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GFY 83 - Ford Fuckin Ranger 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 2 wins and 14 losses; Kael Gardener! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; The Emotionally Unavailable Cowboy!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Cecil Peabody and Gwen Towbar.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Gardener has closed the distance and engaged Cowboy in a clinch.
Gardener has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Cowboy is trying to keep an underhook but Gardener manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gardener (2) vs (0) Cowboy
Cowboy has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gardener is working away from the top position though.
Cowboy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gardener pulls his head out easily.
Cowboy trying to control but Gardener postures up.
Gardener definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Cowboy can do anything to dispel that myth.
Gardener performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Cowboy manages to get to full guard.
Gardener passes Cowboy's left leg - he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gardener is trying to control. Cowboy wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gardener is really struggling to control Cowboy but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Gardener passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Cowboy! Score +3 for passing guard: Gardener (5) vs (0) Cowboy
Gardener can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cowboy is looking to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gardener controlling the position easily from mount.
Gardener can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cowboy is looking to escape.
Cowboy tries to reverse the position but Gardener maintains control.
Gardener controlling his opponent.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gardener wants to control the pace but Cowboy is squirming around nicely.
Gardener controlling the position easily from mount.
Cowboy tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gardener looking to control and managing it successfully.
Cowboy really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Gardener trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Cowboy is looking to get to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gardener controlling from the full mount.
Gardener'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.
Gardener trying to control but Cowboy is having none of it.
Gardener tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Cowboy is trying desperately to improve position.
Gardener tries to control but Cowboy wriggling away.
Cowboy is trying to escape the mount.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gardener controlling from the full mount.
Gardener can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cowboy is looking to escape.
Gardener controlling the pace for now.
Gardener has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Gardener trying to control but Cowboy is having none of it.
Cowboy is trying desperately to improve position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Gardener trying to control but Cowboy is having none of it.
Gardener tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Gardener looking to control but Cowboy is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Cowboy is looking to get to half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Cowboy is squirming around, avoiding Gardener's attempts to control the action.
Cowboy working to try and regain half guard.
Cowboy is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gardener trying to control but Cowboy is having none of it.
Gardener controlling his opponent.
Cowboy is squirming around, avoiding Gardener's attempts to control the action.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Gardener looking to control and managing it successfully.
Gardener wants to control the pace but Cowboy is squirming around nicely.
Cowboy wants to control but Gardener is having none of it.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Gardener wants to control the pace but Cowboy is squirming around nicely.
Gardener content just to control the position here.
Gardener trying to control but Cowboy is having none of it.
Gardener controlling the pace for now.
Cowboy working to try and regain half guard.
Gardener looking to control but Cowboy is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gardener controlling the pace for now.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Gardener can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cowboy is looking to escape.
Gardener tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Gardener tries to control but Cowboy wriggling away.
Gardener prevents Cowboy from getting the reversal.
Gardener controlling the pace for now.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Cowboy keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Gardener controlling the position easily from mount.
Gardener tries to control but Cowboy wriggling away.
Cowboy tries to lock up and control but Gardener gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Gardener tries to control but Cowboy wriggling away.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Gardener is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Cowboy is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Cowboy is wriggling around trying to escape.
Gardener can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cowboy is looking to escape.
Cowboy bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gardener (5) vs (2) Cowboy
Gardener not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gardener looking for a sweep. Not yet Gardener, not yet.
Gardener is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cowboy trying to control but Gardener is working from the bottom.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Gardener bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cowboy's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gardener (7) vs (2) Cowboy
Gardener stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cowboy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cowboy working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gardener doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gardener manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gardener slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Gardener (10) vs (2) Cowboy
Gardener takes a little break here. Cowboy wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Gardener wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cowboy keeps working.
Cowboy is trying to escape the position but Gardener is controlling the position.
Gardener is looking to take a break and control but Cowboy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Gardener tries to move to mount but Cowboy blocks the move with his legs.
Gardener is looking to take a break and control but Cowboy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
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 trying to control the position but Cowboy is working away.
Gardener moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Gardener (12) vs (2) Cowboy
Cowboy wants to control but Gardener is having none of it.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Gardener can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cowboy is looking to escape.
Cowboy is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Cowboy is looking to improve his position but Gardener isn't that keen on the idea.
Cowboy wants to hold on but Gardener pushes him away.
Cowboy is squirming around, avoiding Gardener's attempts to control the action.
Cowboy wants to control but Gardener is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gardener looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gardener takes the fight on points by 12 to 2.
A very excited looking Kael Gardener made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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