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TWGC 34 (155lbs, D2): Finals - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 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.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Irrawaddy is looking to advance position but Cadman won't allow it.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
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. |
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