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CWC 334 - Prelims PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 36 wins and 36 losses; Pacer Dalton! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 50 wins and 41 losses; Mike Schultz!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yuuki Gou and Shirou Masuda.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Schultz dives in and grabs Dalton's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dalton pushes down on Schultz's head and hops out.
Schultz shoots in but Dalton avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Schultz shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dalton as he jumps to the side.
We've been hearing reports that Dalton has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Pacer Dalton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Schultz.
Schultz shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dalton defends it nicely.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Dalton enables Schultz to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Dalton manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dalton (0) vs (2) Schultz
My spies in Next Level MMA inform me that Schultz has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Dalton holds on and takes a little breather.
Schultz looking to pass the guard.
Dalton managing to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dalton tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dalton pulls Schultz in close to prevent any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dalton is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dalton (2) vs (2) Schultz
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dalton is pushing down on Schultz's leg trying to pass to half guard. Schultz is fighting to maintain full guard but Dalton has managed to sneak the leg through.
Dalton takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Dalton'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.
Further stalling from Dalton.
Schultz holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Dalton slows the pace down in half guard.
Schultz trying to control from the bottom.
Well, if Dalton 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dalton passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dalton (5) vs (2) Schultz
Dalton controlling from the full mount.
Dalton wants to take Schultz's back but he can't do it this time.
Schultz really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Dalton looking to control and managing it successfully.
Dalton seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Schultz for as long as he can get away with.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dalton fails to move to back control.
Schultz tries to hold on but Dalton postures up.
Dalton content just to control the position here.
Dalton wants to take Schultz's back here but Schultz is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Dalton content just to control the position here.
Schultz wants to hold on but Dalton pushes him away.
Dalton controlling the position easily from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schultz is trying desperately to improve position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dalton controlling his opponent.
Schultz prevents Dalton from taking his back.
Dalton controlling the pace for now.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Schultz tries to lock up and control but Dalton gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Dalton controlling from the full mount.
Dalton continues to stall.
Dalton looking to take Schultz's back but Schultz rolls and after a scramble, Schultz ends up on top in guard. Nice escape there from Schultz to escape a tricky position. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dalton (5) vs (4) Schultz
Schultz tries to free his leg and advance position but Dalton is retaining full guard.
Schultz trying to control the position from guard on top but Dalton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dalton seems keen to control Schultz's posture.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Dalton manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Schultz manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dalton (7) vs (4) Schultz
Dalton not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Schultz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Schultz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Dalton controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Dalton stands and throws Schultz's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Dalton (10) vs (4) Schultz
Dalton content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Dalton is stinking the place up with his stalling.
Dalton has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Schultz is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Dalton's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Dalton with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Dalton looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Dalton in particular looking to stall.
More hug and hope from Dalton.
Schultz slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Dalton is pushing down on Schultz's leg trying to pass to half guard. Schultz is fighting to maintain full guard but Dalton has managed to sneak the leg through.
Dalton sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Schultz is trying to get back to full guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Dalton is taking a breather. Schultz 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.
Dalton wants to pass to mount but Schultz is defending the position.
Schultz wants to get back to full guard.
Dalton wants to pass to mount but Schultz is defending the position.
Dalton perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Dalton tries to pass to full mount but Schultz defends it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Dalton in particular looking to stall.
Dalton tries to pass to full mount but Schultz defends it.
Dalton trying to control the pace.
Dalton passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Schultz! Score +3 for passing guard: Dalton (13) vs (4) Schultz
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Dalton takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Dalton with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Dalton moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Dalton (16) vs (4) Schultz
Schultz trying to control the position but Dalton manages to sink in the hooks.
Schultz is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Dalton.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Dalton takes the fight on points by 16 to 4.
An out of breath Pacer Dalton thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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