.
Cadman trying to control the position.
Kasamsun trying to control the position from guard on top but Cadman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kasamsun postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cadman has momentary wrist control but Kasamsun slips an elbow through the middle.

And that's the end of the fight!
Irong Kasamsun showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kasamsun, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Irong Kasamsun!

Irong Kasamsun spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

 

Event: CFC 449: Smith v Shamrock     
Date:   Jan 02, 2022
#R1#
Adee misses with a low kick.
Adee looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A lazy left from Cadman finds it's target.#CL#
Cadman rushes Adee and presses him up against the cage.
Adee blocks an uppercut.
Cadman misses with some punches.
Cadman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cadman lands with a short shot to the head.
A short uppercut from Cadman .
Adee's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Adee presses Cadman against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Adee.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cadman .
Cadman struggles to land a body shot inside as Adee controls his hands.
Cadman missing with knees to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cadman .
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Adee can't find room to land a body shot as Cadman controls the action.
Adee misses with a short punch on the inside.
Adee tries a body shot but Cadman blocks it. #T1#
Cadman lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short left from Cadman .
Cadman lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cadman softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Cadman fails to land.
Cadman pushes Adee back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cadman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Adee misses with the head strike.
A short right from Cadman on the inside.
Adee lands with a light punch inside.
Cadman scores with a shot to the side of Adee's head.
Adee avoiding damage as Cadman throws knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cadman lands a nice uppercut.
Adee scores with a shoulder strike.
Adee misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cadman dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Cadman throws a punch but it's blocked by Adee.
Adee misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Adee tries to work over Cadman 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
A short body shot lands from Cadman as the two fighters clinch. #TD#
Cadman pulls guard.
Cadman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Adee is one step ahead there.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Cadman holds on and takes a little breather.
Adee must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Adee is looking to stand up but Cadman won't let him. #T3#
Cadman controlling the position.
Cadman lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Cadman is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Cadman has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Adee is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Adee tries to clinch up.
Adee throws a body shot but no joy.
Cadman appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Cadman tries to clinch but Adee moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cayden Cadman dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Cadman lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Cadman .
Cadman misses the shot to the body.
Cadman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Adee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cadman moves away.
Adee waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cadman .
Cadman tries to counter with a takedown but Adee is quick to defend against it.
Cadman tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Adee scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Arriorus Adee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Adee cracks a nice hook into Cadman 's ribs.
Cadman throws a solid leg kick but Adee takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Cadman .
Cadman keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The crowd cheers as Adee lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cadman doesn't seem phased though.
Adee throws the kick towards the body but Cadman avoids it.
Cadman misses the shot to the body.
Cadman scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #T1#
Adee takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Cadman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Adee.
Cadman avoids the body shot from Adee.
Adee lands with a slapping head kick.
A swing and a miss from Cadman .
Adee keeps the fight on the outside.
A slow jab from Cadman misses its intended target.
Cadman blocks a jab.
The fighters circling - Cadman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cadman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Adee throws out the jab.
Cadman wants to clinch up but Adee keeps it at a distance.
Cadman looks to score with a jab to the body but Adee is just out of range.
A big left from Adee misses. #T2#
A nice leg kick from Cadman , right into the meat of the thigh.
Cadman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Adee can do to turn this around?
Good exchange - Adee coming out on top.
Danga de danga de dang - Adee scores with a four punch combination!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Adee throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Adee will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A head kick misses from Adee.
Cadman cracks Adee with an open hand slap.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Adee lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Cadman has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Cadman and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Adee throws the kick towards the body but Cadman avoids it.
Adee scores with a hook to the body. Cadman takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Adee throws a head kick but Cadman moves out of range.
Cadman has been working on his balance at CFC Underground, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Adee.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Cadman misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Adee lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cadman backwards.
Adee misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cayden Cadman has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Cadman with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A body shot lands from Adee.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Adee misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cadman has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Adee tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cadman trying to control the position but instead, Adee has worked for underhooks and has pushed Cadman into the cage.
Adee misses with a hook to the ribs.
Adee blocks an uppercut.
Adee struggles to land a body shot inside as Cadman controls his hands.
Adee goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cadman lands a left hand.
Cadman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Adee digs a right hand into Cadman 's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Cadman 's gas tank.
Cadman working aggressively here.
A short right from Adee on the inside. #T4##BC2#
Adee pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Adee throws a hook to the side of Cadman 's head but Cadman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A low kick lands for Cadman .
A jab from Adee misses.
Cadman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Adee throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cadman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Adee digs a good hook to Cadman 's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cadman takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Adee ducks right into an uppercut from Cadman .
Adee tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cadman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A punch lands to the side of Cadman 's head but he takes it in his stride.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Arriorus Adee showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Adee throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Adee with a jab.
Cadman has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Cadman there as he acknowledges the shot.
Adee looks for the body kick but Cadman saw that one coming.
Adee throws a nice inside leg kick. #CL#
Cadman drives through and clinches with Adee against the cage.
Cadman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Adee misses with a short punch on the inside.
Adee blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cadman lands with a right to the head.
Cadman swings wildly with an uppercut but Adee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Adee has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Cadman seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Adee can turn it around.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cadman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Come on Cadman - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Cadman lands a shoulder strike.
Adee tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
Cadman throws a punch but it's blocked by Adee.
Cadman lands a right hand that snaps the head of Adee backwards.
Adee swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cadman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cadman throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Adees head.
Cadman effectively controlling the action here.
Cadman blocks a body shot from Adee.
Adee fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cadman throws a head punch that misses.
Cadman throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cadman .
Cadman misses with some punches.
Adee presses Cadman against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Cadman fails to land.
Cadman misses with some punches.
Cadman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cadman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Adee doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T2#
Cadman blocking some punches.
Adee swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Adee working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cadman .
Adee throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cadman throws a head punch that misses.
Adee tries to throw a body punch but Cadman avoids it by throwing Adee back against the cage.
Adee tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Adee.
Adee lands a nice shot to the body.
Cadman working aggressively here.
Adee throws a punch but it's blocked by Cadman .
Adee misses with a punch on the inside.
Cadman tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Cadman slows down the pace here.
Adee lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Adee.
A short body shot lands from Adee as the two fighters clinch.
Cadman working aggressively here.
Adee lands with a right to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Adee fails to land.
Adee struggles to land a body shot inside as Cadman controls his hands.
Adee lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cadman has a couple of punches blocked by Adee.
Adee lands with a short punch from the clinch. #ROC2#Cadman is rocked!
Adee dips a shoulder and cracks Cadman with a mighty uppercut! Cadman falls back against the cage and Adee unloads with a barrage of strikes! Cadman is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Adee screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arriorus Adee!

 

Event: CFC 440: Tiotio v Lindholm     
Date:   Nov 25, 2021
#R1##CL#
Cadman rushes Knox and presses him up against the cage.
Knox is trying to break the clinch but Cadman has him pressed against the cage.
Cadman gets through Knox's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cadman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cadman lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Knox tries for a takedown but Cadman manages to get underhooks.
Cadman lands a left hand.
Cadman pushes Knox back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Knox trying to control the position but instead, Cadman has worked for underhooks and has pushed Knox into the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Cadman is stalling here.
Cadman pressing his opponent against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A frustrated look appears on Knox's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Cadman lands a left hand that snaps the head of Knox backwards.
Cadman presses Knox against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Cadman swings wildly with an uppercut but Knox uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
A head punch on the inside from Knox fails to land.
Knox swings wildly with an uppercut but Cadman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cadman lands a nice elbow. #CUT#It looks like Beta Knox has been cut.
Cadman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Knox working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cadman lands a left hand.
Cadman gets through Knox's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Knox tries to throw a body punch but Cadman avoids it by throwing Knox back against the cage.
Knox blocking some punches.
Cadman throws a punch but it's blocked by Knox.
Knox lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cadman lands a nice uppercut.
Cadman throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Knoxs head.
Cadman looking to throw knees to the head but Knox is blocking nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knox is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Cadman is defending well.
Knox avoids the elbow strike from Cadman , against the cage.
Knox is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Cayden Cadman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Beta Knox.
Cadman lands a nice uppercut.#T2#
Knox trying to control the position but instead, Cadman has worked for underhooks and has pushed Knox into the cage.
Cadman lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Knox blocking some punches.
Cadman is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Knox blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Knox has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Cadman seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Knox can turn it around.
Cadman throws a head punch that misses.
Cadman just leaning against Knox, taking a breather.
Knox throws a head punch that misses.
Cadman lands a hook that snaps the head of Knox backwards.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Cadman throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Knoxs head.
Knox blocks an uppercut.
Cadman stalling against the cage. #BC2#
Knox pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Cadman closes the distance and clinches. #T3#
Knox blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cadman .
Cadman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Knox misses with a punch on the inside.
Cadman lands a hook that snaps the head of Knox backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Knox.
Cadman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Knox. #BC2#
Knox breaks the clinch.
Nice defenses there by Cadman .
Cadman slips a jab from Knox.
Cadman misses with a low kick as Knox jumps back.
Knox throws a body punch but Cadman moves out of range.
Knox swings for the body but Cadman moves out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Cadman there.#T4#
Cadman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Knox was well out of range. Poor timing from Cadman .
Knox looks to land a right hand but Cadman moved out of range.
Cadman feinted with a counter takedown.
Knox throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Knox takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cadman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cadman lands with an uppercut that bounces Knox off the cage and back into range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Cadman gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD2#
Knox gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Cadman is trying to control the position but Knox postures up.
Cadman preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Knox throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cadman has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cayden Cadman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Beta Knox's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Donk. Knox catches Cadman right on the button with a cross.#CL#
Knox gets tackled into the cage by Cadman . Cadman maintains the clinch.
Cadman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Knox. #BC2#
Knox pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cadman misses with a wild combination.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Cadman ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Knox showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cadman . #T1#
Some wild striking there from Cadman .
Cadman 's jab looks to have found its range, popping Knox under the eye.
Cadman throws a hook but Knox blocks it.
Cadman stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Knox changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cadman tries to avoid it but Knox manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cadman to the ground. Cadman escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL#
Cadman has taken the fight to the clinch.
Cadman lands with a left to the head.
Cadman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Knox.
Cadman swings wildly with an uppercut but Knox uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Knox has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Cadman avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Cadman lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cadman trying to land knees to the body.
Knox blocks an uppercut.
Knox blocks an uppercut.
Knox tries to work over Cadman 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cadman lands a right hand that snaps the head of Knox backwards.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Cadman as Knox tries to tie him up.
Cadman makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Knox breaks from the clinch.
Cadman connects with a jab.#CL#
Cadman closes the distance and clinches.
Cadman is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Knox is defending well for now.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cadman . #T3#
Cadman gets through Knox's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cadman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Knox can do to turn this around?
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Cadman .
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cadman .
Knox tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cadman 's elbow.
Cadman lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cadman looking to throw knees to the head but Knox is blocking nicely. #BC2#
Knox's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Cadman clinches.
Cadman misses with some punches.
Cayden Cadman has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Knox tries for a takedown but Cadman manages to get underhooks.
Cayden Cadman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Beta Knox.
Knox doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Knox pressing his opponent against the cage.
Cadman has a couple of punches blocked by Knox.
Cadman gets underhooks to prevent Knox's takedown attempt.
Cadman lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T4#
Cadman pushes off an throws an elbow but Knox leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Cadman has Knox pressed against the cage.
Cadman effectively controlling the action here.
Knox blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cadman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cadman lands an uppercut.
Cadman swings wildly with an uppercut but Knox uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cadman lands a right hand. #ROC#Knox is rocked!
A short right from Cadman on the inside.
Knox is still on wobbly legs! Can Cadman finish him?
Cadman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cadman fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #TD2#
Knox lands a takedown into guard.
Cadman looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cadman has his hands on Knox's head, controlling the position.
Knox loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cayden Cadman dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Beta Knox's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Cadman takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Knox seems to have recovered his senses.
Knox throws a nice looking combination but Cadman bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cadman throws a jab when Knox was well out of range.
Knox swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cadman throws a nice outside leg kick.
Cadman moves out of range of the strikes.
Knox keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Knox throws the left hand but Cadman avoids the punch easily.
Cadman tries to counter with a takedown but Knox is quick to defend against it.#CL#
Cadman moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox blocking some punches.
Knox doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cadman is trying to stall.
Knox blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cadman creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Cadman is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Knox is defending well for now.
Cadman tries a knee to the head but Knox blocks it.
Knox is trying to force a seperation but Cadman has the dominant position.
Knox lands with a light punch inside.
Cadman lands an uppercut.
Cadman lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC2#
Knox's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cayden Cadman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cadman connects with a body shot.#CL#
Knox gets tackled into the cage by Cadman . Cadman maintains the clinch.
Knox has a couple of punches blocked by Cadman .
Cadman working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Knox looking for a takedown.
Cadman trying to land knees to the body.
Cadman pushes off an throws an elbow but Knox leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Knox is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Cadman gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A nice left hand lands by Cadman . #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cadman . #TD2#
Knox is trying to trip Cadman . He has hold of a leg but Cadman is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Knox persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Knox trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Knox trying to control the position from guard on top but Cadman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Knox missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cadman has control of Knox's left arm, preventing Knox from doing any damage.
Knox trying to control the position from guard on top but Cadman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Cadman seems keen to control Knox's posture.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Nice shot lands for Cadman .#CL#
Cadman gets a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cadman .
A head punch on the inside from Cadman fails to land.
Cadman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Knox can't get the takedown.
Cayden Cadman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Beta Knox.
Knox throws a head punch that misses.
Cadman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Knox has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Cadman is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#T4#
Cadman lands a nice uppercut.
Cadman has a couple of punches blocked by Knox.
Cadman stops a takedown attempt from Knox.
Knox blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Beta Knox has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cadman controlling the action here for a moment. #BC2#
Knox's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Knox just misses with a punch to the body.
Cadman tries to move into range but Knox moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Cadman with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cadman takes one to the side of the head.
Knox keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Knox tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cadman was well out of range. Poor timing from Knox.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cayden Cadman showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cadman , winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cayden Cadman !

In defeat, Beta Knox stepped up to the mic, saying '"If you haven't lost in this sport, you haven't fought the right guys yet." (Matt Hughes) '.

 

Event: CFC 437: DeSilva vs Holmes Jr     
Date:   Nov 07, 2021
#R1#
Reigns throws a hook to the side of Cadman 's head but Cadman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cadman feints the counter takedown.
Reigns misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Cadman changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A left lands for Cadman .
Reigns throws the left hand but Cadman avoids the punch easily.
Reigns shoots in for a double leg but Cadman sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Cadman stuns Reigns with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Cadman lands with a straight right. Reigns didn't see that one coming.
Cadman digs a good body shot into Reigns's ribs.
Cadman moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Reigns lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Cadman takes a jab right on the kisser.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cadman lands a jab to the nose.
Cadman takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Cadman on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T1#
Reigns pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cadman is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A swing and a miss from Reigns.
Reigns missing with a left hand there. Cadman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cadman with a hook.#TD#
Reigns darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Cadman is looking to control Reigns's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cadman avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Cadman is defending against the submission attempts here by Reigns. #SUB#
Cadman makes his way to full guard, as Reigns worked for a kimura. #T2#
Reigns looking to sit in guard and control but Cadman gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cadman looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Reigns looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T3##SUB#
Reigns throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Cadman escapes and throws Reigns's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Reigns is looking for a sweep.
Reigns can't do much from the bottom here.
Reigns manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Cadman desperately trying to maintain half guard. #SUB#
Reigns is working for a submission of some sort. #T4#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Cadman has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Reigns is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Reigns is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cadman is just riding it out for now. Reigns eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Reigns is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Cayden Cadman will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Horrible takedown attempt by Reigns or perhaps it was just good defense by Cadman , which made it look bad.
Reigns throws a looping overhand right but Cadman ducks down to avoid it.
Cadman feints the counter takedown.
Cadman changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Reigns doesn't manage to clinch there - Cadman circles away.
Good leg kick by Cadman .
Nice sprawl there from Cadman as Reigns shoots in.
Reigns swats away the attempt to clinch by Cadman .#CL2#
Cadman has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reigns is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Cadman gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brando Reigns. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cadman .
Reigns is looking for a takedown.
Cadman stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Cadman .#T1#
Cadman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Reigns wants a takedown.
Cadman is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Reigns can't get the takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cadman lands a right hand.
Cadman scores with a shoulder strike.
Reigns drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Cadman gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Cadman lands a nice uppercut.
Cadman misses with a knee strike.
Cadman using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Cadman scores with a shoulder strike.
Cadman misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Cadman .
Cadman slows down the pace here.
Reigns tries to score a body lock takedown but Cadman shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Cadman slowing the pace effectively.
Cadman lands a nice uppercut.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reigns drops down looking for an ankle pick but Cadman pulls his leg out and moves away.
A lazy left from Cadman finds it's target.
Cadman throws a leg kick which misses Reigns's front leg but catches the back leg as Reigns tries to avoid it. #CL2#
Cadman forces Reigns back against the cage and clinches.
Cadman lands a body shot in the clinch.
Cayden Cadman seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Cadman tries to land a knee to the head but Reigns blocks with his arms.
Cadman stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Cadman prevents the takedown attempt.
Reigns drops down looking for an ankle pick but Cadman pulls his leg out and moves away.
Reigns takes one to the side of the head. #CL2#
Cadman drives through and clinches with Reigns against the cage.
Cadman lands with a left to the head. #TD2#
Cadman pulls guard effortlessly. #T3#
Cadman pulls Reigns in to control the position.
Cadman bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Reigns's guard. #REVB#
Cadman controlling from the top position.
My spies in Underground New York (Semi-private) inform me that Cadman has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB#
Reigns is looking for a triangle here but Cadman uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Reigns tries to buck Cadman off but Cadman is having none of it.#T4#
Reigns is trying to control Cadman 's posture but Cadman avoids it.
Reigns is trying to improve his position.
Reigns can't do much from the bottom here.
Reigns tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cadman wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Cayden Cadman has got the better of the ground game so far.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cayden Cadman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Reigns walks into a left hand.
Cadman blocks a jab.
Reigns takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CL2#
Cadman closes the distance and clinches.
Cadman prevents a takedown attempt there.
Cadman scores with a shot to the side of Reigns's head.
Cadman scores with a shot to the side of Reigns's head.
Cadman taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Cadman misses with some punches.
Cadman misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reigns goes for a takedown attempt but Cadman pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Cadman lunges at Reigns with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Reigns's hand.
Reigns needs to keep his hands up - Cadman had a free shot at his head there.#ROC2#Reigns is rocked!#T1#
Reigns misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Oh Reigns is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brando Reigns. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Reigns fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cadman avoids it really well and circles away.
A big right from Reigns misses.
Reigns seems to have got his legs back now.
Cadman has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Reigns shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cadman pinned against the cage. Cadman gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Reigns stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cadman .
Reigns takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Reigns is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Cadman with the inside leg kick.
Cadman listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T2#
Reigns showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cadman .
Reigns misses with an uppercut.
Cadman drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Reigns defends it well.
Cayden Cadman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cadman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reigns manages to avoid it.
Cadman throws a leg kick which misses Reigns's front leg but catches the back leg as Reigns tries to avoid it.
Reigns tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Cadman defends well and Reigns ends up having to push Cadman into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Cadman lands with a short shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reigns has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Cadman after a bit of a struggle.
Cadman is pressed up against the cage. Reigns has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Cadman down to the mat. Cadman avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Cadman scores with a hook.
Cadman lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Cayden Cadman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cadman pounces like a tiger and cracks Reigns with a vicious hook! Reigns is down but not out! Cadman follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Cayden Cadman !

 

Event: TWGC 35 (185lbs, D2): Finals - Round 3     
Date:   Sep 22, 2021





182 cm
22 yrs
175 lbs



176 cm
36 yrs
167 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Liam St. Georges ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 4 losses; Cayden Cadman !
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Chris Edwards and Andrew Berry.


The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
St. Georges shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cadman but Cadman pushes him off and we're back to square one.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from St. Georges enables Cadman to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. St. Georges manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: St. Georges (0) vs (2) Cadman
St. Georges looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
St. Georges is trying to control the position but Cadman postures up.
St. Georges looking for a sweep. Not yet St. Georges , not yet.
St. Georges 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: St. Georges (2) vs (2) Cadman
Cadman keeping full guard, as St. Georges tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cadman is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T1#
St. Georges has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
St. Georges is stalling in the full guard.
St. Georges tries to free his leg and advance position but Cadman is retaining full guard.
Cadman has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T2#
St. Georges is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Cadman wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
St. Georges preventing the sweep.
Cadman keeping full guard, as St. Georges tries to pass.
St. Georges looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T3#
St. Georges works a leg free and moves into half guard.
St. Georges is trying to control. Cadman wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Cadman is looking for a sweep. St. Georges is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cadman keeps control of the position for the meantime.
St. Georges is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
St. Georges 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. #T4#
St. Georges looking to pass the guard.
St. Georges showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
St. Georges '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.
Cadman keeping moving, preventing St. Georges from controlling successfully. #T5#
St. Georges content to stall in guard here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#T6#
St. Georges has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
St. Georges seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Cadman for as long as he can get away with.
St. Georges preventing the sweep.
St. Georges wants to pass the guard but Cadman is keeping the position.
St. Georges stands and throws Cadman 's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: St. Georges (5) vs (2) Cadman
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T7#
St. Georges trying to control the action but Cadman is working from the bottom.
Cadman is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Cadman 's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Cadman tries to get back to half guard but can't.
St. Georges trying to control the action but Cadman is working from the bottom. #T8#
Cadman tries to buck St. Georges off but St. Georges is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
St. Georges in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Cadman keeps St. Georges under control for a moment.
Cadman felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Cadman tries to bench press St. Georges off him but St. Georges keeps the position. #T9##SUB#
St. Georges wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Cadman , who protects the arm well.
St. Georges is looking to take a break and control but Cadman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
St. Georges staying calm.#T10#
You can see the frustration on Cadman 's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
St. Georges controlling the position from side mount.
This is a sustained period of stalling by St. Georges .
St. Georges is looking to take a break and control but Cadman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T11#
St. Georges wants to control for a moment but Cadman uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
St. Georges content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
St. Georges is pressing down on Cadman 's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cadman is holding on for now. #T12#
St. Georges trying to control from half guard but Cadman is working away.
Cadman is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Cadman gets full guard.
St. Georges trying to control the position from guard on top but Cadman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
St. Georges avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
St. Georges trying to control but Cadman is working from the bottom. #T13#
St. Georges not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
St. Georges continues to stall.
St. Georges sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Cadman 's guard.
St. Georges is keen to just control but Cadman is a slippery customer.
St. Georges tries to pass to full mount but Cadman defends it. #T14#
St. Georges prevents Cadman from improving his position.
St. Georges slows the pace down in half guard.
St. Georges is pressing down on Cadman 's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cadman is holding on for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
St. Georges is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
St. Georges seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cadman does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

And that's the end of the fight!
St. Georges takes the fight on points by 5 to 2.
Liam St. Georges is the new middleweight champion!
Liam St. Georges took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Conviction for their support in the buildup to the fight.

 

Event: TWGC 35 (185lbs, D2): Finals - Round 2     
Date:   Sep 21, 2021





180 cm
22 yrs
173 lbs



176 cm
36 yrs
167 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Get Wet About Don! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 4 losses; Cayden Cadman !
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Chris Edwards and Richard Clark.


Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
About Don displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cadman .
About Don attempts a counter takedown but Cadman avoids it well and moves away.
Cadman doesn't succeed with the takedown#TD#
and About Don counters with a takedown into side control.
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: About Don (4) vs (0) Cadman
Cadman is letting About Don control him for a moment. #SUB#
About Don goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Cadman rolls with the submission and now he's on top in About Don's guard! Nice work there by Cadman !
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: About Don (4) vs (2) Cadman
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cadman wants to pass the guard but About Don is keeping the position.#T1#
Cadman won't allow About Don to sweep him here.
About Don has Cadman pulled in close to control his posture.
About Don is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
About Don looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
About Don working a defensive guard but Cadman manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: About Don (4) vs (5) Cadman #T2#
About Don is looking for a sweep.
Cadman controls the position from side control.
Cadman working away.
About Don is looking to reverse the position.#T3#
About Don is working hard here to advance position.
A lull in the action here as Cadman stalls from top position.
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!
Cadman working away.#T4#
About Don tries to get back to half guard but can't.
A lull in the action here.
Cadman working away.
About Don is looking for a sweep.
About Don trying to remain calm as Cadman controls from the top position.#T5#
About Don tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cadman wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
About Don can't do much from the bottom here.
Cadman just content to control the position.
About Don is looking for a sweep.#T6#
Cadman is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt About Don will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Cadman 's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Cadman trying to control the position but About Don is working away.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T7#
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Cadman controls the position.
About Don is looking to regain half guard here but Cadman keeps moving and retains side control.
Cadman working away.
Cadman moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T8#
Cadman working away.
A lull in the action here.
It looks like Cadman 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.
About Don tries to improve position but can't. #T9#
About Don wants to control but Cadman postures up.
About Don is trying to improve his position.
Cadman trying to control the position but About Don is working away.
About Don is looking to regain half guard here but Cadman keeps moving and retains side control.
Cadman in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T10#
About Don tries to improve position but can't.
Cadman controls the position.
About Don manages to work his way to half guard, despite Cadman 's best efforts.#SUB#
About Don looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
About Don wants to control but Cadman is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T11#
About Don moves into full guard.
About Don working a defensive guard but Cadman manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: About Don (4) vs (8) Cadman
About Don being controlled for a moment.
About Don is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T12#
About Don struggling a bit here.
Cadman is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
About Don tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T13#
Cadman controls the position from side control.
About Don gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Still in half guard, Cadman seems content to control.#T14#
About Don moves into full guard.
About Don 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.
Cadman is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
About Don throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Cadman escapes and throws About Don's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: About Don (4) vs (11) Cadman
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cadman controlling the position from side mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cadman wins on points by 11 to 4.

 

Event: TWGC 35 (185lbs, D2): Finals - Round 1     
Date:   Sep 20, 2021





176 cm
36 yrs
167 lbs



181 cm
26 yrs
190 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 4 losses; Cayden Cadman ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Jorge Dos Santos!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Donald Grub and James Ackerman.


Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Cadman fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Dos Santos to the ground. Cadman is now in Dos Santos's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cadman (2) vs (0) Dos Santos
Cadman is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Dos Santos is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cadman looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Dos Santos trying to keep a closed guard but Cadman is proving a slippery customer.
Cadman slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Dos Santos is trying to control the position but Cadman postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dos Santos is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T2##SUB2#
Cadman avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dos Santos wants to control the position but Cadman says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Dos Santos is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Dos Santos wants to control but Cadman is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Cadman content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T3#
Dos Santos 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.
Dos Santos is trying to get back to full guard.
Cadman wants to free his trapped foot but Dos Santos is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Dos Santos wants to control but Cadman is keeping busy. #T4#
Dos Santos is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cadman looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Dos Santos trying to control here.
Dos Santos tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Cadman has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Score +3 for passing guard: Cadman (5) vs (0) Dos Santos#T5#
Cadman sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dos Santos is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Cadman tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T6#
Dos Santos is working to get back to half guard.
Dos Santos tries to hold on but Cadman pushes him away.
Dos Santos is wriggling around trying to escape.
Dos Santos regains half guard.
Dos Santos wants to get back to full guard but Cadman has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Cadman (8) vs (0) Dos Santos#T7#
Cadman slows the pace down.
Dos Santos is looking to regain half guard here but Cadman keeps moving and retains side control.
Dos Santos isn't going anywhere.
Dos Santos is trying to get back to half guard.#T8#
Dos Santos is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Dos Santos is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Cadman 's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Dos Santos tries to roll over but Cadman keeps him under control.
Dos Santos trying to hold on to Cadman 's head to control him but Cadman postures up.
Dos Santos tries to get to full guard but Cadman has control of the leg. #T9#
Cadman controlling the action here.
Dos Santos is in trouble now - Cadman has advanced to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Cadman (11) vs (0) Dos Santos
Dos Santos is working to get back to half guard.
Cadman content just to control the position here. #T10#
Dos Santos tries to hold on but Cadman pushes him away.
Cadman tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB#
Cadman looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #T11#
Cadman controlling from the full mount.
Dos Santos is working to get back to half guard.
Cadman wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. #T12#
Cadman manages to capitalize on a mistake by Dos Santos to take his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Cadman (14) vs (0) Dos Santos
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Cadman has the hooks in. Dos Santos is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Cadman avoiding Dos Santos 's attempts to control his hands.
Cadman controlling from the back.#T13#
Dos Santos just trying to survive but Cadman is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Cadman has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Dos Santos's body.
Dos Santos tries to roll but Cadman sticks to his back.
Cadman trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Dos Santos doesn't escape.
Dos Santos tries to escape but Cadman has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T14#
I would not like to be Dos Santos right now.
Dos Santos looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Cadman really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Dos Santos.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
I really don't envy Dos Santos right now.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cadman takes the fight on points by 14 to 0.

 

Event: TWGC 35 (185lbs, D2): London Qualifier - Round 2     
Date:   Sep 12, 2021





187 cm
24 yrs
162 lbs



176 cm
36 yrs
167 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Zee Land! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 4 losses; Cayden Cadman !
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Donald Grub and Andrew Berry.


Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Land clinches. #TD#
Land successfully pulls guard.
Cadman wants to pass the guard but Land is keeping the position.
Cadman advances position into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Land (0) vs (3) Cadman
Land is looking for a sweep.
Cadman takes a little break here. Land wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Land is looking to reverse the position.
Land really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Land being controlled for a moment. #T1#
Land is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Land wants to get back to full guard.
Land gets full guard.
Cadman controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T2##SUB#
Land is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cadman is aware though and is defending well.
Land tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Land is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Land looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Land throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Cadman escapes and throws Land's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Land (0) vs (6) Cadman #T3#
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Land struggling a bit here.
Land is looking to reverse the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Land is working hard here to advance position.
Land is letting Cadman control him for a moment.
Land tries to improve position but can't.
Land is trying to control Cadman 's posture but Cadman avoids it.
A lull in the action here.#T5#
Land struggling a bit here.
Land is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Cadman 's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Cadman is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Land!
Score +3 for passing guard: Land (0) vs (9) Cadman
Land working to try and regain half guard. #T6#
Cadman looking to control and managing it successfully.
Land tries to lock up and control but Cadman gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Land is trying desperately to improve position.
Cadman tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
It looks like Cadman 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.
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!#T7#
Cadman moves to back control.
Score +3 for taking back: Land (0) vs (12) Cadman
You can see the frustration on Land's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Cadman controlling from the back.
Land tries to break free.
Cadman is riding his opponent, not letting Land buck him off.
Land is really stuck here. #T8#
Land just trying to survive but Cadman is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Land breaks Cadman 's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Land (2) vs (12) Cadman
Cadman is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Land has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Land trying to control the position from guard on top but Cadman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T9#
Cadman wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Cadman keeping moving, preventing Land from controlling successfully.
Land trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Cadman manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Land (2) vs (14) Cadman #T10#
Land looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Cadman puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Land wants to get back to full guard.
Cadman content to control rather than advance.
Land is trying to control but Cadman manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Land (2) vs (17) Cadman
Land slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T11#
Cadman wants to free his trapped foot but Land is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Land looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Cadman seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T12#
Cadman is thwarting Land's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Land looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Land is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T13#
Cadman content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Cadman prevents Land from improving his position.
Land moves into full guard.
Cadman content to stall in guard here. #T14#
Cadman passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Score +3 for passing guard: Land (2) vs (20) Cadman
You can see the frustration on Land's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Cadman slows the pace down.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Land tries to bench press Cadman off him but Cadman keeps the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cadman wins on points by 20 to 2.

 

Event: TWGC 35 (185lbs, D2): London Qualifier - Round 1     
Date:   Sep 11, 2021





176 cm
45 yrs
181 lbs



176 cm
36 yrs
167 lbs


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?#CL#
Stark moves into the clinch.#TD2#
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.#T1#
Cadman prevents Stark from improving his position.#SUB#
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. #T2#
Cadman is pressing down on Stark's thigh, looking to free his foot. Stark is holding on for now.
Cadman not doing much here. #T3#
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.#SUB#
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!#SUB#
Stark is persistently looking for the submission but Cadman is defending it well. #SUB#
Stark patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#T4##SUB#
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 #SUB#
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. #T5##SUB#
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.#SUB#
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. #T6#
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.#T7#
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. #T8##T9#
Stark struggling a bit here.#T10#
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. #SUB2#
Cadman seems to be working for a kimura but Stark defends the submission attempt.#T11#
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.#T12#
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. #SUB#
Stark looking for submissions off his back.#T13#
Cadman content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Stark trying to control here. #T14#
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.

 

Event: CWC 253     
Date:   Aug 15, 2021





177 cm
41 yrs
160 lbs



176 cm
36 yrs
167 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 4 losses; Atte Savitaipale! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Cayden Cadman !
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Matheus Silva and Edson Gomes.


The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Cadman closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Savitaipale (0) vs (4) Cadman
Savitaipale tries to buck Cadman off but Cadman is having none of it.
Savitaipale is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Cadman 's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Savitaipale is controlling Cadman 's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Savitaipale trying to control from the bottom.
Savitaipale wants to get back to full guard.
Savitaipale is looking to get back to full guard here but Cadman has managed to pass to side control instead.
Score +3 for passing guard: Savitaipale (0) vs (7) Cadman
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savitaipale tries to improve position but can't.
Cadman working away.
Savitaipale tries to bench press Cadman off him but Cadman keeps the position. #T1#
Savitaipale is working hard here to advance position.
Savitaipale is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Malmi Aitta , so we'll see if he gets out of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Savitaipale is trying to escape the position but Cadman is controlling the position.
Savitaipale tries to improve position but can't.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Cadman 's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Savitaipale struggling a bit here.#T2#
Savitaipale is trying to improve his position.
Savitaipale manages to work his way to half guard, despite Cadman 's best efforts.
Savitaipale is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Still in half guard, Cadman seems content to control.
Savitaipale tries to roll over but Cadman keeps him under control.#T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Savitaipale regains full guard. Nicely done.
Cadman looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Savitaipale lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Savitaipale (2) vs (7) Cadman #T4#
Cadman is trying to control the position but Savitaipale postures up.
Cadman keeping moving, preventing Savitaipale from controlling successfully.
Savitaipale slips nicely into half guard.
Cadman is concentrating on defense, preventing Savitaipale from advancing position.
Savitaipale wants to control but Cadman is keeping him busy.
Cadman is trying to maintain the position but Savitaipale is very close to passing his half guard.
Savitaipale stalling.
Savitaipale wants to pass to mount but Cadman is defending the position. #T5#
Savitaipale is trying to control. Cadman wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Savitaipale is looking for submissions but instead, Cadman has regained full guard.
Cadman has his hands on Savitaipale's head, controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Savitaipale trying to control but Cadman is working from the bottom.
Savitaipale tries to free his leg and advance position but Cadman is retaining full guard.
Savitaipale controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T6#
Savitaipale trying to control the position from guard on top but Cadman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Savitaipale content to stall in guard here.
Savitaipale won't allow Cadman to sweep him here.
Savitaipale stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cadman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Savitaipale wants to control from the top but Cadman keeps moving. #T7#
Cadman manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Savitaipale manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Savitaipale (2) vs (9) Cadman
Cadman is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Savitaipale wants to hit a sweep here but Cadman passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Savitaipale there!
Score +3 for passing guard: Savitaipale (2) vs (12) Cadman
Savitaipale tries to improve his position but instead Cadman has taken his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Savitaipale (2) vs (15) Cadman
Savitaipale can't escape the position. #T8#
Savitaipale turns into Cadman and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Savitaipale (4) vs (15) Cadman
Cadman keeping moving, preventing Savitaipale from controlling successfully.
Our spies down at at AREA 51 inform us that Cadman has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Savitaipale is stalling in the full guard.
Cadman controlling the position.
Savitaipale wants to control from the top but Cadman keeps moving.
Savitaipale being controlled here momentarily.
Cadman is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T9#
Savitaipale looking to pass the guard.
Cadman looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Savitaipale stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cadman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cadman trying to control the position.
Savitaipale engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Savitaipale trying to control the position from guard on top but Cadman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T10#
Cadman looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Savitaipale is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Savitaipale is fighting to break Cadman 's control of his arms but Cadman is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T11#
Savitaipale stopping the sweep attempt from Cadman .
Savitaipale slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Cadman keeping full guard, as Savitaipale tries to pass.
Cadman wants to sweep but no luck.
Cadman keeping moving, preventing Savitaipale from controlling successfully.
Savitaipale stopping the sweep attempt from Cadman .#T12#
Savitaipale pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cadman is keeping the position for now.
Savitaipale stays in close to Cadman 's body and controls the position.
Savitaipale wants to pass the guard but Cadman is keeping the position.
Cadman being controlled here, momentarily.
Cadman has his hands on Savitaipale's head, controlling the position. #T13#
Savitaipale trying to control but Cadman is working from the bottom.
Savitaipale 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.
Savitaipale wants to control from the top but Cadman keeps moving.
Savitaipale sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Cadman 's guard.
Savitaipale is stalling here. Cadman is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Savitaipale seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Cadman has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Savitaipale (4) vs (19) Cadman
Savitaipale wants to control but Cadman postures up.
Savitaipale is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Cadman is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T14#
Savitaipale is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Savitaipale's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Savitaipale is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Cadman off and has taken his back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Savitaipale (8) vs (19) Cadman
Cadman is in bad spot here.
Savitaipale is not going to allow Cadman to sit and survive in this position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Cadman defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Savitaipale's arms.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Savitaipale controlling the positon.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cadman wins on points by 19 to 8.
The defeated Atte Savitaipale had this to say: 'Better man won..Respect to him!Gonna choke him back stage..'.

 

Event: CACC 242     
Date:   Aug 08, 2021





176 cm
36 yrs
167 lbs



178 cm
41 yrs
167 lbs


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. #TD2#
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. #SUB2#
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.#T1##SUB2#
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. #T2#
Cadman trying to control from the bottom.
Gatsby not doing much here.
Cadman keeping control of the position. #SUB2#
Gatsby is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T3#
Gatsby keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Gatsby prevents Cadman from improving his position.#SUB2#
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. #T4#
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. #SUB2#
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#T5##SUB2#
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?#T6#
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.#T7#
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.#T8#
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. #T9#
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.#T10#
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. #T11#
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. #T12#
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. #T13#
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. #T14#
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. #SUB2#
Gatsby wants to work for an arm triangle but Cadman is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB2#
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.

 

Event: CACC 232     
Date:   Jul 25, 2021





176 cm
36 yrs
167 lbs



170 cm
27 yrs
170 lbs


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 2 wins and 3 losses; Cayden Cadman ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 5 losses; Koryu Miyagi!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Columbo Gatti and Alyssa Summers.


The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Miyagi enables Cadman to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Miyagi manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cadman (2) vs (0) Miyagi
Miyagi seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Miyagi keeping full guard, as Cadman tries to pass.
Cadman content to stall in guard here.
Miyagi trying to control the position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cadman controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T1#
Miyagi pulls Cadman in to control the position.
Miyagi wants to sweep here but Cadman controlling him for the moment.
Our spies down at at SSJ Gym inform us that Miyagi has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Miyagi looking to control.
Cadman controlling from the top position.
Miyagi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cadman is one step ahead there. #T2#
Cadman postures up.
Cadman slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Cadman seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Miyagi for as long as he can get away with.
Miyagi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Cadman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Miyagi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cadman controls from within his opponent's guard.
Cadman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Miyagi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cadman looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Miyagi looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
Miyagi has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Cadman content to stall in guard here.
Miyagi has control of Cadman 's left arm, preventing Cadman from doing any damage. #T5#
Miyagi is trying to keep Cadman in close.
Cadman is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Miyagi is pulling down on Cadman 's head to control his posture.
Miyagi's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Cadman content to stall in guard here. #T6#
Miyagi looking for a sweep. Not yet Miyagi, not yet.
Cadman controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Miyagi can't keep his opponent in guard - Cadman advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Miyagi wants to improve his position but Cadman is controlling well.
Cadman with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T7#
Miyagi wants to get back to full guard but Cadman has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Cadman (5) vs (0) Miyagi
Miyagi is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Miyagi's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Cadman controls the position from side control.
Miyagi tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T8#
Cadman taking a breather here.
Miyagi is trying to control Cadman 's posture but Cadman avoids it.
Miyagi is looking for a sweep.
Miyagi keeps trying to improve his position.
Miyagi is trying to control Cadman 's posture but Cadman avoids it. #T9#
Miyagi sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Miyagi is looking for a sweep. Cadman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Miyagi trying to control from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Cadman in particular looking to stall.
Cadman wants to free his trapped foot but Miyagi is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T10#
Miyagi wants to improve his position but Cadman is controlling well.
Miyagi is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Cadman jumps into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Cadman (8) vs (0) Miyagi
Cadman trying to control the position but Miyagi is working away.
Cadman in the domination position with Miyagi hanging on.
Cadman working away.
Cadman is looking to take a break and control but Miyagi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T11#
Miyagi is trying to control Cadman 's posture but Cadman avoids it.
Cadman controlling from side mount.
Miyagi tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cadman wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Cadman slows the pace down. #T12#
Miyagi is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Miyagi wants to get back to full guard.
Miyagi wants to control but Cadman is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Cadman in particular looking to stall.
Miyagi gets full guard.
Cadman engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Miyagi wants to sweep here but Cadman controlling him for the moment. #T13#
Miyagi wants to hit a sweep here but Cadman passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Miyagi there!
Score +3 for passing guard: Cadman (11) vs (0) Miyagi
Miyagi wants to hold on but Cadman pushes him away.
Cadman controlling from the full mount.
Miyagi is looking to get to half guard.#T14#
Miyagi regains half guard.
Miyagi moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Miyagi 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#
Miyagi working for a triangle but Cadman defends it easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Miyagi working a defensive guard here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cadman takes the fight on points by 11 to 0.
The defeated Koryu Miyagi had this to say: 'Ill train smarter and harder next time, so i come back stronger than ever!'.

 

Event: CWC 230     
Date:   Jul 18, 2021





178 cm
37 yrs
159 lbs



176 cm
35 yrs
167 lbs


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 5 wins and 0 losses; Toshi Hijikata! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Cayden Cadman !
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Cecil Peabody and Gwen Towbar.


Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Hijikata has a takedown stuffed.
Hijikata definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#TD#
Hijikata shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hijikata (2) vs (0) Cadman
Hijikata being controlled here momentarily.
Cadman 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cadman has control of Hijikata's left arm, preventing Hijikata from doing any damage.
Hijikata trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Hijikata not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hijikata looking to pass the guard.
Cadman is trying to keep Hijikata in close.
Hijikata controls from within his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Hijikata'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.
Cadman controlling Hijikata's posture. #T3#
Hijikata sitting in guard here, content to control.
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.
Hijikata looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Hijikata controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Cadman keeping full guard, as Hijikata tries to pass. #T5#
Hijikata 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.
Hijikata stopping the sweep attempt from Cadman .
Hijikata stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cadman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cadman pulls Hijikata in close to prevent any damage.
Our spies down at at AREA 51 inform us that Cadman has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T6#
Hijikata is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Cadman is pulling down on Hijikata's head. It's preventing any offense from Hijikata, at least for the moment.
Hijikata is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T7#
Hijikata trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cadman pulls Hijikata in close to prevent any damage.
Hijikata is stalling in the full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Cadman holds on and takes a little breather. #T8#
Cadman manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hijikata manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hijikata (2) vs (2) Cadman
Cadman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hijikata is keeping the position for now.
Hijikata has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Cadman not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T9#
Hijikata pulls Cadman in close to prevent any damage.
Hijikata wants to sweep but no luck. #T10#
Hijikata has control of Cadman 's left arm, preventing Cadman from doing any damage.
Cadman trying to control the position from guard on top but Hijikata is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hijikata trying to control the position.
Cadman is stalling in the full guard. #T11#
Cadman passes Hijikata's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Cadman is taking a breather. Hijikata 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.#T12#
It looks like Cadman 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.
Hijikata 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: Hijikata (6) vs (2) Cadman
Cadman tries to roll but Hijikata sticks to his back. #T13#
Cadman trying to control the position but Hijikata manages to sink in the hooks.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Hijikata controlling the positon.
You can see the frustration on Cadman 's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Hijikata controls the action.
Hijikata is not going to allow Cadman to sit and survive in this position. #T14#
Hijikata controlling the position well here. Cadman rolled but Hijikata kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cadman trying to control the hands but Hijikata won't let him.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hijikata takes the fight on points by 6 to 2.
Toshi Hijikata made sure to mention his sponsor, Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing in his post fight interview.

 

Event: TWGC 34 (155lbs, D2): Finals - Round 1     
Date:   Jul 08, 2021





176 cm
35 yrs
167 lbs



173 cm
29 yrs
155 lbs


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 2 wins and 1 losses; Cayden Cadman ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 1 losses; Ken Irrawaddy!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Daniel Blasius and Albert Achterberg.


The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Cadman scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cadman (2) vs (0) Irrawaddy
Irrawaddy desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Irrawaddy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Irrawaddy trying to control from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Irrawaddy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Irrawaddy keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T1#
Cadman content to control rather than advance.
Irrawaddy is looking to control Cadman 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Irrawaddy avoid being mounted?
The fighters are battling for position here. Irrawaddy manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Cadman engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Irrawaddy pulls Cadman in close to his closed guard and prevents Cadman from doing any damage or advancing position.#T2#
Irrawaddy's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
More stalling from Irrawaddy.
Irrawaddy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cadman won't allow Irrawaddy to sweep him here.
Cadman advances to half guard.
Irrawaddy is looking for a sweep. Cadman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
Cadman keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Irrawaddy is pressing down on Cadman 's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Cadman preventing the sweep.
Irrawaddy has control of Cadman 's left arm, preventing Cadman from doing any damage.
Irrawaddy lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cadman (2) vs (2) Irrawaddy
Irrawaddy controlling from the top position.
Irrawaddy looking to pass the guard.
Cadman is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T4#
Irrawaddy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cadman is keeping the position for now.
Irrawaddy passes into half guard.
Cadman is holding on to half guard well.
Irrawaddy prevents Cadman from improving his position.
Irrawaddy frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Cadman (2) vs (5) Irrawaddy
Irrawaddy controlling from mount. #T5#
Let's hope that Irrawaddy 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.
Cadman working to try and regain half guard.
Irrawaddy seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Cadman is holding on tight.
Irrawaddy controlling from mount. #T6#
It looks like Irrawaddy 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.
Irrawaddy can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cadman is looking to escape.
Cadman regains half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Irrawaddy in particular looking to stall.#T7#
Irrawaddy is looking to advance position but Cadman won't allow it. #T8#
Irrawaddy prevents Cadman from improving his position.
Irrawaddy slows the pace down in half guard.
Irrawaddy is continuing to stall.
Irrawaddy prevents Cadman from improving his position.#T9#
Irrawaddy with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Cadman is staying active underneath Irrawaddy, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Irrawaddy is controlling the pace.
Irrawaddy with more of the same as he continues to hold on.#T10#
Irrawaddy trying to mount his opponent but Cadman defends it.
Cadman is looking for a sweep. Irrawaddy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Irrawaddy trying to control the pace.
Cadman is looking to improve his position. #T11#
Cadman is trying to maintain the position but Irrawaddy is very close to passing his half guard.
Well, if Irrawaddy 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.
Cadman trying to control but Irrawaddy postures up. #T12#
Irrawaddy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cadman keeps working.
Irrawaddy stalling.
Irrawaddy wants to pass to mount but Cadman is defending the position. #T13#
Irrawaddy with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Irrawaddy wants to free his trapped foot but Cadman is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Irrawaddy is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Irrawaddy.#T14#
Irrawaddy is thwarting Cadman 's attempts to control the position.
Irrawaddy content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Cadman moves into full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cadman keeping moving, preventing Irrawaddy from controlling successfully.
Cadman is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
Irrawaddy wins on points by 5 to 2.

 

Event: TWGC 34 (155lbs, D2): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 2     
Date:   Jun 30, 2021





175 cm
42 yrs
167 lbs



176 cm
35 yrs
167 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 5 losses; Winslow Berhardt! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Cayden Cadman !
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Albert Achterberg and Aafke Stam.


Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Cadman has his takedown stuffed#CL#
and Berhardt counters by moving into the clinch.
Cadman is pressed up against the cage. Berhardt has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Cadman down to the mat. Cadman avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #TD2#
Cadman shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Berhardt (0) vs (2) Cadman
Cadman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Berhardt swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cadman is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cadman 's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T1#
Berhardt is pulling down on Cadman 's head to control his posture.
Berhardt definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Cadman is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Cadman wants to pass the guard but Berhardt is keeping the position.#T2#
Berhardt is trying to keep Cadman in close.
Cadman is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Berhardt keeping full guard, as Cadman tries to pass.
Cadman controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T3#
Berhardt not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Berhardt pulls Cadman in to control the position.
Cadman tries to free his leg and advance position but Berhardt is retaining full guard.
Berhardt is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Cadman is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T4#
Berhardt is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Cadman wants to pass the guard but Berhardt is keeping the position.
Cadman must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T5#
Berhardt can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Cadman controls the pace.
Berhardt trying to keep a closed guard but Cadman is proving a slippery customer. #T6#
Berhardt being controlled here, momentarily. #T7#
Cadman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cadman is still trying to improve position.
Cadman slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
It looks like Cadman 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.#T8#
Berhardt is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Berhardt is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cadman showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T9#
Berhardt keeping full guard, as Cadman tries to pass. #T10#
Cadman not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T11#
Berhardt is trying to keep Cadman in close.
Berhardt is pulling down on Cadman 's head to control his posture.
Cadman controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T12##T13#
Berhardt is adopting a defensive guard.
Cadman stays in close to Berhardt's body and controls the position.
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.#T14#
Cadman pushing down on Berhardt's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cadman is controlling the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Cadman wins on points by 2 to 0.
Winslow Berhardt spoke after the fight, saying 'Next time I'll break him!'.

 

Event: TWGC 34 (155lbs, D2): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1     
Date:   Jun 29, 2021





170 cm
37 yrs
149 lbs



176 cm
35 yrs
167 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Finnish Experiment! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Cayden Cadman !
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Daniel Blasius and Saam Ante.


The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
No luck for Cadman with that takedown attempt.
Experiment tries to counter by clinching up but Cadman breaks away and moves out of range.
Cadman shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD2#
Cadman drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Experiment (0) vs (2) Cadman
Experiment tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Experiment seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Experiment has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Experiment wants to hit a sweep here but Cadman passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Experiment there!
Score +3 for passing guard: Experiment (0) vs (5) Cadman
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cadman looking to control and managing it successfully. #T1#
Experiment regains half guard.
Cadman performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Experiment is trying to control but can't. #T2#
Cadman with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Experiment is controlling Cadman 's trapped leg to prevent Cadman from advancing to side control.
Cadman content to control rather than advance. #T3#
Cadman looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Experiment trying to hold on to Cadman 's head to control him but Cadman postures up.
Cadman with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T4#
Experiment preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Experiment wants to improve his position but Cadman is controlling well.
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.#T5#
Cadman wants to free his trapped foot but Experiment is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Still in half guard, Cadman seems content to control.
Experiment controlling the position well.
Experiment trying to control from the bottom. #T6#
Experiment is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cadman sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T7#
Experiment trying to control here.
Cadman trying to control the pace.
Experiment wants to get back to full guard.
Cadman tries to pass the half guard into mount. Experiment knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T8#
Cadman is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Experiment 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.#T9#
Cadman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Experiment swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Experiment seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Cadman looking to pass the guard.
Cadman controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T10#
Experiment is adopting a defensive guard.
Experiment is trying to control the position but Cadman postures up.
Cadman stays in close to Experiment's body and controls the position.
Experiment pulls Cadman in to control the position.
Experiment 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.#T11#
Experiment controlling the position.
Experiment being controlled here, momentarily.
Experiment pulls Cadman in to control the position.
Experiment wants to sweep here but Cadman controlling him for the moment. #T12#
Experiment trying to keep a closed guard but Cadman is proving a slippery customer.
Cadman engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Experiment wants to hit a sweep here but Cadman passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Experiment there!
Score +3 for passing guard: Experiment (0) vs (8) Cadman
Well,Experiment is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Experiment is desperately trying to improve his position but Cadman has a good base and remains in mount.#T13#
Cadman takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Experiment stops Cadman from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Experiment is in all sorts of trouble here. #T14#
Experiment is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Cadman tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Experiment is wriggling around trying to escape.
Cadman trying to control but Experiment is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Experiment regains half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cadman wins on points by 8 to 0.
Finnish Experiment spoke after the fight, saying 'This was my last fight. Skills decling and chin gone. '.

 

Event: CACC Rio     
Date:   Jun 06, 2021





176 cm
35 yrs
167 lbs



177 cm
40 yrs
160 lbs


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 0 wins and 0 losses; Cayden Cadman ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Atte Savitaipale!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Alexandre Firmino and Paulo Santos.


The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Savitaipale closes the distance and clinches.
Savitaipale is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD2#
Savitaipale drags the fight down to the ground.
Savitaipale looking for a sweep. Not yet Savitaipale, not yet.
Savitaipale trying to keep a closed guard but Cadman is proving a slippery customer.
Savitaipale wants to hit a sweep here but Cadman passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Savitaipale there!
Score +3 for passing guard: Cadman (3) vs (0) Savitaipale
Cadman controlling the pace for now.
Savitaipale is looking to get to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savitaipale is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T1#
Cadman fails to take his opponent's back.
Savitaipale manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Savitaipale wants to improve his position but Cadman is controlling well.
Savitaipale won't allow Cadman to pass to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Savitaipale is trying to get back to full guard.#T2##SUB2#
Savitaipale is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cadman pulls his head out easily.
Savitaipale is positioning himself well to prevent Cadman advancing to mount.
Cadman moves nicely into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Cadman (6) vs (0) Savitaipale
Cadman in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Savitaipale wants to control but Cadman postures up.
Savitaipale tries to improve position but can't. #T3#
Savitaipale regains half guard there - taking advantage of Cadman 's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Cadman keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Savitaipale is looking to improve his position.
Savitaipale trying to control but Cadman postures up.
Cadman prevents Savitaipale from improving his position.
Savitaipale gets back to full guard.
Savitaipale looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Cadman puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Savitaipale 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.#T4#
Cadman content to control rather than advance.
Cadman wants to pass the guard but Savitaipale is defending well.
Cadman takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Savitaipale tries to roll over but Cadman keeps him under control.
Savitaipale makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Savitaipale.
Savitaipale looking for a sweep. Not yet Savitaipale, not yet. #SUB2#
Savitaipale isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Cadman stacks Savitaipale 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 Cadman !
Score +3 for passing guard: Cadman (9) vs (0) Savitaipale
Savitaipale tries to bench press Cadman off him but Cadman keeps the position. #T5#
Cadman controls the position.
Savitaipale is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Savitaipale can't do much from the bottom here.
Savitaipale tries to buck Cadman off but Cadman is having none of it.
Savitaipale is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Cadman off and has taken his back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Cadman (9) vs (4) Savitaipale
Savitaipale tries to keep control of the position but Cadman is staying busy.
Savitaipale gets his hands free as Cadman looks to control.
Savitaipale has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Cadman 's body. #T6#
Cadman rolls, trying to escape but Savitaipale keeps control of the position.
Savitaipale is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #SUB2#
Savitaipale tightening his grip on Cadman , looking for the choke.
I would not like to be Cadman right now. #T7#
Will Savitaipale go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Savitaipale might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Cadman haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Savitaipale is riding his opponent, not letting Cadman buck him off.
Cadman trying to control the hands but Savitaipale breaks the grip. #T8#
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Savitaipale's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Savitaipale is not going to allow Cadman to sit and survive in this position. #SUB2#
Savitaipale has managed to slip his arm under Cadman 's chin. This could be all over... yep, Cadman is tapping out! Submission win for Savitaipale.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Atte Savitaipale!
After winning the bout, Atte Savitaipale thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: SMASH: Nekele vs Knox     
Date:   Feb 20, 2021
#R1#
Cadman misses the jab.
Cadman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cayden Cadman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith tries a low kick but Cadman avoids it.
Cadman bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Cadman swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Smith counters with a series of strikes. Cadman will be more careful next time no doubt.
Cadman lands with a straight right. Smith didn't see that one coming.
Cadman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cadman swings away with a body shot that misses
and Smith cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cadman 's jab looks to have found its range, popping Smith under the eye.
Cadman misses with a double jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cadman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smith.
Smith moves away from the strike by Cadman .
Cadman scores with a jab. Smith acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T1#
Smith throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cadman connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Cadman wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cadman moves away.
Cadman motions for Smith to come forward. Cadman throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The fighters circling - Cadman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Smith with a nice cross.
Cadman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cadman throws a head kick that misses.
Cadman misses with a left hand
and Smith counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cadman scores with a crisp jab that stopped Smith in his tracks.
Smith slips under a jab from Cadman .
Smith let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T2#
Cadman plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CUT#It looks like James Smith has been cut.
Smith pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cadman closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Cadman throws a hook but Smith avoids it easily.
Cadman misses with an uppercut. Smith saw that one coming.
Smith looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cadman misses with a hook to the body
and Smith counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Smith dodges the punch combination from Cadman .
Cadman rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Smith cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cadman stalks Smith and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Smith's face. Smith staggers backwards, shaken.#KD#
Cadman drops Smith with a beautiful combination! Smith stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Cadman is looking for the KO!#ROC#Smith is rocked!
Cadman misses the shot to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Smith! But no joy.#T3#
Nice uppercut lands for Smith. That snapped Cadman 's head back.
Cadman moves in looking to clinch but Smith pushes him off.
Smith throws a leg kick but Cadman sees it coming and moves out of range.
Cadman throws a nice looking combination but Smith bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nice defenses there by Smith.
Smith missing with a left hand there. Cadman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Smith lands with a hook. Cadman tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A jab from Cadman finds it's way through Smith's defenses.
Smith with a hook.#ROC2#Cadman is rocked!
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Smith has cracked Cadman with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Smith lands another huge swinging hook and Cadman tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Cadman , before Smith can land any more shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). James Smith!

 

Event: SMASH: Lacplesis vs Trump     
Date:   Jan 16, 2021
#R1#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Cadman .
Cadman is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Cadman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cadman misses with a two punch combination.
Morgan shoots and misses
and Cadman counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Morgan is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Cadman avoids the body shot from Morgan.
Morgan lands a jab to Cadman 's midsection.
Cadman changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The fighters circling - Cadman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Morgan! But no joy.
Morgan throws the left hand but Cadman avoids the punch easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Cadman misses the target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cadman takes a swing at Morgan's ribcage but misses.
Morgan scores with a hook.
Cadman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cadman misses with a hook.
Cadman slips a jab from Morgan.
Morgan misses with a wild combination. #T1#
Morgan gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Morgan scores with a decent looking hook.
Cadman looks to land a right hand but Morgan moved out of range.
Morgan throws out a counter right but Cadman avoids it with no problem.
Cadman fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Morgan tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Cadman is able to avoid easily.
Cadman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Morgan.
Cadman moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Morgan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cadman tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Morgan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cadman was well out of range. Poor timing from Morgan.
Cadman throwing a counter right hand but Morgan manages to avoid it.
Morgan moves into range and connects with a jab.
Morgan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cadman throws a looping overhand right but Morgan ducks down to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Morgan lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Cadman digs a good hook to Morgan's body.
Morgan walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T2#
Cadman misses the shot to the body.
Cadman throws an overhand right that lands on Morgan's shoulder, as Morgan tries to avoid the shot.
Morgan connects with a nice looking jab.
We've been hearing reports that Cadman has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Morgan thuds his right hand into Cadman 's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#ROC2#Cadman is rocked!
Morgan finds Cadman 's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Cadman flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Morgan lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Cadman will be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Josh Morgan!
An out of breath Josh Morgan thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: SMASH: McQuirre vs Bang     
Date:   Dec 05, 2020
#R1#
Cadman just misses with a punch to the body.
Cadman is looking to clinch but Lynn is avoiding it. #TD#
Cadman gets caught flat footed, as Lynn shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Lynn wants to control from the top but Cadman keeps moving.
Lynn throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cadman works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cadman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lynn is one step ahead there.
Lynn postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lynn throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cadman works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cadman wants to stand and escape but Lynn is having none of it.
Lynn throws a big right hand that misses.
Lynn working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T1#
Lynn trying to control the position from guard on top but Cadman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lynn missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lynn trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lynn trying to control but Cadman is working from the bottom.
Lynn looking to sit in guard and control but Cadman gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Cadman stopping the sweep attempt from Lynn.
Lynn working a defensive guard here.
Lynn has a closed guard, preventing Cadman from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lynn wants to sweep here but Cadman controlling him for the moment. #T2#
Cadman wants to stand but Lynn is controlling his posture from full guard.
Cadman 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.
Lynn looking for a sweep. Not yet Lynn, not yet.
Cadman is looking to stand up but Lynn won't let him.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Lynn takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Cadman takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Lynn takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Lynn misses with a lunging right hand
and Cadman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lynn digs a good hook to Cadman 's body.
Cadman scores with a head kick. Lynn tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#T3#
Cadman throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Lynn.
Cadman misses with a straight right. #TD#
Lynn dives in and scores a takedown into Cadman 's guard.
Lynn has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Cadman working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lynn.
Lynn throws a big elbow that misses.
Lynn throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cadman works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cadman is looking to stand up but Lynn isn't so interested in that idea.
Lynn landing some decent shots from guard.
Lynn 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.
Cadman wants to stand but Lynn is controlling the position. #T4#
Lynn throws a strike but Cadman rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Cadman is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Cadman avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lynn looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cadman is one step ahead there.
Cadman told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cadman postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lynn looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cadman is one step ahead there.
Lynn is working hard here to advance position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cayden Cadman dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Lynn fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Cadman throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lynn gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Cadman misses the shot to the body.
Lynn shoots in for a takedown but Cadman shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lynn lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CUT#It looks like Cayden Cadman has been cut.
Lynn tries to bum rush Cadman with a series of wild strikes but Cadman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A low kick from Lynn misses
and Cadman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cadman connects with a jab.
Cadman scores with a jab. Lynn acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Cadman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lynn moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cadman cracks Lynn with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Lynn keeps the fight on the outside.
Cadman misses with an uppercut.
Lynn swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cayden Cadman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
A low kick lands for Lynn. #TD#
Lynn gets the takedown into side control.
Cadman tries to buck Lynn off but Lynn is having none of it.
Jack Lynn overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lynn fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Lynn misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Lynn wants to control for a moment but Cadman uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Lynn not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Lynn throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Cadman taking some punishment here, with Lynn in his half guard.
Lynn throwing shots but Cadman is blocking nicely. #T2#
Cadman is refusing to be controlled, as Lynn sits in half guard.
Lynn seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Lynn thows a huge punch but Cadman dodges it nicely.
Cadman regains full guard. Nicely done.
Lynn loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lynn throws a big right hand that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lynn 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.
Lynn throws a strike but Cadman rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
#SUB#
Lynn is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cadman defends well.
Cadman is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T3#
Lynn seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Cadman won't allow Lynn to sweep him here.
Cadman postures up. #SU2#
Cadman gets to his feet - Lynn follows without any prompting.
Lynn throws a leg kick that is checked
and Lynn takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice uppercut there from Cadman .
Cadman moves away from the strike by Lynn.
Cadman throws a jab when Lynn was well out of range.
Lynn throws a lazy body kick
and Cadman counters with a straight right hand.#T4#
Cadman 's corner calls for a 1-2. Cadman obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Cadman takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Cadman chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lynn can pounce on him. #TD#
Lynn changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Cadman looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lynn throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Lynn.
Check out the look on Lynn's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Lynn creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Cadman sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Lynn scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Cadman to see if he's OK.#ROC#Cadman is rocked!
Lynn scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Cadman is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Lynn can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Lynn!
A relieved looking Jack Lynn thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: SMASH: Mazziotti vs Juntta     
Date:   Nov 07, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cadman misses with a looping right.
Top looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cadman cracks a nice hook into Top's ribs.
Top moves out of range of the leg kick from Cadman .
Cadman throws a series of strikes that have Top backpedaling.
Top lands a high kick!
Top on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Cadman takes a swing at Top's ribcage but misses.
Top looks to land a body kick but Cadman moved away.
Cadman lands with an uppercut that bounces Top off the cage and back into range.
Top misses with a takedown attempt - Cadman sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#CL2#
Top clinches with his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Top tries to work over Cadman 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Top misses with an elbow over the top.
Cadman stalling in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Cadman fails to land.
Top manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment. #T1#
Top lands a left hand.
Cadman avoids a wild elbow strike from Top.
A short left from Cadman . #BC2#
Top manages to break the clinch.
Top throws a head kick but Cadman moves out of range.
Top avoids the body shot from Cadman .
Top checks the leg kick.
Top walks into a jab.
Top has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Top throws a head kick that half lands. #CL2#
Top fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cadman , pushing him back against the cage.
Cadman content to slow the pace in the clinch. #BC2#
Top escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cadman uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Top has time to react.
Cadman misses with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Top misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T2#
Top ducks under a wild hook from Cadman .
Cadman looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#CL#
Cadman has closed the distance and engaged Top in a clinch.
Top throws an elbow but it misses.
Cadman blocks the elbow strike.
A nice left hand lands by Cadman .
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Cadman .
Top lands with a short shot to the head.
Top looking to slow down the pace here.
Top tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Top throws an elbow that misses.
Top misses with an elbow over the top.
Cadman blocks the elbow strike. #BC2#
Top pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cadman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T3#
A leg kick checked by Cadman .
Top connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Top uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cadman .
Cadman jabs Top right on the nose. Top blinks but takes it well.
Top lands a leg kick that knocks Cadman off balance momentarily.
Cadman fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Top checks it well.
Cadman misses with a hook.
Top thinks about the counter body kick.
Top throws out a leg kick but Cadman moves out of range and Top only half commits.
Cadman closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Top misses with an uppercut. Cadman saw that one coming.
Top throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#CL2#
Top instigates a clinch.
Cadman blocks an elbow strike.
Cadman lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Top gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cadman lands with a short shot to the head.
Cadman blocks an elbow strike.#T4#
Cadman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Top just misses with a elbow thrown towards Cadman 's brow.
Cadman throws a head punch that misses.
Top wants to get back to striking at distance but Cadman won't allow it.
Cadman lands an uppercut.
Cadman tries to throw a body punch but Top avoids it by throwing Cadman back against the cage.
Top blocks an uppercut.
Top lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Top lands an elbow just above Cadman 's eye. #CUT2#It looks like Cayden Cadman has been cut.
Cadman lands a right hand.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #BC2#
Top breaks from the clinch.
Cadman misses with a head kick. #TD2#
Top shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #ES#
Cadman pushes Top off and scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cayden Cadman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cadman lands a jab-cross combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cayden Cadman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cayden Cadman 's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Cadman connects with a looping right hand.
Top scores with a nice right hand.
Thip Top seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Top closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cadman circles away.
Top on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Cadman lands a glancing blow to the side of Top's head.
Cadman wants to clinch up but Top keeps it at a distance.
Cadman steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Top. That one must have hurt.
Cadman throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cadman blocks a head kick by Top.
Top tries to work over Cadman 's front leg with a kick but Cadman checks it.
Cadman feints a jab promting Top to slip. Cadman then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Top slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Top misses with an uppercut.
Top misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Top lands with a slapping head kick.
Cadman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Top shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cadman as he avoids it easily.
It looked like Cadman wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Top misses with a straight left. #T1#
A big right from Cadman misses.
Top tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The crowd cheers as Cadman lands an impressive looking overhand right. Top doesn't seem phased though.
A swing and a miss from Cadman .
Top raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
A lazy body kick from Top
and Cadman counters with a left to the body.
Cadman misses with a hook. Top ducked under it nicely.
Top tries to land a body kick
and Cadman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cadman throws a big shot that misses.
It seemed like Top was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A swing and a miss from Cadman .
Cadman with a jab.
Cadman throws a big shot that misses.
Cayden Cadman is winning the standup battle so far.
Top avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Top feints a counter leg kick.#CL#
Cadman moves into the clinch.
Cadman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cadman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Top can do to turn this around?
Cadman tries a body shot but Top blocks it. #T2#
Nice body punch from Top - that landed with a thud. #BC2#
Top breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Top with the inside leg kick.
Cadman throws an overhand right that lands on Top's shoulder, as Top tries to avoid the shot.
Top throws a low kick, looking for Cadman 's leg but Cadman calmly moves out of range.
Top misses with a low kick.
Cadman scores with a crisp jab that stopped Top in his tracks.
Cadman on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Top. Top obviously looking to wear him down.
Cadman lands a glancing blow to the side of Top's head.
Cadman checks the leg kick nicely there.
Top throws a low kick, looking for Cadman 's leg but Cadman calmly moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Cadman .
Top lands a head kick!
Top throws a low kick but it's checked well by Cadman .
Cadman keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Cadman was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cadman throws a nice looking combination but Top bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T3#
Top thuds a left hand into Cadman 's body.
Nice body kick there by Top.
Cadman tries to clinch but Top moves out of range.
Cadman lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #CL2#
Top has closed the distance and engaged Cadman in a clinch.
Top blocking some punches.
Top throws an elbow that misses.
Top can't get the takedown.
Cayden Cadman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thip Top.
Cadman misses with the head strike.
Cadman throws a head punch that misses.
Cadman stalling.
Top is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #BC2#
Top breaks the clinch.
Top tries to clinch up but Cadman circles away and keeps his distance.
Cadman lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #T4#
Cadman throws out a loose jab but Top uses good head movement to avoid it.
Top throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Top is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Top tries to land a front kick but Cadman steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Top is looking to clinch but Cadman is avoiding it.
Top tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cadman swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Top fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cadman , pushing him back against the cage.
Cadman stalling.
Top misses with an elbow strike.
A short right from Cadman .
Top letting Cadman take a breather here.
Top is stalling here.
Cadman lands a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cayden Cadman dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Cayden Cadman 's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
A swing and a miss from Cadman .
Top was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Cadman misses with a jab, cross combination.
Top doesn't manage to clinch there - Cadman circles away.
Top uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cadman .
Cadman checks a low kick from Top.
Top misses with a body kick.
Cadman connects with a solid leg kick.
Cadman throws a body punch but Top moves out of range.
Cadman 's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Cadman duly obliges.
Cadman fails in his attempt to clinch.
Top swings away with a leg kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A good leg kick by Top.
Cadman moves out of range of the body kick from Top.
Cadman was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Top lands with a slapping head kick.
Cadman on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cadman moves in looking to clinch but Top pushes him off.
Top wants to counter the offense by Cadman and move into the clinch position.#T1#
Cadman fails to land with a series of punches.
Cadman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Top.
Cadman looks to land a right hand but Top moved out of range.
Top fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Cadman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Top.
An inside leg kick lands from Top.
Top shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cadman as he avoids it easily.
Top closes the distance but Cadman moves to the side
and Cadman counters with a stiff right hand.
A chopping leg kick lands by Top.
Top walks into a stiff left hand from Cadman .
Cadman connects with an inside leg kick.
Cadman keeps the fight on the outside.
Cadman seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Cadman misses with a hook. Top ducked under it nicely.
Top jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Thip Top has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Top tries to work over Cadman 's front leg with a kick but Cadman checks it.
Top is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Top tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cadman on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Cadman connects with the punch.
Top tries to clinch but Cadman moves out of range.
Cadman throws a body punch but Top moves out of range.
Cadman slips under a jab from Top.
Top misses with a head kick.
Top tries to score with a low kick but Cadman moves his leg out of the way.
Cadman with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Cadman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Top sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Top has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Top tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cadman manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Top motions for Cadman to come forward. Top throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cadman swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Top takes a swing at Cadman 's ribcage but misses. #T3#
Top tries a low kick but Cadman avoids it.
Top with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #CL#
Cadman takes the fight into the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Top as Cadman tries to tie him up.
Top prevents a body shot from Cadman .
Top tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Cadman just stands there and leans against the cage.
Top creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Top misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Cadman fails to land.
Top pushes off an throws an elbow but Cadman leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Top misses with an elbow strike. #BC#
Cadman breaks from the clinch.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Top.
Top doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T4#
Top throws a head kick that misses.
Top takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Top attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Cadman throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Top.
Top takes one on the button.#ROC#Top is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Top scores with a jab. Cadman acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Cadman checks a leg kick.
Top lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Cayden Cadman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cadman lands a slapping body shot.
Top takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Cadman is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Cadman slips under a jab from Top.
Top tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Top on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cadman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Top drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cayden Cadman showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cadman has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cayden Cadman !

 

Event: SMASH: Mazziotti vs Festation     
Date:   Oct 10, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cadman misses with a body shot.
Cubbedge shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cadman but Cadman pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Cadman was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cubbedge has his takedown stuffed
and Cadman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Bart Cubbedge has been cut.
Bart Cubbedge seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cubbedge moves out of range as Cadman strikes.#CL2#
Cubbedge instigates a clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Cadman takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Cubbedge jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Cadman walks away with a smile on his face. Cubbedge gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Cayden Cadman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bart Cubbedge .
Cadman throws a leg kick which misses Cubbedge 's front leg but catches the back leg as Cubbedge tries to avoid it.
Cadman stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Cubbedge shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL#
Cadman closes the distance and clinches.
Cubbedge tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Cubbedge blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cubbedge fails to pull guard.
A right hook to the body lands for Cadman .
Cadman content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Cadman takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #T1#
Cadman misses with a punch on the inside. #BC#
Cadman manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Cubbedge clinches.
Cadman 's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Cadman slows down the pace here.
Cadman is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Cadman tries to stall but Cubbedge uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Cayden Cadman .
Cadman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cubbedge doesn't manage to clinch there - Cadman circles away. #TD2#
Cubbedge darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Cubbedge wants to work for an arm triangle but Cadman is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T2#
Cubbedge is trying to control. Cadman wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Cubbedge thows a huge punch but Cadman dodges it nicely.
Cubbedge is looking to take a break and control but Cadman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Cubbedge trying to pass the guard but Cadman defending well. #ES#
Cadman makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Cadman changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Cayden Cadman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Cubbedge moves into range and clinches up with Cadman .
Cubbedge tries for a takedown but Cadman manages to get underhooks.
Cubbedge tries to pull guard but Cadman holds him up against the cage and eventually Cubbedge drops back down to his feet.
Cubbedge tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Cadman smiles and moves away.
Cadman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL#
Cadman moves into range and clinches up with Cubbedge .
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Cubbedge tries to pull guard but Cadman won't allow it.
Cubbedge jumps guard but Cadman stands there with Cubbedge around his waist. Cubbedge gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #T4#
Cadman stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
The referee is keeping an eye on Cadman - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Cadman taking a breather.
Cubbedge tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Cadman smiles and moves away. #CL2#
Cadman gets tackled into the cage by Cubbedge . Cubbedge maintains the clinch.
Cubbedge tries to pull guard but Cadman holds him up against the cage and eventually Cubbedge drops back down to his feet.
Cadman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cadman manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cadman .
Cadman lands a left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cayden Cadman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bart Cubbedge 's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL2#
Cubbedge clinches up with Cadman and pushes him back against the cage.
Cadman stalling against the cage.
Cubbedge blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cadman working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cadman lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cubbedge backwards. #ROC#Cubbedge is rocked!
Cubbedge tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Cadman smiles and moves away.
Cubbedge has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Cubbedge is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cadman sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Cubbedge closes the distance and clinches up with Cadman , looking for a takedown. Cubbedge pushes Cadman against the cage but Cadman circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Cayden Cadman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bart Cubbedge .
Cadman drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Cubbedge right on the button. Cubbedge goes down! Cadman follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Cadman gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cayden Cadman !

 

Event: SMASH: Oxlade vs Pulkinen     
Date:   Sep 05, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cadman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kyle ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cadman moves away.
A shot to the body from Cadman misses
and Kyle counters with a two punch combo.
Cadman throws a leg kick
enabling Kyle to counter with a crisp jab.
Cadman misses with the combination.
The fighters circling - Kyle throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A left lands for Cadman .
Kyle has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Kyle misses with a hook. Cadman ducked under it nicely.
Cadman connects with a jab.
Cayden Cadman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cadman throws a right hand that misses
letting Kyle counter with a right hand.
Kyle fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cadman misses with a body shot.
Cadman slips a straight right by Kyle.
Cadman lands a jab to the nose.
Cadman throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kyle.#T1#
Cadman finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Cadman backing away here, and Kyle unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#CL#
Kyle tries to keep at a distance but Cadman has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kyle wants to get back to striking at distance but Cadman won't allow it.
Cadman prevents a body shot from Kyle.
Cadman lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kyle misses with some punches.
Cadman swings wildly with an uppercut but Kyle uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kyle misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cadman 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kyle digs a right hand underneath Cadman 's ribcage. Cadman let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kyle tries to break the clinch but Cadman is controlling the position.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cadman .
Kyle misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kyle throws a punch but it's blocked by Cadman . #BC2#
Kyle breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kyle lands with a nice body punch.
Kyle throws out a powerful jab.#T2#
Kyle ducks right into an uppercut from Cadman .
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Cadman gets a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kyle.
Kyle tries a body shot but Cadman blocks it.
Cadman cracks Kyle with a nice body shot.
Cadman taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Kyle working aggressively here.
Kyle lands with a short shot to the head.
Cadman has a couple of punches blocked by Kyle.
Kyle tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Cadman lands with a short shot to the head.
Kyle wants to get back to striking at distance but Cadman won't allow it.
Cadman content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Kyle tries a body shot but Cadman blocks it.
Kyle misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cadman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cadman is pushing Kyle up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #BC2#
Kyle breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T3#
Cadman throws a hook to the side of Kyle's head but Kyle sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kyle fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Cadman checks it well.
Cadman lands a jab-cross combination.
Jab by Cadman .
Cadman throws a nice looking combination but Kyle bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cadman throws a lazy right hand but Kyle sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A little jabbing left from Kyle on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nice jab there from Kyle.
Cadman takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kyle throws out a loose jab but Cadman uses good head movement to avoid it.
A big right from Kyle misses.
Kyle swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Cadman throws a leg kick which misses Kyle's front leg but catches the back leg as Kyle tries to avoid it.
Cadman looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cadman moves in looking to clinch but Kyle pushes him off.
Cadman connects with a jab.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kyle throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cadman scores with a jab. Kyle acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kyle misses with a hook. Cadman ducked under it nicely.
Cadman lands a nice hook to Kyle's body. Kyle takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Cadman rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kyle counters with a stiff right hand.
Kyle takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Cadman stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kyle.
A combination from Cadman does no damage.
Nice shot lands for Kyle.
Cadman getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Cadman is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Kyle walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cadman connects with a body shot.
Kyle throws a looping overhand right but Cadman ducks down to avoid it.
Kyle keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kyle doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cayden Cadman dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Kyle fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cadman manages to avoid it.
Cadman moves out of range of the strikes.
Cadman went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Kyle slips under a jab.
Kyle lands a jab.
Kyle throws a solid leg kick but Cadman takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kyle.
A nice leg kick from Kyle, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kyle jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Cadman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kyle walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Cadman checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cadman scores with a nice right hand.
Cadman connects with an inside leg kick.
Kyle is looking to land body kicks.
Cadman finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kyle looks to throw the jab but Cadman is out of range. #T1#
Cadman on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kyle catches Cadman with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kyle gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Cadman .
Cadman shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Kyle eats them both and turns towards Cadman to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Cadman pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Kyle back to the cage. Cadman follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Kyle throws a quick inside leg kick.
Cadman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kyle moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kyle throws a body punch but Cadman moves out of range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cadman takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nice cross by Kyle.
Cadman takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kyle stuns Cadman with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Cadman lands with a straight right. Kyle didn't see that one coming.
Kyle looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Cadman throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#T2#
Cadman throws a head kick but Kyle moves out of range.
Cadman walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Cadman works the jab nicely.
Kyle ducks under a wild hook from Cadman .
Cadman throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Kyle's head.
Kyle scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kyle misses with a body shot
enabling Cadman to counter with a crisp jab.
Kyle ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cadman moves away.
Kyle lands with a thumping leg kick.
Cadman pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kyle is out of range and Cadman settles back down.
Kyle slips a straight right by Cadman .
Cadman connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Cadman walks into a left hand.
Cadman checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#T3#
Kyle throws an overhand right that lands on Cadman 's shoulder, as Cadman tries to avoid the shot.
A jab from Cadman misses.
Kyle was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Cadman throws a hook but Kyle blocks it.
Cadman on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kyle. Cadman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cadman lands a slapping body shot.
Kyle misses with a low kick as Cadman jumps back.
Cadman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kyle lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kyle throws a low kick but Cadman avoids it.
Kyle takes one to the chin there.
Kyle is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kyle with a nice cross.
Cadman stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kyle.
Cayden Cadman is winning the standup battle so far.#T4#
Cadman throws a lazy right hand but Kyle sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cadman is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Cadman throws an off balance right hand
and Kyle cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kyle misses with a shot to the body
and Kyle takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kyle slips under a jab from Cadman .
Kyle avoids the body shot from Cadman .
Cadman fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kyle looks to land a left hand but Cadman moved out of range nicely.
Cadman takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Cadman tries to move into range but Kyle moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Cadman cracks Kyle with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kyle has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#CL#
Cadman closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cadman stalls.
Cadman stalling in the clinch.
Cadman misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Cayden Cadman will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Kyle uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cadman .
Cadman throws out a loose jab but Kyle uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cadman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kyle looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kyle thuds a left hand into Cadman 's body.
Cadman misses with a straight right.
Cadman slips under a jab.
Kyle blocks a jab.
Kyle ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kyle throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cadman counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cadman doesn't manage to clinch there - Kyle circles away.
Kyle misses with a leg kick
and Cadman counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Cadman throws a low kick, looking for Kyle's leg but Kyle calmly moves out of range.
Cadman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cadman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kyle. #T1#
Cadman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cadman is looking to clinch but Kyle is avoiding it.
Kyle replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Cadman blocks it well.
Kyle throws out a leg kick but Cadman moves out of range and Kyle only half commits.
A clash of legs there as Cadman blocks the low kick.
Kyle throws a hook to the side of Cadman 's head but Cadman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cadman misses with a right hand
and Kyle counters with a straight right hand.
Cadman misses with a left hand
and Kyle counters with a thumping low kick.
Cadman scores with a shot to the body.
Kyle tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Cadman is able to avoid easily.
Cadman slips under a jab.
Cadman throws an overhand right that lands on Kyle's shoulder, as Kyle tries to avoid the shot.
Cadman takes a jab right on the kisser.
Cadman goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Cadman slips under a jab.
Cadman throwing a counter right hand but Kyle manages to avoid it.#T2#
Kyle connects with a crisp jab.
Kyle darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kyle just misses with a punch to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kyle. That's going to slow Cadman down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cadman slips a jab from Kyle.
Kyle ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kyle throws a looping overhand right but Cadman ducks down to avoid it.
Cadman on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Cadman connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kyle tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cadman was well out of range. Poor timing from Kyle.
Kyle looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kyle uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cadman .
Cadman misses with the combination. #T3#
Cadman moves away from the strike by Kyle.
Kyle lunges at Cadman with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Cadman 's hand.
Kyle connects with a body shot that sends Cadman 's belly button to the back.
A slow jab from Kyle misses its intended target.
Kyle ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kyle connects with an inside leg kick.
Kyle scores with a push kick.
Chrys Kyle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cadman lands with a straight right. Kyle didn't see that one coming.
Kyle keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kyle throws a low kick but it's checked well by Cadman .
Kyle getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Cadman misses with an uppercut.
Kyle on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Cadman throws a sloppy body shot
letting Kyle counter with a right hand. #T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kyle looks to land a combination but Cadman avoids it well.
Cadman misses with a hook. Kyle ducked under it nicely.
Cadman misses with a left hand
and Kyle makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#CL#
Cadman moves into range and clinches up with Kyle.
Kyle wants to break free but Cadman has control. #BC2#
Kyle escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cadman is looking to clinch but Kyle is avoiding it.
Cayden Cadman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kyle cracks Cadman with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kyle misses with an uppercut. Cadman saw that one coming.
Kyle throws a hook but Cadman blocks it.
Kyle tries to work over Cadman 's front leg with a kick but Cadman checks it.
Cadman works the jab nicely.
Kyle swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Cadman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cadman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kyle manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kyle thinks about the counter body kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chrys Kyle comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Cadman has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Cayden Cadman !

 

Event: SYN Perpetuum     
Date:   Aug 15, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice uppercut lands for Cadman . That snapped Northrop's head back.
Cadman scores with a jab to the body.
Cadman throws an overhand right that lands on Northrop's shoulder, as Northrop tries to avoid the shot.
Cadman with a nice calf kick.
Northrop loads up on a big right hand but Cadman slips the punch.
Northrop throws a nice looking combination but Cadman bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cadman ! But no joy.
Northrop throws a jab when Cadman was well out of range.
Cadman stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Northrop throws a right hand that Cadman ducks under and follows up with a left that Cadman also avoids with ease.
Northrop throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cadman throws a right hand that Northrop ducks under and follows up with a left that Northrop also avoids with ease.
Northrop closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cadman lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Northrop can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Cadman and Northrop drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Cadman .

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cayden Cadman !
Russell Northrop spoke after the fight, saying 'No fair. He tried to kiss me.'.

 

Event: Syn 699 Borjigin vs Cobb     
Date:   Jul 11, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cobb dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cobb pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cadman fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Cadman takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Cobb jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cobb drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Cadman lands with an overhand left.
Cobb ducks under a wild hook from Cadman .
A jab from Cadman does it's job there.
Cobb throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cobb slips a jab from Cadman .
Cobb lets loose with a powerful body kick. Cadman will feel that in the morning.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cobb slips under a jab.
Cobb uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cadman .
Cobb misses with a looping left.
Cadman is looking to counter punch.
Cobb steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cadman .#T1#
Cobb walks into a left hand.
Cadman throws a hook to the side of Cobb's head but Cobb sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cadman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cobb sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cobb goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#CL#
Cadman forces Cobb back against the cage and clinches.
Cobb tries to throw a body punch but Cadman avoids it by throwing Cobb back against the cage.
Cadman prevents a body shot from Cobb.
Cobb with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Cobb misses with a punch to the body.
Cadman has Cobb pressed against the cage.
Cadman digs a right hand underneath Cobb's ribcage. Cobb let out a lung full of air as it connected.#BC2#
Cobb breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The fighters circling - Cobb throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cadman looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A good leg kick by Cadman .
Cadman misses with a right hand
and Cadman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
Cobb defending well as Cadman loads up on a big left hand.
Cadman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cadman connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Cadman keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A jab from Cadman misses.
Cobb misses with a wild body shot.
Cobb misses with a head kick.
Cobb tries to work over Cadman 's front leg with a kick but Cadman checks it.
Cadman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cobb takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#CL#
Cadman moves into the clinch.
Cadman misses with a punch to the body.
Cobb fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Cobb.
Cadman lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cobb backwards.
Cobb tries to work over Cadman 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
Cadman pressing his opponent against the cage.
Cobb softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Cobb blocking some punches. #BC2#
Cobb's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cobb missing with a left hand there. Cadman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cadman missing with a left hand there. Cobb was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cadman needs to keep his hands up - Cobb had a free shot at his head there.
Cadman slips under a jab.
Cobb avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cadman throws a lazy right hand but Cobb sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cobb swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cadman .
Cadman moves in looking to clinch but Cobb pushes him off.
Cobb thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cobb rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cadman counters with a straight right hand.#T4#
Cadman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cobb sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cobb. Cadman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cadman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cadman misses with a shot to the body
and Cobb counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cobb avoids the body shot from Cadman .
Cobb feints a counter leg kick.
Cadman throws a quick inside leg kick.
Cayden Cadman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cadman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cobb throws out the jab.
Cadman missing with a left hand there. Cobb was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cadman lands with a thumping leg kick.
Cadman moves out of range of the strikes.
Cobb walks into a jab.
Cobb waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cadman .
Cadman is looking to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Cayden Cadman will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Cobb moves away from the strike by Cadman .
Cadman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cobb.
Cadman fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cadman takes one to the chin there.
Cobb throws a monster overhand right that drops Cadman ! Cobb follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marciano Cobb!
Marciano Cobb tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

 

Event: Syn 691 Dog vs Rockwell     
Date:   Jun 06, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Portis lands with an overhand left.
Cadman moves out of range as Portis strikes.
Portis backing away here, and Cadman unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Cadman throws the left hand but Portis avoids the punch easily.
Jackson Portis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Portis misses.
A jab from Cadman misses.
A punch lands to the side of Cadman 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Portis avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Cadman . Those never looked like landing.
Cadman throws a series of punches but Portis avoids them all with ease.
Portis with a jab.
Portis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cadman manages to avoid it.
Portis ducks under a wild hook from Cadman .
Portis throws a shot from downtown. Cadman moves away and avoids it.
Cadman throws out a counter right but Portis avoids it with no problem.
Cadman misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cadman throws the left hand but Portis avoids the punch easily.
A punch combination from Cadman misses.
Portis is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cadman attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Cadman slips under a jab.
Portis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cadman .
Portis loads up on a big right hand but Cadman slips the punch.
Cadman slips under a jab.#T1#
Portis blocks a leg kick.
It looked like Portis wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cadman throws a body shot but no joy.
A jab from Portis does it's job there.
Portis throws a lazy right hand but Cadman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cadman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Portis manages to avoid it.
Cadman lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Portis misses with a wild combination.
Cadman throws a hook but Portis avoids it easily.
Cadman moves out of range as Portis strikes.
Portis cracks Cadman with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Cadman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cadman looks to land a right hand but Portis moved out of range.
Portis throws an overhand right that lands on Cadman 's shoulder, as Cadman tries to avoid the shot.
Cadman looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cadman throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Portis on the side of the head.
Cadman cracks Portis with a right hand to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cadman throws a hook but Portis avoids it easily.
Portis swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Cadman counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
Some wild striking there from Portis.
Cadman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Portis sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cadman showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Portis.
Portis works Cadman 's body with a nice hook.
Portis avoids the body shot from Cadman .
Portis is looking for a counter combo.
Portis misses with a left hand #CL2#
and Cadman counters by clinching up.
Portis blocks an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Cadman .
Cadman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cadman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cadman throws a head punch that misses.
Cadman lands with a light punch inside.
Portis lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cadman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Portis is trying to break the clinch but Cadman has him pressed against the cage. #T3#
A bit of stalling here from Cadman .
Cadman wants to break the clinch but can't.
Portis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cadman working aggressively here.
Cadman lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Portis misses with some punches.
Cadman taking a breather.
Cadman misses with a body punch.
Portis stalls.
Cadman takes a shot to the head.
Cadman has a couple of punches blocked by Portis.
Cadman wants to stall.
Portis wants to break free but Cadman has control.
Cadman lands a right hand. #T4#
Portis is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Portis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cadman swings wildly with an uppercut but Portis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cadman stalling in the clinch.
Cadman working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cadman lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Portis lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC#
Portis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Portis dodges the punch combination from Cadman .
A decent looking cross lands there for Portis.
Cadman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Portis.
Portis swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Some wild striking there from Cadman .
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cayden Cadman dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Portis connects with a nice looking jab.
Portis lands a jab to the head.
Cadman tries to clinch but Portis moves out of range.
Portis changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Cadman ducks under a wild hook from Portis.
Portis takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Portis is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Cadman slips under a jab.
Portis fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Cadman scores with a crisp jab that stopped Portis in his tracks.
Portis thuds a left hand into Cadman 's body.
Cadman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Portis misses the shot to the body.
A punch combination from Cadman misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cadman takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Cadman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Portis looks to land a left hand but Cadman moved out of range nicely.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Cadman , as that shot connected. #T1#
Portis moves into range and connects with a jab.
Cadman takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Portis ducks under a wild hook from Cadman .
As Cadman looks to move away, Portis throws a big counter combo but Cadman just gets out of the way.
Portis lands a jab to the head.
Cadman missing with a left hand there. Portis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cadman looks to land a right hand but Portis moved out of range.
Jackson Portis is winning the standup battle so far.
Cadman moves away from the strike by Portis.
Portis connects with a looping right hand.
Portis throws a jab but it's blocked by Cadman .
Cadman connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Portis lands a jab to the nose.
Portis throws a leg kick that is checked
and Cadman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Portis throws a jab when Cadman was well out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Portis steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cadman .
Portis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cadman .
Cadman misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cadman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cadman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T2#
Cadman works the jab nicely.
Cadman misses with a looping left.
Cadman throws a series of punches but Portis moves out of range.
Cadman misses with a wild combination.
Portis appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Cadman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cadman tries to clinch but Portis is having none of it.
Portis lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Cadman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cadman scores with a hook.
Cadman takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Portis scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Portis scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Portis misses with a right hand #CL2#
and Cadman counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Cadman misses with the head strike.
Cadman is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Portis with an attempt at a knee that misses. #T3##BC#
Portis manages to break the clinch.
Portis walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Portis throws a big shot that misses.
Cadman is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Cadman lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Portis backs up against the cage.
Portis throws a shot from downtown. Cadman moves away and avoids it.
Cadman scores with a jab to the body.
Left hook, right uppercut from Portis.
Cadman tries to close the distance and clinch but Portis swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Portis jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Portis swats away the attempt to clinch by Cadman .
Cadman moves away from the strike by Portis.
Cadman lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Portis takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Portis slips a jab from Cadman .
Cadman throws a low kick, looking for Portis's leg but Portis calmly moves out of range. #T4#
Cadman scores with the left hand. Portis knows he should have avoided that one.
Cadman tries to clinch but Portis moves out of range.
Cadman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Portis connects with a looping right hand.
Portis checks a leg kick nicely.
Cadman misses with a hook.
Portis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Portis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cadman shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Portis moves away from the strike by Cadman .
Portis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cadman ! But no joy.
Cadman moves out of range as Portis strikes.
Cadman looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Portis misses with a looping right.
Portis sets himself, and Cadman steps forward looking for the clinch! Portis avoids it this time.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Portis scores with a shot to the body.
Cadman throws a big shot that misses.
Portis was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Portis throws an off balance right hand
enabling Cadman to counter with a crisp jab.
Portis uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cadman .
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Cayden Cadman will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Cadman misses with a wild body shot.
Cadman throws a head kick that misses.
Portis throws a combination that misses #CL2#
and Cadman counters by clinching up.
Portis cracks Cadman with a nice body shot.
Cadman lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cayden Cadman seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Cadman taking a breather.
Cadman has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Portis seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Cadman can turn it around.#BC#
Portis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cadman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Portis.
Nice body punch from Portis.
Portis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cadman was well out of range. Poor timing from Portis.
Cadman drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Portis lands a really nice looking cross but Cadman seems unphased.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cadman throws a right hand that Portis ducks under and follows up with a left that Portis also avoids with ease.
Portis misses with a hook.
Cadman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A left lands for Portis.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Portis ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T1#
Portis misses with a wild body shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Portis blocks the leg kick.
Cadman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cadman throws out a counter right but Portis avoids it with no problem.
Portis lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Portis on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cadman . Cadman obviously looking to wear him down.
Cadman has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Portis misses with a straight right.
Portis jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Cadman thuds his right hand into Portis's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Cadman lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The crowd cheers as Portis lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cadman doesn't seem phased though.
Cadman ducks right into an uppercut from Portis.
Portis pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Portis takes a swing at Cadman 's ribcage but misses.
Portis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cadman .
Portis cracks Cadman with a right hand to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cadman gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Portis.
Cadman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jackson Portis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Portis slips a jab from Cadman .
Portis moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Portis on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Cadman throws a right hand that Portis ducks under and follows up with a left that Portis also avoids with ease.
Portis throws a right and a left that Cadman avoids nicely.
Portis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cadman .
Cadman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cadman ducks under a wild hook from Portis.
Cadman looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Portis fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Cadman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cadman listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Cadman showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Portis.
Portis throws a jab but it's blocked by Cadman .
As Portis backs off Cadman throws a huge counter combo but Portis manages to avoid it all.
Cadman slips under a jab from Portis.
The crowd cheers as Portis lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cadman doesn't seem phased though.
Cadman drops his hands momentarily and Portis takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T3#
Cadman throws a hook but Portis avoids it easily.
Cadman gets cracked there but stands up to it. #ROC#Cadman is rocked!
Are you kidding me?! Portis ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Cadman clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:16 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jackson Portis!
A very excited looking Jackson Portis made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: Syn 685 Toivonen vs Dog     
Date:   May 08, 2020
#R1#
Cosades tries to work over Cadman 's front leg with a kick but Cadman checks it.
Nice cross by Cosades.
Cadman dips to his left and cracks Cosades with an uppercut!
Cadman walks into a jab.
Cadman checks a leg kick nicely.
Cosades uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cadman .
Cosades drops down looking for a counter takedown but Cadman sprawls and moves away.
Cadman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cosades.
A little jabbing left from Cadman on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cadman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cadman throws out a leg kick but Cosades moves out of range and Cadman only half commits.
Cadman scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Cosades throws a leg kick but Cadman moved away.
We've been hearing reports that Cosades has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Cadman swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Cosades.
Cadman thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cosades appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Cadman tries to clinch up but Cosades circles away and keeps his distance.
Cadman lands a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cosades fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cadman manages to avoid it.
Cosades takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Cayden Cadman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cosades lands with a good body shot.
Cosades throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
Cosades ducks under a wild hook from Cadman .
Cadman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cosades. #TD#
Cosades decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Cosades lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Nice strikes from Cosades there.
Cosades trying to pass the guard but Cadman defending well.
Cosades looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Cosades wants to take a breather but Cadman is having none of it. #SUB#
Cosades is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cadman sees it coming and defends easily.
Cosades not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Cosades is just content to waste time from the top position. Cadman takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #T2#
Cosades pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cadman is keeping the position for now.
Cosades throws a big right hand that misses.
Cadman is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Cosades has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Cosades pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cadman is keeping the position for now.
Cosades working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Cadman keeping moving, preventing Cosades from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Cadman avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Cadman controls Cosades momentarily but Cosades frees himself.
Cosades throws a big elbow that misses.
Cosades postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cadman keeping moving, preventing Cosades from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Cosades takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Cosades takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Cayden Cadman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice defenses there by Cosades.
Sloppy strikes from Cadman . Those never looked like landing.
Cosades moves out of range of the strikes.
Cadman listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T4#
Cadman looks to land a combination but Cosades avoids it well.
Cadman just misses with a punch to the body.
Cadman avoids a kick to the body.
Cadman looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cadman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cosades is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Cosades tries to move into range but Cadman moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cadman paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Cadman scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Cosades misses with a leg kick.
Cosades misses with a low kick.
Cosades throws a leg kick that is checked
and Cadman counters with a nice uppercut.
Cosades throws a chopping leg kick but Cadman manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Cadman takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cosades throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cadman is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Cadman slips a straight right by Cosades.
Nice straight punches there by Cosades. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Cosades.
A shot to the liver by Cosades. Beautiful body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Cayden Cadman will probably get the nod.
That's time! Cosades's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Cosades throws a front kick aimed at Cadman 's knee but Cadman avoids it well.
Cosades misses with a body kick.
Cosades swings for the body but Cadman moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cadman . Cosades does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big left from Cadman misses.
Cosades misses with a low kick.
Cosades is looking to score with low kicks.
Cadman feints a jab promting Cosades to slip. Cadman then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Cosades slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Cadman misses with a few strikes there.
Cadman stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
An inside leg kick from Cadman misses.
Cosades drops down looking for a counter takedown but Cadman sprawls and moves away.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Cadman lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Cosades has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Cosades and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cadman misses the jab.
Cosades appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Cadman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cadman misses with an uppercut.
Cadman walks into a jab.
Cadman takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cadman scores with a jab to the head.
Cadman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cosades.#T1#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Cosades.
Cosades throws a leg kick which misses Cadman 's front leg but catches the back leg as Cadman tries to avoid it.
Cosades fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Cadman on the side of the head.
Cosades tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cosades throws a body punch but Cadman moves out of range.
Cosades has a takedown stuffed.
Cadman moves out of range of the leg kick from Cosades.
A left lands for Cadman .
Cadman delivers a nice body kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Cadman as he connects with a hook.
Cadman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cosades.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cadman ! But no joy.
Cosades tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Cadman defends well and Cosades ends up having to push Cadman into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Cosades checks a leg kick.
Cosades lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Cadman lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cadman moves into range and connects with a jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Cadman .
Cadman cracks Cosades with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nice body punch from Cadman .
Cadman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cosades.
Cadman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cadman thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cosades attempts a counter takedown but Cadman avoids it well and moves away.
Cadman with a nice cross.
Cosades throws a solid leg kick but Cadman takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Cosades.
Cadman wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Cosades fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Cosades tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cadman sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cosades somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Caius Cosades. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cadman checks the leg kick.
Cadman throws a hook but Cosades avoids it easily.
Cosades throws a low kick but Cadman avoids it.#T3#
Cadman finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Cadman ducks under a wild hook from Cosades.
Cadman looks to throw the jab but Cosades is out of range.
Cosades stalks Cadman and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Cadman 's face. Cadman staggers backwards, shaken.
Cosades throws out a powerful jab.
A lazy left from Cadman finds it's target.
Cayden Cadman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cosades misses the body punch
and Cadman counters with a nice uppercut.
Cosades with a jab.
A big left from Cosades misses.
Cosades moves into range and connects with a jab.
A big right from Cosades misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Cadman blocks the leg kick.
Cadman lands a jab to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cadman throws a hook but Cosades blocks it.
Cadman missing with a left hand there. Cosades was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cadman throws a body shot but no joy. #T4#
Cosades shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cadman pinned against the cage. Cadman gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Cosades misses with a looping left.
Cadman lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Cadman lands with a straight right. Cosades didn't see that one coming.
Cosades moves away from the strike by Cadman .
Cadman takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Cadman moves out of range of the leg kick from Cosades.
Cadman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cosades.
Cadman connects with the punch.
Cadman throws a jab but it's blocked by Cosades.
Cosades throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Cadman looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cosades misses with an uppercut
letting Cadman counter with a right hand.
Cosades misses the shot to the body.
Nice shot by Cadman .
Cadman scores with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cayden Cadman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Cadman cracks Cosades with an open hand slap.
Cosades misses with a looping right.
Cadman missing with a left hand there. Cosades was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cadman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cosades.
Cadman feints a jab promting Cosades to slip. Cadman then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Cosades slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Cosades slips a jab and a cross from Cadman .
Cadman throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD#
and Cosades counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Cadman blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cosades.
Cosades wants to free his trapped foot but Cadman is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Cosades lands strikes from half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#SUB#
Cosades is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cadman is just riding it out for now. Cosades eventually gives up the hold.
Cadman is trying to stand back up but Cosades is controlling him #T1##SUB#
Cosades is trying to work for a kimura but Cadman is defending well.
Cadman regains full guard. Nicely done.
Cadman controls Cosades momentarily but Cosades frees himself.
Cosades trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cosades wants to control from the top but Cadman keeps moving.
Caius Cosades has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#ES2#
Cadman has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Cosades off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Cosades misses with a leg kick.
Cosades blocks a jab.
Cosades walks into a straight right hand from Cadman .
Cosades takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Cadman throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cosades on the side of the head.
A jab from Cadman does it's job there.
A good leg kick by Cosades.
Cadman checks a low kick from Cosades.
Cadman let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Cosades pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cosades swings widly with a right hand
and Cadman counters with a solid body kick.
Cadman cracks Cosades with an open hand slap.
Cosades throws a leg kick but Cadman moved away.
Cosades waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cadman .
Cadman is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Cosades with a body shot.#T3#
Cosades misses with a low kick.
Jab from Cadman .
Cosades misses with a body shot.
Cosades scores with a sloppy right hand. Cadman should have avoided that one.
Cadman lands with a nice combination. Cosades backs away looking to recover.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cadman . That's going to slow Cosades down.
Cadman moves away from the strike by Cosades.
Cadman lands with a nice combination. Cosades backs away looking to recover.
Cadman lands with a right hand.
Cosades looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Cosades looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cosades tries a low kick but Cadman avoids it.
Cosades throws a push kick but Cadman slaps the foot to one side.
Cosades sets himself, and Cadman steps forward looking for the clinch! Cosades avoids it this time.
Cosades moves away from the strike by Cadman .
Cadman with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A head kick by Cadman misses #TD#
so Cosades counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #ES2#
Cadman pushes Cosades off and scrambles back to his feet. #T4#
Nice shot lands for Cadman .
Cosades takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Cosades looks to score with a jab to the body but Cadman is just out of range.
Cosades throws a leg kick but Cadman sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Cosades misses with a low kick as Cadman jumps back.
Cosades scores with a jab. Cadman acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Cayden Cadman is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Cosades goes for a double leg but Cadman avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Cadman continues to drive forward.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cadman lands a two punch combo.
Cosades finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Cadman now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Cadman dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cosades. That did some damage!
Cadman uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cadman fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cosades.
Cadman uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Cosades has time to react.
Cadman scores with a nice right hand.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cayden Cadman !

 

Event: CEC Christmas     
Date:   Dec 25, 2019
#R1#
Cadman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Puno.
Cadman swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Puno lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Puno throws a right hand that misses
and Cadman counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Puno throws a body shot but no joy.
Cadman takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A slow jab from Puno misses its intended target.
Cadman is looking to counter punch.
Cadman missing with a left hand there. Puno was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puno takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Puno misses with a lunging right hand
and Puno takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Puno scores with a nice head shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cadman slips a jab from Puno.#T1#
Cadman defending well as Puno loads up on a big left hand.
Puno comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Puno swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cadman connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Puno's hands.#CUT#
It looks like Manny Puno has been cut.
Puno connects with a nice looking jab. #CUT2#
It looks like Cayden Cadman has been cut.
Cadman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Puno.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Puno has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Cadman loads up on a big right hand but Puno slips the punch.#TD2#
Puno dives in and scores a takedown into Cadman 's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Puno accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Puno trying to control but Cadman is working from the bottom. #T2#
Cadman pulls Puno in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Puno throws an elbow that misses. Cadman uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Puno's guard. Nice move by Cadman !#REVR#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Puno has Cadman pulled in close to control his posture.
Cadman is looking to stand up but Puno won't let him.
Cadman trying to control the position from guard on top but Puno is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cadman is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Puno looking for a sweep. Not yet Puno, not yet.
Puno trying to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU#
Cadman gets to his feet - Puno follows without any prompting. #T3#
Cadman walks into a straight right hand from Puno.#ROC2#
Cadman is rocked!#TD2#
Puno gets a big slam - oh, Cadman is out! Cadman is out! That's a nasty KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Slam). Manny Puno!

 

Event: CEC 685     
Date:   Nov 24, 2019
#R1#
Anderson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Cadman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Anderson manages to avoid it.
Cadman scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Anderson doesn't seem bothered though.
Anderson scores with a kick to the midsection.
Cadman connects with a leg kick. Anderson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Cadman blocks a head kick by Anderson.
A slapping leg kick lands for Anderson.
Anderson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Anderson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nice shot lands for Cadman .
Anderson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cadman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Anderson lands a really nice looking cross but Cadman seems unphased.
Cadman throws a looping overhand right but Anderson ducks down to avoid it.
A jab from Anderson misses.
Cadman let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T1#
Anderson misses with a combination
and Cadman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Anderson misses with a body shot
and Cadman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cadman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Anderson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cadman takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Anderson throws a leg kick but Cadman checks it.
Cadman tries to counter by closing the distance.
Cadman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Anderson moves away.
Anderson misses with a hook. Cadman ducked under it nicely.
Anderson lands with an overhand left.
Anderson scores with a nice right hand.
Anderson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Anderson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cadman stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Anderson ducks under a wild hook from Cadman .
Anderson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cadman has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T2#
Cadman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cadman is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Anderson rather than just go for the knockout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cadman takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Anderson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice body punch from Cadman .
Anderson throws a leg kick but Cadman checks it.
Anderson cracks Cadman with a right hand to the side of the head.
Cadman slips a straight right by Anderson.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Cadman lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Anderson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Anderson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Anderson with a nice cross.
Cadman fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Anderson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cadman .
Anderson is looking to chop away at Cadman 's legs.
Cadman looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Anderson misses with an uppercut
and Cadman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3#
Anderson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Anderson looks to throw the jab but Cadman is out of range.
Anderson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cadman . Cadman obviously looking to wear him down.
Anderson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Anderson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cadman connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A swing and a miss from Cadman .
Anderson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sparky Anderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anderson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cadman . That did some damage!
A low kick from Anderson is predictable there
and Cadman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Anderson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Anderson throws a leg kick which misses Cadman 's front leg but catches the back leg as Cadman tries to avoid it.
Cadman thumps Anderson with a low kick.
Anderson with a jab.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anderson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cadman was well out of range. Poor timing from Anderson.
It seemed like Cadman was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Anderson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Cadman looks to land a right hand but Anderson moved out of range.
Anderson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Anderson.
Anderson misses with a wild body shot.
Cadman steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Anderson.
Anderson thuds a left hand into Cadman 's body.
Anderson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cadman swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cayden Cadman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cadman misses with a wild body shot.
Anderson connects with a solid leg kick.
Anderson lands with a right hand.
Cadman checks a leg kick.
Cadman swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Anderson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cadman ! But no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Sparky Anderson will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Anderson throws a shot from downtown. Cadman moves away and avoids it.
Cadman misses with an uppercut. Anderson saw that one coming.
Cadman throws a looping overhand right but Anderson ducks down to avoid it.
Anderson dips to his left and cracks Cadman with an uppercut!
Cadman misses with a low kick.
Anderson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Anderson scores with a punch to the head.
Anderson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Anderson takes a swing at Cadman 's ribcage but misses.
Cadman 's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Cadman lands with a thumping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson misses with a leg kick
and Cadman counters with a straight right hand.
Cadman throws a looping overhand right but Anderson ducks down to avoid it.
Anderson throws a jab when Cadman was well out of range.
Anderson is looking to chop away at Cadman 's legs.
Cadman looks to throw the jab but Anderson is out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Anderson misses the target.#T1#
Cadman throws a jab when Anderson was well out of range.
Anderson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cadman defends it nicely.
Anderson thows a leg kick but Cadman checks it
and Cadman counters with a straight right hand.
Anderson lands a jab to the nose.
Anderson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Cadman works the jab nicely.
Sparky Anderson is winning the standup battle so far.
Cadman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cadman scores with a jab to the jaw.
Cadman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Anderson throws out the jab.
Anderson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cadman manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A bone on bone clash there as Cadman blocks the leg kick. #T2#
Cadman takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Anderson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cadman .
Anderson throwing a counter right hand but Cadman manages to avoid it.
Anderson throws a leg kick but Cadman checks it.
Anderson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cadman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Anderson.
A nice leg kick lands there from Anderson.
Anderson throws a chopping leg kick but Cadman manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Cadman lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Cadman throws out a loose jab but Anderson uses good head movement to avoid it.
A clash of legs there as Cadman blocks the low kick.
Cadman tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Anderson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Cadman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T3#
The crowd cheers as Anderson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cadman doesn't seem phased though.
Anderson throws out a leg kick but Cadman moves out of range and Anderson only half commits.
A little jabbing left from Cadman on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Anderson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cadman . Cadman obviously looking to wear him down.
Anderson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Cadman bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Anderson's head backwards.#KD2#
Cadman feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Anderson sprawling to the canvas! Anderson rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Cadman finish him?! #ROC2#
Anderson is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cadman needs to keep his hands up - Anderson had a free shot at his head there.
Oh Anderson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Anderson connects with a leg kick. Cadman looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Anderson seems to have got his legs back now.
A big right from Anderson misses.
Good work by Cadman as he checks the leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Cadman .
Anderson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Anderson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T4#
A low kick from Anderson is predictable there
and Cadman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Anderson takes a swing at Cadman 's ribcage but misses.
Anderson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Cadman on the side of the head.
Cadman slips under a jab.
Anderson scores with a shot to the body.
Cadman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Anderson moves away.
Anderson feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Anderson misses with a jab to the body #CL2#
and Cadman moves into the clinch.
Cadman softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Cadman softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Anderson.
Anderson lands a nice shot to the body.
A short right from Anderson on the inside.
Anderson is trying to pull guard but Cadman has him pressed against the cage.
Cadman on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cadman .
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Cayden Cadman will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Anderson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cadman throws an overhand right that lands on Anderson's shoulder, as Anderson tries to avoid the shot.
Anderson swings widly with a right hand
and Cadman counters with a nice uppercut.
Anderson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cadman throws out a counter right but Anderson avoids it with no problem.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Cadman checks a leg kick.
Cadman tries to counter with a clinch but Anderson shakes him off and moves away.
Cadman lands a nice shot that snaps Anderson's head back.
Anderson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Anderson cracks the inside of Cadman 's front leg.
Anderson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A countering left hand to the body from Cadman misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson misses with a lunging right hand
and Cadman counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Anderson misses with a looping right.
Anderson throws a body shot but no joy.
Anderson lands with a thumping leg kick. #T1#
Cadman throws a hook to the side of Anderson's head but Anderson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Anderson throws out a powerful jab.
Anderson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Anderson does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Cadman throws a hook but Anderson blocks it.#TD#
Anderson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#SUB#
Anderson goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Cadman has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Anderson but great work by Cadman .
Anderson struggling a bit here.
Anderson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cadman taking a breather here. #T2#
Anderson is trying to improve his position.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cadman taking a breather here.
Cadman has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Cadman sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Anderson tries to hold on but Cadman pushes him away.
Cadman takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Anderson is working to get back to half guard.
Cadman controlling his opponent.
Cadman can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Anderson is looking to escape.
Cadman tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Anderson tries to lock up and control but Cadman gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T4#
Cadman sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Cadman prevents Anderson from getting the reversal.
Cadman controlling his opponent.
Cadman looking to control but Anderson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Anderson is trying to escape the mount.
Cadman takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Anderson tries to hold on but Cadman postures up.
Anderson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cayden Cadman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Cadman has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cayden Cadman !

Post fight, an emotional Cayden Cadman said 'I am the face of the division, and after this win I want Escobar #NEWERA #Cadmantime '.

 

Event: CEC Halloween 3     
Date:   Oct 31, 2019
#R1#
Dall connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Cadman looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cadman misses with a body shot.
Dall gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Cadman counters with a left to the body.
Cadman slips a straight right by Dall.
Cadman uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Dall connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Cadman 's hands.
Cadman gets cracked there but stands up to it. #CUT2#
It looks like Cayden Cadman has been cut.
Cadman looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Cadman throws a leg kick
and Dall counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC2#
Cadman is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cadman switches off momentarily and Dall cracks him with a monster right hand! Cadman topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Dall dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Dall!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Galen Dall!
Galen Dall bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

 

Event: CEC 678.51     
Date:   Oct 07, 2019
#R1##TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Cadman enables Puno to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Cadman manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Puno throwing strikes from guard but Cadman blocks nicely.
Puno in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cadman controlling Puno's posture.
Puno trying to control but Cadman is working from the bottom.
Puno throws a big right hand that misses.
Cadman is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puno trying to control but Cadman postures up.
Cadman keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Puno is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
Cadman with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Puno is staying active underneath Cadman , who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Puno is looking for a sweep. Cadman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Puno regains full guard. Nicely done.
Puno controlling Cadman 's posture.
Cadman preventing the sweep.
Cadman throwing strikes from guard but Puno blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Puno looking for a sweep. Not yet Puno, not yet.
Cadman stays in close to Puno's body and controls the position. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Puno wants to sweep but no luck.
Cadman trying to control the position from guard on top but Puno is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cadman sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Puno wants to sweep but no luck.
Puno controls Cadman momentarily but Cadman frees himself. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Puno misses with a hook. Cadman ducked under it nicely.
Puno looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cadman is fending him off so far but Puno persists. Nope, Cadman circles away and we're back to standing.
Cadman swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Puno throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cadman 's waist but Cadman gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Puno off to one side.
Cadman tries to counter with a clinch but Puno shakes him off and moves away.
Cadman connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CUT2#
It looks like Manny Puno has been cut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Puno. Cadman does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little jabbing left from Cadman on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Puno lands with a hook. Cadman tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Puno misses with a hook #KD2#
and Cadman counters with a nice right hand that sends Puno toppling to the canvas! Puno scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Cadman finish him?!#ROC2#
Puno is rocked!#T3#
Cadman moves out of range as Puno strikes.
Oh Puno is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cadman throws a series of punches but Puno avoids them all with ease.
Puno seems to have got his legs back now.
Puno bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Cadman 's head backwards.
Cadman takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Cadman has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Cadman there as he acknowledges the shot.
Cayden Cadman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Puno misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cadman .
A countering left hand to the body from Cadman misses.
Puno catches Cadman with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#KD2#
Cadman lands a big uppercut and Puno crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Puno looks OK. Cadman waves Puno back to his feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Puno moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Cadman slips under a jab from Puno.
Puno connects with a nice looking jab.
Cadman moves out of range as Puno strikes.
Cadman is looking to chop away at Puno's legs.
Puno lands with a nice body punch. #T4#
A jab from Puno misses.
Puno throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Cadman to counter with a crisp jab.
Cadman takes one to the chin there.
Puno misses with a looping right.
Cadman looks to throw the jab but Puno is out of range.
Puno lands a jab.
Cadman moves away from the strike by Puno.
Puno waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cadman .
Manny Puno seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cadman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Puno.
A little jabbing left from Cadman on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cadman throws a nice looking combination but Puno bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cadman displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Puno.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manny Puno. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Puno pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Puno misses with a takedown
and Cadman counters with a lovely shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cayden Cadman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Manny Puno's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
A combination from Puno does no damage.
Puno throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It seemed like Cadman was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Puno. Cadman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Puno lands with a hook. Cadman tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Puno ducks under a wild hook from Cadman .
Nice sprawl there from Cadman as Puno shoots in.
Puno jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Puno misses with an uppercut. Cadman saw that one coming.
Cadman works the jab nicely.
Puno keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puno throws a body punch but Cadman moves out of range.
Cadman misses with a straight right.
Puno jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cayden Cadman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Puno moves into range and connects with a jab.
Puno checks a leg kick.#T1#
Puno displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cadman throws out the jab.
Cadman moves out of range of the strikes.
Cadman swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cadman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cadman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Puno misses with a straight left.
Cadman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cadman is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Puno with a body shot.
Puno misses with a left hand
enabling Cadman to counter with a crisp jab.
Puno misses with a lunging right hand
and Cadman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Puno shoots for a double leg takedown but Cadman sprawls well. He's pushed Puno's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Cadman throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cadman avoids a punch combination nicely.
It seemed like Cadman was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Puno lands a jab to the head. #T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Cadman . Puno does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cadman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Puno.
Cadman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Puno.
Cadman slips under a jab.
It seemed like Cadman was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Puno misses with a straight right.
Cadman wants to counter with a clinch but Puno pushes him away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Puno rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cadman counters with a nice uppercut.
Puno fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manny Puno. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Puno takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Cadman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Puno.
Cadman takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Puno displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cadman throws out the jab.
Cadman misses with a looping left.#T3#
Puno with a hook.
Puno misses with a straight right.
A little jabbing left from Cadman on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Puno takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #TD#
Puno changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Cadman looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Cadman tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cadman taking punishment in the form of punches.
Cadman is trying to escape the position but Puno is controlling the position.
Cadman is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Puno wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cadman keeps working.
Cadman prevents Puno from moving into mount.
Puno is looking to take a break and control but Cadman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
Puno creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Cadman sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Puno lands a decent elbow from side control.
The strikes coming from Puno are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Puno laying and praying for a moment but Cadman takes advantage and regains half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Puno with the ground and pound but Cadman uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Puno trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #ES2#
Cadman manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Cayden Cadman will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Manny Puno's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Puno feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Cadman s jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Cadman tried to score with a low kick but Puno checks it.
Cadman needs to keep his hands up - Puno had a free shot at his head there.
Puno scores with a nice strike.#CL2#
Cadman rushes Puno and presses him up against the cage.
Puno misses with a punch to the body.
Cadman throws a head punch that misses.
Puno lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cadman or not.
Cadman misses with some punches.
Puno lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cadman backwards. #TD#
Puno gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cadman wants to control but Puno is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Puno looks to land a strike but Cadman avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Puno passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Puno throwing strikes but Cadman manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control! #T1#
Cadman working away.
Cadman wants to stand but Puno is controlling his arm.
Puno gets back to half guard.
Puno is trying to maintain the position but Cadman is very close to passing his half guard.
Puno keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Cadman seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Let's hope that Cadman 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.
Cadman 's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Cadman thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Puno moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Cadman wants to stand but Puno is controlling his posture from full guard.
Cadman is stalling in the full guard. #SU2#
Cadman stands up and waves to Puno to follow him.
Puno shoots in but Cadman avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Cadman throws a looping overhand right but Puno ducks down to avoid it.
Puno throws a predictable looking body shot #CL2#
and Cadman counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #T3#
Puno works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Puno lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Puno lands a body punch.
Cadman prevents the takedown attempt.
Cadman swings wildly with an uppercut but Puno uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cadman throws a punch but it's blocked by Puno.
Cadman prevents a body shot from Puno.
Puno lands a left hand.
Cadman trying to stall but Puno improves his position.
Cadman is pushing Puno up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Cadman effectively controlling the action here.
Cadman receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Cadman is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Cadman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Puno. #T4#
Puno misses with a body punch.
Cadman blocks a body shot from Puno.
Puno cracks Cadman with a nice body shot.
Cadman misses with a body punch.
Cadman throws a head punch that misses. #TD#
Puno works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cadman lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Puno keeping moving, preventing Cadman from controlling successfully.
Cayden Cadman is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Cadman preventing the sweep.
Cadman trying to control but Puno is working from the bottom.
Cadman preventing the sweep.
Cadman is looking to stand up but Puno won't let him.
Manny Puno has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cadman showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Puno working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cadman doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cadman manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

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 Manny Puno.
I think Cadman has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

 

Event: NSC 57:     
Date:   Sep 17, 2019
#R1#
A slapping body kick lands there for Communist.
Cadman throws a hook but Communist blocks it.
Communist misses with a hook.
A decent looking cross lands there for Cadman .#CUT#
It looks like Proper Communist has been cut.
Cadman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Communist.
Proper Communist seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Communist paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Communist takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Communist throws a low kick but it's checked well by Cadman .
Communist blocks a jab.
Communist lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cadman 's sensitive parts.
Communist misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cadman .
Communist walks into a left hand.
Cadman lands a right hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Communist throws a sloppy head kick and Cadman moves out of range easily.
Jab by Communist.#T1#
Cadman throws the kick towards the body but Communist avoids it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Communist. Cadman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cadman lands a slapping body shot.
Communist throws an overhand right that lands on Cadman 's shoulder, as Cadman tries to avoid the shot.
Communist bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Cadman 's head backwards.
A solid leg kick lands there for Communist.
Cadman connects with the punch.
Communist lands with a nice body punch.
Communist fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Communist throws the kick towards the body but Cadman avoids it.
Cadman seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Cadman throws a leg kick but Communist moved away.
Communist takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T2#
Cadman avoids the body shot from Communist.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cadman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Communist.
Communist swings for the body but Cadman moves out of range.
Communist scores with a head kick. Cadman tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Communist moves out of range as Cadman strikes.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Communist lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Cadman has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Cadman and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Cadman thuds a left hand into Communist's body.
Communist pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Communist thows a leg kick but Cadman checks it
and Communist takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Communist ducks under a wild hook from Cadman .
Cadman moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cadman cracks Communist with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Communist tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Cadman pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Communist is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cayden Cadman !
Cayden Cadman retains his lightweight title!
Post fight, Cayden Cadman took to the microphone: 'I am the face of the division, and after this win I want Escobar #NEWERA #Cadmantime '.

 

Event: NSC 47 PPV     
Date:   Aug 13, 2019
#R1#
Cadman lands a nice looking body shot.
Ho Joy throws a head kick but Cadman moves out of range.
Ho Joy throws a combination. Cadman tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CUT#
It looks like Cayden Cadman has been cut.
Ho Joy shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ho Joy moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Cadman scores with the left hand. Ho Joy knows he should have avoided that one.
Cadman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ho Joy.
A jab from Cadman misses.
Ho Joy throws a predictable looking body shot
and Cadman counters with a straight right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ho Joy moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ho Joy throws a sloppy head kick and Cadman moves out of range easily. #T1##CL#
Ho Joy has Cadman up against the ropes in a clinch.
Cadman blocks an uppercut.
Cadman misses with the head strike.
Cadman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ho Joy is trying to maintain a safe position but Cadman gets an underhook and turns Ho Joy into the ropes.
Ho Joy 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.
Cadman struggles to land a body shot inside as Ho Joy controls his hands.
Ho Joy has a couple of punches blocked by Cadman .
Cadman trying to stall but Ho Joy improves his position.
Ho Joy taking a breather.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #BC2#
Cadman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cadman blocks a head kick by Ho Joy.
Nice defenses there by Cadman .
It seemed like Cadman was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ho Joy takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #KD2#
Cadman feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Ho Joy sprawling to the canvas! Ho Joy rolls over backwards and springs off the ropes and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Cadman finish him?! #ROC2#
Ho Joy is rocked!#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ho Joy misses with a leg kick
and Cadman counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cayden Cadman !
Cayden Cadman is the new lightweight champion!
As Cayden Cadman got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: I am the face of the division, and after this win I want Escobar #NEWERA #Cadmantime '.
Do Ho Joy spoke after the fight, saying 'It is not important to be better then someone else, but to be better then yesterday. Jigoro Kano'.

 

Event: NSC 38: Takeishi vs Chaelsson     
Date:   Jul 09, 2019
#R1#
A big left from Cadman misses.
Cadman lands a right hook to the body.
Some wild striking there from David.
Cadman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cadman throws a poor cross that misses
and David counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
David misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cadman throws a body shot but no joy.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cadman .
David throws a sloppy head kick
and Cadman counters with an outside leg kick. #T1#
Nice shot lands for David.
David tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cadman was well out of range. Poor timing from David.
David looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
It looked like Cadman wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The fighters circling - David throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
David pulls out of a head kick attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Cadman misses the target.
Nice straight punches there by David. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of David.
David throws a sloppy head kick and Cadman moves out of range easily.
Cayden Cadman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
David fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
David misses with an uppercut
and Cadman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
David misses with a leg kick #KD#
and Cadman counters with a crisp one two that drops David! Cadman thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves David to his feet! David is in big trouble!#ROC#
David is rocked!#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cadman measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes David! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Cayden Cadman !
In his post fight interview, Cayden Cadman gave a big smile as he said 'I am the face of the division, and after this win I want Escobar #NEWERA #Cadmantime '.

 

Event: NSC 29: Singh vs Dupree     
Date:   Jun 04, 2019
#R1#
Bakiyev misses with a body shot.
Bakiyev misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Cadman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bakiyev throws a jab when Cadman was well out of range.
Cadman misses with a straight left.
Bakiyev misses with a body shot.
Bakiyev avoids the body shot from Cadman .
Cadman tries to clinch up
and Bakiyev connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD2#
Cadman lands a big right hand that sends Bakiyev crashing to the mat! Cadman stays standing though and waves Bakiyev back to his feet!#ROC2#
Bakiyev is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Toktogulovich Bakiyev has been cut.#T1#
Cadman is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Bakiyev flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Bakiyev is out cold! Cadman holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cayden Cadman !
Cayden Cadman made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'I am the face of the division, and after this win I want Escobar #NEWERA #Cadmantime '.

 

Event: NSC 22: Power vs Frost     
Date:   May 14, 2019
#R1#
Tarlac scores with a hook to the body. Cadman takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tarlac misses with the combination.
Tarlac thuds a left hand into Cadman 's body.
Cadman misses with a lunging right hand
and Tarlac makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Cadman rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tarlac connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A low kick from Tarlac misses
and Cadman makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Tarlac bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tarlac comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Cadman fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tarlac misses the shot to the body.
Tarlac connects with an inside leg kick.#CL#
Cadman gets tackled into the ropes by Tarlac. Tarlac maintains the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tarlac tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cadman 's elbow. #T1#
Tarlac blocking some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Tarlac.
Tarlac can't find room to land a body shot as Cadman controls the action.
Tarlac blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tarlac scores with a shoulder strike.
Cadman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cadman misses with a punch on the inside.
Tarlac misses with a body punch.
Tarlac misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cadman gets through Tarlac's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tarlac blocks an uppercut.
Tarlac can't find room to land a body shot as Cadman controls the action.
Tarlac working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cadman misses with a punch on the inside.
Tarlac misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tarlac lands a body shot.
Cadman lands with a short shot to the head.
Tarlac can't find room to land a body shot as Cadman controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tarlac.
Cadman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tarlac misses with a hook to the ribs. #T2#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cadman .
Cadman tries to work over Tarlac's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cadman lands with a left to the head.
Tarlac gets through Cadman 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cadman .
Tarlac misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cadman blocks a body shot from Tarlac.
Tarlac tries a knee to the head but Cadman blocks it.
Tarlac throws a head punch that misses.
Tarlac misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cadman scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC2#
Cadman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tarlac misses with a low kick.
Tarlac connects with a leg kick. Cadman looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Cadman tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Tarlac counters with a slapping leg kick.
Tarlac misses with a low kick as Cadman jumps back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vladimir Tarlac dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Cadman swings for the body but Tarlac moves out of range.
Vladimir Tarlac seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cadman checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
It seemed like Cadman was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tarlac throws a leg kick
and Cadman counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Tarlac throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Tarlac throws a predictable looking body shot
and Cadman counters with a stiff right hand.
Tarlac scores with a leg kick.
Cadman missing with a left hand there. Tarlac was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tarlac connects with a solid leg kick.
Cadman lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarlac moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Tarlac misses with a body shot.
Cadman checks a leg kick.
A low kick from Tarlac is predictable there #CL2#
and Cadman holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Cadman scores with a shot to the side of Tarlac's head. #T1#
Cadman trying to control the position but instead, Tarlac has worked for underhooks and has pushed Cadman into the ropes.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cadman .
Cadman misses with some punches.
Tarlac doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tarlac tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Cadman on the inside.
Tarlac blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cadman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tarlac struggles to land a body shot inside as Cadman controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tarlac.
Cadman lands a body shot in the clinch.
Cadman slows down the pace here.
Cadman scores with a shot to the side of Tarlac's head.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Tarlac tries to land knees in the clinch but Cadman avoids the damage to the body. #T2#
Tarlac misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cadman .
Cadman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
I was talking to Tarlac's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Cadman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cadman working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tarlac tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Cadman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #KD2#
Cadman cracks Tarlac with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Cadman has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Tarlac to stand back up!#ROC2#
Tarlac is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cadman flashes Tarlac a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Tarlac's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Tarlac crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Cadman punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cayden Cadman !
Post fight, Cayden Cadman stared into the camera and said 'I am the face of the division, and after this win I want Escobar #NEWERA #Cadmantime '.
Vladimir Tarlac spoke after the fight, saying 'Determined, powerful '.

 

Event: NSC 15: Nielsen vs Hoyo     
Date:   Apr 16, 2019
#R1#
Dawson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dawson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cadman swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Dawson tests Cadman 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cadman swings widly with a right hand
and Dawson counters with a straight right hand.
Dawson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Cadman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dawson follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick from Dawson is predictable there
and Cadman counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #CL#
Cadman has Dawson up against the ropes in a clinch. #T1#
Cadman being controlled against the ropes.
Cadman misses with some punches.
Cadman throws a punch but it's blocked by Dawson.
Dawson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Dawson taking a breather.
Cadman just leaning against Dawson, taking a breather.
Dawson tries to throw a body punch but Cadman avoids it by throwing Dawson back against the ropes.
Cadman throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dawsons head. #BC#
Cadman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cadman clobbers Dawson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Cadman throws a poor cross that misses
and Dawson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dawson moves out of range of the strikes.#T2#
Cadman works the jab nicely.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dawson, as that shot connected.
Nice shot lands for Cadman .
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cadman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cadman was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cadman scores with a nice right hand. #ROC#
Dawson is rocked!
Cadman punishes Dawson's body with a nice straight punch.#KD#
Cadman lands a big right hand that sends Dawson crashing to the mat! Cadman stays standing though and waves Dawson back to his feet!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cayden Cadman dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Dawson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Dawson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cadman .
A nice side step and Dawson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Cadman throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dawson lands a jab to the head.
Cadman connects with a right hand. Dawson shakes it off.
Dawson is still on wobbly legs! Can Cadman finish him?
Dawson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dawson seems to have recovered his senses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cadman looks to land a right hand but Dawson moved out of range.
Dawson throws a right hand that misses
and Cadman counters with a slapping leg kick. #T1##KD#
Cadman feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Dawson sprawling to the canvas! Dawson rolls over backwards and springs off the ropes and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Cadman finish him?!
Dawson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Dawson throws an off balance right hand
letting Cadman counter with a right hand.
Cadman cracks Dawson with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Dawson tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Cadman pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Dawson is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cayden Cadman !
Cayden Cadman took some time post fight to say the following; 'I am the face of the division, and after this win I want Escobar #NEWERA #Cadmantime '.

 

Event: NSC 8: Cadman vs Osinen     
Date:   Mar 19, 2019
#R1#
Cadman bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Osinen's head backwards.
Cadman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Osinen. #KD#
Cadman cracks Osinen with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Cadman has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Osinen to stand back up!#ROC#
Osinen is rocked!
Osinen stuns Cadman with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Osinen is still on wobbly legs! Can Cadman finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cadman throws a hook but Osinen blocks it.
Osinen seems to have recovered his senses.
Osinen scores with a shot to the body.
Cadman throws a body punch but Osinen moves out of range.
Osinen tries to move into range but Cadman moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Osinen catches Cadman with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Cadman misses with a hook. Osinen ducked under it nicely.
A swing and a miss from Cadman .
Osinen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cadman misses with a straight right.
No joy there for Osinen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Osinen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cadman .
Cadman on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Osinen slips under a jab from Cadman .
Cadman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Osinen.
Cayden Cadman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Osinen moves away from the strike by Cadman .
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Osinen! But no joy.
Osinen moves out of range as Cadman strikes.
Osinen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Osinen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Cadman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A nice side step and Osinen releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Cadman falls off balance throwing a combination
and Osinen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Osinen lands with an uppercut that bounces Cadman off the ropes and back into range.
Nice defenses there by Osinen.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Osinen.
Cadman throws a shot to the body.
Osinen slips under a jab from Cadman .
A slapping body kick lands there for Osinen.
Cadman scores with a jab to the body.
Cadman looks to land a left hand but Osinen moved out of range nicely.
Osinen follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Osinen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cadman .
Cadman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Osinen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A jab from Cadman misses.
Cadman throws a hook to the side of Osinen's head but Osinen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Osinen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cadman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cadman pivots, looking for a leg kick but Osinen is out of range and Cadman settles back down.
Osinen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cadman misses with a hook.
As Cadman backs off Osinen throws a huge counter combo but Cadman manages to avoid it all.
Osinen avoids the body shot from Cadman .
Osinen is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Cadman with a body shot.
Cadman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cadman scores with a nice strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Osinen throws a head kick but Cadman moves out of range.
Osinen needs to keep his hands up - Cadman had a free shot at his head there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cadman . Osinen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Osinen let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Cadman changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cayden Cadman dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Osinen blocks a leg kick.
Osinen throws a counter combo.
Cadman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Osinen follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Cadman lands a jab to Osinen's midsection.
Cadman buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Cadman throws out a loose jab but Osinen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Osinen shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Cadman eats them both and turns towards Osinen to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Cadman wants to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Osinen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Osinen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cadman .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Osinen moves into range and connects with a jab.
Osinen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cadman throws out the jab.
Cadman throws a right hand that misses
and Osinen counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Cadman takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Osinen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cadman .#T1#
Osinen scores with a sloppy right hand. Cadman should have avoided that one.
Cadman looks to clinch
and Osinen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC2#
Cadman is rocked!
A head kick by Osinen - that's a beauty! Cadman is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even Osinen can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Artur Osinen!
A victorious Artur Osinen thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: NSC 4 : Bear vs. Udovich     
Date:   Feb 26, 2019
#R1#
Uk uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cadman .
Cadman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cadman misses the jab.
Cadman throws a nice looking combination but Uk bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Uk avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cadman takes a swing at Uk's ribcage but misses.
A little jabbing left from Uk on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cadman connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Uk momentarily.
Cadman changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Cadman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Uk moves away.
Uk jabs Cadman right on the nose. Cadman blinks but takes it well.
Uk swings away with a body shot that misses
and Cadman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cadman has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Cadman there as he acknowledges the shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cadman lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Cadman has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Eric's Play Pen in the buildup to the fight.
Uk paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Cadman throws a body punch but Uk moves out of range.
Cadman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cadman slips a jab and a cross from Uk.
Cadman throws a leg kick but Uk sees it coming and moves out of range.
Uk avoids the body shot from Cadman .
Cadman throws a good cross that connects. #ROC#
Uk is rocked!#T1#
Cadman flashes Uk a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Uk's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Uk crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Cadman punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cayden Cadman !
Post fight, an emotional Cayden Cadman said 'I am the face of the division, and after this win I want Escobar #NEWERA #Cadmantime '.

 

Event: DARE 95     
Date:   Jan 19, 2019
#R1#
Cadman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Egyptian manages to avoid it.
Egyptian buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Cadman gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Egyptian scores with a nice strike.
Cadman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Egyptian moves away.
Egyptian avoids the body shot from Cadman .
Cadman with a nice cross.
Egyptian scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Egyptian takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Cadman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Egyptian.
Cadman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Egyptian moves away.
Cadman lands a high kick! #ROC2#
Egyptian is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Egyptian getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Oh Egyptian is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jab from Egyptian.
Egyptian seems to have got his legs back now.
Egyptian lands a lovely overhand right.
Cayden Cadman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Egyptian throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A nice side step and Cadman releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Egyptian missing with a left hand there. Cadman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cadman tries to counter by closing the distance.#T1#
Egyptian tries to land a front kick but Cadman steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Egyptian throws a poor cross that misses
and Cadman counters with a good low kick that Egyptian was not able to check.
Egyptian fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cadman .
Egyptian lands a nice looking body shot.
Egyptian scoring well with a low kick there.
Egyptian throws a big shot that misses.
Egyptian throws a front kick aimed at Cadman 's knee but Cadman avoids it well.
Cadman lands a nice looking body shot.
Egyptian slips under a jab from Cadman .
A counter left hand to the body from Egyptian misses its target.
Cadman misses with a looping right.
Cadman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cadman works Egyptian's body with a nice hook.
Egyptian is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Egyptian lands with a hook. Cadman tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
BOOM! Egyptian lands a beautiful left hook that drops Cadman . Cadman tries to recover but Egyptian is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Cadman lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Osiris Egyptian!
A relieved looking Osiris Egyptian thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: DARE 89     
Date:   Dec 22, 2018
#R1#
Cadman throws a jab but it's blocked by Magomedov.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Magomedov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#TD2#
Cadman gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Magomedov to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Cadman pulls Magomedov in close to prevent any damage.
Cadman is looking to stand up but Magomedov isn't so interested in that idea.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cadman is on top in guard. #REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Magomedov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Magomedov is on top in guard. #REVB#
Cadman is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Magomedov is controlling him. #T1#
Magomedov trying to control but Cadman is working from the bottom.
Magomedov stops Cadman from standing up.
Magomedov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cadman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cadman keeping moving, preventing Magomedov from controlling successfully.
Magomedov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cadman keeping moving, preventing Magomedov from controlling successfully. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Cadman 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.
Magomedov throws a big right hand that misses.
Magomedov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Magomedov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Magomedov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Magomedov throws a strike but Cadman rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Cadman 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.
Cadman would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Cadman controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Cadman tries to stand but Magomedov is controlling from the bottom. #T3#
Cadman landing some decent shots from guard.
Magomedov 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.
Cadman sitting in guard here, content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cadman wants to control from the top but Magomedov keeps moving. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Cadman is looking to stand up but Magomedov won't let him. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Cadman misses with a low kick.
Cadman takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Magomedov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Cadman checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Magomedov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Cadman scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nice defenses there by Magomedov.#CL#
Cadman gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A short uppercut from Cadman .
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Magomedov.
Magomedov digs a right hand into Cadman 's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Cadman 's gas tank.
Magomedov goes for a takedown attempt but Cadman pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #CL#
Cadman moves into the clinch successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Magomedov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cadman 's elbow.
Magomedov throws a head punch that misses.
Cadman blocking some punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cadman .
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Cayden Cadman will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Cadman swings for the body but Magomedov moves out of range.
Cadman throws a hook but Magomedov avoids it easily.
Magomedov appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Magomedov keeps Cadman at a distance using the push kick.
Cadman throws an off balance right hand
and Magomedov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Magomedov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Magomedov throws a leg kick but Cadman moved away.
Cadman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cadman lands a head shot.#CL#
Cadman clinches with his opponent.
Magomedov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Cadman .
Magomedov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cadman backwards.
Cadman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Magomedov can't find room to land a body shot as Cadman controls the action.
Cadman lands a hook that snaps the head of Magomedov backwards.
Cadman lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC#
Cadman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cadman moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Cadman shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Magomedov throws a body punch but Cadman moves out of range.
Magomedov lands a right hook to the body.
Cadman takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #T1#
Cadman scores with a shot to the body.
Cadman works Magomedov's body with a nice hook.
Cadman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Magomedov throws a series of strikes that have Cadman backpedaling.
Cadman cracks a nice hook into Magomedov's ribs.
Cadman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Magomedov.
A cross from Magomedov lands.
Cadman cracks a nice hook into Magomedov's ribs.
Cadman looks to land a right hand but Magomedov moved out of range.
Cadman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cadman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Marat Magomedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cadman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Magomedov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cadman avoids the body shot from Magomedov.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Magomedov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Magomedov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Magomedov is looking to clinch.
Cadman fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Magomedov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
We've been told by Cadman 's head coaches at Eric's Play Pen that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T2#
Cadman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Magomedov.
Cadman throws a body shot but no joy.
Magomedov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Magomedov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Cadman takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Magomedov throws a jab when Cadman was well out of range.
Cadman misses with a straight left.
Cadman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Magomedov moves away.#CL#
Cadman takes the fight into the clinch.
Cadman throws a head punch that misses.
Magomedov tries for a takedown. No joy.
Magomedov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Cadman fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Cadman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Magomedov manages to avoid it.
Cayden Cadman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cadman scoring well with a low kick there. #CL#
Cadman moves into the clinch successfully.
Cadman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Magomedov lands a right hand.
Cayden Cadman has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Magomedov blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Cadman .
Cadman misses with some punches. #T3#
Cadman lands a shoulder strike. #CUT#
It looks like Marat Magomedov has been cut.
Cadman displaying some good clinch control by pressing Magomedov up against the cage.
A short right from Magomedov.
Cadman has a couple of punches blocked by Magomedov.
Cadman looking to slow down the pace here.
A hook to the body from Cadman .
Magomedov has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Cadman seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Magomedov can turn it around.
A short right from Cadman on the inside.
Cadman throws a head punch that misses.
Magomedov swings wildly with an uppercut but Cadman uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Magomedov fails to land.
Cadman lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cadman lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Cadman fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cadman .
Cadman throws a punch but it's blocked by Magomedov.
Magomedov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Cadman is defending well.
Cayden Cadman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marat Magomedov.#T4#
Magomedov lands an uppercut.
Magomedov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Magomedov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cadman prevents a takedown attempt there.
Magomedov working aggressively here.
Cadman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Magomedov pushes Cadman back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Cadman fails to land.
Cadman blocks a body shot from Magomedov.
Magomedov lands a nice uppercut.
Cadman misses with the head strike.
Cadman scores with a shot to the side of Magomedov's head.
Cadman lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Magomedov backwards.
Magomedov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC#
Cadman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cadman takes a swing at Magomedov's ribcage but misses.
Cadman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A swing and a miss from Magomedov.
Magomedov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cadman at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cayden Cadman dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Marat Magomedov's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Cadman misses with a straight right.
Cadman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cadman punishes Magomedov's body with a nice straight punch.
Magomedov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cadman . That did some damage!
Cadman loads up on a big right hand but Magomedov slips the punch.
Magomedov with a nice cross.
Cadman on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Cadman drops his hands momentarily and Magomedov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Cadman misses with a body shot.
Magomedov lands a nice shot to the body.
Magomedov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cadman .
Cadman throws a hook but Magomedov blocks it.
Magomedov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Magomedov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Magomedov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Cadman 's head backwards.
Marat Magomedov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Magomedov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Cadman connects with a nice looking jab.
Cadman misses with a wild body shot.
And Magomedov responds with a good body kick, but Cadman manages to step out the way in time.
Magomedov slips a jab from Cadman .#T1#
Magomedov throws an overhand right that lands on Cadman 's shoulder, as Cadman tries to avoid the shot.
Cadman jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Magomedov blocks a jab.
Magomedov tries to score with a low kick but Cadman moves his leg out of the way.
Magomedov throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Magomedov misses the jab.
Magomedov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Cadman on the side of the head.#CL#
Cadman drives through and clinches with Magomedov against the cage.
Cadman takes a shot to the head.
A short right from Magomedov on the inside.
Magomedov lands with a left to the head. #ROC2#
Cadman is rocked!
Magomedov lands a big right hand that drops Cadman ! The killer instinct kicks in and Magomedov finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Magomedov!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marat Magomedov!
Our winner, Marat Magomedov, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: TGC 80     
Date:   Nov 10, 2018
#R1#
Cadman digs a good hook to Ribbler's body.
Cayden Cadman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cadman cracks Ribbler with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Cadman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ribbler looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Cadman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cadman has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#CL2#
Ribbler gets tackled into the cage by Cadman . Cadman maintains the clinch.
Ribbler connects with a nasty looking knee right to Cadman 's face.
Cadman throws a head punch that misses.
Ribbler blocks an uppercut.
Cadman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Our sources have told us that Ribbler has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Ribbler blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ribbler blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cadman misses with a punch on the inside.
Ribbler blocks an uppercut.
Ribbler blocking some punches.
Cadman lands a hook that snaps the head of Ribbler backwards.
Cadman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cadman misses with some punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ribbler has a couple of punches blocked by Cadman .
Ribbler tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cadman throws a punch but it's blocked by Ribbler.
Ribbler is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cadman is defending well for now.#T1#
Ribbler blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cadman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cadman lands with a light punch inside.
Ribbler throws a head punch that misses.
Cadman lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ribbler lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ribbler tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Cadman misses with the head strike.
Cadman misses with a body punch.
Ribbler's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Ribbler blocking some punches.
Ribbler blocking some punches.
A shot in the inside from Cadman .
Ribbler throws a punch but it's blocked by Cadman .
Cadman manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Cadman scores with a shoulder strike. #T2#
Ribbler blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ribbler blocking some punches.
Cadman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Cadman scores with a nice short uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cadman blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ribbler.
Come on Ribbler - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense. #BC2#
Cadman breaks the clinch.
Ribbler keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ribbler attempts a counter takedown but Cadman avoids it well and moves away.
Cadman tries to clinch up but Ribbler circles away and keeps his distance.
Cadman ducks right into an uppercut from Ribbler.
Cadman jabs at Ribbler's body.
Cadman misses with a wild body shot.
Cadman lands a jab.
Cadman lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Cadman lands a right hook to the body. #T3#
Cadman fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cadman keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ribbler closes the distance and clinches up with Cadman , looking for a takedown. Ribbler pushes Cadman against the cage but Cadman circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ibbe Ribbler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cadman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ribbler defending well as Cadman loads up on a big left hand.
Cadman takes a swing at Ribbler's ribcage but misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Ribbler misses the target.
Cadman is looking to chop away at Ribbler's legs.
Cadman wants to clinch.
Cadman lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ribbler at a distance.
Ribbler uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cadman . #T4#
Ribbler slips under a jab.
Ribbler throwing a counter right hand but Cadman manages to avoid it.
Ribbler takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ribbler showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cadman .
Cadman defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ribbler.
Cadman cracks a nice hook into Ribbler's ribs.#CL2#
Cadman closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Cadman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ribbler swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ribbler.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cadman lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ribbler or not.
Cadman throws a punch but it's blocked by Ribbler.
Cadman lands a left hand. #TD#
Ribbler pulls guard effortlessly.
Cadman trying to control but Ribbler is working from the bottom.
Cadman 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.
Ribbler is trying to keep Cadman in close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cayden Cadman dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Ribbler takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Cadman jabs at Ribbler's body.#TD#
Ribbler scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Cadman on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ribbler prevents Cadman from standing back up.
Ribbler is looking to advance position but Cadman won't allow it.
Ribbler not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ribbler stops Cadman from getting back to his feet.
Cadman regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Ribbler.
Ribbler throws a big elbow that misses. #T1#
Ribbler throws an elbow that misses. Cadman uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ribbler's guard. Nice move by Cadman !#REVB##SUB#
Ribbler is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cadman 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.
Cadman wants to stand but Ribbler has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Cadman must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ribbler 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.#SU2#
Cadman stands up from Ribbler's guard - Cadman perhaps looking for a knockout.
Cadman changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Cadman lands with a straight right. Ribbler didn't see that one coming.
Cadman is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Ribbler rather than just go for the knockout.#T2#
Cadman fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ribbler looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Cadman scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ribbler tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Cadman defends well and Ribbler ends up having to push Cadman into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Cadman lands a body shot.
Cadman misses with a straight right.
Cadman changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Cadman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cadman throws a looping overhand right but Ribbler ducks down to avoid it.
Cayden Cadman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cadman throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nice uppercut lands for Cadman . That snapped Ribbler's head back.
Ribbler will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Cadman doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Cadman works Ribbler's body with a nice hook.
Cadman rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ribbler counters with a straight right hand.
Ribbler bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cadman looks to score with a jab to the body but Ribbler is just out of range.#T3#
Ribbler bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cadman throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Cadman throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ribbler stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Cadman throws a right hand that misses
and Ribbler counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cadman thuds a left hand into Ribbler's body.#CL2#
Cadman moves into range and clinches up with Ribbler.
Cadman lands a left hand.
Cadman misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Cadman fails to land.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Ribbler blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ribbler tries to land a knee to the head but Cadman blocks with his arms.
Ribbler blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cadman scores with a shoulder strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ribbler. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cadman .
Ribbler is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ibbe Ribbler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cadman is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Cadman working aggressively here.
Cadman can't find room to land a body shot as Ribbler controls the action.
Cadman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ribbler tries to pull guard but Cadman won't allow it.
Ribbler tries to pull guard but Cadman holds him up against the cage and eventually Ribbler drops back down to his feet.
Cadman tries to work over Ribbler's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cadman on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cadman lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ribbler or not.
Cadman lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ribbler backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cadman creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cadman .
Cadman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cadman lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ribbler tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cadman 's elbow.
Ribbler working aggressively here.
Ribbler tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cayden Cadman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Ribbler shoots in and bounces Cadman off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Ribbler has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Cadman wants to get back to his feet but Ribbler is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ribbler stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cadman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cadman is on top in guard. #REVB#
Cadman wanted to stand there but Ribbler had control of the position. #SU2#
Cadman gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #T1#
Ribbler swats away the attempt to clinch by Cadman .
A little feinted left hand from Ribbler on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Cadman throws an overhand right that lands on Ribbler's shoulder, as Ribbler tries to avoid the shot.
Ribbler fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ribbler darts in looking for a takedown but Cadman gets double underhooks and turns Ribbler into the cage. #TD#
Ribbler looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Cadman avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ibbe Ribbler overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#ES2#
Cadman uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Cadman swings for the body but Ribbler moves out of range.
Ribbler changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Nice body punch from Cadman .
Cadman fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#CL2#
Cadman clinches up with Ribbler and pushes him back against the cage.
Ibbe Ribbler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cadman . #BC2#
Cadman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cadman wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Cadman cracks Ribbler with a good jab.
Cadman is looking to clinch.
Cadman scoring well with a low kick there.
Cadman punishes Ribbler's body with a nice straight punch.
Cadman moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Cadman moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A swing and a miss from Cadman .
Ribbler lands with a good body shot.
Ribbler looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ibbe Ribbler. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Ribbler fails with the takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cadman throws a one two combo. #CL2#
Cadman moves into the clinch.
Cadman gets through Ribbler's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Cadman .
Cadman misses with some punches.
Cadman makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cadman content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Ribbler throws a punch but it's blocked by Cadman .
Cadman throws a punch but it's blocked by Ribbler.
Cadman softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ribbler tries to score a body lock takedown but Cadman shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Cadman prevents a body shot from Ribbler.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ribbler.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ribbler's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T4#
Cadman misses with a punch on the inside.
Cadman scores with a shoulder strike.
Cadman lands with a short shot to the head.
Cadman is looking to control Ribbler's arms but Ribbler gets an underhook and turns him. Now Cadman has his back to the cage.
Ribbler lands a hook that snaps the head of Cadman backwards.
Cadman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cadman blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Cadman .
Cadman works on Ribbler's body with a couple of short punches.
Cayden Cadman is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Cadman takes a knee right on the jaw!
Cadman misses with some punches.
Cadman throws a head punch that misses.
Ribbler with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Cayden Cadman seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ribbler throws a punch but it's blocked by Cadman .
Cadman lands with a short head shot on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cadman creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ribbler manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A head punch on the inside from Ribbler fails to land.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cayden Cadman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Cadman has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cayden Cadman !

Post fight, an emotional Cayden Cadman said 'I am the face of the division, and after this win I want Escobar #NEWERA #Cadmantime '.

 

Event: TGC 75     
Date:   Oct 06, 2018
#R1#
Cadman connects with a right hand. Ramirez shakes it off.
A low kick from Cadman misses
and Ramirez counters with a stiff right hand.
Cadman throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ramirez counters with a slapping leg kick.
Cadman staying out of range there.
Cadman lands with a good body shot.
Cadman swings for the body but Ramirez moves out of range.
Ramirez avoids the body shot from Cadman .
Cadman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ramirez manages to avoid it.
Cadman misses with a hook. Ramirez ducked under it nicely.
Ramirez throws a leg kick which misses Cadman 's front leg but catches the back leg as Cadman tries to avoid it.
Cadman wants to land a leg kick but Ramirez is out of range.
Ramirez seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Cadman throws a hook but Ramirez avoids it easily.
Ramirez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cadman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ramirez moves away.
Ramirez lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ramirez sizes up Cadman with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Cadman walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ramirez checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ramirez avoids the body shot from Cadman .
Cadman is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Ramirez rather than just go for the knockout.
Cadman 's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ramirez under the eye.
Cadman throws the left hand but Ramirez avoids the punch easily.#T1#
Cadman scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ramirez has been working on his boxing with his coaches at AK Beasties in the buildup to the fight.
Cadman lands a nice looking body shot.
Cadman swings for the body but Ramirez moves out of range.
Ramirez appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#CL2#
Cadman moves into the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ramirez.
Ramirez gets through Cadman 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cadman blocking some punches.
Cadman misses with some punches.
Ramirez blocks an uppercut.
Cadman throws a punch but it's blocked by Ramirez.
Cadman has a couple of punches blocked by Ramirez.
Cadman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cadman throws a punch but it's blocked by Ramirez.
Cadman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Ramirez fails to land.
Cadman throws a punch but it's blocked by Ramirez.
Cadman takes a shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ramirez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cadman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cadman working aggressively here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ramirez.
A nice left hand lands by Ramirez. #T2#
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Ramirez struggles to land a body shot inside as Cadman controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cadman .
A left hand lands to the body for Ramirez.
A short right from Cadman on the inside.
Cadman misses with the head strike.
Cadman scores with a shot to the side of Ramirez's head.
Ramirez keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cadman 's efforts to push away.
Ramirez stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Cadman lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ramirez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ramirez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ramirez lands a body shot in the clinch.
Cadman lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ramirez backwards.
Ramirez lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Ramirez.
Cadman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cadman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cadman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cadman is looking to control Ramirez's arms but Ramirez gets an underhook and turns him. Now Cadman has his back to the cage. #T3#
Ramirez lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ramirez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cadman throws a punch but it's blocked by Ramirez.
Cadman lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ramirez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cadman throws a head punch that misses.
Ramirez stalling the fight.
Ramirez throws a punch but it's blocked by Cadman .
Ramirez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cadman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ramirez working aggressively here.
Ramirez softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ramirez blocks an uppercut.
Cadman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ramirez lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cadman backwards.
Ramirez lands a hook that snaps the head of Cadman backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cadman .
Ramirez throws a punch but it's blocked by Cadman .
Ramirez working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cadman throws a punch but it's blocked by Ramirez.
Ramirez working aggressively here. #T4#
Ramirez working aggressively here.
Come on Cadman - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Ramirez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cadman misses with some punches.
Ramirez scores with a shoulder strike.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ramirez.
Ramirez tries to throw a body punch but Cadman avoids it by throwing Ramirez back against the cage.
Ramirez has a couple of punches blocked by Cadman .
Ramirez misses with some punches.
A right handed body shot lands from Ramirez.
Cadman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cadman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cadman blocking some punches.
Ramirez throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cadman s head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ramirez scores with a hook to the body.
Ramirez blocking some punches.
Ramirez lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Cadman to his knees! Ramirez keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Iker Ramirez!
Iker Ramirez tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

 

Event: TGC 68: Triple Threat 2     
Date:   Aug 04, 2018
#R1#
Cadman misses with a body shot.
Cadman throws a hook to the side of Fagan's head but Fagan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A telegraphed right hand from Fagan misses the target.
Fagan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fagan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fagan throws a body punch but Cadman moves out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Fagan. That snapped Cadman 's head back.
Fagan just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cadman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fagan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fagan swinging wildly here. #T1#
Cadman throws a body punch but Fagan moves out of range.
Cadman drops his hands momentarily and Fagan takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
We've been informed that Fagan has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Fagan misses with the combination.
A quick step to the side and Cadman tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fagan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cadman .
It looked like Cadman was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Fagan.
Cadman gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Fagan thuds his right hand into Cadman 's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Cadman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Cadman was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Fagan.
A shot to the liver by Fagan. Beautiful body shot.#T2#
Fagan swings for the body but Cadman moves out of range.
Fagan misses with a double jab
and Cadman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cadman seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Fagan throws an overhand right that lands on Cadman 's shoulder, as Cadman tries to avoid the shot.
Fagan throws a hook to the side of Cadman 's head but Cadman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fagan moves away from the strike by Cadman .
Fagan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fagan misses with a right hand
and Cadman counters with a huge uppercut, hook combination that drops Fagan! The ref has seen enough - he's dived in to stop the fight! Brutal strikes by Cadman !

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cayden Cadman !
In his post fight interview, Cayden Cadman gave a big smile as he said 'Thank you to my Manager Eric Jackson, because without him I wouldn't be the fighter I am today, and thank you to everyone who believed in me because alot of people saw this man as unbeatable but I did the unthinkable and got my hand raised #NEWERA #NEWCHAMP #Cadmantime '.

 

Event: TGC 67: Baby vs Babakov     
Date:   Jul 28, 2018
#R1#
Cadman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cadman stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Escobar.
Escobar cracks Cadman with a right hand to the side of the head.#CUT#
It looks like Cayden Cadman has been cut.
Escobar throws a left and a right that both miss
and Cadman makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Cadman throws a body shot but no joy.
Cadman checks the leg kick nicely there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Escobar has taken the fight to the clinch.
Cadman lands an uppercut.
Escobar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cadman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cadman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Escobar works on Cadman 's body with a couple of short punches.#T1#
Escobar lands a left hand.
Escobar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Escobar.
Cadman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Escobar jumps guard but Cadman stands there with Escobar around his waist. Escobar gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Escobar throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cadman s head. #TD#
Escobar ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Escobar no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Cadman wants to get up but he can't break Escobar's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Escobar wants to sweep here but Cadman controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Escobar manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cadman manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Escobar trying to control but Cadman is working from the bottom.
Escobar looking to pass the guard.
Escobar looking to sit in guard and control but Cadman gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Escobar has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Cadman should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Escobar has tightened it up now! Cadman 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 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Diego Escobar!
Diego Escobar retains his lightweight title!
After the fight, Diego Escobar was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
Cayden Cadman was interviewed post fight and said 'He is a tough opponent, but it's back to the drawing board I will get my some wins and if he is still champ well Escobar you better be ready to go to hell and back '.

 

Event: GRS 180     
Date:   Jun 16, 2018
#R1#
Cadman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Basket Case .
Basket Case misses with a lunging right hand
and Cadman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Basket Case fails with a takedown attempt.
Cadman was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cadman moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Basket Case throws a hook to the side of Cadman 's head but Cadman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cadman throwing a counter right hand but Basket Case manages to avoid it.
Basket Case darts in looking for a takedown but Cadman gets double underhooks and turns Basket Case into the cage.
Cadman was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T1#
Basket Case misses the jab.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Jab by Cadman .
Basket Case scores with a crisp jab that stopped Cadman in his tracks.
Basket Case blocks a jab.
Basket Case tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Basket Case feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Cadman s jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Basket Case smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Basket Case looks to score with a jab to the body but Cadman is just out of range.#T2#
A telegraphed right hand from Basket Case misses the target.
Basket Case looks for a takedown but Cadman sprawls well.
Cayden Cadman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Drake Basket Case .
Basket Case attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Basket Case tries to land a leg kick but Cadman saw it coming and moves away.
A little feinted left hand from Cadman on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Cadman throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Basket Case stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Basket Case swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Cadman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3#
Basket Case misses with a left hand
letting Cadman counter with a right hand. #ROC#
Basket Case is rocked!
Basket Case swings for the body but Cadman moves out of range.
Cadman ducks right into an uppercut from Basket Case .
Basket Case walks straight into a right hand from Cadman - that's dropped him! Cadman jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Basket Case from any more punishment! Basket Case complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Cayden Cadman !
Cayden Cadman retains his lightweight title!
Our winner, Cayden Cadman , made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: RS 177     
Date:   May 05, 2018
#R1#
Wilson misses with a looping left.
Wilson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Cadman 's calf.
Cadman shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #TD2#
Wilson looking to score a takedown here. Cadman is defending well but Wilson drives through and ends up in Cadman 's guard.
Wilson throws a strike but Cadman rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SUB2#
Wilson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cadman tries to stand but Wilson is controlling from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU#
Wilson is working an open guard so Cadman takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilson misses with a straight left.
Cadman feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Wilson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Wilson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T1#
Wilson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Wilson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cadman on the side of the head.
Wilson throws a jab when Cadman was well out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Wilson misses the target.
Wilson connects with a body shot that sends Cadman 's belly button to the back.
Cayden Cadman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wilson connects with a right hand. Cadman shakes it off.
Wilson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Cadman throws a front kick aimed at Wilson's knee but Wilson avoids it well.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Wilson has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Cadman avoids the body shot from Wilson.
Good shot there by Wilson.
Wilson lands a nice hook to Cadman 's body. Cadman takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T2#
Wilson lands a head shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wilson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wilson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cadman counters with a good, hard body kick but Wilson shrugs it off.
Cadman slips a straight right by Wilson.
Cadman fires out a quick counter leg kick but Wilson just manages to avoid it.
Cadman throws a nice outside leg kick.
Cadman has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Cadman there as he acknowledges the shot.
Wilson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Cadman counters with a thumping low kick.
Cadman moves out of range of the strikes.
Cadman takes a jab right on the kisser.
Wilson throws a leg kick
and Cadman counters with a leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Wilson.#T3#
Wilson throws a hook but Cadman blocks it.
As Wilson backs away, Cadman returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Wilson throws a poor cross that misses
and Cadman counters with a leg kick. #CL#
Cadman clinches up against the cage.
Cadman lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wilson backwards.
Cadman throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Cadman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wilson throws a leg kick
and Cadman counters with a thumping low kick.
Cadman looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wilson misses with a straight left.
A good leg kick by Cadman .
Wilson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Cadman counters with a nice leg kick.
Cadman blocks a leg kick.#T4#
Wilson connects with a crisp jab.
Wilson is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Cadman had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
A jab from Wilson finds it's way through Cadman 's defenses.
Cadman throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
It seemed like Wilson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cadman misses with a low kick.
Wilson throws a shot from downtown. Cadman moves away and avoids it.
Cadman lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wilson misses with a hook. Cadman ducked under it nicely.
Wilson misses with an uppercut.
Cadman chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Wilson can pounce on him.
Cadman moves away from the strike by Wilson.
Wilson misses with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Solomon Wilson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##TD2#
Wilson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Cadman did well to prevent Wilson getting side control.
Wilson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Wilson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wilson throws a strike but Cadman avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Wilson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cadman works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Wilson postures up in Cadman 's guard and throws a big left but Cadman blocks it.
Wilson is working Cadman over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Wilson throws an elbow that misses. Cadman uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Wilson's guard. Nice move by Cadman !#REVR##SUB2#
Cadman got a little sloppy there for a moment and Wilson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cadman has managed to get both his arms back between Wilson's legs - danger averted.
Cadman has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cadman stopping the sweep attempt from Wilson.
Cadman postures up. #SUB2#
Wilson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T1##SU#
Cadman decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
An inside leg kick lands from Cadman .
Cadman defending well as Wilson loads up on a big left hand.
Cadman thinks about countering with a body kick.
Wilson scores with a decent looking hook.
Wilson shoots in but Cadman avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Wilson throws a lazy right hand but Cadman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cadman takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Wilson throws a jab when Cadman was well out of range.#T2##TD2#
Wilson shoots in and bounces Cadman off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Wilson preventing the sweep.
Wilson throws an elbow that misses. Cadman uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Wilson's guard. Nice move by Cadman !#REVR##SUB2#
Wilson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Wilson doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom. #SUB2#
Cadman got a little sloppy there for a moment and Wilson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cadman has managed to get both his arms back between Wilson's legs - danger averted.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Wilson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T3#
Cadman preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cadman working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wilson.
Wilson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Wilson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Wilson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Wilson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Wilson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Wilson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Wilson stopping the sweep attempt from Cadman .
Wilson throws a big right hand that misses.
Wilson throws a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Wilson throws a big elbow that misses.
Cadman is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Cadman avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Wilson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Cadman seems keen to control Wilson's posture.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Cadman slips a straight right by Wilson.
Cadman tried to counter with a leg kick but Wilson avoided it.
Wilson lands with a straight right. Cadman didn't see that one coming.
Cadman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wilson.
The fighters circling - Wilson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wilson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cadman counters with an inside leg kick. #TD2#
Wilson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Cadman 's half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Solomon Wilson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3##CL#
Cadman gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Wilson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wilson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cadman keeps control of Wilson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Cadman working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wilson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Cadman .
A short left from Cadman .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilson is working for takedown but Cadman is calmly controlling the position for now.
Wilson letting Cadman take a breather here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cadman .
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#T1#
Wilson blocks an uppercut.
The referee is keeping an eye on Cadman - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Cadman working aggressively here. #BC#
Cadman breaks the clinch.
Cadman slips under a jab.
No luck for Wilson with that takedown attempt.
Cadman is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Wilson.
Cayden Cadman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Solomon Wilson.
Wilson throws a poor cross that misses
and Cadman counters with a thumping low kick.
Wilson loads up on a big right hand but Cadman slips the punch.
Wilson throws a poor cross that misses
and Cadman counters with a thumping low kick. #T2#
Wilson throws a poor cross that misses
and Cadman makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Wilson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wilson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #CL#
and Cadman holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Cadman dodges an elbow strike from Wilson.
Cadman taking a breather.
Wilson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Cadman gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Cadman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wilson can't find room to land a body shot as Cadman controls the action.
A short right from Cadman on the inside.
Cadman stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Cadman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wilson. #T3#
Cadman lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wilson backwards.
Wilson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cadman working some nice short punches in the clinch.#ROC#
Wilson is rocked!
Cadman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wilson is still on wobbly legs! Can Cadman finish him?
Wilson is trying to break the clinch but Cadman is controlling him.
Cadman has a couple of punches blocked by Wilson. #BC2#
Wilson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wilson throws a lazy uppercut
and Cadman counters with a nice low kick that buckles Wilson's knee momentarily.
Cadman slips a straight right by Wilson.
Wilson scores with a nice strike.
Wilson seems to have recovered his senses.
Wilson dips to his left and cracks Cadman with an uppercut!
Cadman throws a low kick but Wilson moves out of range easily.
Wilson wants to counter the offense by Cadman and move into the clinch position.
Wilson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cadman motions for Wilson to come forward. Cadman throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Wilson throws a leg kick
and Cadman counters with a good, hard body kick but Wilson shrugs it off.
Wilson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cadman moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wilson dives in for a single leg takedown but Cadman sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
As Wilson backs away, Cadman returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Cadman walks into a left hand.
Solomon Wilson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wilson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice body kick from Cadman .
Cadman connects with a solid leg kick.
Wilson misses with an uppercut. Cadman saw that one coming.
Cadman is looking to counter the offense by Wilson and move into the clinch.
Cadman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wilson.
Wilson throws a big shot that misses.
It looked like Cadman was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Wilson throws a nice looking combination but Cadman bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cadman half committed to a counter leg kick.
Wilson misses with an uppercut. Cadman saw that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cayden Cadman clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R4#
Cadman is looking to slow Wilson down with leg kicks.
Wilson tries a head kick but it misses.
Wilson throws a looping overhand right but Cadman ducks down to avoid it.
Cadman throws a quick counter kick to the body but Wilson avoids it.
Wilson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A slow jab from Wilson misses its intended target.
Cadman thinks about countering with a body kick.
Wilson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Cadman throws a low kick but Wilson avoids it.
Wilson tries to counter by closing the distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Cadman slips under a jab.
Cadman blocks a low kick nicely.
Cadman half committed to a counter leg kick.#T1#
Wilson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Wilson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wilson missing with a left hand there. Cadman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wilson swings widly with a right hand
and Cadman counters with a nice body kick.
Wilson is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
A slow jab from Wilson misses its intended target.
Cadman tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Wilson manages to circle out of the way.
Wilson tests Cadman 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cadman doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Cadman misses with a low kick.
Cadman stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cadman wants it to stay on the feet.#T2#
Wilson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
And Cadman counters with a quick kick to the body but Wilson blocks it.
Cayden Cadman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Solomon Wilson.
Wilson misses with a looping right.
Cadman tried to counter with a leg kick but Wilson avoided it.
Wilson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cadman moves away from the strike by Wilson.
Cadman tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Wilson manages to circle out of the way.
Wilson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
The fighters circling - Wilson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cadman is looking to counter with a body kick.
Cadman defending well as Wilson loads up on a big left hand.
Cadman thumps Wilson with a low kick.
Wilson misses with a body punch
and Cadman counters with a good low kick that Wilson was not able to check. #T3#
Cadman fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Wilson checks it well. #TD2#
Wilson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#ES#
Cadman wriggles free and stands up.
Cadman throws a solid leg kick but Wilson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Cadman .
Wilson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A nice combination there by Wilson.
Cadman finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Wilson is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wilson just misses with a punch to the body.
It appears Cadman was looking to counter with a kick there.
Wilson looks for a takedown but Cadman sprawls well.
As Wilson backs away, Cadman returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Wilson throws a hook but Cadman avoids it easily.
Cadman tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Wilson manages to circle out of the way.#T4#
Wilson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Cadman looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Wilson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Wilson shoots in and drives through. Cadman sprawls well.
A low kick from Wilson misses
and Cadman finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Wilson checks a low kick from Cadman .
Cadman walks into a left hand.
Wilson throws a lazy right hand but Cadman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cadman half committed to a counter leg kick.
Wilson is looking to chop away at Cadman 's legs.
Cadman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wilson.
A jab from Wilson misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Solomon Wilson dominated that fourth round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Cadman staying out of range there.
Cadman looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Cadman takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #TD2#
Wilson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Cadman sprawls well initially but Wilson persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #ES#
Cadman manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Wilson keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Wilson pushes off an throws an elbow but Cadman leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Wilson lands an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cadman .
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wilson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Cadman gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Cadman throws a punch but it's blocked by Wilson.
Cadman takes an elbow to the forehead.
Cadman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Wilson wants a takedown.
Cadman 's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Wilson throws an elbow that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cadman .
Cadman misses with some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Cadman .
Cadman blocks the elbow strike.
Cadman lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wilson wants to break free but Cadman has control. #BC2#
Wilson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cadman throws a leg kick but Wilson moved away.#T2#
Wilson misses with a lunging right hand
and Cadman counters with a low kick, right behind Wilson 's knee.
Wilson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Cadman counters with an outside leg kick.
Wilson is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Cadman ducks under a wild hook from Wilson.
Wilson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Cadman counters with a flying knee that drops Wilson! Cadman dives in and finishes the fight with a flurry of strikes from the mount!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cayden Cadman !
Cayden Cadman is the new lightweight champion!
Our winner, Cayden Cadman , made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: RS 173 Overkill     
Date:   Mar 17, 2018
#R1#
Basket Case tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cadman sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Basket Case somewhat.
Cadman throws out a counter right but Basket Case avoids it with no problem.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Basket Case swings for the body but Cadman moves out of range.
Cadman looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Basket Case lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Basket Case throws a push kick but Cadman slaps the foot to one side.
Cadman looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cadman keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A bone on bone clash there as Basket Case blocks the leg kick. #T1#
Basket Case 's jab looks to have found its range, popping Cadman under the eye.
A lazy left from Basket Case finds it's target.
Drake Basket Case seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Basket Case with a poor takedown
and Cadman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Basket Case ducks under a wild hook from Cadman .
Cadman throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Basket Case counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Cadman !
Basket Case trying to control the action but Cadman is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Basket Case working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T2#
Cadman is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Basket Case tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Cadman sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T3#
Cadman is concentrating on defense, preventing Basket Case from advancing position. #SUB#
Basket Case seems to be working for a kimura but Cadman defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Basket Case is working for a submission of some sort.
Cadman is trying to stand back up but Basket Case is controlling him
Cadman told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Basket Case thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cadman 's head. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Basket Case wants to take a breather but Cadman is having none of it. #SUB#
Basket Case is trying to work for a kimura but Cadman is defending well.
Basket Case prevents Cadman from improving his position.
Basket Case tries to pass to full mount but Cadman defends it.
Basket Case wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cadman keeps working. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Basket Case has a takedown stuffed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Drake Basket Case will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Nice uppercut there from Cadman .
Cadman walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Basket Case checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Cadman connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Basket Case momentarily.
Basket Case gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Cadman counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Basket Case .
Cadman replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Basket Case blocks it well.#T1#
Basket Case throws a body shot but no joy.
Cadman lands with a right hand.
Cadman wants to clinch up but Basket Case keeps it at a distance.
Basket Case gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Cadman gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cayden Cadman !
A victorious Cayden Cadman thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: RS 159 Full Of Rage     
Date:   Dec 09, 2017
#R1#
Nice sprawl there from Cadman as Ipa shoots in.
Cadman throws a counter combo.
Ipa fails with a takedown attempt.
Cadman wants to counter with a clinch but Ipa pushes him away.
Cadman connects with a right hand. Ipa shakes it off.
Ipa looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cadman is fending him off so far but Ipa persists. Nope, Cadman circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jin Jin Ipa. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Ipa shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Cadman really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ipa. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ipa lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ipa not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ipa throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T1#
Ipa throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB#
Ipa wants to work for an arm triangle but Cadman is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ipa not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Cadman trying to control from the bottom.
Ipa has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Cadman blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ipa.
Ipa thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ipa is keen to just control but Cadman is a slippery customer.
Ipa missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Cadman blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ipa.
Cadman tries to roll over but Ipa keeps him under control.#T2#
Ipa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cadman keeps working.
Ipa winds up and cracks Cadman with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Cadman is concentrating on defense, preventing Ipa from advancing position.
Ipa lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Cadman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ipa drops an elbow to the side of Cadman 's head. #T3#
Ipa missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Cadman is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ipa scores with a couple of nice shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Cadman is defending against the submission attempts here by Ipa.
Cadman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ipa is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ipa trying to pass the guard but Cadman defending well. #T4#
Cadman is positioning himself well to prevent Ipa advancing to mount.
Ipa wants to control but Cadman is keeping him busy.
Ipa throwing shots but Cadman is blocking nicely.
Cadman trying to control here.
Cadman holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Ipa has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ipa is looking to advance position but Cadman won't allow it.
Ipa content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jin Jin Ipa dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Ipa tries for a takedown but Cadman circles away easily
and Cadman counters with a straight right hand.
Ipa shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Cadman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cadman slaps away a takedown attempt from Ipa, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jin Jin Ipa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ipa looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ipa gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Cadman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ipa misses with a takedown #CL2#
and Cadman moves into the clinch.
Ipa tries to score a body lock takedown but Cadman shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Cadman lands with a right to the head. #T1#
Cadman pushes Ipa back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ipa is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Cadman gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ipa has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Cadman is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#BC2#
Cadman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ipa tries for a takedown but Cadman circles away easily#KD2#
and Cadman counters with a crisp right hand that drops Ipa! Cadman lets Ipa back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#
Ipa is rocked!
Cadman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ipa with a lazy takedown attempt
and Cadman makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Oh Ipa is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cadman fakes the body blow, causing Ipa to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Ipa goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cayden Cadman !
An out of breath Cayden Cadman thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: RS Friday Night Fights XIV     
Date:   Nov 24, 2017
#R1##CL2#
Cadman moves into the clinch successfully.
Cadman is pressed up against the ropes. Joon has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Cadman down to the mat. Cadman avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Cadman moves into range and clinches up with Joon.#BC2#
Cadman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cadman lands a slapping body shot. #CL2#
Cadman closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Cadman is pressed up against the ropes. Joon has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Cadman down to the mat. Cadman avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Cadman takes the fight into the clinch.
Joon tries to land a knee to the head but Cadman blocks with his arms.
Joon definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#BC2#
Cadman breaks from the clinch. #TD#
Joon shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Joon showed some decent athleticism there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Joon wants to advance to full mount but Cadman doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead. #SUB#
Joon 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! #REVB##T1#
Joon trying to control the position.
Joon on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Joon tries to get out of the position.#SUB#
Joon is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Joon is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
I've been told that Cadman has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.
Cadman trying to control the position from guard on top but Joon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Joon is trying to keep Cadman in close.
Cadman wants to control from the top but Joon keeps moving.
Cadman content to stall in guard here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Cadman throws a quick inside leg kick. #T3##CL2#
Joon tries to keep at a distance but Cadman has taken the fight into the clinch.
Joon has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Cadman avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chul Gun Joon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A shot in the inside from Joon.
Cadman swings wildly with an uppercut but Joon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Joon changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Cadman fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Joon takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#CL2#
Cadman drives through and clinches with Joon against the ropes. #BC2#
Cadman 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Cadman has Joon up against the ropes in a clinch.
Joon takes a shot to the head. #T4#
Cadman lands a left hand.
Joon is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Joon changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Cadman fights it off and pushes away nicely. #CL2#
Cadman moves into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Joon blocking some punches.
Cadman slowing the pace effectively.
Joon is trying to pull guard but Cadman has him pressed against the ropes.
Cadman is pressed up against the ropes. Joon has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Cadman down to the mat. Cadman avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Cadman closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes. #BC2#
Cadman 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Cadman lands with a short punch from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cayden Cadman dominated that round.
That's time! Joon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Joon fails with the takedown.
Cadman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice sprawl there from Cadman as Joon shoots in.
Joon throws a hook but Cadman blocks it.
Cayden Cadman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Cadman has Joon up against the ropes in a clinch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Joon tries for a takedown but Cadman manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chul Gun Joon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cadman has Joon pressed against the ropes.
Cadman gets underhooks to prevent Joon's takedown attempt.
Cadman lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Joon backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joon fails to pull guard.
Cadman throws a punch but it's blocked by Joon.
Joon prevents a body shot from Cadman .
Joon is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Joon looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC2#
Cadman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T1##CL2#
Cadman gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Cadman lands a right hand that snaps the head of Joon backwards.
Joon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Joon blocking some punches.
Cadman has Joon pushed against the ropes.#TD#
Joon has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Cadman regains guard immediately.
Joon is pushing down on Cadman 's leg trying to pass to half guard. Cadman is fighting to maintain full guard but Joon has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Joon is working for a submission of some sort.
Cadman is trying to control but can't. #T2#
Cadman holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Cadman avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Joon.
Joon is looking to stall here but Cadman recovers full guard.
Cadman is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Cadman keeping moving, preventing Joon from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Joon accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Cadman is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Chul Gun Joon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Joon trying to control the position from guard on top but Cadman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Joon with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cadman is controlling Joon's posture.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Cayden Cadman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Cadman clinches up against the ropes.
Joon changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Cadman fights it off and pushes away nicely. #CL2#
Cadman forces Joon back against the ropes and clinches.
Cayden Cadman seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cadman .
Joon is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Joon goes for a takedown attempt but Cadman pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #T4##CL2#
Cadman clinches up with Joon and pushes him back against the ropes.#BC2#
Cadman manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Joon tries to pull guard but Cadman won't allow it.
Cadman swings wildly with an uppercut but Joon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cadman is trying to stall.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cadman .
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cadman is defending well against a takedown attempt.#BC2#
Cadman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cadman listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CL2#
Cadman moves into the clinch successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cayden Cadman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3##CL2#
Cadman gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Cadman prevents the takedown attempt.
Joon has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Cadman is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD#
Joon lands a takedown into guard.
Cadman has Joon pulled in close to control his posture.
Joon wants to control from the top but Cadman keeps moving.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Cadman holds on and takes a little breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Let's hope that Cadman 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.
Joon stands up over Cadman , holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T1#
Joon with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cadman controls Joon momentarily but Joon frees himself.
Cadman pulls Joon in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Cadman lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#CL2#
Joon tries to keep at a distance but Cadman has taken the fight into the clinch.
Cadman misses with a punch on the inside.
Joon wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chul Gun Joon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Joon blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T2#
Cadman is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Joon tries to pull guard but Cadman won't allow it.
A shot in the inside from Cadman .
Joon is trying to drag Cadman to the mat but Cadman just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Cadman working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Joon blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Cadman 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Cadman closes the distance and clinches.
Cadman trying to control the position but instead, Joon has worked for underhooks and has pushed Cadman into the ropes.
Joon misses with a punch on the inside. #TD#
Joon pulls guard successfully. #T3#
Joon trying to keep a closed guard but Cadman is proving a slippery customer.
Cadman 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.
Joon 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.
Joon has Cadman pulled in close to control his posture.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Cadman sitting in guard here, content to control. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Chul Gun Joon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CL2#
Cadman has Joon up against the ropes in a clinch.
Cadman lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Joon looking for a takedown.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Cadman lands a right hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Joon is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Cadman pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Cadman gets through Joon's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Cadman creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cayden Cadman is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#ROC2#
Joon is rocked!
Joon swings wildly with an uppercut but Cadman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Oh Joon is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cadman stalling in the clinch.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cayden Cadman !

An out of breath Cayden Cadman thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Chul Gun Joon stepped up to the mic, saying 'I am going back to the 155lbs class, please!'.

 

Event: RS 153 Breakin' Bones     
Date:   Oct 28, 2017
#R1#
Cadman tries to clinch there but Ipa circles away.
Cadman lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ipa at a distance.
Danga de danga de dang - Cadman scores with a four punch combination!
Ipa shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cadman as he avoids it easily.
Cadman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ipa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ipa tries for a takedown but Cadman circles away easily#CL#
and Cadman moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ipa takes a shot to the head.
Cadman lands an uppercut.
Cadman stalling in the clinch.
Ipa is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Cadman to keep the fight standing.
Cayden Cadman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jin Jin Ipa.#TD2#
Ipa ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Ipa no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SUB2#
Ipa looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Cadman 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.
Ipa is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Cadman keeping control of the position.
Ipa thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ipa wants to pass the guard but Cadman is defending well. #SUB2#
Ipa is working for a kimura but Cadman is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Ipa wants to free his trapped foot but Cadman is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ipa works his way into side control.
Cadman dodges the ground and pound from Ipa.#SUB2#
Ipa wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Cadman , who protects the arm well.
You can see the frustration on Cadman 's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T3#
Ipa in the domination position with Cadman hanging on.
Cadman prevents Ipa from moving into mount.
Cadman wants to control but Ipa postures up.
Ipa tries to move into full mount but can't pass Cadman 's legs.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Ipa in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Ipa misses with the ground and pound.#SUB2#
Ipa tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Cadman takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Ipa works to advance to full mount. Cadman defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Cadman knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ipa on the ground.
Cadman wants to control but Ipa is having none of it.#SUB2#
Ipa jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Cadman is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Cadman and Ipa has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ipa tries to move to mount but Cadman blocks the move with his legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jin Jin Ipa dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Cadman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ipa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ipa drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Cadman defends it well.
Ipa takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Cadman throws a series of punches but Ipa moves out of range.
Ipa throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cadman 's waist but Cadman gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ipa off to one side.
Ipa keeps the fight on the outside.
And Ipa tries to counter it with a takedown but Cadman pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Cadman lands with a thumping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ipa looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cadman is fending him off so far but Ipa persists. Nope, Cadman circles away and we're back to standing.
As Ipa tries to get set, Cadman tries to push him back and clinch up but Ipa manages to avoid the attempt.
Cadman tries to clinch up but Ipa circles away and keeps his distance.
Cadman closes the distance but Ipa moves to the side #TD2#
and Ipa counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ipa. #T1#
Cadman is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Ipa passes into half guard.
Ipa is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Cadman !
Jin Jin Ipa has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Ipa with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter. #SUB2#
Ipa is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Cadman can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning. #SUB2#
Ipa swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Cadman is now in Ipa's guard. A big mistake from Ipa there, giving up the dominant position! #T2##SUB2#
Ipa has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cadman can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Ipa is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cadman is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Ipa is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cadman defends well.
Cadman stopping the sweep attempt from Ipa.
Cadman has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Ipa working for a triangle but Cadman defends it easily. #SUB2#
Ipa looking for a guillotine here but Cadman defends easily.
Ipa is breathing heavily.#T3#
Cadman is looking to stand up but Ipa won't let him.
Cadman sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Ipa looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Ipa is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cadman defends well.
Cadman not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Ipa had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cadman defends it easily.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Cadman is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Ipa working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cadman doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cadman manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cadman wants to control from the top but Ipa keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Ipa working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cadman doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cadman manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cadman 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jin Jin Ipa will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Ipa keeps the fight on the outside.
Ipa shoots in and drives through. Cadman sprawls well.
Cadman is looking to clinch.
Ipa feints the counter takedown.
Cayden Cadman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cadman fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ipa fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cadman is looking to clinch.
Ipa circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ipa with the counter takedown but Cadman avoids it easily.
Cadman tries to clinch but Ipa is having none of it.
And Ipa tries to counter it with a takedown but Cadman pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T1#
Cadman wants to clinch.
Cadman lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Cadman fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cadman moves to clinch but Ipa breaks away #TD2#
and Ipa counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Cadman ! #T2#
Cadman is looking to regain half guard here but Ipa keeps moving and retains side control.
Cadman wants to control but Ipa postures up.#SUB2#
Ipa looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Ipa has knee on belly and moves into mount. #SUB2#
Cadman defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Ipa. #SUB2#
Ipa looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Ipa looking to ground and pound but Cadman is blocking nicely. #T3#
Ipa misses with a head shot.
Ipa working Cadman over with strikes here.
Cadman is in a horrible position here. Ipa smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Cadman wants to control but Ipa is having none of it.
Cadman gets back to half guard.
Ipa is looking to advance position but Cadman won't allow it.
Ipa thows a huge punch but Cadman dodges it nicely. #T4#
Cadman trying to hold on to Ipa's head to control him but Ipa postures up.
Ipa uses his free foot to push down on Cadman 's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Cadman .
Cadman is looking to get to half guard.#SUB2#
Ipa has control of Cadman 's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Cadman regains control of the situation pretty easily. #SUB2#
Ipa working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Cayden Cadman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cadman wants to hold on but Ipa pushes him away.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jin Jin Ipa!

 

Event: RS 148 Caged Combat     
Date:   Sep 23, 2017
#R1##CL#
Cadman clinches with his opponent.
Ruogang wants a takedown.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Cadman stops a takedown attempt from Ruogang.
Cadman lands with a short shot to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Yi Ruogang has been cut.
Ruogang wants to take the fight to the mat but Cadman manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Cayden Cadman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yi Ruogang.
Cadman lands a left hand. #BC#
Cadman manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Cadman forces Ruogang back against the cage and clinches.
Cadman stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ruogang drops down looking for an ankle pick but Cadman pulls his leg out and moves away.
Cadman cracks a nice hook into Ruogang's ribs.#CL#
Cadman clinches up with Ruogang and pushes him back against the cage.#T1#
Cadman stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ruogang as Cadman tries to tie him up.
A short uppercut from Cadman .
Stalling in the clinch from Cadman .
A shot in the inside from Cadman .
Cadman stalling the fight.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Ruogang has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Cadman prevents a takedown attempt there. #BC#
Cadman breaks from the clinch.
Good shot there by Cadman .
Cadman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cadman displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ruogang.
Cadman scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Cadman looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T2##CL#
Cadman moves into the clinch.
Cadman is trying to stall.
Cadman lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ruogang tries for a takedown but Cadman manages to get underhooks.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cadman .
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cadman wants to stall.
A right handed body shot lands from Cadman .
Cadman prevents the takedown attempt.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Cadman throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ruogangs head.
Cadman lands a hook to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Cadman scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ruogang goes for a takedown attempt but Cadman pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #CL#
Cadman moves into range and clinches up with Ruogang.#T3#
Ruogang is looking for a takedown.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cadman creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A body shot lands from Cadman .
Ruogang looks winded!
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Ruogang tries to score a body lock takedown but Cadman shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ruogang's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC#
Cadman breaks the clinch. #CL#
Ruogang gets tackled into the cage by Cadman . Cadman maintains the clinch.
Ruogang changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Cadman fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Cadman slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#ROC#
Ruogang is rocked!#T4##CL#
Cadman gets a clinch.
Cadman lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ruogang backwards.
Ruogang is still on wobbly legs! Can Cadman finish him?
Cadman prevents the takedown attempt.
Cadman has Ruogang pushed against the cage.
Ruogang seems to have recovered his senses.
Cadman prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ruogang tries to score a body lock takedown but Cadman shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Cadman lands with a left to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ruogang has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Cadman is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A shot in the inside from Cadman . #BC#
Cadman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Cadman has closed the distance and engaged Ruogang in a clinch.
Cadman prevents the takedown attempt.
Ruogang drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Cadman gets the underhooks and prevents it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cayden Cadman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yi Ruogang's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Cadman cracks Ruogang with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Ruogang tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Cadman pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Ruogang is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cayden Cadman !
A very excited looking Cayden Cadman made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: RS Friday Night Fights     
Date:   Aug 11, 2017
#R1#
Dorfsen tries to close the distance and clinch but Cadman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cadman is looking to counter the offense by Dorfsen and move into the clinch.#CL#
Cadman forces Dorfsen back against the cage and clinches.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Cadman as Dorfsen tries to tie him up.
Cadman keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dorfsen's efforts to push away.
Stalling in the clinch from Cadman .
Cadman manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Cadman scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dorfsen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cadman avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cadman .
Cadman lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dorfsen backwards.
Cadman leaning his opponent against the cage.
Cadman blocks an elbow strike.#T1#
Dorfsen tries to stall but Cadman uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Dorfsen tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Cadman lands with a short shot to the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Dorfsen misses with an elbow over the top.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Cadman blocks an elbow strike.
Dorfsen tries to land knees in the clinch but Cadman avoids the damage to the body.
Dorfsen's coach down at Cozad MMA New York was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Dorfsen's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Dorfsen throws an elbow that misses.
Dorfsen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cadman .
Cadman has Dorfsen pressed against the cage, preventing Dorfsen from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A short body shot lands from Cadman as the two fighters clinch.
Cadman 's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Dorfsen tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Cadman smiles and moves away. #CL#
Cadman forces Dorfsen back against the cage and clinches.#T2#
Dorfsen wants to break the clinch but can't.
Dorfsen missing with knees to the body.
Cadman presses Dorfsen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Cadman has Dorfsen pressed against the cage.
Dorfsen missing with knees to the body.
Cadman lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cadman on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dorfsen avoiding damage.
Cadman presses Dorfsen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short uppercut from Cadman .
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dorfsen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cadman scores with a shoulder strike.
The referee is keeping an eye on Cadman - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters. #T3#
Dorfsen using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cadman has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dorfsen tries to land knees in the clinch but Cadman avoids the damage to the body.
Cadman pushes Dorfsen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dorfsen is working for takedown but Cadman is calmly controlling the position for now.
Dorfsen looks winded!
Cadman lands a right hand. #ROC#
Dorfsen is rocked!
Dorfsen pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Dorfsen is still on wobbly legs! Can Cadman finish him?
I was talking to Cadman 's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#BC#
Cadman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dorfsen misses with a takedown attempt
and Cadman counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cayden Cadman !
A less than humble Cayden Cadman misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

 

Event: GK 140 Rising Stars     
Date:   Jul 29, 2017
#R1##CL#
Cadman has closed the distance and engaged Okami in a clinch.
Cadman lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cadman dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Okami wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cadman has him pressed against the cage.
Cadman slows down the pace here.
Cadman just leaning against Okami, taking a breather.
Cadman gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Cadman scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Okami is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Cadman is keeping busy.
Cadman keeps control of Okami as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okami tries to throw a body punch but Cadman avoids it by throwing Okami back against the cage.
Okami is trying to force a seperation but Cadman has the dominant position.
Okami tries for a takedown. No joy.
Cadman lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T1#
Cadman stalling the fight.
Cadman lands a hook that snaps the head of Okami backwards.
Okami has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Cadman avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Cadman manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Cadman softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Okami tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Cayden Cadman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyu Okami.
Okami is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Cadman is keeping busy.
Cadman prevents the takedown attempt.
Okami tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cadman .
Okami has Cadman pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Cadman manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Okami is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Cadman pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Okami has had enough of the clinch but Cadman keeps him there for the moment.#T2#
Okami has Cadman pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Cadman manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #BC#
Cadman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Cadman clinches up against the cage.
Okami looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Cadman lands with a left to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cadman .
Okami is trying to pull guard but Cadman turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Cadman lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Okami backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC#
Cadman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD2#
Okami shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Okami is trying to control. Cadman wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Okami is working for a kimura but Cadman is defending it quite comfortably. #T3#
Cadman is refusing to be controlled, as Okami sits in half guard.
Okami not doing much here. #SUB2#
Okami is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Cadman on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Cadman tries to get out of the position.
Okami slows the pace down in half guard. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Okami is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Okami looking to finish Cadman with some ground and pound. This is bad for Cadman !
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cadman is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Okami working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cayden Cadman dominated that round.
That's time! Cadman 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Cadman defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Okami.#TD2#
Okami shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Okami was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The ground and pound from Okami seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Cadman knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Okami on the ground.
Cadman is trying to control Okami's posture but Okami avoids it. #SUB2#
Okami is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Cadman knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SU2#
Okami stands up. #T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Cadman closes the distance and clinches.
Cadman keeps control of Okami as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Okami is trying to maintain a safe position but Cadman gets an underhook and turns Okami into the cage.
Cadman slows down the pace here.
Okami goes for a takedown attempt but Cadman pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #CL#
Cadman has closed the distance and engaged Okami in a clinch.
Cadman scores with a nice hook to the head.#T2#
Cadman lands a right hand that snaps the head of Okami backwards.
Cadman lands a right hand.
Cayden Cadman has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Cadman lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Okami backwards.
Still in the clinch, Cadman scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cadman lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cadman stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Okami tries to circle away but Cadman has him pinned against the cage.
Cadman lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cadman scores with a nice hook to the head.
Okami trying to control the position but instead, Cadman has worked for underhooks and has pushed Okami into the cage.
Cadman throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Okami is looking to control Cadman 's arms but Cadman gets an underhook and turns him. Now Okami has his back to the cage. #T3#
Cadman makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC#
Cadman 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Cadman gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Cadman lands a right hand that snaps the head of Okami backwards.
A short right from Cadman .
Cadman lands an uppercut.#ROC#
Okami is rocked!
Cadman lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Okami backwards.
Okami is still on wobbly legs! Can Cadman finish him?
Cadman lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Okami to his knees! Cadman keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cayden Cadman !
Cayden Cadman 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.

 

 
 
 
Home
What is MMA Tycoon?
Register
Forgot Details
Contact Us
MMA Affiliate Program
MMA Forum
UFC Chat
MMA Newspaper
Buzz - Social Media
MMA Rankings
MMA T-Shirts
 
Managers online: 937
Total users: 40147
 

 

   
©MMA Tycoon  | Bet MMA  |  Contact  |  Links  |  MMA Chat  
MMA Forum  |  Online (937)
Steam Gaming Group Google+ MMA Tycoon Twitter Facebook MMA Game MMA RSS feed - MMA Tycoon Game's Radio Podcast