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GFY 85 - Hire Judith! 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 113 wins and 46 losses; Pacer Dalton! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 54 losses; Olaf Snowstrinski! The judges for this bout are George Francis, Wesley Smith and Gwen Towbar.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious? Snowstrinski scores with a takedown into Dalton's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dalton (0) vs (2) Snowstrinski Snowstrinski showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Dalton looking for a sweep. Not yet Dalton, not yet. Snowstrinski not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Dalton is pulling down on Snowstrinski's head to control his posture. The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves. Snowstrinski sitting in guard here, content to control. 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. Snowstrinski looking to pass the guard. Dalton keeping moving, preventing Snowstrinski from controlling successfully. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dalton wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. Snowstrinski won't allow Dalton to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round. Snowstrinski wants to pass the guard but Dalton is keeping the position. Snowstrinski is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Snowstrinski is pushing down on Dalton's leg trying to pass to half guard. Dalton is fighting to maintain full guard but Snowstrinski has managed to sneak the leg through. Snowstrinski seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dalton does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Dalton wants to improve his position but Snowstrinski is controlling well.
Snowstrinski with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. Dalton is not content to let Snowstrinski control the position. Dalton keeps control of the position for the meantime. Dalton is staying active underneath Snowstrinski, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Dalton keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. Dalton tries to roll over but Snowstrinski keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Dalton is not content to let Snowstrinski control the position. Dalton is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Beating a Dead Horse to Death Again, so we'll see if he gets out of it. Dalton controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. Snowstrinski is trying to control the action in half guard but Dalton is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Dalton tries to get to full guard but Snowstrinski has control of the leg. Dalton has his hands clasped together around Snowstrinski's back. He's all about the action. Snowstrinski content to control rather than advance. Dalton is looking to improve his position.
Dalton is staying active underneath Snowstrinski, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Snowstrinski is taking a breather. Dalton 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Snowstrinski trying to control from half guard but Dalton is working away. Dalton tries to get to full guard but Snowstrinski has control of the leg. Dalton trying to control here.
Dalton is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Snowstrinski trying to control the action but Dalton is working from the bottom. Snowstrinski is thwarting Dalton's attempts to control the position. Dalton tries to get to full guard but Snowstrinski has control of the leg. Dalton has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Snowstrinski is working away from the top position though. Still in half guard, Snowstrinski seems content to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Snowstrinski seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dalton does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Snowstrinski prevents Dalton from improving his position. Snowstrinski is trying to control the action in half guard but Dalton is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Dalton is looking to improve his position.
Dalton is working hard here to advance position. Snowstrinski wants to take a breather but Dalton is having none of it. Dalton is looking for a sweep. Snowstrinski is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Snowstrinski is keen to just control but Dalton is a slippery customer. Dalton is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Snowstrinski trying to control the action but Dalton is working from the bottom. Dalton regains full guard. Nicely done. Snowstrinski won't allow Dalton to sweep him here. Dalton pulls Snowstrinski in close to his closed guard and prevents Snowstrinski from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's five minutes gone in the round. Snowstrinski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dalton is keeping the position for now. Dalton not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dalton has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. Snowstrinski postures up.
Dalton keeping moving, preventing Snowstrinski from controlling successfully. Snowstrinski tries to free his leg and advance position but Dalton is retaining full guard. Snowstrinski stands and throws Dalton's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Dalton (0) vs (5) Snowstrinski Snowstrinski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dalton keeps working. Snowstrinski might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Dalton haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's six minutes gone in the round. 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. Snowstrinski trying to control the action but Dalton is working from the bottom. Dalton is trying to improve his position. Snowstrinski tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. Dalton tries to bench press Snowstrinski off him but Snowstrinski keeps the position. Dalton is not content to let Snowstrinski control the position. Dalton is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Snowstrinski's leg. He's managed it. Nice work. Dalton is looking to improve his position.
Snowstrinski trying to control the action but Dalton is working from the bottom. Dalton tries to roll over but Snowstrinski keeps him under control.
That's seven minutes gone in the round. Snowstrinski is keen to just control but Dalton is a slippery customer. Dalton is pressing down on Snowstrinski's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Dalton being controlled here, momentarily. Snowstrinski preventing the sweep. Snowstrinski trying to control the position from guard on top but Dalton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Snowstrinski controlling from the top position. Snowstrinski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Dalton is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. Snowstrinski wants to control from the top but Dalton keeps moving.
That's eight minutes gone in the round. Dalton looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. Dalton wants to sweep but no luck. Dalton can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Snowstrinski controls the pace. Dalton bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Snowstrinski's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dalton (2) vs (5) Snowstrinski Dalton controlling from the top position. Dalton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Dalton works a leg free and moves into half guard. Dalton is looking to advance position but Snowstrinski won't allow it. Dalton is keen to just control but Snowstrinski is a slippery customer. Dalton is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Snowstrinski defends it well.
That's nine minutes gone in the round. Snowstrinski is trying to get back to full guard. Dalton controlling the action here. Dalton is pressing down on Snowstrinski's thigh, looking to free his foot. Snowstrinski is holding on for now. Snowstrinski has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dalton is working away from the top position though. Dalton stalling away here and it's allowed Snowstrinski to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. Dalton trying to move into half guard but instead Snowstrinski has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dalton (2) vs (7) Snowstrinski
That's ten minutes gone in the round. Snowstrinski looking to pass the guard. Snowstrinski is still trying to improve position. Dalton pulls Snowstrinski in close to his closed guard and prevents Snowstrinski from doing any damage or advancing position. Dalton looking to hit a scissor sweep but Snowstrinski is one step ahead there. Snowstrinski is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Dalton manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Snowstrinski manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dalton (4) vs (7) Snowstrinski Dalton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Dalton preventing the sweep. Dalton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Snowstrinski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round. Dalton is looking to advance position but Snowstrinski has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Dalton (4) vs (11) Snowstrinski Dalton manages to regain half guard. Good work. Dalton tries to roll over but Snowstrinski keeps him under control. Dalton controlling the position for now. Snowstrinski is trying to control the action in half guard but Dalton is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Snowstrinski controlling the pace. Dalton wants to control but Snowstrinski is keeping busy and won't allow it. Dalton tries to roll over but Snowstrinski keeps him under control. Snowstrinski not doing much here.
Dalton is looking to improve his position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round. Snowstrinski is looking to take a break and control but Dalton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Snowstrinski controlling the action here. Dalton tries to get to full guard but Snowstrinski has control of the leg. Dalton wants to control but Snowstrinski is keeping busy.
Dalton is refusing to be controlled, as Snowstrinski sits in half guard. Dalton is holding on to half guard well. Snowstrinski prevents Dalton from improving his position. Snowstrinski is trying to control the action in half guard but Dalton is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round. Dalton is looking to improve his position.
Snowstrinski controlling the pace. Dalton keeping control of the position. Snowstrinski is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. Dalton desperately trying to maintain half guard. Snowstrinski prevents Dalton from improving his position. Dalton wants to control but Snowstrinski is keeping busy.
Dalton makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dalton. Snowstrinski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dalton is keeping the position for now.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round. Dalton tries to land a sweep but no joy. Snowstrinski trying to control the position from guard on top but Dalton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Snowstrinski engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Dalton is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. Dalton is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Dalton lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dalton (6) vs (11) Snowstrinski Snowstrinski keeping full guard, as Dalton tries to pass. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Snowstrinski has his hands on Dalton's head, controlling the position.
And that's the end of the fight! Snowstrinski wins on points by 11 to 6. Olaf Snowstrinski got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!' |
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