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GFY 62 - Aquarius Jan thru May 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 92 wins and 44 losses; Pacer Dalton! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 33 losses; Desi Kraag!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Daniel Franklin and Tiny Johnson.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Dalton closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Kraag's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dalton (2) vs (0) Kraag
Kraag is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dalton defends well.
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.
Dalton 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.
Kraag looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dalton is stalling in the full guard.
Dalton might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dalton forces his way into half guard.
Dalton with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kraag is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dalton pulls his head out easily.
Dalton looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Kraag should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Dalton is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dalton (5) vs (0) Kraag
Kraag has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Dalton (8) vs (0) Kraag
Kraag trying to control the hands but Dalton breaks the grip.
Dalton controlling the position well here. Kraag rolled but Dalton kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Kraag trying to control but not successfully.
Dalton is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Dalton seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Kraag for as long as he can get away with.
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.
Dalton keeps control of the position as Kraag tries to break free.
Kraag is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dalton has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Kraag's body.
Kraag is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Dalton off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
You can see the frustration on Kraag's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Kraag is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Dalton.
Further stalling from Dalton.
Dalton has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Dalton.
Kraag tries to break free.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kraag trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Dalton controls the action.
I really don't envy Kraag right now.
Dalton has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Kraag's body.
Dalton continues to hold on tight.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Dalton gets his hands free as Kraag looks to control.
What can Kraag do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Kraag just trying to survive but Dalton is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Dalton biding his time, looking for the opening.
Kraag is in bad spot here.
Dalton biding his time, looking for the opening.
Dalton gets his hands free as Kraag looks to control.
Dalton is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Dalton continues to stall.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kraag trying to control the hands but Dalton won't let him.
Dalton is riding his opponent, not letting Kraag buck him off.
Dalton not allowing Kraag to control his hands.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Dalton trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Kraag doesn't escape.
Kraag can't escape the position.
Dalton is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Dalton controlling well, preventing Kraag from escaping the position.
Dalton biding his time, looking for the opening.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Dalton gets his hands free as Kraag looks to control.
Dalton biding his time, controlling Kraag.
Dalton patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Kraag wants to escape the position.
Dalton has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Kraag's body.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Dalton is stinking the place up with his stalling.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Kraag wants to control his opponent's hands but Dalton gets his hands free.
Dalton is riding his opponent, not letting Kraag buck him off.
Dalton is hanging on to Kraag's back as he tries to escape.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Kraag's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Dalton controlling the position well here. Kraag rolled but Dalton kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Kraag trying to control the action but Dalton just sinks the hooks in.
Dalton controls the action.
Kraag tries to escape the position.
Dalton trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Kraag doesn't escape.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Kraag trying to control but not successfully.
I would not like to be Kraag right now.
You can see the frustration on Kraag's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Dalton biding his time, looking for the opening.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Dalton not allowing Kraag to control his hands.
Dalton controlling from the back.
Kraag is in bad spot here.
Dalton controlling from the back.
Dalton is persistently looking for the submission but Kraag is defending it well.
Dalton controls the action.
Kraag tries to escape but Dalton has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Dalton just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Kraag just trying to survive but Dalton is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Dalton is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Kraag is in bad spot here.
Kraag looks winded!
Kraag trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Dalton controlling the positon.
Kraag tries to roll but Dalton sticks to his back.
Dalton just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Kraag trying to control the hands but Dalton won't let him.
Dalton controls the action.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kraag tries to escape but Dalton has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Dalton trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Kraag doesn't escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dalton takes the fight on points by 8 to 0.
Pacer Dalton retains his super heavyweight title!
Our winner, Pacer Dalton, 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. |
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