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TWGC 25 (265lbs, D3): London Qualifier - Round 2 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Caidan Cartwright (ranked 19233 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bogdan Uzun (ranked 4145 p4p, 0 weight class). Uzun has chosen "Trogdor the Burninator" by Strong Bad as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Caidan Cartwright! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Bogdan Uzun!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Phil Schofield and James Ackerman.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Uzun clinches.
Uzun drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Cartwright gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Cartwright is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Uzun can't fight it off and eventually Cartwright manages to take the fight to the floor. Uzun looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cartwright (2) vs (0) Uzun
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cartwright is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Cartwright pushing down on Uzun's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Cartwright seems to be working for a kimura but Uzun defends the submission attempt.
Uzun is looking for a sweep. Cartwright is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cartwright is looking to take a break and control but Uzun is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cartwright seems to be looking for submissions.
Uzun is staying active underneath Cartwright, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uzun is looking to improve his position.
Uzun is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cartwright pulls his head out easily.
Uzun tries to get to full guard but Cartwright has control of the leg.
Uzun is refusing to be controlled, as Cartwright sits in half guard.
Uzun wants to get back to full guard but Cartwright has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Cartwright (5) vs (0) Uzun
Uzun tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Cartwright presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Cartwright (7) vs (0) Uzun
Cartwright trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Cartwright has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Uzun is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Caidan Cartwright!
During a confident post fight interview, Caidan Cartwright thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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