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GFY 70 - Clear your chache 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 0 wins and 3 losses; Kael Gardener! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 99 wins and 45 losses; Pacer Dalton!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Robert Twigg and Daniel Franklin.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Gardener gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Dalton to score an easy takedown into full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gardener (0) vs (2) Dalton
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Dalton not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Gardener definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
It looks like Dalton 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.
Gardener wants to sweep here but Dalton controlling him for the moment.
Gardener working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dalton sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Gardener is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dalton not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Gardener keeping full guard, as Dalton tries to pass.
Dalton's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Gardener is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dalton engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Gardener trying to control the position.
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 stands and throws Gardener's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gardener (0) vs (5) Dalton
Dalton in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Gardener is trying to control Dalton's posture but Dalton avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gardener seems a little lost for a moment, as Dalton dominates the positioning.
Dalton is continuing to stall.
The adventures of Dalton the control monster continue. Boring.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Dalton 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.
Gardener tries to get back to half guard but can't.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Gardener is looking to regain half guard here but Dalton keeps moving and retains side control.
Dalton controls the position from side control.
Gardener tries to buck Dalton off but Dalton is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dalton in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Dalton working away.
Gardener being controlled for a moment.
You can see the frustration on Gardener's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Dalton content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Dalton's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Gardener struggling a bit here.
Dalton is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Gardener's shoulder. That is not cool.
Dalton working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
You can see the frustration on Gardener's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Gardener seems a little lost for a moment, as Dalton dominates the positioning.
Gardener tries to bench press Dalton off him but Dalton keeps the position.
You can see the frustration on Gardener's face as Dalton controls the position.
Gardener wants to control but Dalton postures up.
Dalton controls the position from side control.
Gardener is looking to regain half guard here but Dalton keeps moving and retains side control.
Dalton staying calm.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Gardener tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dalton staying calm.
Gardener struggling a bit here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Dalton slows the pace down.
Gardener wants to control but Dalton postures up.
Gardener tries to improve position but can't.
Dalton slows the pace down.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Dalton.
More stalling from Dalton.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Gardener is looking to regain half guard here but Dalton keeps moving and retains side control.
Dalton controlling the position from side mount.
Gardener is trying to control Dalton's posture but Dalton avoids it.
Dalton controlling from side mount.
Gardener is looking to reverse the position.
Gardener is letting Dalton control him for a moment.
Gardener is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Dalton working away.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Dalton controls the position from side control.
Dalton with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
Gardener is looking for a sweep.
Dalton working away.
The referee asks Dalton politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Dalton prefers to stall for the moment though.
Gardener tries to improve position but can't.
Dalton takes a little break here. Gardener wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Gardener is trying to get back to half guard.
Dalton is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Gardener's shoulder. That is not cool.
Gardener is looking to reverse the position.
Dalton controls the position.
Gardener tries to improve position but can't.
Dalton controls the position.
Dalton working away.
Dalton content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Gardener struggling a bit here.
Dalton controls the position from side control.
Gardener tries to improve position but can't.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Gardener tries to bench press Dalton off him but Dalton keeps the position.
Gardener is working hard here to advance position.
Gardener is being controlled here.
You can see the frustration on Gardener's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Gardener is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Gardener is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Dalton is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Gardener trying to remain calm as Dalton controls from the top position.
Gardener tries to improve position but can't.
Dalton controlling from side mount.
Gardener wants to control but Dalton postures up.
Dalton taking a breather here.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Yet more stalling tactics from Dalton.
You can see the frustration on Gardener's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The referee asks Dalton politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Dalton prefers to stall for the moment though.
Gardener struggling a bit here.
Dalton in side control, just content to control the action for now.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Gardener struggling a bit here.
Dalton controlling from side mount.
Gardener tries to buck Dalton off but Dalton is having none of it.
Dalton controls the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dalton working away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dalton wins on points by 5 to 0.
Pacer Dalton decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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