Is Cowboy's Takedown defense skewed?

[standandtrade7]

For me this is a true rubber match because I had Cowboy winning the first fight.

Contrary to most people, and I could be wrong, I don't see Bendo looking to grapple right away here. The most telling part of Cowboy's improvement for me is that he has gotten much better at fighting from his distance and getting out of range when he's in too close. His TDD is improved as well, but like you said, untested against major wrestlers.

 

[Moneymma]

Last fighter to get outwrestled by ben was nate diaz.... very impressive

 

[ArtemV]

He does have awesome TDD and it's only improving. But there isn't a lot of elite wrestlers at LW, Bendo, Melendez and Khabib (over them all) are just it.

 

[forrestcries]

He's kinda like condit doesn't mind fighting off his back, not scared to throw kicks

Kinda, but Cerrone's tdd is solid, while Condit's is trash