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Event: GFY 47 - hoot owls f chickens     
Date:   May 03, 2024





170 cm
43 yrs
135 lbs



193 cm
50 yrs
270 lbs


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 21 wins and 9 losses; Chad Strdoza! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 20 losses; Desi Kraag!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Stewart Dunkirk and Gwen Towbar.


The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kraag tries to clinch but Strdoza is having none of it.
Kraag tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Strdoza manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Strdoza wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
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.
Kraag tries to clinch but Strdoza moves away #TD#
and Strdoza counters with a single leg into guard. Kraag didn't expect that.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Strdoza (2) vs (0) Kraag#SUB#
Strdoza drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Strdoza jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kraag can't keep his opponent in guard - Strdoza advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Strdoza is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kraag sees it coming and defends easily.
Kraag is trying to get back to full guard.
Kraag trying to hold on to Strdoza's head to control him but Strdoza postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strdoza trying to pass the guard but Kraag defending well. #SUB2#
Kraag actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Strdoza seems to be working for a kimura but Kraag defends the submission attempt.#T1##SUB#
Strdoza is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kraag is just riding it out for now. Strdoza eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Kraag actively working from the bottom here.
Strdoza wants to control but Kraag is keeping him busy.
Kraag is trying to get back to full guard.
Kraag really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Strdoza. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Strdoza is looking to take a break and control but Kraag is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kraag is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kraag is not content to let Strdoza control the position.#T2#
Kraag is trying to maintain the position but Strdoza is very close to passing his half guard.
Kraag is staying active underneath Strdoza, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Strdoza is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB2#
Kraag is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Strdoza pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Kraag is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Strdoza pulls his head out easily.
Strdoza has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Strdoza (5) vs (0) Kraag
Kraag wants to control but Strdoza is having none of it.
Kraag is in all sorts of trouble here.
Strdoza content just to control the position here. #SUB#
Strdoza is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Kraag to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Kraag shrugs it off.
Strdoza wants to control the pace but Kraag is squirming around nicely. #T3##SUB#
Strdoza is working for a guillotine from mount but Kraag frees his head quite easily. #SUB#
Strdoza working for a guillotine from mount but Kraag is in no mood to give up.
Kraag is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kraag is squirming around, avoiding Strdoza's attempts to control the action.
Kraag is trying to escape the mount.
Strdoza moves to the back position.
Score +3 for taking back: Strdoza (8) vs (0) Kraag
Strdoza seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Strdoza has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Kraag! Can he survive? No! He's out! Strdoza gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Chad Strdoza!
An out of breath Chad Strdoza thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: GFY 46 - N 2 just ahead of me     
Date:   Apr 30, 2024





197 cm
32 yrs
265 lbs



170 cm
43 yrs
135 lbs


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 11 wins and 14 losses; Uncle Abner! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 9 losses; Chad Strdoza!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Gwen Towbar and Tiny Johnson.


The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Abner forces Strdoza back against the ropes and clinches.#TD#
Abner has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Strdoza regains guard immediately.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Abner (2) vs (0) Strdoza
Strdoza looking to control.
Strdoza tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Abner wants to control from the top but Strdoza keeps moving.
Abner has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Strdoza looking to control.
Abner trying to control but Strdoza is working from the bottom.
Abner wants to pass the guard but Strdoza is keeping the position.
Abner trying to control the position from guard on top but Strdoza is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Strdoza is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T1##SUB2#
Strdoza looking for a triangle here. Abner is fighting it but it looks tight! Strdoza pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Abner is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Chad Strdoza!
A victorious Chad Strdoza thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: GFY 45 - we are selling jam     
Date:   Apr 27, 2024





190 cm
52 yrs
195 lbs



170 cm
43 yrs
135 lbs


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 4 wins and 13 losses; Felix Krnacova! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 9 losses; Chad Strdoza!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Tiny Johnson and Wesley Smith.


The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Krnacova with a poor takedown #TD2#
and Strdoza counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Krnacova!
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Krnacova (0) vs (4) Strdoza
Krnacova is trying to work for a sweep but Strdoza has mounted him!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Krnacova (0) vs (6) Strdoza
Krnacova wants to control but Strdoza is having none of it.
Strdoza trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB2#
Krnacova tries to improve his position but Strdoza has taken his back! Strdoza has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Krnacova tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Strdoza pushes Krnacova away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Chad Strdoza!
Chad Strdoza seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: GFY 44 - I got a big cock     
Date:   Apr 24, 2024





180 cm
48 yrs
220 lbs



170 cm
43 yrs
135 lbs


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 74 wins and 44 losses; Pacer Dalton! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 8 losses; Chad Strdoza!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Stewart Dunkirk and Gwen Towbar.


The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Dalton shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL2#
and Strdoza counters by moving into the clinch. #TD#
Dalton lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dalton (2) vs (0) Strdoza
Strdoza holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Dalton prevents Strdoza from improving his position.
Strdoza is trying to control but can't.
Strdoza wants to get back to full guard.
Dalton controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strdoza has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dalton is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Strdoza actively working from the bottom here.
Dalton keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T1#
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 has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Dalton moves into full mount! Strdoza won't be happy about that!
Score +3 for passing guard: Dalton (5) vs (0) Strdoza
Dalton content just to control the position here.
Dalton seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Strdoza for as long as he can get away with.
Strdoza keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Dalton trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Strdoza can't escape the position. #T2#
Dalton moves to take his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Dalton (8) vs (0) Strdoza
Dalton biding his time, looking for the opening.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Dalton.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dalton has the hooks in. Strdoza is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Dalton keeps control of the position easily here as Strdoza tries to buck him off.
Dalton continues to hold on tight.
Strdoza tries to break free.
Dalton biding his time, looking for the opening. #T3#
Strdoza tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Strdoza is working to get back to half guard.
Dalton is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Strdoza is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Dalton (11) vs (0) Strdoza
Dalton really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Strdoza.
Dalton wants to control but Strdoza manages to buck him off and is now in Dalton's guard! Nice work there by Strdoza!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dalton (11) vs (2) Strdoza#SUB2#
Strdoza drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Strdoza jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Dalton has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Dalton looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Strdoza drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Strdoza jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T4#
Dalton looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Strdoza puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #SUB2#
Strdoza looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
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.#SUB2#
Strdoza is working for a kimura but Dalton is defending it quite comfortably.
Strdoza frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Dalton (11) vs (5) Strdoza
Dalton is trying to escape the mount.
Strdoza trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dalton is looking to improve his position but Strdoza isn't that keen on the idea.#T5#
Strdoza with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Dalton working to try and regain half guard.
Dalton tries to lock up and control but Strdoza gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB2#
Strdoza looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Strdoza is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Dalton to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Dalton shrugs it off.
Dalton slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Dalton is looking for a sweep. Strdoza is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Strdoza trying to control the action but Dalton is working from the bottom.
Dalton is concentrating on defense, preventing Strdoza from advancing position. #T6#
Dalton tries to roll over but Strdoza keeps him under control.
Dalton is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Strdoza's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Strdoza's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Dalton (15) vs (5) Strdoza
Dalton has the hooks in. Strdoza is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Dalton keeps control of the position easily here as Strdoza tries to buck him off.
Dalton trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Strdoza breaks Dalton's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dalton (15) vs (7) Strdoza
Dalton keeping moving, preventing Strdoza from controlling successfully.
Dalton wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Strdoza sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Dalton's guard. #T7#
Strdoza is keen to just control but Dalton is a slippery customer.
Strdoza is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Dalton keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Dalton is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dalton is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Strdoza is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Dalton gets back to full guard.
Dalton pulls Strdoza in close to prevent any damage.
Further stalling from Dalton.#T8#
Strdoza won't allow Dalton to sweep him here.
Dalton keeping moving, preventing Strdoza from controlling successfully.
Dalton pulls Strdoza in close to prevent any damage.
Dalton keeping moving, preventing Strdoza from controlling successfully.
Dalton bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Strdoza's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dalton (17) vs (7) Strdoza
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 passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Score +3 for passing guard: Dalton (20) vs (7) Strdoza
Strdoza sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Dalton is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Strdoza trying to hold on to Dalton's head to control him but Dalton postures up.
Dalton not doing much here. #T9#
Dalton moves into full mount! Strdoza won't be happy about that!
Score +3 for passing guard: Dalton (23) vs (7) Strdoza
Dalton controlling from the full mount.
Strdoza is trying to escape the mount.
Strdoza tries to lock up and control but Dalton gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Dalton looking to control but Strdoza is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Dalton controlling from the full mount.
Strdoza wants to control but Dalton is having none of it.
Dalton controlling from mount.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Dalton is stinking the place up with his stalling.#T10#
Strdoza keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Dalton sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Strdoza is trying to escape the mount.
Dalton controlling from the full mount.
Dalton trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dalton tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Dalton moves to back control.
Score +3 for taking back: Dalton (26) vs (7) Strdoza
Strdoza staying busy and making it hard for Dalton to control. #T11#
Dalton gets his hands free as Strdoza looks to control.
Dalton keeps control of the position as Strdoza tries to break free.
Dalton biding his time, controlling Strdoza.
Strdoza is really stuck here.
Dalton controlling from the back.
Strdoza is really stuck here. #T12#
I would not like to be Strdoza right now.
Strdoza rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Dalton wants to free his trapped foot but Strdoza is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Dalton is thwarting Strdoza's attempts to control the position.
Dalton is controlling the pace. #SUB#
Dalton is trying to work for a kimura but Strdoza is defending well.
Strdoza trying to control but Dalton postures up. #T13#
Dalton controlling the action here.
Strdoza gets back to full guard.
Dalton slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Dalton tries to free his leg and advance position but Strdoza is retaining full guard.
Dalton wants to control from the top but Strdoza keeps moving.
Dalton slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Dalton continues to stall.
Dalton won't allow Strdoza to sweep him here.
Dalton slips nicely into half guard.
Dalton slows the pace down in half guard. #T14#
Strdoza is staying active underneath Dalton, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Dalton controlling the pace.
Strdoza tries to get to full guard but Dalton has control of the leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dalton works his way into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Dalton (29) vs (7) Strdoza#SUB#
Dalton working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dalton takes the fight on points by 29 to 7.
Pacer Dalton seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: GFY 42 - When shirts get tight     
Date:   Apr 20, 2024





170 cm
42 yrs
135 lbs



187 cm
20 yrs
197 lbs


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 18 wins and 8 losses; Chad Strdoza! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 18 losses; Filmore Everett!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Robert Twigg and Daniel Franklin.


Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Strdoza circles away from the clinch attempt.
Strdoza tries to counter by clinching up but Everett breaks away and moves out of range.
Everett misses with a takedown attempt - Strdoza sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Strdoza appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Everett tries for a takedown but Strdoza sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Strdoza is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Everett.
Everett fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Chad Strdoza has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Filmore Everett.
Everett shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Everett tries to clinch but Strdoza moves away #TD#
so Strdoza counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Strdoza (2) vs (0) Everett
Strdoza trying to control the position from guard on top but Everett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Strdoza slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: Strdoza (5) vs (0) Everett
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.#T1##SUB#
Strdoza tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Everett can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Strdoza has hold of Everett's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Everett seems comfortable defending it but Strdoza has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Everett is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Everett is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Strdoza couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Chad Strdoza!
Chad Strdoza decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: GFY 41 - Get a haircut HIPPY     
Date:   Apr 17, 2024





225 cm
36 yrs
174 lbs



170 cm
42 yrs
135 lbs


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 7 wins and 8 losses; Walter Wiener! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 8 losses; Chad Strdoza!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Daniel Franklin and Alan Glass.


Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Strdoza swats away the attempt to clinch by Wiener.#CL#
Wiener has taken the fight to the clinch. #TD#
Wiener has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Strdoza regains guard immediately.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Wiener (2) vs (0) Strdoza
Wiener wants to control from the top but Strdoza keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Strdoza is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wiener defends well.#T1##SUB2#
Strdoza has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Wiener can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Wiener knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Strdoza on the ground.
Wiener tries to free his leg and advance position but Strdoza is retaining full guard.
Wiener wants to control from the top but Strdoza keeps moving.
Wiener tries to free his leg and advance position but Strdoza is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Strdoza looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Wiener is defending well. Strdoza quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Wiener has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Strdoza celebrates on the ropes, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Chad Strdoza!
Chad Strdoza seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: GFY 39 - Cricket Blair Witch     
Date:   Apr 04, 2024





172 cm
22 yrs
157 lbs



170 cm
42 yrs
135 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 14 losses; Nate Pawn! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 8 losses; Chad Strdoza!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Alan Glass and Tiny Johnson.


Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.#CL#
Pawn has taken the fight to the clinch.
Pawn has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Strdoza after a bit of a struggle.
Pawn has been working on his balance at The Factory, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Strdoza.
Strdoza tries for a takedown. No joy. #TD#
Pawn has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Strdoza is trying to keep an underhook but Pawn manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pawn (2) vs (0) Strdoza
Strdoza is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Pawn's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Pawn's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Pawn (2) vs (4) Strdoza
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.#SUB2#
Strdoza has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB2#
Strdoza is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Pawn won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Strdoza off his unconscious opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Chad Strdoza!
A very excited looking Chad Strdoza 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.

 

Event: GFY 37 - Go Easy Bro     
Date:   Mar 29, 2024





180 cm
42 yrs
169 lbs



170 cm
42 yrs
135 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 12 losses; Phol Boxaaja! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 7 losses; Chad Strdoza!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Cecil Peabody and Robert Twigg.


The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Boxaaja tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Strdoza defends well and Boxaaja ends up having to push Strdoza into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Strdoza wants a takedown. #TD#
Boxaaja pulls guard successfully.
Boxaaja keeping moving, preventing Strdoza from controlling successfully.
Boxaaja is pulling down on Strdoza's head. It's preventing any offense from Strdoza, at least for the moment.
Strdoza trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boxaaja keeping moving, preventing Strdoza from controlling successfully.
Boxaaja has Strdoza pulled in close to control his posture. #T1#
Boxaaja keeping full guard, as Strdoza tries to pass.
Boxaaja is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
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.
Boxaaja looking to control.
Strdoza tries to free his leg and advance position but Boxaaja is retaining full guard.
Strdoza trying to control the position from guard on top but Boxaaja is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Boxaaja holds on and takes a little breather.
Boxaaja wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
Strdoza trying to control the position from guard on top but Boxaaja is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boxaaja seems keen to control Strdoza's posture.
Strdoza wants to pass the guard but Boxaaja is keeping the position.#SUB#
Boxaaja is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Strdoza defends well.#T3#
Strdoza trying to control the position from guard on top but Boxaaja is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Strdoza passes Boxaaja's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Boxaaja regains full guard. Nicely done.
Boxaaja is pulling down on Strdoza's head to control his posture.
Boxaaja trying to control the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Boxaaja keeping moving, preventing Strdoza from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Boxaaja throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T4#
Boxaaja is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Boxaaja keeping moving, preventing Strdoza from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Strdoza is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Boxaaja is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Boxaaja has escaped and now he's on top!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boxaaja (2) vs (0) Strdoza#SUB2#
Strdoza escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Boxaaja gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Boxaaja trying to control the position from guard on top but Strdoza is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T5#
Boxaaja controls from within his opponent's guard.
Boxaaja has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Boxaaja got a little sloppy there for a moment and Strdoza has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Boxaaja has managed to get both his arms back between Strdoza's legs - danger averted.
Boxaaja slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: Boxaaja (5) vs (0) Strdoza
Strdoza stops Boxaaja from passing to mount.
Strdoza tries to improve position but can't. #T6#
Strdoza is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Strdoza manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boxaaja (5) vs (2) Strdoza
Boxaaja is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Boxaaja looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Strdoza is working for a kimura but Boxaaja is defending it quite comfortably.
Strdoza is trying to control. Boxaaja wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T7##SUB2#
Strdoza is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Boxaaja has managed to free his arm - good work.
Boxaaja manages to get to full guard. #SUB#
Boxaaja is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Boxaaja looking for a sweep. Not yet Boxaaja, not yet. #SUB#
Boxaaja working for a triangle but Strdoza defends it easily.
Strdoza wants to control from the top but Boxaaja keeps moving. #T8#
Strdoza slips nicely into half guard.
Strdoza is trying to control the action in half guard but Boxaaja is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Boxaaja is defending against the submission attempts here by Strdoza. #SUB#
Boxaaja looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Boxaaja works his way to full guard. Good work.#T9##SUB2#
Strdoza has gone for a leg lock! Boxaaja slips out almost immediately though and dives into Strdoza's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boxaaja (7) vs (2) Strdoza
Strdoza being controlled here, momentarily.
Strdoza controls Boxaaja momentarily but Boxaaja frees himself.
Boxaaja wants to pass the guard but Strdoza is keeping the position.
Strdoza keeping moving, preventing Boxaaja from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Strdoza has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Boxaaja can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T10#
Boxaaja wants to control from the top but Strdoza keeps moving.
Boxaaja advances position into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Boxaaja (10) vs (2) Strdoza
Strdoza is trying to control Boxaaja's posture but Boxaaja avoids it.
Strdoza looks to move to half guard but instead Boxaaja has passed into mount! Damn!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Boxaaja (12) vs (2) Strdoza
Strdoza is desperately trying to improve his position but Boxaaja has a good base and remains in mount.#T11#
Strdoza slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Strdoza trying to control but Boxaaja postures up.
Strdoza is not content to let Boxaaja control the position.#SUB#
Boxaaja is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
Boxaaja is working for a kimura but Strdoza is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
Boxaaja seems to be looking for submissions. #T12#
Strdoza tries to get to full guard but Boxaaja has control of the leg.
Strdoza is refusing to be controlled, as Boxaaja sits in half guard. #SUB#
Boxaaja seems to be looking for submissions.
Strdoza tries to roll over but Boxaaja keeps him under control.
Strdoza moves into full guard.
Boxaaja controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T13##SUB2#
Strdoza working for submissions but it's allowed Boxaaja to get to half guard. #SUB#
Boxaaja is working for a kimura but Strdoza is defending it quite comfortably.
Strdoza tries to roll over but Boxaaja keeps him under control.#SUB#
Boxaaja is looking for a kimura but Strdoza is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Boxaaja to get the leverage.
Boxaaja is trying to control the action in half guard but Strdoza is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Boxaaja is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Boxaaja prevents Strdoza from improving his position.#T14#
Strdoza is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Boxaaja is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Strdoza moves into full guard.
Boxaaja wants to control from the top but Strdoza keeps moving.
Strdoza is trying to control the position but Boxaaja postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Boxaaja 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.
Boxaaja trying to control the position from guard on top but Strdoza is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

And that's the end of the fight!
Boxaaja takes the fight on points by 12 to 2.
An out of breath Phol Boxaaja thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: GFY 34 - Mr Sunshine     
Date:   Mar 19, 2024





170 cm
42 yrs
135 lbs



178 cm
23 yrs
170 lbs


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 15 wins and 7 losses; Chad Strdoza! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 5 losses; Kawainui Perry!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Chris Downing and Tiny Johnson.


The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Perry tries to clinch but Strdoza is having none of it. #CL2#
Perry rushes Strdoza and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Strdoza gets underhooks to prevent Perry's takedown attempt.
Perry jumps guard but Strdoza stands there with Perry around his waist. Perry gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #TD2#
Perry manages to pull guard.
Strdoza tries to free his leg and advance position but Perry is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Strdoza drops back, looking for a kneebar! Perry looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Perry looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Perry!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Strdoza (0) vs (4) Perry
Strdoza looking for a sweep but Perry has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Strdoza (0) vs (6) Perry
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strdoza keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Strdoza regains half guard.#T1#
Perry seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Strdoza trying to hold on to Perry's head to control him but Perry postures up.
Strdoza has a hand on Perry's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Perry takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Score +3 for passing guard: Strdoza (0) vs (9) Perry
Perry avoids the attempt from Strdoza to control.
Strdoza sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Perry prevents Strdoza from improving his position.#T2#
Strdoza moves into full guard.
Strdoza looking for a sweep. Not yet Strdoza, not yet. #SUB#
Strdoza is looking for a triangle but Perry pushes his legs off easily.
Perry looking to pass the guard.
Strdoza trying to control the position. #SUB#
Strdoza has his foot on Perry's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Perry works his way back into a safe position though.
Perry must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T3##SUB#
Strdoza has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Perry should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Strdoza has tightened it up now! Perry should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Chad Strdoza!
A victorious Chad Strdoza thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: GFY 29 - Haunted Swimming pool     
Date:   Mar 03, 2024





180 cm
42 yrs
169 lbs



170 cm
42 yrs
135 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 11 losses; Phol Boxaaja! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 6 losses; Chad Strdoza!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Wesley Smith and Stewart Dunkirk.


The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Nice takedown defense from Strdoza. No joy for Boxaaja on that attempt.
Boxaaja is trying hard to land a takedown here. Strdoza sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Boxaaja shoots for a takedown but Strdoza saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Phol Boxaaja. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boxaaja shoots in and drives through. Strdoza sprawls well.
Strdoza with the counter takedown but Boxaaja avoids it easily.
Boxaaja shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Strdoza pinned against the ropes. Strdoza gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Strdoza with the counter takedown but Boxaaja avoids it easily.
Boxaaja shoots in but Strdoza avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Strdoza tries to counter by closing the distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boxaaja looks for a takedown but Strdoza sprawls well.
Strdoza with the counter takedown but Boxaaja avoids it easily.
Boxaaja shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Strdoza but Strdoza pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Boxaaja fails with the takedown#CL2#
and Strdoza counters by moving into the clinch. #T1#
Boxaaja gets underhooks to prevent Strdoza's takedown attempt.
Strdoza has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Boxaaja is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Boxaaja prevents the takedown attempt.
Strdoza tries for a takedown. No joy. #TD#
Boxaaja pulls guard.
Boxaaja keeping full guard, as Strdoza tries to pass.
Boxaaja is pulling down on Strdoza's head to control his posture. #SUB#
Boxaaja is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Strdoza is aware though and is defending well.
Boxaaja keeping moving, preventing Strdoza from controlling successfully. #T2##SUB2#
Strdoza drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Boxaaja manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Strdoza has Boxaaja in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boxaaja (2) vs (0) Strdoza#SUB2#
Strdoza had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Boxaaja defends it easily.
Strdoza can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Boxaaja controls the pace.
Boxaaja trying to control the position from guard on top but Strdoza is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Strdoza looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Boxaaja has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T3##SUB#
Boxaaja drops back looking for a leg! Strdoza is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Strdoza manages to kick Boxaaja off! Boxaaja jumps back into Strdoza's guard. #SUB2#
Strdoza looking for subs off his back but Boxaaja has passed one foot through into half guard.
Boxaaja trying to control the action but Strdoza is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.#T4#
Strdoza trying to control here.
Boxaaja content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
Boxaaja is working for a submission of some sort.
Strdoza tries to roll over but Boxaaja keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Strdoza looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Strdoza is looking to control Boxaaja's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Strdoza avoid being mounted?#T5##SUB#
Boxaaja seems to be looking for submissions.
Strdoza trying to hold on to Boxaaja's head to control him but Boxaaja postures up.
Boxaaja wants to lay and pray for a moment but Strdoza keeps working.
Strdoza is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Boxaaja's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Boxaaja's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Boxaaja (2) vs (4) Strdoza
Boxaaja is trying to break free.
Boxaaja is working hard here to advance position.
Strdoza is trying to stick to Boxaaja's back but Boxaaja is turning into Strdoza. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Strdoza's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Boxaaja.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boxaaja (4) vs (4) Strdoza
Boxaaja wants to control from the top but Strdoza keeps moving. #T6##SUB2#
Strdoza is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Strdoza keeping moving, preventing Boxaaja from controlling successfully.
Strdoza is trying to control the position but Boxaaja postures up.
Strdoza is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Boxaaja looking to pass the guard.
Strdoza looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Strdoza is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Boxaaja is aware though and is defending well.
Boxaaja passes Strdoza's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Boxaaja seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Strdoza does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T7#
Boxaaja is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB#
Boxaaja is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Strdoza is just riding it out for now. Boxaaja eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Boxaaja is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Strdoza sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Boxaaja is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB2#
Strdoza looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Strdoza trying to hold on to Boxaaja's head to control him but Boxaaja postures up. #T8##SUB#
Boxaaja wants to work for an arm triangle but Strdoza is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Strdoza is staying active underneath Boxaaja, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Strdoza is looking for a sweep. Boxaaja is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boxaaja wants to control but Strdoza is keeping him busy.
Boxaaja is taking a breather. Strdoza 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.#SUB2#
Strdoza looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Strdoza is trying to get back to full guard.
Boxaaja trying to control the action but Strdoza is working from the bottom. #T9##SUB#
Boxaaja is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Strdoza trying to control here.
Boxaaja is looking to stall here but Strdoza recovers full guard.
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.#SUB2#
Strdoza has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Boxaaja can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Boxaaja avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Strdoza keeping moving, preventing Boxaaja from controlling successfully. #T10##SUB2#
Strdoza had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Boxaaja defends it easily.#SUB2#
Strdoza is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Boxaaja is aware though and is defending well.
Boxaaja won't allow Strdoza to sweep him here.
Boxaaja advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Strdoza looking for submissions off his back.
Boxaaja prevents Strdoza from improving his position.
Boxaaja controlling the action here. #T11#
Boxaaja is keen to just control but Strdoza is a slippery customer.
Boxaaja seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Strdoza tries to roll over but Boxaaja keeps him under control.
Boxaaja wants to lay and pray for a moment but Strdoza keeps working. #SUB#
Boxaaja is working for a kimura but Strdoza is defending it quite comfortably.
Strdoza is staying active underneath Boxaaja, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T12##SUB2#
Strdoza looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Strdoza is looking to control Boxaaja's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Strdoza avoid being mounted?
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Boxaaja is working for a submission of some sort.
Strdoza is not content to let Boxaaja control the position.
Strdoza wants to improve his position but Boxaaja is controlling well. #T13#
Strdoza is staying active underneath Boxaaja, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Strdoza wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Boxaaja is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
Boxaaja is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Strdoza has managed to free his arm - good work.
Strdoza tries to roll over but Boxaaja keeps him under control.#SUB#
Boxaaja is looking for a kimura here. #T14#
Boxaaja takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Strdoza is trying to maintain the position but Boxaaja is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Strdoza manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Boxaaja slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: Boxaaja (7) vs (4) Strdoza
Strdoza wants to control but Boxaaja postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Strdoza is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Boxaaja's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Strdoza gets full guard.
Strdoza working a defensive guard here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Boxaaja takes the fight on points by 7 to 4.
After winning the bout, Phol Boxaaja thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: GFY 27 - Shuffle off 2 Buffalo     
Date:   Feb 24, 2024





170 cm
42 yrs
135 lbs



170 cm
40 yrs
145 lbs


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 15 wins and 5 losses; Chad Strdoza! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 35 losses; Sirus Hughes!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Robert Twigg and Frank Dennis.


Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Hughes closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Strdoza (0) vs (4) Hughes
Strdoza gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Hughes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Strdoza keeps working.
Strdoza wants to get back to full guard.
Hughes is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Strdoza trying to control but Hughes postures up.
Strdoza tries to get to full guard but Hughes has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Hughes seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Strdoza is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Sirus Hughes!
Sirus Hughes is the new super heavyweight champion!

 

Event: GFY 26 - King of the commode     
Date:   Feb 21, 2024





170 cm
42 yrs
135 lbs



168 cm
47 yrs
152 lbs


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 14 wins and 5 losses; Chad Strdoza! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 13 losses; Mono Loco!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Tiny Johnson and Stewart Dunkirk.


The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Loco with a poor takedown #CL#
and Strdoza counters by moving into the clinch. #TD#
Strdoza lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Strdoza (2) vs (0) Loco#SUB2#
Loco looking for submissions off his back.
Strdoza wants to pass the guard but Loco is defending well.
Strdoza trying to control the pace.
Strdoza uses his free foot to push down on Loco's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Loco.
Score +3 for passing guard: Strdoza (5) vs (0) Loco
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Loco is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Strdoza locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Loco is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Chad Strdoza!
Chad Strdoza retains his super heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Chad Strdoza 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.

 

Event: GFY 25 - Old Man Jiu Jitsu     
Date:   Feb 17, 2024





175 cm
52 yrs
145 lbs



170 cm
42 yrs
135 lbs


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 69 wins and 76 losses; Tobias Pancake! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 5 losses; Chad Strdoza!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Chris Downing and Frank Dennis.


Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Pancake gets the takedown into side control.
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Pancake (4) vs (0) Strdoza
Pancake wants to control but Strdoza is keeping him busy.
A lull in the action here as Pancake stalls from top position.
Strdoza is looking for a sweep.
Pancake trying to control the action but Strdoza is working from the bottom.
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.
Strdoza tries to bench press Pancake off him but Pancake keeps the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Pancake working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Strdoza manages to get back to half guard.#T1#
Pancake wants to take a breather but Strdoza is having none of it. #SUB2#
Strdoza looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Strdoza tries to get to full guard but Pancake has control of the leg.
Strdoza wants to control but Pancake is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Pancake knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Strdoza on the ground.#SUB#
Pancake is looking for a kimura here.
Pancake is taking a breather. Strdoza 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.#SUB2#
Strdoza actively working from the bottom here.#T2#
Strdoza is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Strdoza is refusing to be controlled, as Pancake sits in half guard. #SUB#
Pancake is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Pancake is just content to waste time from the top position. Strdoza takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #SUB2#
Strdoza looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Pancake passes into half guard.
Strdoza gets full guard.#T3##SUB2#
Pancake avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Strdoza looking for a triangle here. Pancake is fighting it but it looks tight! Strdoza pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Pancake is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Chad Strdoza!
Chad Strdoza is the new super heavyweight champion!
Chad Strdoza thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: GFY 24 - Twas me and I sharted     
Date:   Feb 14, 2024





170 cm
42 yrs
135 lbs



173 cm
45 yrs
155 lbs


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 12 wins and 5 losses; Chad Strdoza! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 30 losses; Sergei Ulatov!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Stewart Dunkirk and Alan Glass.


Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ulatov is defended easily by Strdoza.
Nice sprawl there from Strdoza as Ulatov shoots in.
Ulatov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ulatov goes for a double leg but Strdoza avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Strdoza continues to drive forward.
Chad Strdoza has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergei Ulatov.
Ulatov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Strdoza as he avoids it easily.
Ulatov fails with the takedown.
Strdoza half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#TD2#
Ulatov shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Strdoza (0) vs (2) Ulatov
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ulatov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Strdoza keeps working.
Ulatov wants to pass the guard but Strdoza is defending well. #T1#
Ulatov is trying to control the action in half guard but Strdoza is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Strdoza keeping hold of Ulatov's head, controlling as best he can.
Strdoza makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Strdoza.#SUB#
Strdoza has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ulatov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Strdoza throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ulatov wants to control from the top but Strdoza keeps moving. #T2##SUB#
Strdoza is looking for a triangle but Ulatov pushes his legs off easily.
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.#SUB#
Strdoza is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ulatov is aware though and is defending well.
Strdoza keeping moving, preventing Ulatov from controlling successfully.
Strdoza trying to keep a closed guard but Ulatov is proving a slippery customer.
Ulatov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Strdoza looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Strdoza wants to sweep but no luck.
Strdoza trying to control the position.
Ulatov wants to control from the top but Strdoza keeps moving. #T3##SUB#
Strdoza working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ulatov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ulatov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Strdoza working a defensive guard here. #SUB#
Strdoza throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Ulatov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Strdoza has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ulatov has managed to get both his arms back between Strdoza's legs - danger averted.
Ulatov trying to control the position from guard on top but Strdoza is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4##SUB#
Strdoza is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ulatov wants to control from the top but Strdoza keeps moving.
Ulatov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Strdoza keeping moving, preventing Ulatov from controlling successfully.
Strdoza not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T5#
Strdoza is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Ulatov is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB#
Strdoza is looking for a triangle but Ulatov pushes his legs off easily.
Strdoza keeping moving, preventing Ulatov from controlling successfully.
Strdoza is trying to control the position but Ulatov postures up. #SUB#
Strdoza is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Strdoza has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ulatov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ulatov looking to sit in guard and control but Strdoza gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Strdoza (2) vs (2) Ulatov#SUB#
Strdoza is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Ulatov is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Ulatov has escaped and now he's on top!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Strdoza (2) vs (4) Ulatov#T6##SUB#
Strdoza throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ulatov trying to control but Strdoza is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Strdoza is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ulatov defends well.#SUB#
Strdoza throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Strdoza is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ulatov defends well.#T7##SUB#
Strdoza pushes a forearm under Ulatov's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Ulatov is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Chad Strdoza!
A relieved looking Chad Strdoza thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: GFY 22 - Mouse wnt thru a gate     
Date:   Feb 07, 2024





175 cm
52 yrs
145 lbs



170 cm
42 yrs
135 lbs


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 67 wins and 75 losses; Tobias Pancake! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 5 losses; Chad Strdoza!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Tiny Johnson and Alan Glass.


The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Pancake shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL2#
and Strdoza counters by clinching up.
Pancake jumps guard but Strdoza stands there with Pancake around his waist. Pancake gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Pancake fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tobias Pancake. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Strdoza wants to take the fight to the mat but Pancake manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Pancake tries to pull guard but Strdoza forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.#TD2#
Strdoza decides to pull guard.
Strdoza keeping moving, preventing Pancake from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Strdoza has his feet on Pancake's thighs here. He's pushed Pancake off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Pancake screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Chad Strdoza!
Chad Strdoza seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: GFY 21 - Jump Street     
Date:   Feb 03, 2024





180 cm
47 yrs
220 lbs



170 cm
42 yrs
135 lbs


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 55 wins and 41 losses; Pacer Dalton! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 4 losses; Chad Strdoza!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Cecil Peabody and Stewart Dunkirk.


The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Dalton gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL2#
and Strdoza counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Strdoza wants a takedown.
Strdoza changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Dalton fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dalton.#TD#
Dalton drives through with a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dalton (2) vs (0) Strdoza
Strdoza can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dalton controls the pace.#SUB2#
Dalton got a little sloppy there for a moment and Strdoza has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dalton has managed to get both his arms back between Strdoza's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strdoza working a defensive guard here.
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 controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Dalton got a little sloppy there for a moment and Strdoza has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dalton has managed to get both his arms back between Strdoza's legs - danger averted.#T1#
Strdoza can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dalton controls the pace.
Strdoza keeping full guard, as Dalton tries to pass.
Dalton pushes down on Strdoza's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Dalton performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB2#
Strdoza is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dalton pulls his head out easily.
Dalton not doing much here. #T2##SUB2#
Strdoza actively working from the bottom here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Dalton wants to pass to mount but Strdoza is defending the position.
Dalton takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Strdoza tries to roll over but Dalton keeps him under control.
Dalton is thwarting Strdoza's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dalton with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Strdoza is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Dalton is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Strdoza defends it well. #T3#
Dalton trying to control the pace.
Strdoza is looking for a sweep. Dalton is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dalton controlling the pace.
Strdoza trying to hold on to Dalton's head to control him but Dalton postures up.
Dalton perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Dalton tries to pass to full mount but Strdoza defends it.
Dalton sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T4#
Strdoza wants to improve his position but Dalton is controlling well.
Dalton looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Strdoza tries to get to full guard but Dalton has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Strdoza looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dalton not doing much here.
Strdoza is trying to maintain the position but Dalton is very close to passing his half guard.
Dalton seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T5#
Dalton prevents Strdoza from improving his position.
Dalton tries to pass the half guard into mount. Strdoza knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Dalton with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
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.#SUB2#
Strdoza actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Strdoza looking for submissions off his back.
Strdoza trying to control here.
Dalton perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T6#
Strdoza is trying to get back to full guard.
Dalton takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Strdoza is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Strdoza is trying to control but can't.
Dalton is controlling the pace.
Dalton wants to pass to mount but Strdoza is defending the position.
Dalton content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Dalton tries to pass the half guard into mount. Strdoza knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T7#
Dalton prevents Strdoza from improving his position.
Dalton with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Dalton works his way into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Dalton (5) vs (0) Strdoza
Strdoza being controlled for a moment.
Further stalling from Dalton.
Dalton seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Strdoza for as long as he can get away with.#T8#
Dalton trying to control the action but Strdoza is working from the bottom.
Strdoza tries to buck Dalton off but Dalton is having none of it.
Strdoza is letting Dalton control him for a moment.
Dalton is looking to take a break and control but Strdoza 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.
Dalton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Strdoza keeps working. #T9#
Dalton is staying tight to Strdoza's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Strdoza tries to bench press Dalton off him but Dalton keeps the position.
Dalton in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Strdoza tries to get back to half guard but can't.
A lull in the action here as Dalton stalls from top position.#T10#
Strdoza is not content to let Dalton control the position.
Strdoza tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dalton wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Strdoza is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Dalton tries to pass to full mount but Strdoza defends it.
Strdoza is looking for a sweep. Dalton is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Strdoza is still trying to improve position.#T11#
Dalton performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Strdoza tries to get to full guard but Dalton has control of the leg.
Dalton seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Dalton is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Dalton (8) vs (0) Strdoza
Dalton is looking to work his way around to Strdoza's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Dalton controlling the pace for now.
Dalton takes Strdoza's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Strdoza is in trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Dalton (11) vs (0) Strdoza
Strdoza tries to break free.
Dalton slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Dalton is stinking the place up with his stalling.#T12#
You can see the frustration on Strdoza's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Dalton has good solid back control here.
Dalton has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Strdoza tries to escape the position. #T13#
Dalton really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Strdoza.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Dalton's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke. #SUB#
Dalton is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Dalton biding his time, controlling Strdoza.
Strdoza trying to control the action but Dalton just sinks the hooks in.
Dalton is riding his opponent, not letting Strdoza buck him off. #T14#
You can see the frustration on Strdoza's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Good control from Dalton.#SUB#
Strdoza won't enjoy being in this position. Dalton looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Strdoza is tapping - it's over boys! Dalton picks up the submission victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Pacer Dalton!
After winning the bout, Pacer Dalton thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: GFY 20 - Dr Seuss is nonsense     
Date:   Jan 29, 2024





180 cm
42 yrs
169 lbs



170 cm
41 yrs
135 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 10 losses; Phol Boxaaja! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 4 losses; Chad Strdoza!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Gwen Towbar and Daniel Franklin.


Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Boxaaja shoots in for a takedown but Strdoza shows good takedown defense.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Boxaaja.
Strdoza is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Boxaaja with a lazy takedown attempt #CL2#
and Strdoza counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Phol Boxaaja. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Strdoza goes for a takedown attempt but Boxaaja pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Boxaaja shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Strdoza as he jumps to the side.
Boxaaja shoots in for a double leg but Strdoza sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Strdoza is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Boxaaja shoots in looking for a takedown but Strdoza manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Boxaaja's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boxaaja looks for a takedown but Strdoza sprawls well.#TD#
Boxaaja drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Boxaaja (2) vs (0) Strdoza
Boxaaja wants to pass the guard but Strdoza is keeping the position.#T1#
Strdoza is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Boxaaja trying to control the position from guard on top but Strdoza is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
Strdoza keeping full guard, as Boxaaja tries to pass. #SUB2#
Strdoza has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Boxaaja should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Strdoza has tightened it up now! Boxaaja should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Chad Strdoza!
Chad Strdoza decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: GFY 18 - Tiger Blood     
Date:   Jan 24, 2024





173 cm
44 yrs
155 lbs



170 cm
41 yrs
135 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 27 losses; Sergei Ulatov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 4 losses; Chad Strdoza!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, George Francis and Frank Dennis.


The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Ulatov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ulatov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Strdoza swivels and escapes.
Ulatov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL2#
and Strdoza counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergei Ulatov. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Strdoza wants the takedown. Ulatov is fighting it off but Strdoza persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Ulatov's guard against the ropes.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ulatov (0) vs (2) Strdoza#SUB#
Ulatov is looking for a triangle but Strdoza pushes his legs off easily.
Ulatov keeping moving, preventing Strdoza from controlling successfully.
Strdoza advances position into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Ulatov (0) vs (5) Strdoza
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strdoza happy to just control the position for now. #SUB2#
Strdoza tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T1#
Ulatov is looking to regain half guard here but Strdoza keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
Strdoza working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Ulatov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB2#
Strdoza tries for a kimura but Ulatov is defending well.
Ulatov is trying to improve his position.#T2##SUB2#
Strdoza swings around for an armbar but Ulatov sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Strdoza's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ulatov (2) vs (5) Strdoza
Ulatov trying to control the position from guard on top but Strdoza is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Strdoza looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ulatov wants to control from the top but Strdoza keeps moving. #SUB2#
Strdoza is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ulatov defends well.
Strdoza keeping moving, preventing Ulatov from controlling successfully. #T3#
Ulatov is really struggling to control Strdoza but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB2#
Strdoza is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ulatov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Strdoza keeping moving, preventing Ulatov from controlling successfully.
Ulatov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Strdoza looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ulatov is one step ahead there.
Ulatov trying to control the position from guard on top but Strdoza is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Strdoza looking for a sweep. Not yet Strdoza, not yet.
Ulatov wants to control from the top but Strdoza keeps moving.
Strdoza working a defensive guard here.
Strdoza keeping moving, preventing Ulatov from controlling successfully. #T5##SUB2#
Ulatov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Strdoza has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ulatov has managed to get both his arms back between Strdoza's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Ulatov drops back looking for a leg! Strdoza is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Strdoza manages to kick Ulatov off! Ulatov jumps back into Strdoza's guard. #SUB2#
Strdoza looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ulatov wants to control from the top but Strdoza keeps moving.
Ulatov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T6#
Strdoza is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB2#
Strdoza has his foot on Ulatov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ulatov works his way back into a safe position though.
Ulatov wants to control from the top but Strdoza keeps moving.
Ulatov's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Strdoza working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ulatov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ulatov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ulatov trying to control the position from guard on top but Strdoza is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Strdoza throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ulatov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T7##SUB2#
Strdoza is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ulatov is aware though and is defending well.
Strdoza keeping moving, preventing Ulatov from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Strdoza looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Strdoza looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ulatov trying to control the position from guard on top but Strdoza is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Our spies down at at Beating a Dead Horse to Death Again inform us that Strdoza has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T8##SUB2#
Strdoza is looking for a triangle but Ulatov pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Strdoza is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Ulatov has his hands clasped together but Strdoza extends and breaks Ulatov's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Strdoza.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Chad Strdoza!
A victorious Chad Strdoza thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: GFY 16 - Duckstamp Pizza Party     
Date:   Jan 19, 2024





180 cm
42 yrs
169 lbs



170 cm
41 yrs
135 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 9 losses; Phol Boxaaja! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 4 losses; Chad Strdoza!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Wesley Smith and Daniel Franklin.


The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Boxaaja closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Strdoza did well to prevent Boxaaja getting side control.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Boxaaja (2) vs (0) Strdoza
Boxaaja looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB#
Boxaaja is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Strdoza is just riding it out for now. Boxaaja eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Strdoza is defending against the submission attempts here by Boxaaja.
Boxaaja wants to control but Strdoza is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boxaaja is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB#
Boxaaja is trying to work for a kimura but Strdoza is defending well. #T1#
Strdoza has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Boxaaja is working away from the top position though.
Strdoza tries to get to full guard but Boxaaja has control of the leg. #SUB#
Boxaaja is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Strdoza sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Boxaaja is looking for a kimura here.
Boxaaja is trying to control the action in half guard but Strdoza is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T2#
Boxaaja is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Strdoza is trying to get back to full guard.
Strdoza has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Boxaaja is working away from the top position though.
Strdoza is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Strdoza is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Boxaaja is trying to control. Strdoza wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Strdoza is trying to control but can't. #T3#
Boxaaja prevents Strdoza from improving his position.
Boxaaja with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Boxaaja prevents Strdoza from improving his position.
Strdoza regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Strdoza working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Boxaaja doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Boxaaja manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Strdoza keeping moving, preventing Boxaaja from controlling successfully.
Boxaaja stopping the sweep attempt from Strdoza.#SUB#
Boxaaja is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Strdoza working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Boxaaja has passed into half guard! #T4##SUB#
Boxaaja is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Strdoza doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Boxaaja.
Strdoza is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Boxaaja is working for a kimura but Strdoza is defending it quite comfortably.
Strdoza moves into full guard. #T5##SUB2#
Strdoza is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Our spies down at at Beating a Dead Horse to Death Again inform us that Strdoza has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Strdoza working for submissions but it's allowed Boxaaja to get to half guard.
Boxaaja not doing much here.
Strdoza is looking to control Boxaaja's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Strdoza avoid being mounted?
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Boxaaja is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Strdoza doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Boxaaja.
Strdoza is trying to get back to full guard.#T6#
Strdoza is refusing to be controlled, as Boxaaja sits in half guard.
Strdoza wants to improve his position but Boxaaja is controlling well. #T7#
Boxaaja is trying to control the action in half guard but Strdoza is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Boxaaja trying to control the pace. #SUB2#
Strdoza looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Boxaaja is taking a breather. Strdoza 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.#SUB#
Boxaaja seems to be looking for submissions.
Boxaaja is keen to just control but Strdoza is a slippery customer.
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.
Boxaaja is really struggling to control Strdoza but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T8#
Strdoza regains full guard. Nicely done.
Boxaaja not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Strdoza can't keep his opponent in guard - Boxaaja advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Boxaaja controlling the pace.
Strdoza is looking to improve his position.
Strdoza is staying active underneath Boxaaja, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Strdoza is looking to improve his position.
Boxaaja looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Strdoza tries to roll over but Boxaaja keeps him under control.#T9#
Strdoza trying to control but Boxaaja postures up.
Boxaaja is looking to take a break and control but Strdoza is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boxaaja sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Strdoza is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T10##SUB#
Boxaaja is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Boxaaja trying to control the action but Strdoza is working from the bottom.
Boxaaja is controlling the pace.
Boxaaja trying to control the action but Strdoza is working from the bottom.
Strdoza tries to roll over but Boxaaja keeps him under control.
Boxaaja is keen to just control but Strdoza is a slippery customer.#T11#
Boxaaja is taking a breather. Strdoza 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.
Boxaaja trying to control from Strdoza's half guard. Strdoza has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Boxaaja looking to pass the guard.
Boxaaja looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Strdoza looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Boxaaja got a little sloppy there for a moment and Strdoza has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Boxaaja has managed to get both his arms back between Strdoza's legs - danger averted.
Boxaaja has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Boxaaja stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Strdoza swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T12##SUB2#
Strdoza working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Boxaaja has passed into half guard!
Well, if Boxaaja 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.
Strdoza is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Boxaaja prevents Strdoza from improving his position.#SUB2#
Strdoza looking for submissions off his back.#T13##SUB2#
Strdoza is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Boxaaja pulls his head out easily.
Boxaaja controlling the pace.
Boxaaja is trying to control the action in half guard but Strdoza is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Boxaaja is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Strdoza is just riding it out for now. Boxaaja eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Boxaaja is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Strdoza defends it well. #SUB#
Strdoza is defending against the submission attempts here by Boxaaja. #T14#
Boxaaja is stalling here. Strdoza is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Boxaaja seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Strdoza has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Boxaaja (2) vs (4) Strdoza
Strdoza trying to control the action but Boxaaja is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Strdoza is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Boxaaja knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Strdoza is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Boxaaja has escaped the position, nice work there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Strdoza wins on points by 4 to 2.
A very excited looking Chad Strdoza 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.

 

Event: GFY 14 - The Bottled Fart     
Date:   Jan 13, 2024





170 cm
41 yrs
135 lbs



197 cm
30 yrs
265 lbs


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 7 wins and 4 losses; Chad Strdoza! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Uncle Abner!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Robert Twigg and Stewart Dunkirk.


The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Abner takes the fight into the clinch. #TD2#
Abner has picked Strdoza up - he's going for a ride! Abner dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Strdoza (0) vs (2) Abner
Strdoza regains full guard. Nicely done.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Strdoza trying to keep a closed guard but Abner is proving a slippery customer. #SUB2#
Abner is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Strdoza being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Strdoza working for a triangle but Abner defends it easily.
Abner must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Strdoza escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Abner gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T1#
Abner wants to control from the top but Strdoza keeps moving. #SUB#
Abner is sitting in close to Strdoza's body. Strdoza has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Abner is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Abner is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Strdoza.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Chad Strdoza!
An out of breath Chad Strdoza thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: GFY 12 - U R not my real dad!     
Date:   Jan 08, 2024





170 cm
41 yrs
135 lbs



173 cm
44 yrs
155 lbs


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 6 wins and 4 losses; Chad Strdoza! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 25 losses; Sergei Ulatov!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Chris Downing and Alan Glass.


Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Ulatov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Strdoza but Strdoza pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Strdoza wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Ulatov fails with a takedown attempt.
Strdoza tries to counter with a takedown but Ulatov is quick to defend against it.
Nice sprawl there from Strdoza as Ulatov shoots in.
Chad Strdoza has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergei Ulatov.
No luck for Ulatov with that takedown attempt.
Ulatov doesn't succeed with the takedown#TD#
and Strdoza counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Strdoza (2) vs (0) Ulatov
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Strdoza trying to control the action but Ulatov is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Strdoza is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ulatov is just riding it out for now. Strdoza eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Ulatov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T1##SUB#
Strdoza is trying to work for a kimura but Ulatov is defending well. #SUB#
Strdoza is looking for a kimura but Ulatov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Strdoza to get the leverage.
Ulatov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
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.#SUB#
Strdoza is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
Strdoza seems to be working for a kimura but Ulatov defends the submission attempt.#T2##SUB#
Strdoza looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB#
Strdoza is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Strdoza seems to be looking for submissions. #T3##SUB#
Strdoza is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ulatov sees it coming and defends easily.
Strdoza prevents Ulatov from improving his position.
Ulatov is trying to maintain the position but Strdoza is very close to passing his half guard.
Strdoza prevents Ulatov from improving his position.
Strdoza is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Ulatov!
Score +3 for passing guard: Strdoza (5) vs (0) Ulatov#SUB#
Strdoza jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Ulatov manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Strdoza trying to control the position but Ulatov is working away. #T4##SUB#
Strdoza thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Ulatov is trying to control Strdoza's posture but Strdoza avoids it.
Ulatov is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Strdoza swings around for an armbar but Ulatov sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Strdoza's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Strdoza (5) vs (2) Ulatov#SUB#
Strdoza had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ulatov defends it easily.#SUB#
Strdoza escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ulatov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T5##SUB2#
Ulatov drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Strdoza manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Ulatov has Strdoza in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Strdoza (7) vs (2) Ulatov
Strdoza content to stall in guard here.
Ulatov keeping moving, preventing Strdoza from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Ulatov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Strdoza defends well.#T6#
Strdoza pushes down on Ulatov's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ulatov tries to roll over but Strdoza keeps him under control.
Strdoza trying to control from Ulatov's half guard. Ulatov has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Ulatov looking for a sweep. Not yet Ulatov, not yet.
Strdoza is pushing down on Ulatov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ulatov is fighting to maintain full guard but Strdoza has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ulatov is looking to improve his position. #T7##SUB#
Strdoza is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ulatov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Strdoza is working away from the top position though.
Strdoza wants to pass to mount but Ulatov is defending the position.
Ulatov is trying to control but can't.
Strdoza passes to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Strdoza (10) vs (2) Ulatov#SUB#
Strdoza is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ulatov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Strdoza trying to control the action but Ulatov is working from the bottom. #T8#
Ulatov can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Strdoza is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ulatov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Strdoza goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Ulatov has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Strdoza but great work by Ulatov.
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Strdoza (10) vs (6) Ulatov
Strdoza tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ulatov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Strdoza is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ulatov's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
My spies in The Factory inform me that Ulatov has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T9#
Strdoza is not content to let Ulatov control the position.
Ulatov is looking to advance position but Strdoza won't allow it.
Ulatov wants to control but Strdoza is keeping him busy.
Ulatov trying to mount his opponent but Strdoza defends it. #SUB2#
Ulatov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Strdoza defends it well. #SUB#
Strdoza is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ulatov pulls his head out easily. #T10#
Strdoza makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Strdoza.
Strdoza looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Strdoza is trying to control the position but Ulatov postures up. #SUB#
Strdoza looking for a guillotine here but Ulatov defends easily.
Ulatov wants to control from the top but Strdoza keeps moving. #SUB#
Ulatov avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Ulatov avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T11#
Ulatov trying to control but Strdoza is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Strdoza looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Ulatov has gone for a leg lock! Strdoza slips out almost immediately though and dives into Ulatov's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Strdoza (12) vs (6) Ulatov
Strdoza passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Score +3 for passing guard: Strdoza (15) vs (6) Ulatov#SUB#
Strdoza is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ulatov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Ulatov wants to control but Strdoza postures up.#T12#
Ulatov tries to improve position but can't.
Strdoza gets to mount! Ulatov was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Strdoza (17) vs (6) Ulatov
Strdoza looking to control but Ulatov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB#
Strdoza goes for an armbar but Ulatov turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Ulatov.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Strdoza (17) vs (8) Ulatov#T13##SUB#
Strdoza looking for a guillotine here but Ulatov defends easily.
Ulatov trying to control but Strdoza is working from the bottom.
Strdoza is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ulatov trying to control but Strdoza is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Strdoza is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T14#
Ulatov controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Strdoza looking for a guillotine here but Ulatov defends easily.
Ulatov trying to control the position from guard on top but Strdoza is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ulatov is stalling in the full guard.
Ulatov trying to control but Strdoza is working from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Strdoza takes the fight on points by 17 to 8.
During a confident post fight interview, Chad Strdoza thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: GFY 10 - Dinosaur     
Date:   Jan 01, 2024





170 cm
41 yrs
135 lbs



193 cm
48 yrs
270 lbs


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 5 wins and 4 losses; Chad Strdoza! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 8 losses; Desi Kraag!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Cecil Peabody and Gwen Towbar.


The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Strdoza swats away the attempt to clinch by Kraag.
Kraag tries to clinch but Strdoza is having none of it.
Strdoza drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kraag sprawls and moves away.
Strdoza swats away the attempt to clinch by Kraag.
Strdoza appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Kraag wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kraag tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Strdoza manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Kraag gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T1##TD2#
Kraag lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Strdoza (0) vs (2) Kraag
Kraag trying to move into half guard but instead Strdoza has managed to sweep!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Strdoza (2) vs (2) Kraag
Strdoza trying to control but Kraag is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Kraag has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Strdoza can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
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.
Strdoza slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: Strdoza (5) vs (2) Kraag
Kraag struggling a bit here.
Kraag is trying to escape the position but Strdoza is controlling the position.
Strdoza has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Kraag!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Strdoza (7) vs (2) Kraag
Kraag tries to control the position but Strdoza now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Strdoza (10) vs (2) Kraag
Strdoza biding his time, controlling Kraag. #SUB#
Strdoza working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Kraag is doing well to defend. Strdoza seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Kraag is forced to tap and this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Chad Strdoza!
Our winner, Chad Strdoza, 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.

 

Event: GFY 8 - Desert TV Storm     
Date:   Dec 28, 2023





170 cm
41 yrs
135 lbs



180 cm
46 yrs
220 lbs


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 5 wins and 3 losses; Chad Strdoza! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 47 wins and 41 losses; Pacer Dalton!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Robert Twigg and George Francis.


The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Dalton shoots in looking for a takedown. Strdoza tries to sprawl out of it but Dalton keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Strdoza manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Strdoza drops down looking for a counter takedown but Dalton sprawls and moves away.
Dalton throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Strdoza's waist but Strdoza gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dalton off to one side.
Dalton dives in and grabs Strdoza's left leg, looking for a takedown. Strdoza pushes down on Dalton's head and hops out.
Chad Strdoza has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pacer Dalton.
Dalton fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Strdoza tries to counter by clinching up but Dalton breaks away and moves out of range.
Dalton shoots in and drives through. Strdoza sprawls well.
Strdoza tries to counter by clinching up but Dalton breaks away and moves out of range.
Strdoza seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Dalton tries to score a power double leg takedown but Strdoza sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dalton somewhat.
Strdoza appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Dalton shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Strdoza's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Strdoza (0) vs (2) Dalton#T1#
Dalton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Strdoza is keeping the position for now.
Dalton controls from within his opponent's guard.
Dalton looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Dalton avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dalton sitting in guard here, content to control.
Dalton must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Strdoza throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
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.
Dalton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Strdoza swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
Strdoza can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dalton controls the pace.
Strdoza is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control 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.
Dalton is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
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.
Dalton advances to half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Dalton with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Strdoza is looking to improve his position. #T3#
Dalton is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Dalton uses his free foot to push down on Strdoza's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Strdoza.
Score +3 for passing guard: Strdoza (0) vs (5) Dalton
Strdoza really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Dalton controlling from mount.
Strdoza keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Dalton controlling his opponent.
Strdoza tries to lock up and control but Dalton gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Dalton sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T4#
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.
Dalton's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Dalton fails to move to back control.
Dalton looking to control and managing it successfully.
Strdoza is working to get back to half guard.
Dalton tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T5#
Strdoza tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dalton fails to move to back control.
Strdoza tries to reverse the position but Dalton maintains control.
Dalton controlling from mount.
Strdoza is looking to improve his position but Dalton isn't that keen on the idea.
Dalton controlling the position easily from mount. #T6#
Strdoza tries to hold on but Dalton postures up.
Strdoza has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Strdoza (0) vs (8) Dalton
Strdoza can't escape the position.
Strdoza trying to control but not successfully.
Dalton trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Strdoza doesn't escape.
Strdoza is really stuck here.
Dalton controls the action.
Strdoza trying to control the hands but Dalton won't let him.
Dalton really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Strdoza.#T7#
Strdoza is really stuck here.
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.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Dalton.
Strdoza tries to escape but Dalton has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Dalton is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Strdoza is really stuck here.
What can Strdoza do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Strdoza rolls, trying to escape but Dalton keeps control of the position.
Good control from Dalton.#T8#
Strdoza trying to control the position but Dalton manages to sink in the hooks.
Dalton controlling from the back.
Strdoza trying to control the position but Dalton manages to sink in the hooks.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Dalton controlling the positon.#T9#
Strdoza tries to escape but Dalton has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Dalton controls the position.
Yet more stalling tactics from Dalton.
Strdoza tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Strdoza really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Strdoza is working hard here to advance position.
Dalton wants to take Strdoza's back here but Strdoza is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Strdoza can't escape the position. #T10#
Dalton avoids the attempt from Strdoza to control.
Dalton sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
More stalling from Dalton.
Dalton looking to control but Strdoza is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Dalton controlling the position easily from mount.
Strdoza is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Dalton looking to control and managing it successfully.
Strdoza can't escape the position. #T11#
Dalton controlling the position easily from mount.
Strdoza is working to get back to half guard.
Dalton looking to control and managing it successfully.
Strdoza tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dalton fails to advance to Strdoza's back. #T12#
Dalton sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Dalton pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Dalton tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Strdoza is looking to get to half guard.
Dalton is trying to take his opponent's back.
Dalton prevents Strdoza from getting the reversal.
Dalton controlling the position easily from mount. #T13#
Dalton wants to take Strdoza's back but he can't do it this time.
Dalton moves to take his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Strdoza (0) vs (11) Dalton
Good control from Dalton.
Dalton with more of the same as he continues to hold on.#T14#
Dalton struggling to keep hold of the position.
Dalton trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Strdoza doesn't escape.
Dalton is trying to stick to Strdoza's back but Strdoza is turning into Dalton. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Dalton's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Strdoza.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Strdoza (2) vs (11) Dalton
Dalton has his hands on Strdoza's head, controlling the position.
Dalton looking to control.
Dalton looking to hit a scissor sweep but Strdoza is one step ahead there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dalton not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dalton has control of Strdoza's left arm, preventing Strdoza from doing any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dalton wins on points by 11 to 2.
Pacer Dalton thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: GFY 7 - Horse Bath     
Date:   Dec 21, 2023





193 cm
48 yrs
270 lbs



170 cm
41 yrs
135 lbs


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 1 wins and 6 losses; Desi Kraag! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Chad Strdoza!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Tiny Johnson and Stewart Dunkirk.


The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kraag moves in looking to clinch but Strdoza pushes him off.
Strdoza tries to counter with a clinch but Kraag shakes him off and moves away.
Kraag fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kraag looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kraag fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kraag tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Strdoza manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Strdoza steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Kraag.
Strdoza has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Kraag tries to clinch up but Strdoza circles away and keeps his distance.
Kraag tries to clinch up but Strdoza circles away and keeps his distance.
Strdoza changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kraag tries to clinch up but Strdoza circles away and keeps his distance.
Kraag tries to clinch up but Strdoza circles away and keeps his distance.
Strdoza tries to counter with a clinch but Kraag shakes him off and moves away.
Strdoza circles away from the clinch attempt. #T1##CL#
Kraag takes the fight into the clinch.
Kraag fails to pull the fight into his guard. #TD#
Kraag gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Strdoza regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kraag (2) vs (0) Strdoza#SUB2#
Strdoza working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kraag doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kraag manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Strdoza had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kraag defends it easily.
Strdoza keeping moving, preventing Kraag from controlling successfully.
Kraag could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Kraag slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kraag (5) vs (0) Strdoza
Strdoza sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Kraag seems to be looking for submissions.
Kraag knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Strdoza on the ground.
Kraag is pressing down on Strdoza's thigh, looking to free his foot. Strdoza is holding on for now. #T2#
Kraag is keen to just control but Strdoza is a slippery customer.
Strdoza moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kraag wants to control from the top but Strdoza keeps moving.
Kraag is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Strdoza is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB2#
Strdoza is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kraag pushing down on Strdoza's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Strdoza is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kraag pulls his head out easily.
Strdoza trying to control from the bottom. #SUB#
Kraag is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kraag will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Kraag looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #T3##SUB#
Kraag is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Strdoza doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kraag.
Strdoza works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kraag has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Strdoza pushes a forearm under Kraag's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Kraag is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Chad Strdoza!
Chad Strdoza thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: GFY 6 - Humphrey's Last Ride     
Date:   Dec 17, 2023





175 cm
51 yrs
145 lbs



170 cm
41 yrs
135 lbs


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 61 wins and 66 losses; Tobias Pancake! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Chad Strdoza!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Cecil Peabody and Wesley Smith.


Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Strdoza stuffs the takedown attempt from Pancake. Pancake gets slowly back to his feet.
Strdoza swats away the attempt to clinch by Pancake.
Strdoza is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Strdoza slaps away a takedown attempt from Pancake, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD#
Pancake shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Strdoza napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Pancake (4) vs (0) Strdoza
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Pancake tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Pancake has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Strdoza is trying to improve his position.
Strdoza manages to get back to half guard.#T1#
Strdoza trying to control but Pancake postures up. #SUB#
Pancake is looking for a kimura here.
Strdoza is trying to maintain the position but Pancake is very close to passing his half guard.
Strdoza wants to improve his position but Pancake is controlling well.
Pancake wants to take a breather but Strdoza is having none of it.
Strdoza is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pancake is just content to waste time from the top position. Strdoza takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #T2#
Strdoza is trying to keep Pancake in close.
Strdoza being controlled here, momentarily.
Pancake has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Pancake trying to control the position from guard on top but Strdoza is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Strdoza is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Strdoza is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T3##SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Strdoza working for a triangle but Pancake defends it easily.
Pancake tries to free his leg and advance position but Strdoza is retaining full guard.
Pancake 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.
Pancake stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Strdoza swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Strdoza is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Strdoza keeping moving, preventing Pancake from controlling successfully.
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.#T4#
Pancake preventing the sweep.
Pancake tries to free his leg and advance position but Strdoza is retaining full guard.
Pancake trying to control but Strdoza is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Strdoza looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Pancake passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Pancake (7) vs (0) Strdoza
Pancake trying to control the action but Strdoza is working from the bottom.
Pancake is really struggling to control Strdoza but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Strdoza can't do much from the bottom here. #T5#
Strdoza is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Strdoza slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Strdoza controlling the position.
Strdoza trying to keep a closed guard but Pancake is proving a slippery customer.
Strdoza lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pancake (7) vs (2) Strdoza
Strdoza trying to control but Pancake is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Strdoza is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Pancake looking to control. #T6#
Pancake keeping moving, preventing Strdoza from controlling successfully.
Strdoza passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Score +3 for passing guard: Pancake (7) vs (5) Strdoza
A bit of a lull in the action here.#SUB2#
Strdoza is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Pancake knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Pancake is trying to control Strdoza's posture but Strdoza avoids it. #SUB2#
Strdoza tries for a kimura but Pancake is defending well. #T7##SUB2#
Strdoza has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Pancake is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Strdoza yanks on the arm and Pancake is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Strdoza.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Chad Strdoza!
An out of breath Chad Strdoza thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: GFY 5 - Hot Cocoa of DOOM     
Date:   Dec 11, 2023





170 cm
41 yrs
135 lbs



193 cm
48 yrs
270 lbs


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 3 losses; Chad Strdoza! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 4 losses; Desi Kraag!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Daniel Franklin and Robert Twigg.


The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Kraag is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Strdoza seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Kraag fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kraag tries to close the distance and clinch but Strdoza swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Strdoza keeps the fight on the outside.
Kraag is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strdoza circles away from the clinch attempt.
Strdoza drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kraag sprawls and moves away.
Kraag tries to clinch up.
Kraag is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Strdoza changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T1##CL2#
Kraag clinches with his opponent.
Strdoza wants a takedown.
Kraag tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Strdoza jumps guard but Kraag stands there with Strdoza around his waist. Strdoza gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #TD2#
Kraag gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Strdoza regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Strdoza (0) vs (2) Kraag
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.#SUB#
Strdoza working for a triangle but Kraag defends it easily.
Strdoza keeping moving, preventing Kraag from controlling successfully.
Kraag stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Strdoza swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2##SUB#
Strdoza is looking for a triangle but Kraag pushes his legs off easily.
Kraag wants to pass the guard but Strdoza is keeping the position.
Kraag keeps trying to improve his position.
Kraag really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Strdoza. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kraag wants to control from the top but Strdoza keeps moving.
Strdoza might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Strdoza looking for a guillotine here but Kraag defends easily. #SUB#
Strdoza working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kraag doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kraag manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Kraag is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Kraag stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Strdoza swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Kraag is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Strdoza escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kraag gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Strdoza looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Strdoza controls Kraag momentarily but Kraag frees himself.
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.#SUB#
Strdoza is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Kraag rolls with it to try and escape but Strdoza cranks on the arm and Kraag is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Chad Strdoza!
After winning the bout, Chad Strdoza thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: GFY 4 - Night of the Labrador     
Date:   Dec 02, 2023





170 cm
41 yrs
135 lbs



193 cm
48 yrs
270 lbs


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 1 wins and 3 losses; Chad Strdoza! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Desi Kraag!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Frank Dennis and George Francis.


The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Kraag is looking to clinch but Strdoza is avoiding it.
Strdoza seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Strdoza keeps the fight on the outside.
Strdoza half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kraag has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Kraag tries to clinch up but Strdoza circles away and keeps his distance.
Strdoza swats away the attempt to clinch by Kraag.
Kraag wants to clinch.
Strdoza seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strdoza avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kraag tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Strdoza manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Strdoza half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T1##CL2#
Kraag clinches. #TD2#
Kraag manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB#
Strdoza drops back looking for a leg! Kraag is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kraag manages to kick Strdoza off! Strdoza jumps back into Kraag's guard.
Kraag trying to keep a closed guard but Strdoza is proving a slippery customer. #SUB2#
Kraag throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Strdoza slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: Strdoza (3) vs (0) Kraag
Kraag can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Strdoza wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kraag, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Strdoza is working to tighten his grip on Kraag's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Kraag has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Strdoza is really squeezing tight and eventually Kraag passes out! Strdoza breaks the hold and jumps onto the ropes to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Chad Strdoza!
During a confident post fight interview, Chad Strdoza thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: GFY 3 - Taco Night     
Date:   Nov 24, 2023





170 cm
41 yrs
135 lbs



175 cm
51 yrs
145 lbs


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 1 wins and 2 losses; Chad Strdoza! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 59 wins and 65 losses; Tobias Pancake!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Stewart Dunkirk and Chris Downing.


The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Pancake doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL#
and Strdoza counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #TD#
Strdoza manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Strdoza trying to keep a closed guard but Pancake is proving a slippery customer.
Pancake must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Strdoza is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Strdoza escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pancake gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Pancake sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pancake trying to control but Strdoza is working from the bottom. #T1##SUB#
Strdoza looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Pancake passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Strdoza (0) vs (3) Pancake
Strdoza tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Strdoza regains half guard.
Pancake seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Strdoza does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Strdoza trying to control but Pancake postures up.
Strdoza is looking to improve his 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.
Strdoza is refusing to be controlled, as Pancake sits in half guard. #T2#
Pancake wants to pass to mount but Strdoza is defending the position.
Strdoza is trying to get back to full guard.
Pancake wants to control but Strdoza is keeping him busy.
Pancake is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Pancake works his way into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Strdoza (0) vs (6) Pancake
Pancake trying to control the action but Strdoza is working from the bottom.
Strdoza is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Pancake tries for a kimura but Strdoza is defending well. #T3#
Strdoza sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Strdoza is trying to get back to full guard.
Strdoza gets full guard.
Pancake trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Strdoza keeping moving, preventing Pancake from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Strdoza is looking for a triangle but Pancake pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Strdoza working for a triangle but Pancake defends it easily. #T4##SUB#
Strdoza looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Pancake passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Strdoza (0) vs (9) Pancake
Strdoza is looking to reverse the position.
Strdoza regains half guard.
Strdoza wants to get back to full guard.
Pancake passes to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Strdoza (0) vs (12) Pancake
Strdoza gets back to half guard.
Strdoza trying to control but Pancake postures up. #T5#
Pancake controlling the action here.
Strdoza wants to improve his position but Pancake is controlling well.
Pancake trying to control from Strdoza's half guard. Strdoza has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Strdoza keeping moving, preventing Pancake from controlling successfully. #T6#
Strdoza keeping full guard, as Pancake tries to pass. #SUB#
Strdoza had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pancake defends it easily.#SUB#
Strdoza is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Pancake drops back looking for a leg! Strdoza is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Strdoza manages to kick Pancake off! Pancake jumps back into Strdoza's guard. #SUB#
Strdoza looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Pancake has picked Strdoza up and slammed him! Strdoza can't keep hold of the triangle and Pancake manages to pass to side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Strdoza (0) vs (15) Pancake#T7#
Strdoza regains half guard.#SUB2#
Pancake is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Strdoza doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Pancake. #SUB#
Strdoza looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Strdoza trying to control here.
Pancake trying to pass the guard but Strdoza defending well. #SUB2#
Pancake is working for an americana but Strdoza has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Pancake was thinking about the submission.#T8##SUB#
Strdoza is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pancake defends well.
Pancake looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Strdoza looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Strdoza is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pancake is aware though and is defending well.#T9#
Strdoza lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Strdoza (2) vs (15) Pancake#SUB2#
Pancake is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Strdoza defends well.#SUB#
Strdoza thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Pancake working for submissions but it's allowed Strdoza to get to half guard.
Strdoza is trying to control the action in half guard but Pancake is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Strdoza wants to work for an arm triangle but Pancake is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB#
Strdoza is looking for a kimura here. #T10#
Pancake is looking to improve his position.
Pancake trying to control but Strdoza postures up.
Pancake is not content to let Strdoza control the position.
Strdoza tries to pass the half guard into mount. Pancake knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Pancake is staying active underneath Strdoza, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Pancake gets full guard.#T11#
Strdoza slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Pancake is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Pancake is controlling Strdoza's posture.
Strdoza wants to control from the top but Pancake keeps moving. #SUB2#
Pancake had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Strdoza defends it easily.
Pancake is looking to sweep but instead, Strdoza has passed into half guard. #T12#
Strdoza trying to control the action but Pancake is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Pancake is defending against the submission attempts here by Strdoza.
Strdoza is looking to take a break and control but Pancake is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Strdoza is working for a kimura but Pancake is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB2#
Pancake looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T13##SUB#
Strdoza is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB#
Strdoza is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Pancake sees it coming and defends easily.
Pancake is looking to improve his position.
Strdoza wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pancake keeps working. #SUB#
Strdoza is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Pancake defends it well. #T14##SUB#
Strdoza is looking for a kimura here. #SUB2#
Pancake looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pancake wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Strdoza seems to be working for a kimura but Pancake defends the submission attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Strdoza is looking for a kimura here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pancake wins on points by 15 to 2.
Tobias Pancake decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

 

Event: GFY 2     
Date:   Nov 15, 2023





180 cm
46 yrs
220 lbs



170 cm
41 yrs
135 lbs


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 42 wins and 40 losses; Pacer Dalton! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Chad Strdoza!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Cecil Peabody and Tiny Johnson.


The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Dalton shoots in but Strdoza avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Strdoza tries to counter by closing the distance.
Dalton darts in looking for a takedown but Strdoza gets double underhooks and turns Dalton into the ropes.
Dalton gets underhooks to prevent Strdoza's takedown attempt. #TD#
Dalton lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dalton (2) vs (0) Strdoza
Dalton slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB2#
Dalton avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Strdoza can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dalton controls the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strdoza is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB2#
Strdoza working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dalton doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dalton manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T1#
Strdoza can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dalton controls the pace.
Dalton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Strdoza swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dalton is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Strdoza working for a triangle but Dalton defends it easily.
Dalton looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T2#
Dalton tries to free his leg and advance position but Strdoza is retaining full guard.
Strdoza lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dalton (2) vs (2) Strdoza
Dalton pulls Strdoza in close to his closed guard and prevents Strdoza from doing any damage or advancing position.
Dalton keeping moving, preventing Strdoza from controlling successfully.
Dalton tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Strdoza stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dalton swivels though and keeps the full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Dalton holds on and takes a little breather. #T3#
Strdoza wants to control from the top but Dalton keeps moving.
Dalton has control of Strdoza's left arm, preventing Strdoza from doing any damage.
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.
Strdoza pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dalton is keeping the position for now.
Dalton is pulling down on Strdoza's head to control his posture.
Strdoza pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dalton is keeping the position for now.
Dalton pulls Strdoza 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 (4) vs (2) Strdoza#T4#
Dalton passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Score +3 for passing guard: Dalton (7) vs (2) Strdoza
Strdoza struggling a bit here.
Dalton is looking to take a break and control but Strdoza is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dalton is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Strdoza will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Dalton trying to control the position but Strdoza is working away.
Dalton is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Dalton has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate 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.#T5#
Strdoza tries to buck Dalton off but Dalton is having none of it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Strdoza is being controlled here.
Strdoza tries to improve position but can't.
Dalton controlling the position.
Strdoza is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Dalton controls the position.
Strdoza tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dalton wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T6##SUB#
Dalton wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Strdoza, who protects the arm well.
Dalton is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Strdoza will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Strdoza tries to buck Dalton off but Dalton is having none of it.#SUB#
Dalton tries for a kimura but Strdoza is defending well.
Strdoza is trying to get back to half guard.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Dalton wants to control but Strdoza is keeping him busy.
Dalton content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Strdoza tries to improve position but can't. #T7#
Strdoza sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Strdoza has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dalton is working away from the top position though.
Dalton prevents Strdoza from improving his position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Strdoza is looking for a sweep. Dalton is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dalton slows the pace down in half guard. #T8#
This is a sustained period of stalling by Dalton.
Dalton moves nicely into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Dalton (10) vs (2) Strdoza
Strdoza wants to control but Dalton postures up.
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.
Strdoza is trying to improve his position.
Strdoza manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Strdoza looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dalton takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Strdoza manages to get to full guard. #T9#
Dalton works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #SUB2#
Strdoza looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dalton wants to free his trapped foot but Strdoza is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Dalton controlling the pace.
Strdoza is looking to improve his position. #T10#
Dalton works his way into full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Dalton (13) vs (2) Strdoza
Dalton controlling his opponent.
Dalton trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Strdoza tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dalton controlling the pace for now.
Dalton fails to advance to Strdoza's back.
Strdoza is looking to improve his position but Dalton isn't that keen on the idea.
Strdoza is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T11#
Strdoza keeps trying to improve his position.
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 continues to hold on tight.
Strdoza wants to hold on but Dalton pushes him away.
Dalton controlling from the full mount.
Strdoza tries to get back to half guard but can't.
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.
Strdoza is trying desperately to improve position.
Dalton wants to take Strdoza's back but he can't do it this time. #T12#
Dalton avoids the attempt from Strdoza to control.
Dalton content just to control the position here.
Strdoza is looking to improve his position but Dalton isn't that keen on the idea.
Dalton content just to control the position here. #T13#
Dalton can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Strdoza is looking to escape.
Dalton wants to take Strdoza's back but he can't do it this time.
Dalton sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Dalton looking to control but Strdoza is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Dalton controlling from mount.
Dalton can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Strdoza is looking to escape.
Dalton pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Dalton content just to control the position here. #T14#
Strdoza is desperately trying to improve his position but Dalton has a good base and remains in mount.
Dalton controlling the pace for now.
Strdoza is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Dalton has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Dalton (16) vs (2) Strdoza
Strdoza is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Dalton.
Strdoza wants to escape the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dalton is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Strdoza wants to control his opponent's hands but Dalton gets his hands free.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dalton takes the fight on points by 16 to 2.
Pacer Dalton retains his super heavyweight title!
Pacer Dalton decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: GFY 1     
Date:   Nov 07, 2023





170 cm
41 yrs
135 lbs



193 cm
48 yrs
270 lbs


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 1 losses; Chad Strdoza! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Desi Kraag!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Stewart Dunkirk and Wesley Smith.


Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Kraag tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Strdoza manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kraag fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Kraag forces Strdoza back against the ropes and clinches.
Kraag tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Strdoza smiles and moves away. #CL2#
Kraag closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kraag prevents the takedown attempt.
Strdoza tries to pull guard but Kraag won't allow it.
Kraag tries to pull guard but Strdoza forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
Kraag fails to pull guard.
Chad Strdoza has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Desi Kraag.
Strdoza drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kraag gets the underhooks and prevents it. #TD2#
Kraag pulls Strdoza into guard. #T1#
Strdoza trying to control but Kraag is working from the bottom.
Strdoza works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Strdoza prevents Kraag from improving his position.#SUB2#
Kraag looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Strdoza pushes past his half guard into mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Strdoza (3) vs (0) Kraag
Kraag tries to hold on but Strdoza postures up.#SUB#
Strdoza quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Strdoza but it's paid off an Kraag is forced to tap! Nice work by Strdoza.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Chad Strdoza!
Our winner, Chad Strdoza, 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.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Oct 29, 2023
#R1#
Hooez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A countering left hand to the body from Strdoza misses.
Hooez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Strdoza as he avoids it easily.
Strdoza is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Strdoza slaps away a takedown attempt from Hooez, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mackin Hooez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hooez fails with the takedown
and Strdoza counters with a right hand to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hooez throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Strdoza's waist but Strdoza gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hooez off to one side.
Hooez shoots in for a takedown but Strdoza shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#T1#
Hooez throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Strdoza's waist but Strdoza gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hooez off to one side.
Chad Strdoza is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hooez shoots for a double leg takedown but Strdoza sprawls well. He's pushed Hooez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nice sprawl there from Strdoza as Hooez shoots in.
Strdoza looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hooez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Strdoza defends it nicely.
As Hooez backs off Strdoza throws a huge counter combo but Hooez manages to avoid it all.
Hooez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Strdoza swivels and escapes.
Strdoza is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T2#
Hooez throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Strdoza's waist but Strdoza gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hooez off to one side.
Strdoza lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Hooez darts in looking for a takedown but Strdoza gets double underhooks and turns Hooez into the cage.
Strdoza lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Strdoza is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hooez gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD#
Hooez jumps guard.
Strdoza wants to control from the top but Hooez keeps moving. #SUB2#
Strdoza drops back, looking for a kneebar! Hooez looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Hooez looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Hooez! #REVR#
Hooez wants to control but Strdoza is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Hooez tries for a kimura but Strdoza is defending well. #T3#
Strdoza is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#SUB#
Hooez tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Strdoza is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Strdoza is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hooez's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hooez's back!#SUB2#
Strdoza is persistently looking for the submission but Hooez is defending it well. #SUB2#
Strdoza looking for the choke from the back. #T4##SUB2#
Strdoza is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Hooez tries to escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Strdoza working for a choke but Hooez is defending well. #SUB2#
Strdoza is looking for the choke from the back position but Hooez is controlling his hands well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Hooez is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Strdoza gets his way! #SUB2#
Hooez showing good submission defense here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chad Strdoza dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Hooez misses with a takedown attempt - Strdoza sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Chad Strdoza is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Hooez scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Strdoza is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hooez prevents Strdoza from improving his position.
Strdoza gets back to full guard.
Hooez has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Strdoza keeping moving, preventing Hooez from controlling successfully.
Chad Strdoza has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1#
Strdoza looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hooez is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Strdoza escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hooez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hooez engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hooez won't allow Strdoza to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Strdoza escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hooez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hooez advances position into side control!
Strdoza sneaks back into half guard.
Hooez trying to pass the guard but Strdoza defending well. #SUB2#
Strdoza is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hooez pulls his head out easily. #T3#
Strdoza tries to roll over but Hooez keeps him under control.
Strdoza trying to control but Hooez postures up.
Strdoza is trying to get back to full guard.
Hooez is looking to advance position but Strdoza won't allow it.
Strdoza is refusing to be controlled, as Hooez sits in half guard.
Strdoza trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Hooez manages to pass to mount! #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Strdoza is in all sorts of trouble here.
Strdoza has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Hooez is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Strdoza has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Hooez trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Strdoza is wriggling around trying to escape.
Strdoza bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Strdoza wants to stand but Hooez has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Hooez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Chad Strdoza will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Hooez fails with the takedown
and Strdoza counters with a nice uppercut.
Hooez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Strdoza is fending him off so far but Hooez persists. Nope, Strdoza circles away and we're back to standing.
Hooez with a poor takedown
and Strdoza counters with a nice body shot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mackin Hooez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hooez shoots in looking for a takedown. Strdoza tries to sprawl out of it but Hooez keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Strdoza manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Strdoza lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hooez gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Strdoza counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hooez shoots in looking for a takedown but Strdoza manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hooez's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
As Hooez backs off Strdoza throws a huge counter combo but Hooez manages to avoid it all.
Hooez dives in for a single leg takedown but Strdoza sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Hooez tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #BC2#
Strdoza's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hooez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Strdoza is looking for the big counter here.#TD#
Hooez closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hooez lands in his opponent's guard.
Mackin Hooez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##SUB2#
Strdoza has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Hooez should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Strdoza has tightened it up now! Hooez should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Chad Strdoza!
Our winner, Chad Strdoza, 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.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Oct 12, 2023
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Chai loads up on a big right hand but Strdoza slips the punch.
Strdoza let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Chai tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Strdoza paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Chai swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Strdoza counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Chai thinking.
Chai misses with an uppercut
and Strdoza counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A shot to the body from Chai misses
and Strdoza counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai misses with a lunging right hand
and Strdoza counters with a three punch combo that has Chai backing up. Chai nods at Strdoza to acknowledge the strikes.
Chai has his takedown stuffed
and Strdoza counters with a two punch combo. #T1#
Chai swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Chai misses with a lunging right hand
and Strdoza counters with a one-two to the body.
Strdoza takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Chai misses with an uppercut
and Strdoza counters with a one-two to the body. #T2##TD#
Chai gets the takedown into side control.

Strdoza explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chai throws a combination that misses
and Strdoza counters with a three punch combo that has Chai backing up. Chai nods at Strdoza to acknowledge the strikes.
Chai misses with a combination
and Chai takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL#
Chai gets a clinch.
Chai swings wildly with an uppercut but Strdoza uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3##TD2#
Strdoza jumps guard and drags Chai to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB2#
Strdoza has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Chai can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Chai wants to control from the top but Strdoza keeps moving.
Strdoza is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Chai wants to control from the top but Strdoza keeps moving.
Chai slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Chai slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Strdoza looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4##SUB2#
Strdoza actively working from the bottom here.
Strdoza wants to control but Chai is keeping busy.
Chai is pressing down on Strdoza's thigh, looking to free his foot. Strdoza is holding on for now.
Strdoza is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Chai frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Chai takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Strdoza is trying to escape the mount. #SUB#
Chai quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Chai but it's paid off an Strdoza is forced to tap! Nice work by Chai.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Leonardinho Chai!
An out of breath Leonardinho Chai thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: WVT 131: Melondov v Joestar     
Date:   Jul 19, 2023
#R1#
Smith loads up on a big right hand but Strdoza slips the punch.
It looked like Strdoza was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Smith misses with a double jab
and Strdoza counters with a left and a right that stings Smith.
Smith waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Strdoza.
Strdoza is looking for a counter combo.
Smith misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Strdoza counters with a left and a right that stings Smith.
Smith misses with a body shot
enabling Strdoza to counter with a crisp jab.
Smith misses the jab.
Smith swings widly with a right hand
and Strdoza counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Strdoza moves away.
It looked like Strdoza was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Strdoza moves away.
Rebel Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Strdoza does a little dance to reset his feet.
Strdoza avoids the body shot from Smith.
Strdoza keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smith.#T1#
Smith throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Strdoza counters with a two punch combo.
Smith lands with a hook. Strdoza tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Smith throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Strdoza counters with a series of strikes. Smith will be more careful next time no doubt.
Smith throws a looping overhand right but Strdoza ducks down to avoid it.
It looked like Strdoza was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Smith.
Smith throws a big shot that misses.
Strdoza blocks a jab.
As Smith looks to move away, Strdoza throws a big counter combo but Smith just gets out of the way.
Smith misses with a hook. Strdoza ducked under it nicely.
Nice defenses there by Strdoza.
Strdoza throws a big counter combination but Smith scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Strdoza slips under a jab.
Smith loads up on a big right hand but Strdoza slips the punch.
Strdoza swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Strdoza slips a jab and a cross from Smith.
Strdoza was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Strdoza moves away.
Strdoza went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Strdoza slips a straight right by Smith.
It looked like Strdoza was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Smith throws a looping overhand right but Strdoza ducks down to avoid it.
Strdoza appears to be looking for a big counter.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Strdoza seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Smith misses with a straight left.
Strdoza staying out of range there.
Strdoza throws a big counter combination but Smith scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Smith dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Smith throws a body punch but Strdoza moves out of range.
Strdoza seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Smith loads up on a big right hand but Strdoza slips the punch.
Strdoza uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Smith misses with a right hand
and Strdoza counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Strdoza appears to be looking for a big counter.
Strdoza is working the combinations to good effect here.#T3#
Smith throws a body shot but no joy.
Smith throws a big shot that misses.
Smith throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Strdoza appears to be looking for a big counter.
Strdoza avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Strdoza was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Smith.
Strdoza moves out of range of the strikes.
As Smith looks to move away, Strdoza throws a big counter combo but Smith just gets out of the way.
Smith throws a hook but Strdoza blocks it.
Strdoza seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Smith throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Strdoza counters with a one-two to the body.
Strdoza uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Smith throws a predictable looking body shot
and Strdoza counters with a straight right hand.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Strdoza is just out of range.
Smith misses with a shot to the body
and Strdoza counters with a straight right hand.#T4#
Strdoza defending well as Smith loads up on a big left hand.
Strdoza went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Smith looks to land a left hand but Strdoza moved out of range nicely.
Smith throws a poor cross that misses
and Strdoza counters with a left and a right that stings Smith.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith misses with a body shot.
Strdoza went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Smith throws a right hand that misses
and Strdoza counters with a one-two to the body.
Smith throws a body shot but no joy.
Strdoza was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Strdoza does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big right from Smith misses.
Smith throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Strdoza counters with a three punch combo that has Smith backing up. Smith nods at Strdoza to acknowledge the strikes.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Strdoza is just out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Strdoza misses its target.
Smith swings widly with a right hand
and Strdoza counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Smith misses with a hook to the body
and Strdoza counters with a nice uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chad Strdoza dominated that round.
That's time! Strdoza's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Strdoza uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Nice defenses there by Strdoza.
Strdoza moves out of range as Smith strikes.
Strdoza was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smith takes a swing at Strdoza's ribcage but misses.
Some wild striking there from Smith.
Strdoza is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Smith fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Strdoza looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Strdoza was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Strdoza was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Smith throws out a loose jab but Strdoza uses good head movement to avoid it.
Strdoza went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Strdoza does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chad Strdoza is winning the standup battle so far.
Smith throws a big shot that misses.
Smith takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Smith throws a predictable looking body shot
and Strdoza cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Strdoza staying out of range there.
Smith throws a predictable looking body shot
and Strdoza counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Strdoza manages to avoid it.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Strdoza was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Smith throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Strdoza to counter with a crisp jab.
Smith misses with a looping right.
Strdoza appears to be looking for a big counter.
Smith swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Smith misses with a left hand
and Strdoza counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith takes a swing at Strdoza's ribcage but misses.
Strdoza seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Smith throws a poor cross that misses
and Strdoza counters with a nice body shot.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Strdoza here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Strdoza manages to avoid it.
Smith throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Strdoza counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Smith takes a swing at Strdoza's ribcage but misses.
Strdoza avoids the body shot from Smith.
As Smith looks to move away, Strdoza throws a big counter combo but Smith just gets out of the way.
Strdoza takes a jab right on the kisser.
Smith fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Strdoza seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Strdoza appears to be looking for a big counter.
Smith misses with a hook. Strdoza ducked under it nicely.
It looked like Strdoza was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Smith throws a poor cross that misses
and Strdoza counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Smith misses with a double jab
letting Strdoza counter with a right hand. #T3#
Smith misses with a body punch
letting Strdoza counter with a right hand.
Smith throws a poor cross that misses
and Strdoza counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Smith misses with a lunging right hand
and Strdoza counters with a nice body shot.
Smith throws a poor cross that misses
and Strdoza counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Smith throws a right hand that misses
and Strdoza counters with a left to the body.
Smith takes a swing at Strdoza's ribcage but misses.
Strdoza is looking for a counter combo.
Smith misses with a body shot
and Strdoza counters with a three punch combo that has Smith backing up. Smith nods at Strdoza to acknowledge the strikes.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As Smith looks to move away, Strdoza throws a big counter combo but Smith just gets out of the way.
Smith misses the body punch
and Strdoza counters with a one-two to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith swings widly with a right hand
and Strdoza makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T4#
Smith misses with a hook to the body
letting Strdoza counter with a right hand.
Smith misses with a body shot.
A counter left hand to the body from Strdoza misses its target.
Smith looks to land a left hand but Strdoza moved out of range nicely.
Smith misses with a jab to the body
and Strdoza counters with a nice body shot.
Smith misses with a left hand
and Smith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Smith throws a poor cross that misses #KD#
and Strdoza counters with a crisp one two that drops Smith! Strdoza thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Smith to his feet! Smith is in big trouble!#ROC#Smith is rocked!
Smith swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Strdoza counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Smith out cold! What a finish! Strdoza is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Chad Strdoza!
A victorious Chad Strdoza thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: WVT 118: Takahashi v Corassa 2     
Date:   Jun 16, 2023
#R1#
Elkins fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Elkins lands a jab to the head.
Elkins rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Strdoza moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Strdoza is looking for the big counter here.
The fighters circling - Elkins throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Elkins misses with a left hand
and Strdoza makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Elkins throws the left hand but Strdoza avoids the punch easily.
Strdoza looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Elkins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Strdoza lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Elkins swings away with a body shot that misses
and Strdoza counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Elkins thinking.
Elkins looks to score with a jab to the body but Strdoza is just out of range.
Strdoza looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Elkins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Strdoza manages to avoid it.
Strdoza is looking for the big counter here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Elkins lands a glancing blow to the side of Strdoza's head.
Strdoza staying out of range there.
A countering left hand to the body from Strdoza misses.
Elkins misses with a series of wild punches.
Strdoza throws a counter combo.#T1#
Elkins looks to score with a jab to the body but Strdoza is just out of range.
Strdoza lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Strdoza moves out of range as Elkins strikes.
Elkins scores with a jab.
Elkins misses with a jab to the body
and Strdoza counters with a three punch combo that has Elkins backing up. Elkins nods at Strdoza to acknowledge the strikes.
Elkins throws a body punch but Strdoza moves out of range.
No joy there for Elkins, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Strdoza uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Elkins.
Elkins misses with a left hand
and Strdoza counters with a nice body shot.
Strdoza uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Elkins.
Elkins misses the shot to the body.
Strdoza keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Elkins throws a combination that misses
and Strdoza counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Strdoza avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
As Elkins backs off Strdoza throws a huge counter combo but Elkins manages to avoid it all.#T2#
Strdoza slips under a jab from Elkins.
Elkins misses with a lunging right hand
and Strdoza connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A swing and a miss from Elkins.
Strdoza is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Elkins with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Elkins. Strdoza does a little dance to reset his feet.
Elkins looks to land a right hand but Strdoza moved out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Elkins.
Elkins misses with a hook
and Strdoza counters with a nice uppercut.
Elkins throws a body punch but Strdoza moves out of range.
Elkins scores with a body shot.
Elkins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Strdoza displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Elkins throws out the jab.
Elkins misses with an uppercut
and Strdoza counters with a series of strikes. Elkins will be more careful next time no doubt. #T3#
Nice uppercut there from Elkins.
Elkins misses with a hook
and Strdoza counters with a two punch combo.
Elkins scores with a three punch combo!
Donk. Elkins catches Strdoza right on the button with a cross.
Elkins throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Strdoza counters with a series of strikes. Elkins will be more careful next time no doubt. #ROC2#Elkins is rocked!
Elkins misses the body punch
and Strdoza counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Oh Elkins is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Elkins just misses with a punch to the body.
Strdoza throws a counter combo.
Strdoza takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Elkins misses with a right hand
and Strdoza counters with a three punch combo that has Elkins backing up. Elkins nods at Strdoza to acknowledge the strikes.
Elkins misses the jab.
Strdoza throws a counter combo.
Elkins throws out a loose jab but Strdoza uses good head movement to avoid it.
As Elkins backs off Strdoza throws a huge counter combo but Elkins manages to avoid it all.
Strdoza is working the combinations to good effect here.
Elkins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Elkins swings away with a body shot that misses
and Strdoza counters with a two punch combo.
Elkins misses with a shot to the body
and Strdoza counters with a right hand to the body.
Strdoza keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T4#
Elkins jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Strdoza lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Elkins misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Strdoza counters with a huge left! Elkins is in big trouble! He's backing up but Strdoza isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Elkins from any more damage. A dominating finish by Strdoza!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chad Strdoza!
Chad Strdoza decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: WVT 105: Assndrop v Souza     
Date:   May 19, 2023
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Ryokale throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Strdoza throws a big counter combination but Ryokale scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Strdoza slips under a jab from Ryokale.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ryokale.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Ryokale tries to bum rush Strdoza with a series of wild strikes but Strdoza uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryokale cracks Strdoza with an open hand slap.#TD2#
Ryokale feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#T1#
Ryokale stands up over Strdoza, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ryokale lands a couple of digs.
Ryokale is working Strdoza over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB#
Strdoza is looking for a triangle but Ryokale pushes his legs off easily.
Ryokale throws a big elbow that misses.
Strdoza seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Strdoza working a defensive guard here.
Strdoza has momentary wrist control but Ryokale slips an elbow through the middle.
Ryokale wants to control from the top but Strdoza keeps moving.
Ryokale stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Strdoza swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Strdoza seems keen to control Ryokale's posture.
Ryokale won't allow Strdoza to sweep him here. #T2#
Strdoza controls Ryokale momentarily but Ryokale frees himself.
Ryokale content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ryokale trying to control the position from guard on top but Strdoza is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Strdoza keeping full guard, as Ryokale tries to pass. #SUB#
Strdoza is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ryokale defends well.
Strdoza wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Ryokale is now in half guard.
Ryokale working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Ryokale prevents Strdoza from improving his position.
Ryokale lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T3##SUB#
Strdoza actively working from the bottom here.
Ryokale slows the pace down in half guard.
Ryokale working Strdoza over with strikes.
Ryokale working over Strdoza with some ground and pound. Strdoza looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ryokale passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Strdoza! #SUB2#
Ryokale wants to finish this one by submission but Strdoza is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Ryokale.
Strdoza regains half guard.#T4#
Ryokale stalling.
Strdoza trying to control here.
Strdoza is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ryokale landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ryokale is thwarting Strdoza's attempts to control the position.
Strdoza is trying to stand.
Ryokale seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Strdoza does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ruddo Ryokale dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Ryokale closes this distance looking for a takedown but Strdoza circles away.
Strdoza throws a big counter combination but Ryokale scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Strdoza avoids the head kick by Ryokale.
It looked like Strdoza was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Strdoza keeps the fight on the outside.
Ryokale tried to score with a low kick but Strdoza checks it.
Strdoza appears to be looking for a big counter.
Strdoza avoids the head kick by Ryokale.
Strdoza throws a big counter combination but Ryokale scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryokale feints a jab promting Strdoza to slip. Ryokale then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Strdoza slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Ryokale throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T1#
Ryokale throws a right and a left that Strdoza avoids nicely.
Ryokale misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Strdoza throws a big counter combination but Ryokale scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Strdoza avoids the body shot from Ryokale.
Ryokale scores with a punch to the head.
Chad Strdoza is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ryokale looks to land a left hand but Strdoza moved out of range nicely.
Strdoza is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Ryokale misses with the combination.
Strdoza seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T2#
Strdoza with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ryokale to score with a decent uppercut.
Ryokale tries to clinch up but Strdoza circles away and keeps his distance.
Ryokale throws a series of punches but Strdoza avoids them all with ease.
Strdoza appears to be looking for a big counter.
Ryokale misses with an uppercut
and Strdoza counters with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Ryokale tries a head kick but it misses.
Strdoza throws a big counter combination but Ryokale scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Ryokale throws a head kick that misses.
Strdoza appears to be looking for a big counter.
Ryokale scores with a decent looking hook.
Ryokale throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Strdoza throws a big counter combination but Ryokale scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Ryokale misses with a body kick.
Chad Strdoza is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Strdoza swats away the attempt to clinch by Ryokale.
Strdoza was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T4#
Ryokale throws a head kick that misses
and Strdoza counters with a left and a right that stings Ryokale.
Ryokale misses with the combination.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ryokale throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ryokale tries to clinch up
and Strdoza counters with a left and a right that stings Ryokale.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ruddo Ryokale showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Ryokale tries to close the distance and clinch up but Strdoza swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Strdoza went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Ryokale shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Strdoza as he jumps to the side.
Ryokale fails to land with a series of punches.
Strdoza seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Ryokale misses with a right hand
and Strdoza counters with a three punch combo that has Ryokale backing up. Ryokale nods at Strdoza to acknowledge the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryokale misses with a body kick.
Strdoza is looking for a counter combo.
Ryokale has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD2#
Ryokale shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Strdoza manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#T1#
Ryokale trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ryokale chips away with some ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Strdoza is on top in guard. #REVR##SUB#
Strdoza thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Strdoza got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ryokale has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Strdoza has managed to get both his arms back between Ryokale's legs - danger averted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Strdoza passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Ryokale is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T2#
Strdoza tries to stand but Ryokale is controlling his head.
Ryokale is trying to control Strdoza's posture but Strdoza avoids it.
Ryokale tries to buck Strdoza off but Strdoza is having none of it.#SUB#
Strdoza looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Ryokale has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Ryokale gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB#
Strdoza is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ryokale defends it well.
Ryokale is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
Strdoza trying to mount his opponent but Ryokale defends it. #SUB#
Strdoza is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ryokale is just riding it out for now. Strdoza eventually gives up the hold.
Ryokale wants to improve his position but Strdoza is controlling well. #SUB#
Strdoza is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ryokale tries to roll over but Strdoza keeps him under control.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ryokale flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Ryokale striking from the bottom. #SUB2#
Ryokale actively working from the bottom here.
Strdoza tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#SUB#
Strdoza is looking for a kimura but Ryokale is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Strdoza to get the leverage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Ryokale looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Strdoza is working for a kimura but Ryokale is defending it quite comfortably.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chad Strdoza showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ryokale has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ruddo Ryokale!

 

Event: WVT 95: Fabinho v Halsti     
Date:   Apr 22, 2023
#R1#
King throws a jab when Strdoza was well out of range.
King misses with a hook.
King misses with an uppercut. Strdoza saw that one coming.
King falls off balance throwing a combination
and Strdoza counters with a left to the body.
Strdoza moves away from the strike by King.
King misses with a combination
and Strdoza counters with a two punch combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King throws a looping overhand right but Strdoza ducks down to avoid it.
King misses with a straight right.
Strdoza throws a big counter combination but King scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
King misses with the body kick
enabling Strdoza to counter with a crisp jab.
King throws a lazy uppercut
and Strdoza counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
A head kick misses from King.
Strdoza appears to be looking for a big counter.
A jab lands there for King.
Strdoza displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as King throws out the jab.
King looks to land a left hand but Strdoza moved out of range nicely.
King swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
King rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Strdoza counters with a one-two to the body.
King misses with a looping right.
It looked like Strdoza was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
King throws the kick towards the body but Strdoza avoids it.
It looked like Strdoza was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Strdoza uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from King.
Strdoza went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
King misses with an uppercut. Strdoza saw that one coming.
King throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Strdoza sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Strdoza misses its target.
King throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Strdoza seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T2#
Strdoza takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Strdoza showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from King.
King looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
King waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Strdoza.
As King looks to move away, Strdoza throws a big counter combo but King just gets out of the way.
King misses with the combination.
It looked like Strdoza was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from King.
King lands with a cross.
Sloppy strikes from King. Those never looked like landing.
King throws a big shot that misses.
It looked like Strdoza was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T3#
A telegraphed right hand from King misses the target.
It looked like Strdoza was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from King.
Strdoza moves out of range of the strikes.
King misses with a straight left.
King lands with a shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from King.
King throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
King looks to land a combination but Strdoza avoids it well.
Strdoza is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
King throws the left hand but Strdoza avoids the punch easily.
Dwayne King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
King connects with a right hand. Strdoza shakes it off.
King throws a right hand that Strdoza ducks under and follows up with a left that Strdoza also avoids with ease.
Strdoza appears to be looking for a big counter.
Strdoza slips a jab from King.
Strdoza seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
King throws a body kick that misses
and Strdoza counters with a stiff right hand. #T4#
King throws an overhand right that lands on Strdoza's shoulder, as Strdoza tries to avoid the shot.
King connects with a high kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab from King misses.
As King looks to move away, Strdoza throws a big counter combo but King just gets out of the way.
King lands with an overhand left.
King looks to throw the jab but Strdoza is out of range.
King loads up on a big right hand but Strdoza slips the punch.
A big right from King misses.
King tries a head kick but it misses.
Strdoza went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
King throws a jab when Strdoza was well out of range.
King lands a jab.
King lands with a straight right. Strdoza didn't see that one coming.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dwayne King dominated that round.
That's time! Strdoza's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Strdoza walks into a jab.
King misses with an uppercut. Strdoza saw that one coming.
King pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
King misses with an uppercut.
Strdoza walks into a straight right hand from King.
King rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Strdoza counters with a nice uppercut.
Chad Strdoza is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice jab there from King.
King has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
King throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Strdoza cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King looks to land a left hand but Strdoza moved out of range nicely.
Dwayne King seems to be getting the better of the standup.
King throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Strdoza went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
The crowd cheers as King lands an impressive looking overhand right. Strdoza doesn't seem phased though.
A thudding body kick lands there by King! #T1#
Strdoza blocks a head kick by King.
It looked like Strdoza was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
King throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It looked like Strdoza was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A telegraphed right hand from King misses the target.
Strdoza throws a big counter combination but King scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
King misses the jab.
Strdoza is looking for a counter combo.
Strdoza avoids a punch combination nicely.
Strdoza seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Strdoza has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Strdoza moves out of range of the body kick from King.
Strdoza is looking for a counter combo.
King tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Strdoza seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Strdoza might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
King throws a low kick but Strdoza avoids it.
King throws a poor cross that misses
and Strdoza counters with a one-two to the body.
A head kick by King misses
and Strdoza counters with a three punch combo that has King backing up. King nods at Strdoza to acknowledge the strikes.#T2#
King misses with a head kick.
It looked like Strdoza was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Nice defenses there by Strdoza.
King throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Strdoza counters with a series of strikes. King will be more careful next time no doubt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
King throws a body kick that misses
and Strdoza counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps King thinking.
Strdoza on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by King. King obviously looking to wear him down.
King throws a looping overhand right but Strdoza ducks down to avoid it.
As King looks to move away, Strdoza throws a big counter combo but King just gets out of the way.
King digs a good hook to Strdoza's body.
Strdoza seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
King misses with a head kick.
It looked like Strdoza was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Strdoza avoids the head kick by King.
Strdoza throws a big counter combination but King scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
King goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Strdoza swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
King throws a body kick that misses. #T3#
King misses with a wild body shot.
Strdoza appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
King misses with a combination
and Strdoza counters with a one-two to the body.
Strdoza ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Strdoza went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
King throws a hook but Strdoza avoids it easily.
Strdoza appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
King lands a jab to the nose.
King throws an overhand right that lands on Strdoza's shoulder, as Strdoza tries to avoid the shot.
Strdoza appears to be looking for a big counter.
King scores with a crisp jab that stopped Strdoza in his tracks.
King misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
King fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
King's jab looks to have found its range, popping Strdoza under the eye.#T4#
Thud! ouch! good body kick from King - that will leave a mark!
Strdoza blocks a jab.
As King looks to move away, Strdoza throws a big counter combo but King just gets out of the way.
This has been an exciting period of action!
King lands with a slapping head kick.
King throws a looping overhand right but Strdoza ducks down to avoid it.
It looked like Strdoza was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from King.
King throws a shot from downtown. Strdoza moves away and avoids it.
Strdoza went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
King swinging wildly here.
King throws a head kick but Strdoza moves out of range.
King throws a head kick but Strdoza moves out of range.
King is breathing heavily.
Strdoza has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Strdoza moves out of range as King strikes.
Strdoza seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dwayne King showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
King misses with a hook
and Strdoza counters with a left and a right that stings King.
King misses with a left hand
and Strdoza counters with a one-two to the body.
King throws a jab when Strdoza was well out of range.
King throws a lazy head kick
and Strdoza counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Strdoza avoids a kick to the body.
Strdoza moves out of range of the strikes.
Strdoza showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from King.
A quick step to the side and Strdoza tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King misses with a looping right.
Strdoza is looking for a counter combo.
Strdoza slips under a jab.
It looked like Strdoza wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The fighters circling - King throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1#
King pulls out of a head kick attempt.
King throws a hook but Strdoza blocks it.
King swinging wildly here.
King takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Strdoza blocks a head kick by King.
It looked like Strdoza was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
King misses with a head kick.
Strdoza throwing a counter right hand but King manages to avoid it.
King waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Strdoza.
King misses with an uppercut
and Strdoza counters with a nice uppercut.
King throws a looping overhand right but Strdoza ducks down to avoid it.
Strdoza seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
King tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Strdoza appears to be looking for a big counter.
King throws a shot from downtown. Strdoza moves away and avoids it.
As King looks to move away, Strdoza throws a big counter combo but King just gets out of the way.#T2#
Strdoza defending well as King loads up on a big left hand.
Strdoza swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
King misses with a double jab.
Strdoza is looking for a counter combo.
King scores with a body shot.
King thuds his shin into the meat of Strdoza's side.
King misses with a hook
and Strdoza counters with a two punch combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
King throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
King rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Strdoza counters with a right hand to the body.
King misses with a head kick.
Strdoza is looking to counter punch.
Strdoza takes one on the chin but seems OK.
King swings widly with a right hand
and Strdoza cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
King punishes Strdoza's body with a nice straight punch.#T3#
Strdoza moves away from the strike by King.
King misses with a shot to the body
and Strdoza counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
King throws a sloppy head kick
and Strdoza counters with a three punch combo that has King backing up. King nods at Strdoza to acknowledge the strikes.
King misses with an uppercut
and Strdoza counters with a two punch combo. #ROC#King is rocked!
King misses with a hook
and Strdoza comes in over the top with a devastating right hand! King stumbles back against the cage, looking to regain his senses but Strdoza is on him like rabid pit bull! King slumps to the ground under a storm of punches and this fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chad Strdoza!
A very excited looking Chad Strdoza 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.

 

Event: WVT 89: Ihantala v Machado 2     
Date:   Apr 07, 2023
#R1#
Strdoza steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Rogers. That one must have hurt.
Rogers throws a leg kick which misses Strdoza's front leg but catches the back leg as Strdoza tries to avoid it.
Rogers throws a right hand that misses
and Strdoza counters with a one-two to the body.
Strdoza needs to keep his hands up - Rogers had a free shot at his head there.
Rogers throws the kick towards the body but Strdoza avoids it.
Strdoza is looking for a counter combo.
Rogers has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Rogers fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rogers fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Strdoza is out of range.
Strdoza with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rogers to score with a decent uppercut.
Strdoza keeps the fight on the outside.
It looked like Strdoza was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Rogers.
The crowd cheers as Rogers lands an impressive looking overhand right. Strdoza doesn't seem phased though.
Rogers throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A jab from Rogers misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rogers scores with a punch to the head.#T1#
Rogers jabs Strdoza to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Rogers tries to land a body kick
letting Strdoza counter with a right hand.
Rogers attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Strdoza seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Strdoza moves out of range of the strikes.
Rogers moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Rogers swings for the body but Strdoza moves out of range.
Strdoza went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A nice leg kick from Rogers, right into the meat of the thigh. #TD2#
Rogers closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Strdoza to the mat! Strdoza manages to get full guard.
Strdoza looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Strdoza looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Rogers showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Strdoza looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Strdoza looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rogers not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Strdoza avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rogers looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Rogers is working Strdoza over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T3#
Strdoza is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Strdoza pulls Rogers in to control the position. #SUB#
Strdoza has his foot on Rogers's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rogers works his way back into a safe position though.
Strdoza looking for a sweep. Not yet Strdoza, not yet.
Rogers wants to control from the top but Strdoza keeps moving. #SUB#
Strdoza is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rogers is aware though and is defending well.
Strdoza looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rogers controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Strdoza is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rogers defends well.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Strdoza keeping moving, preventing Rogers from controlling successfully.
Rogers sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Strdoza's guard.
Rogers wants to lay and pray for a moment but Strdoza keeps working. #SUB#
Strdoza is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rogers pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Strdoza is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rogers pulls his head out easily.
Strdoza wants to improve his position but Rogers is controlling well.
Rogers lands with a punch from half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mason Rogers dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Rogers scores with a decent looking hook.
A clash of legs there as Strdoza blocks the low kick.
Rogers goes for a double leg but Strdoza avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Strdoza continues to drive forward.
Rogers tries to land a front kick but Strdoza steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rogers shoots in but no luck this time.
Mason Rogers seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rogers throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Strdoza has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rogers.
Rogers misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rogers shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Strdoza slips under a jab from Rogers.
As Rogers looks to move away, Strdoza throws a big counter combo but Rogers just gets out of the way.
Strdoza chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rogers can pounce on him. #T1#
Rogers connects with a solid leg kick.
Rogers throws a nice inside leg kick.
Chad Strdoza is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rogers throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Strdoza went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Strdoza blocks the body kick.
Rogers throws a body kick that misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Strdoza misses its target.
Strdoza chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rogers can pounce on him.
Rogers looking to land some kicks to the body here.
The fighters circling - Rogers throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It looked like Strdoza was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Chad Strdoza is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rogers is looking to score with low kicks.
Rogers thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Strdoza if he has to take too many more of those.
That kick from Rogers tenderised Strdoza's leg. Strdoza is trying to keep his angry face on.#T2#
Strdoza blocks the body kick.
Strdoza is looking for a counter combo.
Rogers catches Strdoza with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Rogers misses with a body kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Strdoza misses its target.
Rogers tries to score with a low kick but Strdoza moves his leg out of the way.
Nice straight punches there by Rogers. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rogers.
Strdoza checks a leg kick.
Strdoza takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rogers takes a swing at Strdoza's ribcage but misses.
Nice defenses there by Strdoza.
Rogers has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rogers swings away with a body shot that misses
and Strdoza counters with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Rogers goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Rogers dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Strdoza. That did some damage!
Rogers throws a leg kick that is checked
and Strdoza counters with a three punch combo that has Rogers backing up. Rogers nods at Strdoza to acknowledge the strikes.
Mason Rogers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Strdoza takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Rogers lands a jab.
Rogers throws a head kick that Strdoza semi-blocks.
Nice takedown defense from Strdoza. No joy for Rogers on that attempt.
Chad Strdoza has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mason Rogers.
Strdoza staying out of range there.
Rogers throws a jab when Strdoza was well out of range.#T4#
Rogers pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A solid body kick from Rogers.
Rogers is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rogers attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Rogers shoots and misses
letting Strdoza counter with a right hand. #TD2#
Rogers closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Strdoza to the mat! Strdoza manages to get full guard.
Rogers with a nice head shot there.
Strdoza wants to get back to his feet but Rogers is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #SUB#
Strdoza looking for a guillotine here but Rogers defends easily.
Strdoza preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mason Rogers showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Strdoza slips under a jab from Rogers.
Rogers will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
An attempted straight right counter from Strdoza misses the target.
Rogers tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #TD2#
Rogers fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Strdoza sprawls well initially but Rogers persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

Strdoza kicks off Rogers and gets to his feet.
Rogers throws a right hand that misses
and Strdoza counters with a nice body shot.
Strdoza takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Strdoza seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Rogers misses with a kick to the body
and Strdoza counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rogers shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A quick step to the side and Strdoza tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Strdoza blocks a low kick nicely.#T1##TD2#
Strdoza gets caught napping as Rogers dives in and scores a takedown. Strdoza manages to retain guard.#SUB#
Strdoza throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Strdoza working for a triangle but Rogers defends it easily.
Rogers passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Strdoza sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Rogers lands strikes from half guard.
Strdoza is trying to control but can't. #T2#
Strdoza wants to get back to his feet.
Rogers is taking a breather. Strdoza 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.
Strdoza is trying to stand up here but Rogers is controlling him well.
Rogers passes to full mount!
Mason Rogers has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rogers scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Strdoza?
Strdoza gets back to half guard.
Rogers is looking to take a break and control but Strdoza is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rogers working the head and body with strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Strdoza tries to roll over but Rogers keeps him under control.
Strdoza blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rogers. #T3#
Strdoza is trying to stand up here but Rogers is controlling him well.
Rogers is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Strdoza wants to sweep but Rogers has passed to side control!
Rogers prevents Strdoza from escaping the position.
Check out the look on Rogers's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Rogers landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Strdoza is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Strdoza sneaks back into half guard.
Strdoza wants to get back to his feet.
Mason Rogers is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Rogers wants to control but Strdoza is keeping him busy.
Rogers is taking a breather. Strdoza 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.
Strdoza trying to control from the bottom.
Rogers prevents Strdoza from improving his position.
Strdoza tries to kick Rogers off but Rogers keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Rogers takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Nice strikes from Rogers there.
Rogers content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Rogers throwing shots but Strdoza is blocking nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mason Rogers comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rogers has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mason Rogers!

Mason Rogers decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: WVT 80: Ihantala v Kersikov     
Date:   Mar 11, 2023
#R1#
Strdoza gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Mazzariello looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Strdoza slips a jab and a cross from Mazzariello.
Strdoza displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mazzariello throws out the jab.
Strdoza now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#CL#
Mazzariello darts in and clinches Strdoza up against the cage.
Mazzariello has Strdoza pressed against the cage, preventing Strdoza from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Strdoza tries to break free but Mazzariello pushes him back against the cage.
Mazzariello scores with a shoulder strike.
Strdoza wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mazzariello has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mazzariello misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Mazzariello just misses with a elbow thrown towards Strdoza's brow.
Mazzariello lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Strdoza breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T1#
Mazzariello fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#CL#
Mazzariello closes the distance and pushes Strdoza back into the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Mazzariello.
Strdoza wants to break free but Mazzariello has control.
Strdoza has Mazzariello pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Mazzariello manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Mazzariello misses with a punch to the body.
Strdoza avoids the elbow strike from Mazzariello, against the cage.
Mazzariello struggles to land a body shot inside as Strdoza controls his hands.
Strdoza jumps guard but Mazzariello turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Mazzariello stalls.
Mazzariello lands a shot to the body.#T2#
Strdoza tries to circle away but Mazzariello has him pinned against the cage.
Mazzariello prevents a takedown attempt there.
Delbert Mazzariello has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chad Strdoza.
Mazzariello tries to throw a body punch but Strdoza avoids it by throwing Mazzariello back against the cage.
Mazzariello lands a hook that snaps the head of Strdoza backwards.
Still in the clinch, Mazzariello scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mazzariello is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Strdoza's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Strdoza tries to pull guard but Mazzariello holds him up against the cage and eventually Strdoza drops back down to his feet.
Mazzariello lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mazzariello is pushing Strdoza up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Mazzariello creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T3#
Mazzariello misses with some punches.
Strdoza fails to pull guard.
Strdoza looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Mazzariello prevents a takedown attempt there.
Mazzariello tries to work over Strdoza's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Strdoza wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Strdoza has Mazzariello pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Mazzariello manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Mazzariello lands with a short shot to the head.
Strdoza has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Strdoza is trying to pull guard but Mazzariello turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Strdoza tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Strdoza avoids the elbow strike from Mazzariello, against the cage.
Strdoza wants to break the clinch but can't.
A right hand to the body from Mazzariello.
Strdoza wants to get back to striking at distance but Mazzariello won't allow it.
Mazzariello lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Strdoza backwards.
Mazzariello lands with a right to the head.
Mazzariello gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Strdoza.
Mazzariello scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD#
Mazzariello pulls guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Delbert Mazzariello dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Strdoza moves away from the strike by Mazzariello.
Strdoza lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Delbert Mazzariello seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Strdoza keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mazzariello.
Mazzariello is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A little jabbing left from Strdoza on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Strdoza uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mazzariello.
Strdoza throws out a counter right but Mazzariello avoids it with no problem.
Mazzariello throws a hook but Strdoza blocks it.
Strdoza is looking for the big counter here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mazzariello fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mazzariello moves in looking to clinch but Strdoza pushes him off.
Strdoza is looking for the big counter here.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Mazzariello. Strdoza does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mazzariello tries to clinch but Strdoza moves out of range.
Strdoza is looking for the big counter here.
Mazzariello darts in trying to clinch
and Strdoza connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mazzariello listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Mazzariello throws the left hand but Strdoza avoids the punch easily.
As Mazzariello backs off Strdoza throws a huge counter combo but Mazzariello manages to avoid it all.
Mazzariello misses with a looping left.#T2#
Mazzariello looks to land a combination but Strdoza avoids it well.
Strdoza is looking for the big counter here.
Mazzariello connects with a crisp jab.
Nice defenses there by Strdoza.
As Mazzariello backs off Strdoza throws a huge counter combo but Mazzariello manages to avoid it all.
Mazzariello throws an off balance right hand
and Strdoza counters with a three punch combo that has Mazzariello backing up. Mazzariello nods at Strdoza to acknowledge the strikes.
Mazzariello throws a predictable looking body shot
and Strdoza counters with a series of strikes. Mazzariello will be more careful next time no doubt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mazzariello lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Strdoza showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mazzariello. #T3#
Mazzariello pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mazzariello looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Strdoza lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Mazzariello misses with a wild combination.
Strdoza unleashes a big counter combination but Mazzariello bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Mazzariello is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Strdoza unleashes a big counter combination but Mazzariello bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Delbert Mazzariello is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Strdoza uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mazzariello.
An inside leg kick from Mazzariello misses.
Strdoza lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Strdoza has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Strdoza circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mazzariello throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A bone on bone clash there as Strdoza blocks the leg kick.
Delbert Mazzariello is winning the standup battle so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mazzariello throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Strdoza to counter with a crisp jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Delbert Mazzariello will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Mazzariello misses with a low kick.
Strdoza throws a counter combo.
Strdoza has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mazzariello finds it's way round the side to connect with Strdoza's head.
Mazzariello swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mazzariello looks to land a right hand but Strdoza moved out of range.
Strdoza throws a counter combo.
Mazzariello throws a low kick but it's checked well by Strdoza.
Strdoza looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mazzariello scores with a decent looking hook.
Mazzariello goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Mazzariello throws a lazy right hand but Strdoza sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mazzariello is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Strdoza can do to turn this around?#T1#
Mazzariello pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Strdoza back to the cage. Mazzariello follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Mazzariello scores with a body shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Strdoza blocks the leg kick.
Strdoza is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Mazzariello throws out a leg kick but Strdoza moves out of range and Mazzariello only half commits. #CL#
Mazzariello closes the distance and pushes Strdoza back into the cage.
Delbert Mazzariello has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mazzariello pushes Strdoza back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Strdoza is trying to pull guard but Mazzariello turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Strdoza dodges an elbow strike from Mazzariello. #T2#
Strdoza avoids a wild elbow strike from Mazzariello.
Mazzariello tries a body shot but Strdoza blocks it.
Mazzariello has a couple of punches blocked by Strdoza.
Mazzariello lands with a right to the head.
Strdoza has had enough of the clinch but Mazzariello keeps him there for the moment.
Mazzariello misses with a hook from the clinch.
Strdoza is looking to break free of the clinch but Mazzariello has double underhooks.
Strdoza has had enough of the clinch but Mazzariello keeps him there for the moment.
Strdoza blocks a body shot from Mazzariello.
Mazzariello manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Mazzariello displaying some good clinch control by pressing Strdoza up against the cage.#T3#
Mazzariello lands a left hand that snaps the head of Strdoza backwards.
Strdoza goes for a takedown attempt but Mazzariello pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Mazzariello misses with a straight right.
Mazzariello cracks Strdoza with an open hand slap.
Delbert Mazzariello is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Good work by Strdoza as he checks the leg kick.
Strdoza lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Mazzariello cracks Strdoza with a good jab.#T4##CL#
Mazzariello moves into range and clinches up with Strdoza.
Strdoza fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Delbert Mazzariello has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chad Strdoza.
Mazzariello lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Strdoza is trying to break the clinch but Mazzariello has him pressed against the cage.
Strdoza tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Strdoza jumps guard but Mazzariello stands there with Strdoza around his waist. Strdoza gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Mazzariello lands an uppercut.
Chad Strdoza has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Strdoza jumps guard but Mazzariello stands there with Strdoza around his waist. Strdoza gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Delbert Mazzariello showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mazzariello has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:25
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:25
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Delbert Mazzariello!

An out of breath Delbert Mazzariello thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: WVT 70: Karockas v Obilic     
Date:   Feb 10, 2023
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Estili tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Strdoza to counter with a crisp jab. #CL#
Estili has closed the distance and engaged Strdoza in a clinch. #TD#
Estili has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Strdoza clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Strdoza is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Estili lands with a hammerfist to the side of Strdoza's head.
Estili connects with a big shot to the side of Strdoza's head.
Estili is riding his opponent, not letting Strdoza buck him off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Strdoza looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Estili has good solid back control here. #T1##SUB#
Strdoza defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Estili is punishing Strdoza with strikes - can he finish him?!
Estili controlling well, preventing Strdoza from escaping the position.
Estili is landing with strikes. Strdoza can't take much more of this.
Estili controls the action.#SUB#
Strdoza fending off the submission attempt from Estili.
Estili lands a shot to the head.
Strdoza is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Estili off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#T2#
Estili lands strikes to the head.
Strdoza staying busy and making it hard for Estili to control.
Strdoza tries to escape but Estili has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Estili is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Strdoza. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Strdoza takes a big shot to the side of the head.
We've been hearing good reports from Estili's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Estili scores with strikes from the back. #ROC#Strdoza is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Estili is landing with strikes from the back.
Strdoza is still in real trouble! Can Estili finish him?
Estili is landing big shots and Strdoza is squirming looking to escape! He can't escape though and the ref jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gholam Estili!
During a confident post fight interview, Gholam Estili thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: WVT 62: Smith v Sharma     
Date:   Jan 13, 2023
#R1##TD#
Bleak scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Bleak tries to advance to mount but can't.
The ground and pound from Bleak seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Bleak will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Strdoza is trying to buck Bleak off.
Bleak throwing shots but missing, from side control.
You can see the frustration on Strdoza's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bleak scoring with punches and elbows.
Strdoza takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Bleak lands a nice forearm strike. #ROC#Strdoza is rocked!#SUB#
Bleak working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Strdoza is looking for a sweep.
Bleak cracks Strdoza with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Bleak immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Strdoza is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Bleak!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wulfgang Bleak!
A very excited looking Wulfgang Bleak 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.

 

Event: WVT 57: Peterson v Mogg     
Date:   Dec 25, 2022
#R1#
King shoots in for a double leg but Strdoza sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
King throws a lazy uppercut
and Strdoza counters with a stiff right hand.
Twea King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
King throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
King throws a hook but Strdoza avoids it easily.
Strdoza avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Strdoza misses the target.
King throws a jab but it's blocked by Strdoza.
King throws a big shot that misses.
It looked like Strdoza was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
King swings for the body but Strdoza moves out of range.
King throws a poor cross that misses
and Strdoza connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strdoza dodges the punch combination from King.
It looked like Strdoza was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A jab from King misses.
Strdoza appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
King clobbers Strdoza with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T1#
King throws an off balance right hand
and Strdoza counters with a left and a right that stings King.
Strdoza moves out of range as King strikes.
Strdoza was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
King slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
King throws a right hand that misses
and Strdoza counters with a three punch combo that has King backing up. King nods at Strdoza to acknowledge the strikes.
Strdoza looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Strdoza uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by King.
Strdoza appears to be looking for a big counter.
King fails to land with a series of punches.
As King looks to move away, Strdoza throws a big counter combo but King just gets out of the way.
King misses the body punch
and Strdoza counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
King lands a nice shot that snaps Strdoza's head back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
King misses with a left hand
and Strdoza counters with a one-two to the body.
King misses the jab.
As King looks to move away, Strdoza throws a big counter combo but King just gets out of the way.
King throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
King misses with an uppercut. Strdoza saw that one coming.#T2#
King misses with a double jab.
Strdoza was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
King just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Strdoza was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Strdoza keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
King swinging wildly here.
Strdoza keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from King.
A big left from King misses.
King tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Strdoza was well out of range. Poor timing from King.
As King looks to move away, Strdoza throws a big counter combo but King just gets out of the way.
King works Strdoza's body with a nice hook.
King throws a body shot but no joy.
Strdoza is looking for a counter combo.
King misses with a double jab
enabling Strdoza to counter with a crisp jab. #T3#
King dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
King jabbing away but nothing is landing.
King misses with a hook. Strdoza ducked under it nicely.
Chad Strdoza is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Strdoza bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Strdoza went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
King misses with a left hand
and Strdoza counters with a two punch combo.
King swings widly with a right hand
and Strdoza counters with a series of strikes. King will be more careful next time no doubt.
King throws out a loose jab but Strdoza uses good head movement to avoid it.
Strdoza swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
King misses the shot to the body.
Strdoza appears to be looking for a big counter.
King just misses with a punch to the body.
Strdoza uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from King.
Strdoza throws a big counter combination but King scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
King misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
King misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Strdoza was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
King jabs Strdoza to the body, keeping him at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
King is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Strdoza.
Strdoza was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
King thows a left - swing and a miss!
King scores with a hook to the body. Strdoza takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
King misses with a two punch combination.
A shot to the body from King misses
and Strdoza counters with a two punch combo.
King connects with a good right hand that stumbles Strdoza. Strdoza circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
King scores with a jab. Strdoza acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A big left from King misses.
As King looks to move away, Strdoza throws a big counter combo but King just gets out of the way.
King waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Strdoza.
It looked like Strdoza was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#TD2#
King shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Strdoza napping and manages to drive through into side control!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Twea King will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
A big left from King misses.
As King looks to move away, Strdoza throws a big counter combo but King just gets out of the way.
King lands a nice hook to Strdoza's body. Strdoza takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A swing and a miss from King.
Strdoza was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Strdoza slips under a jab.
Strdoza seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
King misses with an uppercut
and Strdoza counters with a series of strikes. King will be more careful next time no doubt.
King misses the shot to the body.
King thows a left - swing and a miss!
Strdoza appears to be looking for a big counter.
Sloppy strikes from King. Those never looked like landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strdoza keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from King.#TD2#
King shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. King showed some decent athleticism there.
Strdoza gets full guard.#T1##SUB#
Strdoza is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
King wants to control from the top but Strdoza keeps moving. #SUB#
Strdoza has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but King can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
King must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
King sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Strdoza is looking to cinch up a triangle. King throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Strdoza's body to avoid the submission. Strdoza has instead reached around King's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Strdoza arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Chad Strdoza!
A very excited looking Chad Strdoza 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.

 

Event: WVT 51: Mogg v Sharma     
Date:   Dec 02, 2022
#R1#
Smith throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Strdoza counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Smith misses with a few strikes there.
Strdoza lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Strdoza ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Strdoza doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Smith swings away with a body shot that misses
and Strdoza counters with a three punch combo that has Smith backing up. Smith nods at Strdoza to acknowledge the strikes.
Smith throws a body shot but no joy.
Smith throws the left hand but Strdoza avoids the punch easily.
Smith misses with a right hand
and Strdoza counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Smith throws a body shot but no joy.
Strdoza lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Smith uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Strdoza has time to react.
Smith throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Strdoza counters with a straight right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Strdoza avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Smith digs a good body shot into Strdoza's ribs.#T1#
Smith loads up on a big right hand but Strdoza slips the punch.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Strdoza throws a counter combo.
Rebel Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith thows a left - swing and a miss!
As Smith backs off Strdoza throws a huge counter combo but Smith manages to avoid it all.
Smith throws a right and a left that both miss.
Strdoza appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A jab lands there for Smith.
Strdoza keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As Smith backs off Strdoza throws a huge counter combo but Smith manages to avoid it all.
Strdoza avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Smith scores with a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Smith misses the target.
Smith waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Strdoza.
Jab from Smith.
Smith misses with a left hand
and Strdoza counters with a left and a right that stings Smith. #T2#
Strdoza uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smith.
Smith throws a body shot but no joy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big left from Smith misses.
As Smith backs off Strdoza throws a huge counter combo but Smith manages to avoid it all.
Smith throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Strdoza to counter with a crisp jab.
Smith throws a poor cross that misses
and Strdoza counters with a series of strikes. Smith will be more careful next time no doubt.
Smith fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Strdoza looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Smith wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Strdoza moves away.
Smith misses with a body shot.
Strdoza avoids the body shot from Smith.
Strdoza unleashes a big counter combination but Smith bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Smith moves into range and connects with a jab. #T3#
Smith throws a hook but Strdoza avoids it easily.
As Smith backs off Strdoza throws a huge counter combo but Smith manages to avoid it all.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Smith, as that shot connected.
Smith throws a lazy uppercut
and Strdoza counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Smith thinking.
Smith throws a lazy uppercut
and Strdoza counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Smith thinking.
Smith connects with a body shot.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Strdoza is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Strdoza uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Smith ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Smith misses the jab.
Smith lands with a straight right. Strdoza didn't see that one coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Strdoza does a little dance to reset his feet.
Strdoza throws a counter combo.#T4#
Smith throws a lazy uppercut
and Strdoza counters with a left and a right that stings Smith.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Strdoza keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smith.
Smith swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Strdoza counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Smith scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Smith misses with a hook
and Strdoza counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smith scores with a jab to the body.
We've been informed that Strdoza has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Smith looks to land a right hand but Strdoza moved out of range.
Smith misses with a jab to the body
and Strdoza counters with a stiff right hand.
Strdoza keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Strdoza unleashes a big counter combination but Smith bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rebel Smith dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Smith swings widly with a right hand
and Strdoza counters with a nice body shot.
Strdoza showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Smith.
Strdoza is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Rebel Smith is winning the standup battle so far.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Strdoza manages to avoid it.
Strdoza let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Smith misses with a hook
and Strdoza counters with a two punch combo.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Strdoza moves away.
Strdoza looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Smith scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Smith misses with a hook.
Strdoza is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice cross by Smith.
Smith connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Smith misses with a straight right.
Smith misses with a body shot
and Strdoza counters with a one-two to the body. #T1#
Smith misses with a body punch
and Strdoza counters with a two punch combo.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Strdoza is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Smith with a body shot.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Strdoza manages to avoid it.
Strdoza is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Strdoza avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Smith misses with a body shot
and Strdoza counters with a series of strikes. Smith will be more careful next time no doubt.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Strdoza is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Smith with a body shot.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Strdoza unleashes a big counter combination but Smith bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Strdoza slips under a jab.
Smith scores with a one two! Strdoza had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Strdoza shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sloppy strikes from Smith. Those never looked like landing.
Strdoza is working the combinations to good effect here.#T2#
Smith thuds his right hand into Strdoza's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Chad Strdoza is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smith misses with a body shot.
Smith misses the body punch
and Strdoza counters with a left and a right that stings Smith.
Smith misses with a two punch combination.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Strdoza.
Strdoza slips a straight right by Smith.
Strdoza is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Smith scores with a shot to the body.
Smith throws a lazy uppercut
and Strdoza counters with a stiff right hand.
Smith misses the jab.
Strdoza throws a counter combo.
Strdoza uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Strdoza lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T3#
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smith misses with a body shot
and Strdoza connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
Despite the aggression on Strdoza's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Strdoza might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Smith has got the better of the exchanges.
Smith throws a hook to the side of Strdoza's head but Strdoza sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Despite the aggression on Strdoza's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Smith loads up on a big right hand but Strdoza slips the punch.
Strdoza appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Strdoza needs to keep his hands up - Smith had a free shot at his head there.
Strdoza keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smith throws a right hand that misses
and Strdoza counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Strdoza slips a jab from Smith.
Smith throws a body punch but Strdoza moves out of range.
Strdoza throws a counter combo.
Strdoza slips a straight right by Smith.
Strdoza throws a counter combo.#T4#
Strdoza slips a straight right by Smith.
Smith cracks Strdoza with a right hand to the side of the head.
Smith swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Smith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith throws a lazy uppercut
and Strdoza counters with a two punch combo.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Smith misses with a hook to the body
and Strdoza counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Smith misses with a body shot.
Smith misses with a right hand
and Smith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Strdoza keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Strdoza now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Strdoza uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Strdoza unleashes a big counter combination but Smith bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Rebel Smith will probably get the nod.
That's time! Smith's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Strdoza does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smith misses with a jab to the body
and Strdoza counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Smith throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Strdoza counters with a series of strikes. Smith will be more careful next time no doubt.
Smith throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Strdoza is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Smith takes a swing at Strdoza's ribcage but misses.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Strdoza.
Smith looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
No joy there for Smith, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith misses with a body punch
and Strdoza counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
As Smith backs off Strdoza throws a huge counter combo but Smith manages to avoid it all.
A big left from Smith misses.
A nice side step and Strdoza releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T1#
Smith swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Strdoza counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Smith throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
Despite the aggression on Strdoza's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Smith connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Strdoza's hands.
Smith throws a lazy right hand but Strdoza sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Smith lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Strdoza backs up against the cage.
Strdoza keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smith pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Strdoza displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smith throws out the jab.
As Smith backs off Strdoza throws a huge counter combo but Smith manages to avoid it all.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Strdoza is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Smith with a body shot.
Smith swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T2#
Smith rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Strdoza cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Smith misses with a hook
and Strdoza counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Smith thinking.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Strdoza.
Despite the aggression on Strdoza's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Smith throws a lazy uppercut
and Strdoza counters with a nice uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Strdoza moves away from the strike by Smith.
Smith throws a body shot but no joy.
As Smith backs off Strdoza throws a huge counter combo but Smith manages to avoid it all.
Smith swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Strdoza counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Strdoza moves out of range as Smith strikes.
Smith throws a predictable looking body shot
and Strdoza counters with a two punch combo.
Smith misses with a body punch
and Strdoza counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Smith misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Strdoza counters with a left and a right that stings Smith. #T3#
Smith is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Strdoza.
As Smith backs off Strdoza throws a huge counter combo but Smith manages to avoid it all.
Smith misses with a hook
letting Strdoza counter with a right hand.
Strdoza keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smith.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Strdoza does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smith swings widly with a right hand
and Strdoza counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Strdoza is just out of range.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Strdoza was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
Smith misses with a shot to the body
and Strdoza counters with a three punch combo that has Smith backing up. Smith nods at Strdoza to acknowledge the strikes.
Smith throws a right hand that misses
and Strdoza connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Strdoza is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Smith with a body shot.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Strdoza throws a counter combo.#T4#
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Strdoza is just out of range.
Strdoza bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Strdoza is looking for the big counter here.
Strdoza ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Smith looks to throw the jab but Strdoza is out of range.
Smith throws a jab but it's blocked by Strdoza.
As Smith backs off Strdoza throws a huge counter combo but Smith manages to avoid it all.
Rebel Smith is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Smith misses with a hook
and Strdoza counters with a lovely shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Strdoza uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Strdoza unleashes a big counter combination but Smith bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Smith throws a jab when Strdoza was well out of range.
Strdoza lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Smith throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Strdoza sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Strdoza is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Chad Strdoza has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Strdoza showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Smith.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chad Strdoza comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Smith has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Rebel Smith!

A relieved looking Rebel Smith thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: WVT 45: Smith v Narushima     
Date:   Nov 11, 2022
#R1##TD#
Sripituksakul shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Sripituksakul tries to pass the half guard into mount. Strdoza knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Strdoza is defending against the submission attempts here by Sripituksakul.
Strdoza wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sripituksakul lands strikes from half guard.
Strdoza wants to control the action here but instead Sripituksakul manages to pass to full mount!
Sripituksakul wants to control the pace but Strdoza is squirming around nicely. #T1#
Strdoza keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Strdoza is trying to reverse the position but instead Sripituksakul has taken his back - oops!#SUB#
Sripituksakul looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Strdoza taps!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Little Kitty Sripituksakul!
Little Kitty Sripituksakul decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: WVT 39: McDonald v Ihantala 2     
Date:   Oct 16, 2022
#R1#
A left lands for Henderson .
Henderson throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Strdoza to counter with a crisp jab.
Henderson misses with a hook
and Strdoza counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Strdoza takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Henderson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#ROC#Strdoza is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Chad Strdoza has been cut.
Henderson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Strdoza.
Strdoza let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Henderson misses with a body shot.
Henderson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Strdoza counters with a three punch combo that has Henderson backing up. Henderson nods at Strdoza to acknowledge the strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Strdoza keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Henderson .
Strdoza throws a counter combo.
Henderson misses with a double jab
and Henderson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Henderson throws a poor cross that misses
and Strdoza counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Henderson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Strdoza is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T1#
Henderson throws a sloppy body shot
letting Strdoza counter with a right hand.
Strdoza on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Henderson swings widly with a right hand
and Strdoza counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Henderson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Strdoza.
Strdoza unleashes a big counter combination but Henderson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Henderson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Henderson throws a hook to the side of Strdoza's head but Strdoza sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Strdoza swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Henderson throws a series of punches but Strdoza avoids them all with ease.
Henderson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Strdoza counters with a one-two to the body.
Henderson swinging wildly here.
Strdoza is looking for the big counter here.
Henderson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Strdoza counter with a right hand. #T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Strdoza moves away from the strike by Henderson .
Henderson misses with an uppercut
and Strdoza counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Henderson throws a hook but Strdoza blocks it.
Henderson misses with a body punch
and Strdoza makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Strdoza avoids a punch combination nicely.
As Henderson backs off Strdoza throws a huge counter combo but Henderson manages to avoid it all.
Strdoza ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
As Henderson backs off Strdoza throws a huge counter combo but Henderson manages to avoid it all.
Strdoza keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Henderson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Henderson misses with a combination
and Strdoza counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3#
A left and a right from Henderson both land. Nice combination.
Some wild striking there from Henderson .
Strdoza lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Henderson throws a right hand that Strdoza ducks under and follows up with a left that Strdoza also avoids with ease.
Henderson misses with an uppercut
and Strdoza counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Henderson misses with a wild combination.
Strdoza throws a counter combo.
Henderson throws a series of punches but Strdoza avoids them all with ease.
Henderson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Strdoza momentarily.
Henderson misses with an uppercut
and Strdoza counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4#
Henderson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Strdoza connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Henderson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Henderson misses with a two punch combination.
Strdoza unleashes a big counter combination but Henderson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Henderson swings for the body but Strdoza moves out of range.
We've been informed that Strdoza has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Henderson throws a big shot that misses.
Strdoza dodges the punch combination from Henderson .
Strdoza looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Henderson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Henderson swings widly with a right hand
and Henderson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Henderson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Strdoza counters with a series of strikes. Henderson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Strdoza slips under a jab.
Strdoza lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Ryan Henderson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Chad Strdoza's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Henderson misses with a body punch
and Strdoza counters with a left and a right that stings Henderson .
Henderson misses with a hook
and Strdoza counters with a left and a right that stings Henderson .
Nice defenses there by Strdoza.
Henderson looks to land a right hand but Strdoza moved out of range.
Henderson fails to land with a series of punches.
Strdoza moves out of range as Henderson strikes.
Chad Strdoza seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Henderson looks to throw the jab but Strdoza is out of range.
Strdoza appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Henderson misses with a few strikes there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henderson looks to land a left hand but Strdoza moved out of range nicely.
Strdoza lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Henderson misses the shot to the body.
Jab by Henderson .#T1#
Henderson scores with a hook to the body. Strdoza takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Henderson throws a jab when Strdoza was well out of range.
Henderson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Henderson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Henderson misses with a lunging right hand
and Strdoza counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Henderson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Strdoza counters with a two punch combo.
Henderson misses with a hook to the body
and Strdoza counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ryan Henderson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Henderson lands a body shot.
Strdoza uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Henderson .
As Henderson backs off Strdoza throws a huge counter combo but Henderson manages to avoid it all.
Henderson stuns Strdoza with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Henderson cracks Strdoza with a right hand to the side of the head.#T2#
Henderson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Strdoza manages to avoid it.
Ryan Henderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Strdoza on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Henderson throws a lazy uppercut
and Strdoza counters with a nice body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Henderson misses the target.
As Henderson backs off Strdoza throws a huge counter combo but Henderson manages to avoid it all.
Henderson misses with a wild body shot.
Nice shot lands for Henderson .
Henderson misses with a combination
and Strdoza counters with a series of strikes. Henderson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Henderson misses with a hook to the body
and Strdoza counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Henderson throws an off balance right hand
and Strdoza counters with a left to the body. #T3#
A combination from Henderson does no damage.
Henderson lands with a cross.
A looping hook to the body misses from Henderson . Strdoza does a little dance to reset his feet.
Henderson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Strdoza counters with a three punch combo that has Henderson backing up. Henderson nods at Strdoza to acknowledge the strikes.#ROC2#Henderson is rocked!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Henderson swings widly with a right hand
and Strdoza counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Oh Henderson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Henderson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Strdoza is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Henderson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Henderson throws a left and a right that both miss #KD2#
and Strdoza counters with a crisp one two that drops Henderson ! Strdoza thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Henderson to his feet! Henderson is in big trouble!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Henderson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Henderson misses with an uppercut
and Strdoza counters with a left and a right... and another left... and another!! That last one turned off the lights! Henderson has no idea who he is and is as he gazes up at the spotlights. Brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Chad Strdoza!
A relieved looking Chad Strdoza thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: WVT 34: McDonald v Tchusuk     
Date:   Sep 23, 2022
#R1#
The fighters circling - Elkins throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Strdoza let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Elkins throws a lazy uppercut
and Strdoza counters with a two punch combo.
Elkins throws a right and a left that both miss.
Strdoza displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Elkins throws out the jab.
As Elkins backs off Strdoza throws a huge counter combo but Elkins manages to avoid it all.
Strdoza avoids the body shot from Elkins.
Elkins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Strdoza is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Strdoza uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Elkins.
Strdoza is looking for the big counter here.
Elkins connects with a single shot there.
Elkins rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Strdoza counter with a right hand.
Elkins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Strdoza keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Strdoza is looking for the big counter here.
Elkins swings for the body but Strdoza moves out of range.
Strdoza slips a jab from Elkins.#T1#
Elkins throws a looping overhand right but Strdoza ducks down to avoid it.
We've been told by Elkins's head coaches at Punch Out Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Elkins misses the body punch
and Strdoza counters with a two punch combo.
Jab by Elkins.
Elkins misses the body punch
and Strdoza counters with a nice uppercut.
Elkins throws an off balance right hand
and Strdoza counters with a series of strikes. Elkins will be more careful next time no doubt. #ROC2#Elkins is rocked!
Elkins misses with a hook.
Strdoza lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Elkins fails to land with a series of punches.
Strdoza is looking for the big counter here.
Elkins lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Dylan Elkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Elkins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Elkins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Strdoza manages to avoid it.
Strdoza unleashes a big counter combination but Elkins bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Strdoza uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Elkins.
Strdoza is looking for the big counter here.
Strdoza takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Strdoza staying out of range there.#T2#
Elkins throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Strdoza counters with a two punch combo.
Elkins throws a left and a right that both miss
and Strdoza counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Strdoza uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Elkins.
Strdoza is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Elkins throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice uppercut there from Elkins.
Strdoza avoids a punch combination nicely.
Elkins throws a body shot but no joy.
A little jabbing left from Strdoza on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Elkins misses with a hook to the body
and Strdoza connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Elkins pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Elkins swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Strdoza counters with a one-two to the body.
Oh Elkins is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T3#
Elkins throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Strdoza stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Elkins seems to have got his legs back now.
Elkins takes a swing at Strdoza's ribcage but misses.
Elkins throws a body shot but no joy.
Elkins misses with a straight right.
Strdoza doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Elkins lunges at Strdoza with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Strdoza's hand.
Elkins misses with a wild body shot.
Elkins throws a right hand that misses
and Strdoza counters with a right hand to the body.
Elkins thuds his right hand into Strdoza's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
We've been informed that Strdoza has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Strdoza ducks under a wild hook from Elkins.
Strdoza appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Elkins falls off balance throwing a combination
and Strdoza counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T4#
Elkins connects with a single shot there.
Elkins lands a jab to Strdoza's midsection.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Elkins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Strdoza manages to avoid it.
Strdoza throws a counter combo.
Elkins looks to throw the jab but Strdoza is out of range.
Elkins swings widly with a right hand
and Strdoza counters with a two punch combo.
Elkins misses the shot to the body.
Strdoza lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Elkins looks to land a right hand but Strdoza moved out of range.
Strdoza lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Elkins pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The fighters circling - Elkins throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Elkins throws a sloppy body shot
and Strdoza counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Elkins throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Strdoza stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Strdoza takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Dylan Elkins will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Elkins swings for the body but Strdoza moves out of range.
Elkins throws a hook to the side of Strdoza's head but Strdoza sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Elkins misses with a shot to the body
and Strdoza counters with a left to the body.
Elkins misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Strdoza counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Elkins thinking.
Elkins pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Elkins thuds a left hand into Strdoza's body.
Chad Strdoza is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Strdoza avoids the body shot from Elkins.
Strdoza doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Elkins jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Elkins misses with a lunging right hand
and Strdoza counters with a one-two to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Elkins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Elkins misses with a body shot.
Dylan Elkins is winning the standup battle so far.
Elkins throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Elkins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Strdoza was well out of range. Poor timing from Elkins.#T1#
Elkins throws out a powerful jab.
Elkins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Strdoza.
Despite the aggression on Strdoza's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Strdoza takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Elkins misses with an uppercut. Strdoza saw that one coming.
Elkins rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Strdoza counters with a left and a right that stings Elkins.
Elkins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Strdoza was well out of range. Poor timing from Elkins.
Elkins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Elkins lands with a good body shot.
Elkins misses with a body shot.
Strdoza throws a counter combo.
Strdoza steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Elkins.
It seemed like Strdoza was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Elkins throws a right and a left that Strdoza avoids nicely.
Strdoza is looking for the big counter here.#T2#
Strdoza keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Elkins.
Strdoza throws a counter combo.
Strdoza on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Elkins connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Elkins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Elkins moves into range and connects with a jab.
Elkins throws a hook to the side of Strdoza's head but Strdoza sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Elkins misses with a right hand
and Strdoza counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Elkins thinking.
Elkins swings away with a body shot that misses
and Strdoza makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Elkins throws a body punch but Strdoza moves out of range.
Elkins just misses with a punch to the body.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Strdoza might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Elkins has got the better of the exchanges.
Elkins takes a swing at Strdoza's ribcage but misses.
Strdoza lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Elkins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Strdoza. #T3#
Elkins dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Elkins swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Strdoza counters with a series of strikes. Elkins will be more careful next time no doubt.
Elkins misses with an uppercut
and Strdoza counters with a left and a right that stings Elkins.
Elkins throws a sloppy body shot
and Strdoza counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Elkins throws a lazy uppercut
and Strdoza counters with a three punch combo that has Elkins backing up. Elkins nods at Strdoza to acknowledge the strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Decent striking displayed by Elkins there.
Elkins misses with a right hand
letting Strdoza counter with a right hand.
Elkins misses the body punch
and Strdoza counters with a right hand to the body.
Strdoza keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Strdoza is looking for the big counter here.
Elkins works Strdoza's body with a nice hook.
Elkins misses with a straight right.
Strdoza is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Elkins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T4#
Elkins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Strdoza ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Elkins throws a looping overhand right but Strdoza ducks down to avoid it.
Strdoza is looking for the big counter here.
Elkins digs a good hook to Strdoza's body.
Strdoza is working the combinations to good effect here.
Elkins throws a predictable looking body shot
and Strdoza counters with a series of strikes. Elkins will be more careful next time no doubt.
Elkins throws a hook to the side of Strdoza's head but Strdoza sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Elkins misses with a body shot.
Strdoza lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Strdoza steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Elkins.
Despite the aggression on Strdoza's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A telegraphed right hand from Elkins misses the target.
Elkins falls off balance throwing a combination
and Strdoza counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Chad Strdoza will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Elkins swings for the body but Strdoza moves out of range.
Elkins throws a big shot that misses.
Strdoza throws a counter combo.
Elkins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Strdoza.
As Elkins backs off Strdoza throws a huge counter combo but Elkins manages to avoid it all.
Elkins missing with a left hand there. Strdoza was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Strdoza is looking for the big counter here.
Good exchange - Elkins coming out on top.
Elkins connects with a nice looking jab.
Elkins misses with a hook
and Strdoza counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Elkins lands the left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Elkins throws a jab when Strdoza was well out of range.
Strdoza throws a counter combo.
Elkins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Strdoza was well out of range. Poor timing from Elkins.
Elkins looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Elkins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Strdoza throws a counter combo.
Strdoza keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Strdoza throws a counter combo.#T1#
Elkins misses with a hook
and Strdoza counters with a left and a right that stings Elkins.
Elkins misses with a body shot.
Elkins misses with a body shot.
Elkins is looking to wear down Strdoza with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Elkins digs a good body shot into Strdoza's ribs.
Elkins lands a jab to Strdoza's midsection.
Elkins wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Elkins takes a swing at Strdoza's ribcage but misses.
Elkins misses with a wild body shot.
Strdoza lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Elkins scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Strdoza bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Elkins throws a poor cross that misses
and Strdoza counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Elkins thinking.
Strdoza walks into a stiff left hand from Elkins.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Elkins throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Strdoza counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Elkins throws a poor cross that misses
and Strdoza counters with a one-two to the body.
Elkins looks to land a left hand but Strdoza moved out of range nicely.
Strdoza lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Elkins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Elkins lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Strdoza circles away quickly and effectively.
Strdoza is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Elkins misses with a jab to the body #KD2#
and Strdoza counters with a crisp one two that drops Elkins! Strdoza thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Elkins to his feet! Elkins is in big trouble!
Elkins misses the shot to the body.
Elkins throws a body shot but no joy.
Elkins misses with a lunging right hand
and Strdoza counters with a left and a right... And another left! Elkins is down! He's done! The ref dives in to save him and that's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chad Strdoza!
Chad Strdoza seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: WVT 32: Maestre v Brand     
Date:   Sep 11, 2022
#R1#
Leekpai throws a sloppy body shot
and Strdoza counters with a nice uppercut.
Strdoza displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Leekpai throws out the jab.
It looked like Strdoza was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Strdoza slips under a jab from Leekpai.
Leekpai misses with a hook
and Strdoza counters with a three punch combo that has Leekpai backing up. Leekpai nods at Strdoza to acknowledge the strikes.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Strdoza checks a leg kick.
Leekpai throws a low kick but Strdoza avoids it.
Strdoza is looking to counter punch.
A big left from Leekpai misses.
Strdoza throws a big counter combination but Leekpai scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Leekpai lands with an uppercut that bounces Strdoza off the cage and back into range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leekpai throws a solid leg kick but Strdoza takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Leekpai.
Strdoza was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Leekpai throws a head kick that misses
and Strdoza counters with a series of strikes. Leekpai will be more careful next time no doubt.
Krit Leekpai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Leekpai throws a leg kick
and Strdoza counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Leekpai throws a leg kick that is checked
and Strdoza counters with a two punch combo. #T1#
Leekpai throws a body punch but Strdoza moves out of range.
It looked like Strdoza was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Leekpai throws a hook to the side of Strdoza's head but Strdoza sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Leekpai lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Leekpai looks to score with a jab to the body but Strdoza is just out of range.
Strdoza swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Leekpai misses with a looping right.
Strdoza seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Leekpai throws out a loose jab but Strdoza uses good head movement to avoid it.
Strdoza throws a big counter combination but Leekpai scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Leekpai misses with an uppercut. Strdoza saw that one coming.
Strdoza seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Leekpai tests Strdoza's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Leekpai connects with a right hand. Strdoza shakes it off.
Strdoza moves out of range as Leekpai strikes.
Strdoza throws a big counter combination but Leekpai scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Strdoza looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T2#
Leekpai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Strdoza manages to avoid it.
Strdoza uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Leekpai.
Leekpai works the jab nicely.
Strdoza slips a jab from Leekpai.
Strdoza throws a big counter combination but Leekpai scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Leekpai throws a hook but Strdoza avoids it easily.
Strdoza went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Leekpai with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Leekpai throws a hook but Strdoza blocks it.
Strdoza went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#CL2#
Leekpai closes the distance and pushes Strdoza back into the cage.
Strdoza blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Strdoza is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Leekpai to keep the fight standing.
Strdoza tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Leekpai struggles to land a body shot inside as Strdoza controls his hands.
Leekpai fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Strdoza tries to pull guard but Leekpai forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chad Strdoza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Strdoza is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Strdoza tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Leekpai smiles and moves away.
Nice jab there from Leekpai. #CL2#
Leekpai rushes Strdoza and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Leekpai looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Strdoza jumps guard but Leekpai turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Strdoza blocks an uppercut.
Leekpai throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Leekpai misses with a body punch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Leekpai just misses with a elbow thrown towards Strdoza's brow.
Strdoza blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T4#
A frustrated look appears on Strdoza's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC#
Strdoza manages to break the clinch.
Leekpai misses with a left hand
and Strdoza makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Leekpai is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Strdoza avoids the body shot from Leekpai.
Strdoza throws a big counter combination but Leekpai scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Strdoza uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Leekpai.
Strdoza checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Strdoza went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Leekpai lands an overhand right.
Leekpai tries to work over Strdoza's front leg with a kick but Strdoza checks it.
Strdoza is looking for a counter combo.
Leekpai connects with a right hand. Strdoza shakes it off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Leekpai throws a leg kick but Strdoza sees it coming and moves out of range.
As Leekpai looks to move away, Strdoza throws a big counter combo but Leekpai just gets out of the way.
Leekpai does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
It looked like Strdoza was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Good work by Strdoza as he checks the leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Krit Leekpai dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Leekpai fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Strdoza looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Leekpai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Strdoza was well out of range. Poor timing from Leekpai.
As Leekpai looks to move away, Strdoza throws a big counter combo but Leekpai just gets out of the way.
Leekpai throws a lazy uppercut
and Strdoza counters with a series of strikes. Leekpai will be more careful next time no doubt.
Leekpai sizes up Strdoza with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Leekpai jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Strdoza throws a big counter combination but Leekpai scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Leekpai looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Leekpai throws out a loose jab but Strdoza uses good head movement to avoid it.
Krit Leekpai seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Leekpai tries to land a leg kick but Strdoza saw it coming and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strdoza takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Leekpai swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Leekpai throws a hook to the side of Strdoza's head but Strdoza sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1#
Leekpai misses the shot to the body.
Strdoza is looking for a counter combo.
A punch lands to the side of Strdoza 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Leekpai uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Strdoza has time to react.
Leekpai tries to clinch but Strdoza is having none of it.
Leekpai looks to land a left hand but Strdoza moved out of range nicely.
Leekpai throws a lazy uppercut
and Strdoza counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Leekpai fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Strdoza has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Leekpai misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Strdoza counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Strdoza slips a jab from Leekpai.
Leekpai misses with a straight left.
It looked like Strdoza wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Leekpai misses with a low kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Strdoza misses the target.#T2#
Leekpai rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Strdoza counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Strdoza slips under a jab.
Strdoza slips a jab from Leekpai.
It looked like Strdoza was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Leekpai.
Leekpai misses with a wild body shot.
Leekpai misses with a hook. Strdoza ducked under it nicely.
Strdoza seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Leekpai swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Strdoza counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Leekpai misses with an uppercut
and Strdoza counters with a nice body shot.
Leekpai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Strdoza moves away from the strike by Leekpai.
As Leekpai looks to move away, Strdoza throws a big counter combo but Leekpai just gets out of the way.
Leekpai thows a leg kick but Strdoza checks it
and Strdoza counters with a one-two to the body.
Leekpai throws a hook but Strdoza avoids it easily.
Strdoza throws a big counter combination but Leekpai scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T3#
Strdoza checks a low kick from Leekpai.
Strdoza slips under a jab.
Leekpai throws a lazy uppercut
and Strdoza counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Leekpai stuns Strdoza with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Leekpai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Strdoza was well out of range. Poor timing from Leekpai.
An attempted straight right counter from Strdoza misses the target.
Leekpai jabs Strdoza right on the nose. Strdoza blinks but takes it well.
Strdoza bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Strdoza went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Leekpai connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Leekpai tries to score with a low kick but Strdoza moves his leg out of the way.
Leekpai throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A telegraphed right hand from Leekpai misses the target. #T4#
Leekpai misses with an uppercut.
It looked like Strdoza was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Leekpai.
Leekpai tries to land a leg kick but Strdoza saw it coming and moves away.
Leekpai tries a head kick but it misses.
Leekpai just misses with a punch to the body.
Strdoza takes one to the side of the head.
Leekpai waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Strdoza.
Leekpai misses with an uppercut
and Strdoza counters with a right hand to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Leekpai tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Strdoza is able to avoid easily.
It looked like Strdoza was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Leekpai misses with a wild combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Krit Leekpai showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Strdoza steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Leekpai.
Chad Strdoza is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Leekpai throws out a loose jab but Strdoza uses good head movement to avoid it.
Leekpai throws a sloppy body shot
and Strdoza counters with a left and a right that stings Leekpai.
Leekpai scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A nice leg kick lands there from Leekpai.
Leekpai chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Leekpai fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Strdoza has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Leekpai throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Strdoza was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Leekpai.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leekpai misses with a hook to the body
and Strdoza counters with a one-two to the body.
Leekpai has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Leekpai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Strdoza was well out of range. Poor timing from Leekpai.
Strdoza on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #T1#
Leekpai swings away with a leg kick that misses.
It looked like Strdoza was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Leekpai misses with a hook
and Strdoza cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Leekpai misses with a hook
and Strdoza counters with a two punch combo.
Leekpai thows a leg kick but Strdoza checks it
and Strdoza counters with a one-two to the body.
Leekpai lands a lovely overhand right.
Leekpai throws a leg kick that misses.
Strdoza throws a big counter combination but Leekpai scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Leekpai looks to land a right hand but Strdoza moved out of range.
Leekpai misses with a double jab
and Strdoza counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Leekpai misses with a hook. Strdoza ducked under it nicely.
Leekpai tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Strdoza is able to avoid easily.#T2#
Strdoza checks a low kick from Leekpai.
Strdoza seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Leekpai swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Strdoza counters with a one-two to the body.
Strdoza is working the combinations to good effect here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Leekpai. Strdoza does a little dance to reset his feet.
Strdoza checks a low kick from Leekpai.
Leekpai will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
It looked like Strdoza was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Leekpai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Strdoza moves away.
Strdoza went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Leekpai thuds his right hand into Strdoza's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Leekpai pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Strdoza went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Leekpai scoring well with a low kick there.
Leekpai looks to score with a jab to the body but Strdoza is just out of range.
Strdoza seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T3#
Leekpai throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Strdoza counters with a one-two to the body.
Leekpai misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Strdoza counters with a left to the body.
Leekpai misses with a right hand
and Strdoza connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC#Leekpai is rocked!
Strdoza takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Leekpai throws a hook but Strdoza avoids it easily.
A slow jab from Leekpai misses its intended target.
Donk. Leekpai catches Strdoza right on the button with a cross.
Strdoza on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Leekpai. Leekpai obviously looking to wear him down.
Krit Leekpai is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Strdoza slips under a jab.
Leekpai throws the left hand but Strdoza avoids the punch easily.
As Leekpai looks to move away, Strdoza throws a big counter combo but Leekpai just gets out of the way.
Leekpai throws an overhand right that lands on Strdoza's shoulder, as Strdoza tries to avoid the shot.
A quick step to the side and Strdoza tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T4#
Strdoza uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Leekpai.
Leekpai lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Leekpai misses with a straight right.
It looked like Strdoza was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A low kick from Leekpai is predictable there
and Strdoza counters with a left and a right that stings Leekpai.
Leekpai is still on wobbly legs! Can Strdoza finish him?
A big right from Leekpai misses.
Leekpai throws a poor cross that misses
and Strdoza counters with a left and a right... And another left! Leekpai is down! He's done! The ref dives in to save him and that's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chad Strdoza!
Chad Strdoza thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: WVT 27: Smith v Son     
Date:   Aug 21, 2022
#R1#
Strdoza takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A thudding body kick lands there by Dunham!
Dunham tries to clinch but Strdoza moves out of range.
Strdoza chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dunham can pounce on him.
Dunham paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Dunham stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Strdoza has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Strdoza there as he acknowledges the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dunham cracks Strdoza with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
We've been informed that Dunham has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Dunham throws a push kick but Strdoza slaps the foot to one side.
Strdoza throws a big counter combination but Dunham scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Dunham is looking to land body kicks.
Pete Dunham seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Dunham tries to land a body kick
and Strdoza counters with a stiff right hand. #CL2#
Dunham has managed to clinch.
Strdoza takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT2#It looks like Chad Strdoza has been cut.
Strdoza is looking to take this one to the mat.
A body shot lands from Dunham.
Dunham lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Strdoza backwards.
Strdoza tries to pull guard but Dunham forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Dunham lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dunham throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Dunham unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Dunham throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Strdozas head.
Dunham lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #ROC2#Strdoza is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Dunham.
Oh Strdoza is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dunham landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Strdoza is breathing heavily.#T2#
Dunham stops a takedown attempt from Strdoza.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chad Strdoza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Strdoza takes an elbow to the temple.
Strdoza takes a shot to the head.
Strdoza tries to pull guard but Dunham won't allow it.
Dunham dips a shoulder and cracks Strdoza with a mighty uppercut! Strdoza falls back against the cage and Dunham unloads with a barrage of strikes! Strdoza is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Dunham screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pete Dunham!

 

Event: WVT 19: Ihantala v Motts     
Date:   Jul 24, 2022
#R1#
Elkins lands a right hook to the body.
Elkins punishes Strdoza's body with a nice straight punch.
Strdoza bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Strdoza throws a big counter combination but Elkins scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Strdoza ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Strdoza looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Elkins throws a big shot that misses.
A cross from Elkins lands.
Elkins lands with a cross.
Strdoza looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Elkins throws a shot from downtown. Strdoza moves away and avoids it.
Some wild striking there from Elkins.
Strdoza appears to be looking for a big counter.
Jab, jab by Elkins - just one landing.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Elkins! #CUT2#It looks like Chad Strdoza has been cut.#T1#
Elkins lands a right hook to the body.
Elkins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Strdoza was well out of range. Poor timing from Elkins.
Elkins just misses with a punch to the body.
Elkins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Strdoza manages to avoid it.
Strdoza appears to be looking for a big counter.
Jab, jab by Elkins - just one landing.
Elkins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Strdoza was well out of range. Poor timing from Elkins.
Strdoza on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Elkins lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Elkins swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Strdoza.
Elkins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Strdoza was well out of range. Poor timing from Elkins.
Strdoza seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Elkins throws a combination that misses
enabling Strdoza to counter with a crisp jab.
Strdoza bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T2#
Elkins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Strdoza takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Elkins misses with a jab, cross combination.
As Elkins looks to move away, Strdoza throws a big counter combo but Elkins just gets out of the way.
Elkins misses the shot to the body.
Strdoza seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Dylan Elkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Elkins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Strdoza moves away.
Strdoza throws a big counter combination but Elkins scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Elkins's coach down at Punch Out Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Elkins's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Elkins throws a hook but Strdoza blocks it.
Strdoza appears to be looking for a big counter.
Elkins throws an overhand right that lands on Strdoza's shoulder, as Strdoza tries to avoid the shot.
Elkins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Strdoza manages to avoid it.
Elkins scores with a hook to the body. Strdoza takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Elkins misses with a body punch
and Strdoza counters with a two punch combo.
Elkins throws a body shot but no joy.
Elkins misses with a hook
and Strdoza connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T3#
Elkins waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Strdoza.
Strdoza throws a big counter combination but Elkins scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Elkins throws a body shot but no joy.
Elkins swings away with a body shot that misses
and Strdoza counters with a two punch combo.
Elkins throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Strdoza appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Elkins misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Elkins darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Elkins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Strdoza was well out of range. Poor timing from Elkins.
Strdoza bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Strdoza keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Strdoza is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Elkins misses with a body shot.
Strdoza appears to be looking for a big counter.
Elkins throws a looping overhand right but Strdoza ducks down to avoid it.
As Elkins looks to move away, Strdoza throws a big counter combo but Elkins just gets out of the way.
Elkins throws a predictable looking body shot
and Elkins takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4#
Strdoza uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Elkins.
It looked like Strdoza was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Elkins.
Elkins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Strdoza swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Elkins is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Strdoza had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Strdoza on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Elkins throws a shot from downtown. Strdoza moves away and avoids it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Elkins. Strdoza does a little dance to reset his feet.
Elkins throws a body punch but Strdoza moves out of range.
As Elkins looks to move away, Strdoza throws a big counter combo but Elkins just gets out of the way.
Elkins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Strdoza.
Elkins is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Strdoza rather than just go for the knockout.
Elkins with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Elkins misses with a hook to the body
and Strdoza counters with a series of strikes. Elkins will be more careful next time no doubt.
Elkins misses with a straight right.
An attempted straight right counter from Strdoza misses the target.
Elkins throws a big shot that misses.
Elkins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dylan Elkins dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chad Strdoza's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Strdoza slips under a jab from Elkins.
Elkins throws a body shot but no joy.
Elkins swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Strdoza to counter with a crisp jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Elkins. Strdoza does a little dance to reset his feet.
Elkins swings widly with a right hand
and Strdoza counters with a nice body shot.
Elkins changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Elkins throws a hook but Strdoza blocks it.
Strdoza is looking for a counter combo.
Strdoza ducks under a wild hook from Elkins.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Elkins throws a body punch but Strdoza moves out of range.
Strdoza went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Strdoza avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Elkins misses with a body shot.
Strdoza swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Elkins's corner calls for a 1-2. Elkins obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T1#
Elkins lands with a cross.
Elkins misses the jab.
It looked like Strdoza was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Elkins misses with a looping left.
Dylan Elkins seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Elkins lands a nice hook to Strdoza's body. Strdoza takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Strdoza staying out of range there.
Strdoza avoids the body shot from Elkins.
Strdoza seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Strdoza keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Elkins.
It looked like Strdoza was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Strdoza doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Elkins thuds a left hand into Strdoza's body.
Strdoza on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Elkins lands a nice shot to the body.
Strdoza walks into a left hand. #T2#
Elkins fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Elkins. Strdoza does a little dance to reset his feet.
Elkins misses the body punch
and Strdoza counters with a three punch combo that has Elkins backing up. Elkins nods at Strdoza to acknowledge the strikes.
Elkins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Elkins.
Elkins swings widly with a right hand
and Strdoza counters with a nice body shot.
Strdoza keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chad Strdoza is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Strdoza slips a jab and a cross from Elkins.
Strdoza takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Elkins misses with a straight right.
Strdoza uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Elkins.
Strdoza displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Elkins throws out the jab. #T3#
Elkins swings for the body but Strdoza moves out of range.
Elkins throws a combination that misses
and Strdoza counters with a one-two to the body.
Elkins misses with a jab to the body
and Strdoza counters with a one-two to the body.
Elkins throws a jab when Strdoza was well out of range.
Elkins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Elkins looks to land a left hand but Strdoza moved out of range nicely.
Elkins fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Elkins lands a jab to Strdoza's midsection.
Elkins throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Strdoza counter with a right hand.
Elkins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Strdoza manages to avoid it.
Elkins lands with an overhand left.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Elkins throws a lazy uppercut
and Strdoza counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Elkins thinking.
Elkins throws a hook but Strdoza avoids it easily.
Elkins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Strdoza.
Elkins takes a swing at Strdoza's ribcage but misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Elkins misses the target.
Strdoza seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Elkins looks to throw the jab but Strdoza is out of range.
Strdoza is looking for a counter combo.
Elkins throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Strdoza counters with a straight right hand.
Elkins misses with a wild body shot.
Elkins misses with a left hand
and Strdoza counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Strdoza ducks under a wild hook from Elkins.
Strdoza is looking for a counter combo.
Elkins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Strdoza went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dylan Elkins showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Chad Strdoza's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Strdoza keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Elkins.
Strdoza swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Elkins lands a jab to Strdoza's midsection.
Elkins swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Strdoza counter with a right hand.
Elkins is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Strdoza.
Strdoza displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Elkins throws out the jab.
Elkins misses with an uppercut
and Strdoza counters with a three punch combo that has Elkins backing up. Elkins nods at Strdoza to acknowledge the strikes.
Strdoza staying out of range there.
Elkins throws a hook but Strdoza avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Elkins. Strdoza does a little dance to reset his feet.
Elkins misses with an uppercut. Strdoza saw that one coming.
Strdoza uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Elkins.
Elkins misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Elkins misses the shot to the body.
Strdoza avoids the body shot from Elkins.
Elkins takes a swing at Strdoza's ribcage but misses.
Strdoza is looking for a counter combo.
Elkins takes a swing at Strdoza's ribcage but misses.
Elkins swings away with a body shot that misses
and Strdoza counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Elkins thinking.
Elkins takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Elkins swings widly with a right hand
and Strdoza counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Strdoza uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Elkins.
Strdoza appears to be looking for a big counter.
Strdoza moves forwards but Elkins connects with a nice, crisp jab.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Strdoza might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Strdoza takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A looping hook to the body misses from Elkins. Strdoza does a little dance to reset his feet.
Strdoza displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Elkins throws out the jab.
Strdoza seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T2#
Elkins throws a body punch but Strdoza moves out of range.
Strdoza went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Strdoza displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Elkins throws out the jab.
Strdoza is looking to counter punch.
Elkins swings widly with a right hand
and Strdoza counters with a one-two to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Elkins. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Elkins.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Elkins throws a poor cross that misses
and Strdoza counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Elkins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Strdoza moves away.
Strdoza throws a big counter combination but Elkins scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Elkins has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Elkins misses with a jab to the body
and Strdoza counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC#Elkins is rocked!
Elkins throws a predictable looking body shot
and Strdoza counters with a right, left combo that wobbles Elkins badly! Strdoza follows up with a massive right hook, straight to the bridge of the nose that knocks Elkins out cold! Oh wow, what a finish! Very reminiscent of Koscheck vs Yoshida as Strdoza finished him against the cage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Chad Strdoza!
After winning the bout, Chad Strdoza thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: WVT 11: Newton v Lemieux     
Date:   Jun 24, 2022
#R1##CL#
Bokhchuud forces Strdoza back against the cage and clinches.
Bokhchuud tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bokhchuud lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bokhchuud missing with knees to the body.
Strdoza tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bokhchuud just stands there and leans against the cage.
Bokhchuud tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Strdoza takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT#It looks like Chad Strdoza has been cut.
Strdoza is trying to break free.
Bokhchuud misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Strdoza tries to break free but Bokhchuud pushes him back against the cage.
Strdoza wants to break free but Bokhchuud has control.
A right hook to the body lands for Bokhchuud.
Bokhchuud tries to land knees in the clinch but Strdoza avoids the damage to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bokhchuud misses with an elbow over the top.
Bokhchuud goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bokhchuud misses with a punch on the inside.
Bokhchuud lands with a left to the head.
Bokhchuud lands an elbow inside. #T1#
Bokhchuud lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Strdoza blocks an uppercut.
Strdoza can't break the clinch.
Bokhchuud is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Bokhchuud keeps control of Strdoza as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
With the fighters up against the cage, Bokhchuud throws an elbow but misses.
Strdoza tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bokhchuud smiles and moves away. #CL#
Bokhchuud clinches with his opponent.
Strdoza wants to break the clinch but can't.
Strdoza fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Khuchtei Bokhchuud has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chad Strdoza.
Strdoza takes a knee to the side of the body.
Bokhchuud scores a nice knee to the body. #T2#
Strdoza wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bokhchuud keeps control of Strdoza as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Strdoza fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bokhchuud lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bokhchuud throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bokhchuud lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Strdoza avoiding damage as Bokhchuud throws knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Strdoza can't break the clinch.
Strdoza blocks a body shot from Bokhchuud.
Strdoza tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Strdoza wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bokhchuud has him pressed against the cage.
Strdoza is trying to force a seperation but Bokhchuud has the dominant position.
Bokhchuud tries to throw a body punch but Strdoza avoids it by throwing Bokhchuud back against the cage.
Bokhchuud misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Strdoza.
Bokhchuud throws an elbow that misses.
Bokhchuud lands a body punch. #T3#
Strdoza dodges an elbow strike from Bokhchuud.
I was talking to Bokhchuud's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Bokhchuud creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Strdoza blocks an elbow strike from Bokhchuud.
Bokhchuud lands a right hand.
A nice left hand lands by Bokhchuud.
We've been informed that Strdoza has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Strdoza is looking for a takedown.
Bokhchuud lands a body shot in the clinch.
Strdoza jumps guard but Bokhchuud turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Bokhchuud lands an elbow just above Strdoza 's eye.
A short right from Bokhchuud on the inside.
Bokhchuud working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bokhchuud misses with the head strike.
Bokhchuud using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Strdoza has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Strdoza tries to break free but Bokhchuud pushes him back against the cage.
Bokhchuud tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Strdoza's elbow.
Strdoza prevents a body shot from Bokhchuud. #T4#
Strdoza drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bokhchuud gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Strdoza fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bokhchuud lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Strdoza takes an elbow to the temple.
Strdoza tries to break the clinch but Bokhchuud is controlling the position.
Bokhchuud lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Strdoza takes an elbow to the forehead. #ROC#Strdoza is rocked!#CUT#That has opened up Chad Strdoza's cut even more.
Bokhchuud creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Bokhchuud misses with a punch to the body.
Strdoza blocks a body shot from Bokhchuud.
A nice left hand lands by Bokhchuud.
Strdoza avoids the elbow strike from Bokhchuud, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Strdoza.
Strdoza jumps guard but Bokhchuud stands there with Strdoza around his waist. Strdoza gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Khuchtei Bokhchuud dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chad Strdoza's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##CL#
Bokhchuud instigates a clinch.
Strdoza wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bokhchuud has him pressed against the cage.
Bokhchuud throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Strdoza blocks it with crossed arms.
Strdoza is trying to break the clinch but Bokhchuud has him pressed against the cage.
Bokhchuud throws a head punch that misses.
Strdoza blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bokhchuud is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Strdoza can do to turn this around?
Bokhchuud tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bokhchuud swings wildly with an uppercut but Strdoza uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bokhchuud lands a right hand that snaps the head of Strdoza backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bokhchuud is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Strdoza is defending well for now.
Bokhchuud misses with an elbow strike.
Bokhchuud scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bokhchuud looking to throw knees to the head but Strdoza is blocking nicely. #T1#
Strdoza changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bokhchuud fights it off and pushes away nicely. #CL#
Bokhchuud instigates a clinch.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bokhchuud swings wildly with an uppercut but Strdoza uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bokhchuud lands a damaging elbow.
Bokhchuud throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Strdozas head.
Bokhchuud lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#BC2#
Strdoza breaks from the clinch.
Strdoza avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bokhchuud is looking to clinch but Strdoza is avoiding it. #T2##CL#
Bokhchuud moves into the clinch.
Bokhchuud lands with a light punch inside.
Bokhchuud keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Strdoza's efforts to push away.
Khuchtei Bokhchuud has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bokhchuud connects with a knee to the head.
Strdoza is still on wobbly legs! Can Bokhchuud finish him?
Strdoza has had enough of the clinch but Bokhchuud keeps him there for the moment.
Strdoza avoids a wild elbow strike from Bokhchuud.
Bokhchuud throws a knee to the head but misses.
Strdoza blocks an elbow strike.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nice elbow from Bokhchuud.
Bokhchuud tries to land a knee to the head but Strdoza blocks with his arms.
With the fighters up against the cage, Bokhchuud throws an elbow but misses.
Bokhchuud gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Strdoza blocks an elbow strike from Bokhchuud.
Strdoza blocks an elbow strike from Bokhchuud.
With the fighters up against the cage, Bokhchuud throws an elbow but misses.
A short right from Bokhchuud.
Bokhchuud lands a knee to the head.
Bokhchuud swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bokhchuud pulls back and lands a big elbow that stuns Strdoza! Bokhchuud unloads with more strikes and Strdoza sinks to his knees! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Khuchtei Bokhchuud!
Khuchtei Bokhchuud made sure to mention his sponsor, Voodoo Nutrition in his post fight interview.

 

Event: WVT 5: Puto v Smith     
Date:   May 29, 2022
#R1#
Zexi will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Strdoza takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Zexi feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Strdozas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A nice leg kick lands there from Zexi.
Zexi misses with a looping left.
Strdoza throws a big counter combination but Zexi scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Zexi throws a hook to the side of Strdoza's head but Strdoza sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Strdoza moves away from the strike by Zexi.
Zexi connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Strdoza momentarily.
Dai Zexi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Strdoza moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strdoza defending well as Zexi loads up on a big left hand.
Zexi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The fighters circle momentarily. Zexi darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Zexi misses the target.
Strdoza throwing a counter right hand but Zexi manages to avoid it.#T1#
Zexi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Strdoza moves away.
It looked like Strdoza was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Zexi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Strdoza.
Zexi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Strdoza.
Strdoza ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It looked like Strdoza was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Zexi.
Zexi scores with a jab. Strdoza acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Zexi misses with a low kick as Strdoza jumps back.
Zexi tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Strdoza was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A good leg kick by Zexi.
Zexi throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Zexi misses with an uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zexi. Strdoza does a little dance to reset his feet.
Strdoza seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Zexi jabs Strdoza right on the nose. Strdoza blinks but takes it well.#T2#
Strdoza ducks under a wild hook from Zexi.
Strdoza seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Zexi thuds his right hand into Strdoza's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Zexi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Strdoza.
Strdoza swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Strdoza uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zexi.
Strdoza went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Zexi connects with a single shot there.
Zexi throws a leg kick that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A leg kick checked by Strdoza.
Strdoza appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Zexi scores with a nice right hand.
Zexi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Strdoza.
Strdoza blocks a jab.
Zexi looks to score with a jab to the body but Strdoza is just out of range.
Zexi thows a leg kick but Strdoza checks it
and Strdoza counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #T3#
Zexi misses with a low kick.
Zexi misses with a looping right.
Strdoza seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Strdoza checks the leg kick nicely there.
Strdoza gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Zexi.
Strdoza looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Zexi fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Strdoza checks it well.
Zexi misses with a low kick.
Zexi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Strdoza on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Zexi misses with a right hand
and Strdoza counters with a series of strikes. Zexi will be more careful next time no doubt.
Zexi throws a hook but Strdoza avoids it easily.
It looked like Strdoza was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Zexi throws a lazy right hand but Strdoza sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Strdoza is looking to counter punch.
Zexi walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Strdoza checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
It looked like Strdoza was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Zexi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T4#
A good leg kick by Zexi.
Zexi misses with a hook to the body
and Strdoza counters with a one-two to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Zexi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Zexi just misses with a punch to the body.
Strdoza throws a big counter combination but Zexi scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Zexi misses with a wild body shot.
Strdoza seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Zexi throws a shot from downtown. Strdoza moves away and avoids it.
Strdoza swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Zexi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Strdoza counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Strdoza takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Zexi looks to land a left hand but Strdoza moved out of range nicely.
Zexi misses the shot to the body.
Strdoza went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Zexi throws a shot from downtown. Strdoza moves away and avoids it.
Zexi throws a shot from downtown. Strdoza moves away and avoids it.
Strdoza appears to be looking for a big counter.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dai Zexi dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Zexi motions for Strdoza to come forward. Zexi throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Strdoza throws a big counter combination but Zexi scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Zexi misses with an uppercut. Strdoza saw that one coming.
Strdoza went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Zexi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Zexi missing with a left hand there. Strdoza was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Strdoza is looking to counter punch.
Strdoza keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Strdoza throws a big counter combination but Zexi scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Zexi connects with a solid leg kick.
Zexi throws a lazy right hand but Strdoza sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zexi misses with a hook. Strdoza ducked under it nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Zexi misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A good leg kick by Zexi.
Zexi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Chad Strdoza is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A low kick from Zexi is predictable there
and Strdoza counters with a three punch combo that has Zexi backing up. Zexi nods at Strdoza to acknowledge the strikes.
A punch lands to the side of Strdoza 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T1#
A slow jab from Zexi misses its intended target.
Strdoza ducks under a wild hook from Zexi.
Zexi scoring well with a low kick there.
Strdoza tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Zexi throws a hook but Strdoza avoids it easily.
Strdoza throws a big counter combination but Zexi scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Zexi throws a hook but Strdoza avoids it easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Strdoza misses its target.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Strdoza might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Zexi throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Zexi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zexi throws a shot from downtown. Strdoza moves away and avoids it.
Zexi connects with a crisp jab.
Strdoza slips a jab from Zexi.
Zexi scores with a jab.#T2#
Zexi throws a leg kick but Strdoza sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Zexi lands a body shot.
Strdoza staying out of range there.
Strdoza throws a big counter combination but Zexi scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Zexi misses with an uppercut
and Strdoza makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Zexi throws a leg kick but Strdoza sees it coming and moves out of range.
As Zexi looks to move away, Strdoza throws a big counter combo but Zexi just gets out of the way.
Strdoza moves away from the strike by Zexi.
Zexi misses with a looping right.
Strdoza appears to be looking for a big counter.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A leg kick checked by Strdoza.
Strdoza appears to be looking for a big counter.
Zexi misses the shot to the body.
Zexi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Zexi throws a big shot that misses.
Strdoza is looking to counter punch.
A big right from Zexi misses.
Strdoza went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T3#
A clash of legs there as Strdoza blocks the low kick.
Zexi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Strdoza manages to avoid it.
Strdoza throws a big counter combination but Zexi scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Zexi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Zexi throws a right hand that misses
and Strdoza counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zexi missing with a left hand there. Strdoza was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Strdoza was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Zexi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Strdoza.
Zexi swings widly with a right hand
and Strdoza counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A big left from Zexi misses.
Strdoza seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Zexi misses with a straight right.
Strdoza is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Zexi just misses with a punch to the body.
Zexi misses with a hook.#T4#
The crowd cheers as Zexi lands an impressive looking overhand right. Strdoza doesn't seem phased though.
Zexi throws an off balance right hand
and Strdoza counters with a three punch combo that has Zexi backing up. Zexi nods at Strdoza to acknowledge the strikes.
Zexi misses the jab.
Strdoza is looking for a counter combo.
Zexi misses with an uppercut.
Strdoza bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big left from Zexi misses.
Strdoza uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zexi.
Strdoza is looking for a counter combo.
A clash of legs there as Strdoza blocks the low kick.
Zexi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Strdoza.
Zexi throws a jab when Strdoza was well out of range.
Zexi just misses with a punch to the body.
Strdoza uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zexi.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dai Zexi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Zexi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Strdoza manages to avoid it.
Strdoza went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Strdoza stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Zexi.
A telegraphed right hand from Zexi misses the target.
Zexi takes a swing at Strdoza's ribcage but misses.
Zexi works the jab nicely.
Strdoza takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Strdoza uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zexi.
Zexi misses with a looping right.
Strdoza is looking for a counter combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zexi misses with a straight left.
Strdoza seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A swing and a miss from Zexi.
Strdoza is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Zexi throws a predictable looking body shot
and Strdoza counters with a three punch combo that has Zexi backing up. Zexi nods at Strdoza to acknowledge the strikes.
Strdoza on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T1#
Zexi is looking to score with low kicks.
Strdoza is looking for a counter combo.
Zexi throws a lazy right hand but Strdoza sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zexi throws a body shot but no joy.
Strdoza slips a jab from Zexi.
Strdoza bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Strdoza went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Strdoza displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zexi throws out the jab.
Strdoza uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zexi.
Strdoza uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zexi.
Zexi takes a swing at Strdoza's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Strdoza was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Strdoza moves away from the strike by Zexi.
Strdoza was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Zexi throws a shot from downtown. Strdoza moves away and avoids it.#T2#
Zexi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Strdoza.
Strdoza defending well as Zexi loads up on a big left hand.
Zexi misses with a body shot.
It looked like Strdoza was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Zexi.
Zexi tried to score with a low kick but Strdoza checks it.
Strdoza went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Dai Zexi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zexi misses with a straight left.
Strdoza appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Zexi throws a leg kick but Strdoza moved away.
Zexi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Strdoza.
Strdoza is looking for a counter combo.
A shot to the body from Zexi misses
and Strdoza makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Zexi misses with a hook.
Strdoza slips a jab from Zexi.
Zexi throws a hook but Strdoza blocks it.
Strdoza went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Strdoza checks the leg kick nicely there.
A quick step to the side and Strdoza tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T3#
Zexi throws a jab but it's blocked by Strdoza.
As Zexi looks to move away, Strdoza throws a big counter combo but Zexi just gets out of the way.
Zexi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Strdoza circles away quickly and effectively.
Donk. Zexi catches Strdoza right on the button with a cross.
Zexi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Strdoza manages to avoid it.
Strdoza swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Zexi fails to land with a series of punches.
It looked like Strdoza was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Zexi misses with a looping left.
Zexi scores with a decent looking hook.
A slow jab from Zexi misses its intended target.
Strdoza seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Zexi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Strdoza moves away.
Strdoza throws a big counter combination but Zexi scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Strdoza moves out of range of the strikes.
Strdoza throwing a counter right hand but Zexi manages to avoid it.
Zexi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Strdoza was well out of range. Poor timing from Zexi.
Strdoza is looking for a counter combo.#T4#
Zexi throws a shot from downtown. Strdoza moves away and avoids it.
Zexi finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Strdoza is looking to counter punch.
Zexi throws a right hand that misses
and Strdoza counters with a nice body shot.
Zexi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Zexi just misses with a punch to the body.
Strdoza throws a big counter combination but Zexi scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Zexi scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Strdoza uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zexi.
Strdoza keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zexi.
Strdoza is looking for a counter combo.
Zexi wants to land a leg kick but Strdoza is out of range.
Zexi throws a body punch but Strdoza moves out of range.
Strdoza seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zexi misses with a straight right.
Strdoza tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Chad Strdoza has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zexi throws an overhand right that lands on Strdoza's shoulder, as Strdoza tries to avoid the shot.
It looked like Strdoza was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dai Zexi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Zexi has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dai Zexi!

Dai Zexi spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

 

Event: WVT 1: Kozlow v Newton     
Date:   May 15, 2022
#R1#
Strdoza avoids the head kick by Pulkkinen.
Strdoza is looking for the big counter here.
Pulkkinen throws a hook but Strdoza avoids it easily.
Strdoza throws a counter combo.
Pulkkinen motions for Strdoza to come forward. Pulkkinen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Pulkkinen looks to throw the jab but Strdoza is out of range.
As Pulkkinen backs off Strdoza throws a huge counter combo but Pulkkinen manages to avoid it all.
Strdoza slips a jab from Pulkkinen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pulkkinen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Strdoza.
Nice shot lands for Pulkkinen.#CUT#It looks like Chad Strdoza has been cut.
Pulkkinen misses with an uppercut
and Strdoza counters with a left to the body. #T1#
Pulkkinen lands a jab.
Pulkkinen misses with a combination
and Strdoza counters with a nice uppercut.
Pulkkinen throws a poor cross that misses
and Strdoza counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pulkkinen throws a leg kick
and Strdoza counters with a left and a right that stings Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Strdoza checks it well.
Pulkkinen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T2#
Pulkkinen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Strdoza lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Pulkkinen digs a good hook to Strdoza's body.
Pulkkinen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Strdoza counters with a one-two to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pulkkinen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Strdoza. That did some damage!
Pulkkinen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Strdoza.
Pulkkinen throws a head kick that misses
and Strdoza counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Strdoza checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Strdoza throws a counter combo.#T3#
Pulkkinen throws a left and a right that both miss
and Strdoza counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Pulkkinen throws a body shot but no joy.
Pulkkinen throws a leg kick
and Strdoza counters with a straight right hand.
Pulkkinen throws a good cross that connects.
Pulkkinen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Strdoza counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Pulkkinen throws an off balance right hand
enabling Strdoza to counter with a crisp jab.
Pulkkinen throws a nice looking combination but Strdoza bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Strdoza appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T4#
Pulkkinen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Strdoza sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pulkkinen swings for the body but Strdoza moves out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen throws a right hand that misses
and Strdoza counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Strdoza uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pulkkinen.
A big right from Pulkkinen misses.
We've been informed that Strdoza has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pulkkinen misses with an uppercut. Strdoza saw that one coming.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Chad Strdoza will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Chad Strdoza's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Good leg kick by Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Strdoza unleashes a big counter combination but Pulkkinen bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Pulkkinen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Pulkkinen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Strdoza swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Pulkkinen lands a glancing blow to the side of Strdoza's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strdoza has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Pulkkinen finds it's way round the side to connect with Strdoza's head.
A big left from Pulkkinen misses.
Strdoza moves out of range of the body kick.
Strdoza is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T1#
Strdoza avoids the head kick by Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen throws a hook to the side of Strdoza's head but Strdoza sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Strdoza might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Pulkkinen has got the better of the exchanges.
Pulkkinen throws a low kick, looking for Strdoza's leg but Strdoza calmly moves out of range.
As Pulkkinen backs off Strdoza throws a huge counter combo but Pulkkinen manages to avoid it all.
Pulkkinen throws a head kick that misses.
Pulkkinen throws a leg kick
and Strdoza cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Albert Pulkkinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pulkkinen throws a lazy uppercut
and Strdoza counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T2#
Strdoza uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen throws the left hand but Strdoza avoids the punch easily.
Pulkkinen throws a combination that misses
and Strdoza counters with a two punch combo.
Pulkkinen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Strdoza throws out a counter right but Pulkkinen avoids it with no problem.
Pulkkinen takes a swing at Strdoza's ribcage but misses.
Pulkkinen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Strdoza.
A low kick from Pulkkinen is predictable there
and Strdoza counters with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Pulkkinen looks to land a left hand but Strdoza moved out of range nicely.
Strdoza is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Pulkkinen throws a leg kick
and Strdoza counters with a one-two to the body.
Pulkkinen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pulkkinen throws a left and a right that both miss
and Strdoza counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Pulkkinen thinking.
Strdoza avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Pulkkinen loads up on a big right hand but Strdoza slips the punch.
Pulkkinen throws a big shot that misses.
Strdoza doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T4#
A big left from Pulkkinen misses.
Strdoza throws a counter combo.
Pulkkinen thumps Strdoza with a low kick.
Albert Pulkkinen is winning the standup battle so far.
Pulkkinen misses with a head kick.
Strdoza is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Pulkkinen with a body shot.
Pulkkinen shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Strdoza throws a counter combo.
Pulkkinen feints and then cracks Strdoza's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Strdoza down.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pulkkinen throws a leg kick
and Strdoza counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Pulkkinen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Strdoza is out of range.
Strdoza is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Albert Pulkkinen dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Chad Strdoza's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Pulkkinen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Strdoza manages to avoid it.
Strdoza lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pulkkinen. Strdoza does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little jabbing left from Strdoza on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A combination from Pulkkinen does no damage.
Strdoza blocks a head kick by Pulkkinen.
Strdoza is looking for the big counter here.
Pulkkinen throws a right hand that misses
and Strdoza counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pulkkinen misses with an uppercut
and Strdoza counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Pulkkinen thinking.
Pulkkinen does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. #T1#
Pulkkinen throws a leg kick
and Strdoza counters with a right hand to the body.
Pulkkinen connects with a jab.
Pulkkinen throws a combination that misses
and Strdoza counters with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pulkkinen throws out a leg kick but Strdoza moves out of range and Pulkkinen only half commits.
An inside leg kick from Pulkkinen misses.
Strdoza let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Pulkkinen thows a leg kick but Strdoza checks it
and Strdoza counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Pulkkinen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Strdoza counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
Pulkkinen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Strdoza counters with a one-two to the body.
A low kick from Pulkkinen misses
letting Strdoza counter with a right hand.
Pulkkinen lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pulkkinen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Strdoza.
Pulkkinen just misses with a punch to the body.
Pulkkinen throws a leg kick
and Strdoza counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A low kick lands for Pulkkinen. #T3#
Strdoza avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
As Pulkkinen backs off Strdoza throws a huge counter combo but Pulkkinen manages to avoid it all.
Pulkkinen misses with an uppercut. Strdoza saw that one coming.
Strdoza lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Pulkkinen misses with a series of wild punches.
Strdoza is looking for the big counter here.
Pulkkinen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Strdoza circles away quickly and effectively.
Pulkkinen throws a front kick aimed at Strdoza's knee but Strdoza avoids it well.
Pulkkinen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Strdoza.#T4#
Pulkkinen catches Strdoza with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Pulkkinen throws a looping overhand right but Strdoza ducks down to avoid it.
Strdoza lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Pulkkinen throws a looping overhand right but Strdoza ducks down to avoid it.
Pulkkinen throws a solid leg kick but Strdoza takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Pulkkinen.
Strdoza is looking for the big counter here.
Pulkkinen misses with a combination
letting Strdoza counter with a right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Albert Pulkkinen.
Well Pulkkinen has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Albert Pulkkinen!

An out of breath Albert Pulkkinen thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: RISE 57: Ihantala v Halo     
Date:   Apr 24, 2022
#R1#
Panayotov misses with an uppercut
and Strdoza counters with a two punch combo.
Strdoza ducks under a wild hook from Panayotov.
Strdoza appears to be looking for a big counter.
Panayotov throws an overhand right that lands on Strdoza's shoulder, as Strdoza tries to avoid the shot.
Strdoza steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Panayotov.
Panayotov misses with a lunging right hand
and Strdoza counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panayotov throws a shot from downtown. Strdoza moves away and avoids it.
Panayotov connects with a right hand. Strdoza shakes it off.#T1#
Panayotov misses with a straight left.
It looked like Strdoza was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Panayotov looks to throw the jab but Strdoza is out of range.
Panayotov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Panayotov misses the shot to the body.
Strdoza throws a big counter combination but Panayotov scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Nikolay Panayotov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Panayotov misses with a body shot.
Panayotov throws a head kick but Strdoza moves out of range.
Panayotov throws a shot from downtown. Strdoza moves away and avoids it.
Strdoza seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T2#
Panayotov throws a lazy head kick
and Strdoza counters with a series of strikes. Panayotov will be more careful next time no doubt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Panayotov. Strdoza does a little dance to reset his feet.
A counter left hand to the body from Strdoza misses its target.
A telegraphed right hand from Panayotov misses the target.
Panayotov misses with a straight left.
Panayotov misses with a looping left.
As Panayotov looks to move away, Strdoza throws a big counter combo but Panayotov just gets out of the way.
Panayotov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Strdoza went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Panayotov throws a right hand that misses
and Strdoza counters with a two punch combo. #T3#
Panayotov misses with an uppercut.
Panayotov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
As Panayotov looks to move away, Strdoza throws a big counter combo but Panayotov just gets out of the way.
Panayotov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Panayotov throws a body kick that misses
and Strdoza counters with a two punch combo.
Panayotov throws a sloppy head kick and Strdoza moves out of range easily.
Strdoza blocks a head kick by Panayotov.
It looked like Strdoza was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Panayotov throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #T4#
Panayotov throws an off balance right hand
and Strdoza makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Panayotov might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Strdoza slips a straight right by Panayotov.
Strdoza went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Panayotov throws a head kick that misses.
Panayotov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Strdoza was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Panayotov with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Strdoza has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Panayotov finds it's way round the side to connect with Strdoza's head.
Panayotov lands a nice looking body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nikolay Panayotov dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Panayotov misses with a wild body shot.
Strdoza throws a big counter combination but Panayotov scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Strdoza moves out of range as Panayotov strikes.
Panayotov swings widly with a right hand
and Strdoza counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Panayotov is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Strdoza blocks a jab.
Panayotov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panayotov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Strdoza went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Panayotov works Strdoza's body with a nice hook.#T1#
Panayotov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Strdoza was well out of range. Poor timing from Panayotov.
Panayotov throws a poor cross that misses
and Strdoza counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Panayotov misses with a lunging right hand
and Strdoza counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A telegraphed right hand from Panayotov misses the target.
Panayotov misses the body punch
and Strdoza counters with a two punch combo.
Strdoza uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Panayotov.
Strdoza went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A big left from Panayotov misses. #T2#
Panayotov misses with an uppercut
and Strdoza counters with a left and a right that stings Panayotov.
Panayotov scores with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Panayotov throws a head kick that misses.
Panayotov throws a lazy head kick
and Strdoza counters with a series of strikes. Panayotov will be more careful next time no doubt. #ROC#Panayotov is rocked!
Panayotov misses with an uppercut
and Strdoza counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Panayotov is still on wobbly legs! Can Strdoza finish him?
Panayotov misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Strdoza counters with a right, left combo that wobbles Panayotov badly! Strdoza follows up with a massive right hook, straight to the bridge of the nose that knocks Panayotov out cold! Oh wow, what a finish! Very reminiscent of Koscheck vs Yoshida as Strdoza finished him against the cage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Chad Strdoza!
An out of breath Chad Strdoza thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: RISE 49: Halo v Maestre     
Date:   Apr 10, 2022
#R1#
Strdoza displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Munson.
Strdoza is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Munson throws a nice head kick!
Munson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Strdoza circles away.
Strdoza lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#TD#
Munson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Strdoza is trying to defend but Munson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB#
Munson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Strdoza doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Munson. #SUB2#
Strdoza looking for subs from the bottom but Munson mounts him!
Strdoza is squirming around, avoiding Munson's attempts to control the action.
Munson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1#
Strdoza sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Munson tries to stand and escape but Strdoza is controlling the position. #SU#
Munson postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Strdoza to stand up.
Munson throws the kick towards the body but Strdoza avoids it.
Despite the aggression on Strdoza's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#CL#
Munson closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Munson manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Munson moves into the clinch.
Strdoza is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Munson is defending well.
Munson prevents the takedown attempt. #BC#
Munson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Munson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CUT#It looks like Chad Strdoza has been cut.
Munson wants to clinch up but Strdoza keeps it at a distance.#T2#
Munson tries a head kick but it misses.
Munson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Strdoza unleashes a big counter combination but Munson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Munson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Strdoza moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Strdoza swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Strdoza displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Munson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robert Munson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Munson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Strdoza counters with a stiff right hand.
Munson scores with a jab to the body.
Munson tries to clinch but Strdoza moves out of range.
Strdoza doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Munson looks for the body kick but Strdoza saw that one coming.
Despite the aggression on Strdoza's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Munson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Munson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Strdoza counters with a stiff right hand. #T3##TD#
Munson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Strdoza manages to get to full guard.
Munson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Strdoza's guard.#SUB2#
Strdoza has his foot on Munson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Munson works his way back into a safe position though.
Strdoza is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Strdoza looking for a guillotine here but Munson defends easily.
Munson wants to pass the guard but Strdoza is keeping the position.#T4#
Munson prevents Strdoza from getting back to his feet.
Munson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Strdoza's guard.
Strdoza manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Munson manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Munson controls Strdoza momentarily but Strdoza frees himself. #SUB#
Munson has his foot on Strdoza's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Strdoza works his way back into a safe position though.#SU2#
Strdoza stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Munson tries to clinch there but Strdoza circles away.
A countering left hand to the body from Strdoza misses.#CL#
Munson rushes Strdoza and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Munson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Munson throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Strdoza to counter with a crisp jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Robert Munson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chad Strdoza's cut.
That's time! Munson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##CL#
Munson moves into the clinch.
Strdoza has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Munson after a bit of a struggle. #BC2#
Strdoza breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've been informed that Strdoza has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#TD#
Munson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Strdoza is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Strdoza is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Strdoza working for a triangle but Munson defends it easily.
Munson wants to get up but he can't break Strdoza's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Strdoza has his feet on Munson's thighs here. He's pushed Munson off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Munson screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Chad Strdoza!
Our winner, Chad Strdoza, 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.

 

Event: RISE 42: Newton v Kozlow     
Date:   Mar 20, 2022
#R1#
No luck for Yonic with that takedown attempt.
Yonic darts in looking for a takedown but Strdoza gets double underhooks and turns Yonic into the cage.
As Yonic backs off Strdoza throws a huge counter combo but Yonic manages to avoid it all.
Yonic lands a shoulder strike. #TD2#
Strdoza manages to pull guard.
Yonic wants to control from the top but Strdoza keeps moving. #SUB2#
Strdoza looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Strdoza is trying to control the position but Yonic postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yonic wants to control from the top but Strdoza keeps moving.
Yonic has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Strdoza wants to sweep here but Yonic controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Yonic is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Yonic trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Strdoza manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Strdoza trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Strdoza trying to control the position from guard on top but Yonic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Yonic is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Strdoza is aware though and is defending well.
Strdoza trying to stand up but can't free himself from Yonic's guard.#SUB2#
Strdoza is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Yonic is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Yonic has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Strdoza is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T2##SUB2#
Strdoza had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Yonic defends it easily.#SUB2#
Strdoza looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Yonic has picked Strdoza up and slammed him! Strdoza can't keep hold of the triangle and Yonic manages to pass to side control!
Yonic tries to advance to mount but Strdoza denies him.
Strdoza is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Strdoza is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Yonic off and has taken his back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3##SUB2#
Strdoza has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Yonic has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least! #SUB2#
Yonic is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Yonic wants to control his opponent's hands but Strdoza gets his hands free. #SUB2#
Yonic showing good submission defense here.
Strdoza is hanging on to Yonic's back as he tries to escape. #SUB2#
Strdoza is looking for a choke. Yonic gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Yonic manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard. #T4##SUB2#
Strdoza is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Yonic lands a couple of elbows.
Strdoza keeping moving, preventing Yonic from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Strdoza has his foot on Yonic's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Yonic works his way back into a safe position though.
Strdoza working a defensive guard here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Strdoza tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Strdoza is trying to control the position but Yonic postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chad Strdoza dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##TD#
Yonic gets the takedown into side control.

Strdoza sneaks out the side door and pushes Yonic away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Chad Strdoza is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Yonic thows a left - swing and a miss!
Strdoza let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Yonic changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Strdoza tries to avoid it but Yonic manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Strdoza to the ground. Strdoza escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
As Yonic backs off Strdoza throws a huge counter combo but Yonic manages to avoid it all.
Yonic is trying hard to land a takedown here. Strdoza sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Strdoza is looking for the big counter here.
A jab from Yonic finds it's way through Strdoza's defenses.
We've been informed that Strdoza has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Yonic throws a lazy right hand but Strdoza sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Despite the aggression on Strdoza's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A shot to the body from Yonic misses
and Strdoza counters with a series of strikes. Yonic will be more careful next time no doubt.
Yonic swings widly with a right hand
and Strdoza counters with a one-two to the body.
Yonic lands a really nice looking cross but Strdoza seems unphased.
Yonic looks for a takedown but Strdoza sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boss Yonic. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Yonic misses with a wild body shot.
Strdoza doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Strdoza has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Yonic misses with a hook.
Strdoza looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Yonic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Strdoza moves away.
As Yonic backs off Strdoza throws a huge counter combo but Yonic manages to avoid it all.
Yonic misses with a hook.
Yonic throws a jab when Strdoza was well out of range.
Yonic scores with a nice right hand.
Yonic throws a jab when Strdoza was well out of range.
Strdoza throws a counter combo.
Yonic throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range. #TD#
Yonic scores with a takedown into Strdoza's guard.#T2##SUB2#
Strdoza is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Strdoza is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Yonic trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Strdoza keeping moving, preventing Yonic from controlling successfully.
Yonic controls from within his opponent's guard.
Chad Strdoza has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Strdoza is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Strdoza is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T3#
Yonic pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Strdoza is keeping the position for now.
Yonic throwing strikes from guard but Strdoza blocks nicely. #SUB2#
Strdoza looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Strdoza has his foot on Yonic's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Yonic works his way back into a safe position though.
Yonic trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Yonic looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Strdoza not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Strdoza is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Strdoza keeping moving, preventing Yonic from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Yonic misses with a hook to the body
and Strdoza counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Yonic misses with a hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chad Strdoza showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Yonic throws the left hand but Strdoza avoids the punch easily.
Despite the aggression on Strdoza's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Strdoza uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yonic.
Yonic throws a right hand that misses
and Strdoza counters with a straight right hand.
Yonic throws a jab but it's blocked by Strdoza.
Yonic misses with a body shot
and Strdoza counters with a one-two to the body.
Yonic misses with a looping right.
Strdoza is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Yonic throws a lazy uppercut
and Strdoza makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yonic throws a right hand that misses
and Strdoza counters with a left and a right that stings Yonic.
Yonic throws a lazy right hand but Strdoza sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The fighters circling - Yonic throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
As Yonic backs off Strdoza throws a huge counter combo but Yonic manages to avoid it all.
Strdoza needs to keep his hands up - Yonic had a free shot at his head there.#T1#
Yonic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Strdoza moves away.
Strdoza is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Yonic scores with a jab to the jaw.
Chad Strdoza seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A big left from Yonic misses.
Strdoza is looking for the big counter here.
Boss Yonic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Strdoza slips under a jab from Yonic.
Strdoza is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#TD#
Yonic drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Strdoza looking for subs off his back but Yonic has passed one foot through into half guard.
Yonic seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T2#
Strdoza tries to get to full guard but Yonic has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Strdoza is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Yonic pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Strdoza looking for a kimura from the bottom but Yonic passes into side control!
Strdoza tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Strdoza gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Strdoza wants to control but Yonic is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T3##SUB2#
Strdoza actively working from the bottom here.
Strdoza is looking for a sweep. Yonic is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Yonic is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Yonic is trying to control. Strdoza wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Boss Yonic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Strdoza tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Yonic has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Strdoza is in all sorts of trouble here. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Yonic trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The referee warns Strdoza that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Strdoza is looking to get to half guard.
Yonic lands a big shot there that rocks Strdoza but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Yonic cracks Strdoza with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Strdoza is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Strdoza regains half guard.
Strdoza is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Yonic jumps into side control!

And that's the end of the fight!
Boss Yonic showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Strdoza has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chad Strdoza!

A relieved looking Chad Strdoza thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Boss Yonic had this to say: 'Oh rats.'.

 

Event: RISE 26: Hunter v Philippe     
Date:   Feb 06, 2022
#R1#
Five digs a good hook to Strdoza's body.
Five misses with a body shot
and Strdoza counters with a two punch combo.
Five swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Five throws a right hand that misses
and Strdoza counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Five misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Strdoza.
Strdoza throws a counter combo.
Five throws a right hand that misses
and Strdoza counters with a one-two to the body.
Five throws a left and a right that both miss
and Strdoza counters with a left and a right that stings Five.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Five looks to clinch
and Strdoza counters with a left and a right that stings Five.
Five wants to clinch
and Strdoza counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Strdoza uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Five.
Five misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Five loads up on a big right hand but Strdoza slips the punch.
Five throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Strdoza circles away from the clinch attempt.
Strdoza is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Five misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Strdoza.
Five is looking to wear down Strdoza with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Five throws a predictable looking body shot
and Strdoza counters with a left to the body.
Five misses with a body shot
and Strdoza counters with a two punch combo.
Five misses with a lunging right hand
letting Strdoza counter with a right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Five. Strdoza does a little dance to reset his feet.
Strdoza is looking for the big counter here.
Five misses with a straight right.
Strdoza is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Five swings widly with a right hand
and Strdoza cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
Five tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Strdoza was well out of range. Poor timing from Five.
Strdoza is working the combinations to good effect here.
Five fails with an attempt to clinch.
Five goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CUT#It looks like Chad Strdoza has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Five throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Strdoza on the side of the head. #CL#
Five has closed the distance and engaged Strdoza in a clinch. #BC2#
Strdoza's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Five throws an off balance right hand
and Strdoza counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Five tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Strdoza counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
Strdoza moves away from the strike by Five.
Strdoza blocks a jab.
Strdoza throws a counter combo.
Five misses with a hook
and Strdoza counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Strdoza circles away from the clinch attempt
and Strdoza counters with a three punch combo that has Five backing up. Five nods at Strdoza to acknowledge the strikes.
Five misses the shot to the body.
Strdoza throws a counter combo.
Five throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Strdoza makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Five misses with a right hand
and Strdoza counters with a series of strikes. Five will be more careful next time no doubt.
Five scores with a punch to the head.#T4#
Five connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Strdoza's hands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Five lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Strdoza at a distance.
Five swings widly with a right hand
and Strdoza counters with a series of strikes. Five will be more careful next time no doubt.
Five scores with a crisp jab that stopped Strdoza in his tracks.
The fighters circle momentarily. Five darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Five misses with a lunging right hand
and Strdoza counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Five tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Strdoza counter with a right hand.
Five misses with a right hand
enabling Strdoza to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Strdoza takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chad Strdoza dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chad Strdoza's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Five looks to score with a jab to the body but Strdoza is just out of range.
Chad Strdoza is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Five misses with an uppercut.
Strdoza slips under a jab from Five.
Five throws a right hand that misses
and Strdoza counters with a two punch combo.
Test Five seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Five looks to score with a jab to the body but Strdoza is just out of range.
Five throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Strdoza appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Strdoza keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Five looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Strdoza is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Five throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Strdoza is looking for the big counter here.#T1#
Five tries to clinch but Strdoza moves away
and Strdoza counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Five throws a hook but Strdoza blocks it.
Five looks to score with a jab to the body but Strdoza is just out of range.
As Five backs off Strdoza throws a huge counter combo but Five manages to avoid it all.
Five throws a predictable looking body shot
and Strdoza counters with a series of strikes. Five will be more careful next time no doubt.
Five misses the shot to the body.
As Five backs off Strdoza throws a huge counter combo but Five manages to avoid it all.
Five throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Strdoza to counter with a crisp jab.
Five misses the shot to the body.
Strdoza lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Five misses the body punch
and Five takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Five moves to clinch but Strdoza breaks away
and Strdoza counters with a two punch combo. #T2#
Five fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Strdoza manages to avoid it.
Five misses with a shot to the body
and Strdoza counters with a one-two to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Strdoza uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Five.
Five throws a body shot but no joy.
Five throws an off balance right hand
and Strdoza counters with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Five throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Five misses the shot to the body.
Strdoza unleashes a big counter combination but Five bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Five's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Five duly obliges.
Five misses with a body punch
and Strdoza counters with a series of strikes. Five will be more careful next time no doubt.
Five misses with a left hand
and Strdoza counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3#
Five throws a sloppy body shot
and Strdoza counters with a stiff right hand.
Five pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Strdoza unleashes a big counter combination but Five bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Five tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Strdoza was well out of range. Poor timing from Five.
As Five backs off Strdoza throws a huge counter combo but Five manages to avoid it all.
Five fails to land with a series of punches.
Strdoza is looking for the big counter here.
Five connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Five rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Strdoza cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Five works Strdoza's body with a nice hook.
Five tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Strdoza counters with a left and a right that stings Five. #T4#
Five throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Strdoza counters with a one-two to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Five falls off balance throwing a combination
and Strdoza counters with a one-two to the body.
Strdoza moves out of range as Five strikes.
Strdoza throws a counter combo.
Strdoza steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Five.
Despite the aggression on Strdoza's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Five misses the jab.
Strdoza unleashes a big counter combination but Five bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Five swings away with a body shot that misses
and Strdoza counters with a straight right hand.
Five misses with a double jab
and Strdoza counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Five thinking.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chad Strdoza showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Chad Strdoza's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Five throws a big shot that misses.
Five tries to close the distance and clinch but Strdoza swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Strdoza lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Five misses with a combination
and Strdoza counters with a series of strikes. Five will be more careful next time no doubt.
Five tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Strdoza was well out of range. Poor timing from Five.
Strdoza unleashes a big counter combination but Five bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Five misses with an uppercut. Strdoza saw that one coming.
Five misses with a shot to the body
and Strdoza counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Five misses with an uppercut
and Five takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Five tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Strdoza counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Five moves to clinch but Strdoza breaks away
enabling Strdoza to counter with a crisp jab.
A big right from Five misses.
Strdoza lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Five swings away with a body shot that misses
and Strdoza counters with a right hand to the body.
Strdoza ducks under a wild hook from Five.
Five closes the distance looking to clinch
and Strdoza counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Five. Strdoza does a little dance to reset his feet.
Despite the aggression on Strdoza's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T2#
Five tries to clinch but Strdoza is having none of it.
Strdoza has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Five throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Five tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Strdoza counters with a one-two to the body.
A swing and a miss from Five.
Five throws a poor cross that misses
and Strdoza counters with a left to the body.
Five throws a lazy uppercut
and Strdoza counters with a two punch combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Five misses with a right hand
and Strdoza counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3#
Five throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Strdoza counters with a three punch combo that has Five backing up. Five nods at Strdoza to acknowledge the strikes.
We've been informed that Strdoza has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Five rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Strdoza counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Five throws a lazy uppercut
and Strdoza counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Five throws a poor cross that misses
and Strdoza counters with a one-two to the body.
Five misses with a body shot
and Strdoza counters with a left and a right that stings Five.
Test Five has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Five misses with an uppercut
and Strdoza counters with a left and a right that stings Five. #ROC2#Five is rocked!
Five misses with an uppercut. Strdoza saw that one coming.
Five throws a body punch but Strdoza moves out of range.
Strdoza lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Five misses the body punch
and Strdoza comes in over the top with a devastating right hand! Five stumbles back against the cage, looking to regain his senses but Strdoza is on him like rabid pit bull! Five slumps to the ground under a storm of punches and this fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chad Strdoza!
A very excited looking Chad Strdoza 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.

 

Event: RISE 19: Granger v Lemieux     
Date:   Jan 16, 2022
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Watson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Strdoza counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #TD#
Watson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Watson slips a nice elbow through Strdoza's hands, connecting with Strdoza's forehead.#ROC#Strdoza is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Chad Strdoza has been cut.
Watson unloads with some huge strikes here! Strdoza is out! Watson wins by brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Dave Watson!
After winning the bout, Dave Watson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: RISE 11: West v Bystrom     
Date:   Dec 19, 2021
#R1#
Femme lands a nice hook to Strdoza's body. Strdoza takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Violent Femme seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Strdoza doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Femme swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Strdoza counters with a series of strikes. Femme will be more careful next time no doubt.
A big right from Femme misses.
Strdoza looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Femme seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Strdoza bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Femme keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A jab from Femme misses.
Femme misses the jab.
Strdoza throws a counter combo.
Femme misses with a straight left.
Femme looks to land a right hand but Strdoza moved out of range.
Femme misses with a body punch
and Strdoza counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Femme lunges at Strdoza with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Strdoza's hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Strdoza takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Femme misses with a left hand
and Strdoza counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Femme misses with a hook.#T1#
Femme is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The fighters circling - Femme throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Femme throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Strdoza sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Strdoza lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Femme looks to land a left hand but Strdoza moved out of range nicely.
Femme just misses with a punch to the body.
Strdoza unleashes a big counter combination but Femme bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Strdoza takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Femme scores with a jab to the body.
Femme throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Femme throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Femme connects with a looping right hand.
Femme throws a shot to the body.
Femme throws a body punch but Strdoza moves out of range.
Strdoza is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Femme throws a body shot but no joy.
Femme lands a head shot.#T2#
Femme digs a good hook to Strdoza's body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Femme misses with a body shot.
Strdoza unleashes a big counter combination but Femme bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Femme throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Femme misses with a straight right.
Femme scores with a jab. Strdoza acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Femme is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Strdoza.
Femme lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Femme throws a shot from downtown. Strdoza moves away and avoids it.
Strdoza looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Femme rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Strdoza counters with a left and a right that stings Femme.
Strdoza blocks a jab.
Femme throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Strdoza appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Femme swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Femme misses with a looping right.
Despite the aggression on Strdoza's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T3#
Femme lands a glancing blow to the side of Strdoza's head.
Femme throws a predictable looking body shot
and Strdoza counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Femme throws a jab when Strdoza was well out of range.
A jab from Femme finds it's way through Strdoza's defenses.
Femme throws a body punch but Strdoza moves out of range.
Femme throws a poor cross that misses
and Strdoza counters with a two punch combo.
Femme lands a nice shot to the body.
Strdoza takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Strdoza walks into a stiff left hand from Femme.
Femme waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Strdoza.
Femme misses with a wild body shot.
Strdoza throws a counter combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Femme looks to score with a jab to the body but Strdoza is just out of range.
Strdoza uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Femme.
Femme scores with a jab. Strdoza acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T4#
Femme lands with an uppercut that bounces Strdoza off the cage and back into range.
Femme swings widly with a right hand
and Strdoza counters with a two punch combo.
Strdoza avoids the body shot from Femme.
Strdoza lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Femme lands a nice shot that snaps Strdoza's head back.
Femme misses the jab.
Femme throws a poor cross that misses
and Strdoza counters with a right hand to the body.
Femme throws a body shot but no joy.
Strdoza is looking for the big counter here.
Strdoza slips under a jab.
Strdoza let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Femme loads up on a big right hand but Strdoza slips the punch.
A countering left hand to the body from Strdoza misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Femme lands the left hand.
Femme misses with a jab to the body
and Strdoza counters with a two punch combo.
Strdoza uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Femme.
As Femme backs off Strdoza throws a huge counter combo but Femme manages to avoid it all.
Strdoza slips under a jab.
Strdoza unleashes a big counter combination but Femme bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Violent Femme dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Femme listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Femme lands a right hook to the body.
Strdoza takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Femme swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Strdoza ducks under a wild hook from Femme.
Strdoza is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
We've been informed that Strdoza has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Femme rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Femme takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Femme misses the shot to the body.
Strdoza lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Strdoza takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Femme lands a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Femme throws a hook to the side of Strdoza's head but Strdoza sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Strdoza doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Femme throws a hook but Strdoza avoids it easily.
As Femme backs off Strdoza throws a huge counter combo but Femme manages to avoid it all.
Femme punishes Strdoza's body with a nice straight punch.
Femme connects with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Femme looks to land a left hand but Strdoza moved out of range nicely.#T1#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Femme.
Femme looks to score with a jab to the body but Strdoza is just out of range.
Femme's jab looks to have found its range, popping Strdoza under the eye.
Strdoza walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Femme jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Strdoza slips a straight right by Femme.
A looping hook to the body misses from Femme. Strdoza does a little dance to reset his feet.
Femme throws a hook to the side of Strdoza's head but Strdoza sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Femme throws a big shot that misses.
Femme ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Strdoza moves away.
Strdoza is looking for the big counter here.
Strdoza uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Femme.
Femme swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Strdoza is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Strdoza ducks under a wild hook from Femme.
Strdoza is looking for the big counter here.#T2#
Femme takes a swing at Strdoza's ribcage but misses.
Femme throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Strdoza throws a counter combo.
A swing and a miss from Femme.
Despite the aggression on Strdoza's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Femme throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Strdoza sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Strdoza bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Femme throws a sloppy body shot
and Strdoza counters with a series of strikes. Femme will be more careful next time no doubt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Femme loads up on a big right hand but Strdoza slips the punch.
Strdoza moves out of range of the strikes.
Strdoza doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Femme misses with a looping left.
Strdoza slips a straight right by Femme.
Femme is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Strdoza can do to turn this around?
Femme misses with a hook
and Strdoza counters with a left to the body.
A slow jab from Femme misses its intended target.
Strdoza is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Femme lands a right hook to the body. #T3#
Femme throws a sloppy body shot
and Strdoza counters with a nice uppercut.
Femme throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Strdoza counters with a one-two to the body.
Femme misses with a left hand
and Strdoza counters with a series of strikes. Femme will be more careful next time no doubt.
Strdoza keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Femme.
Strdoza ducks under a wild hook from Femme.
Strdoza is looking for the big counter here.
Strdoza moves out of range of the strikes.
Strdoza is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Femme jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Strdoza lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Femme throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Strdoza sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Strdoza keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Femme misses with an uppercut. Strdoza saw that one coming.
Femme misses with a right hand
and Strdoza counters with a two punch combo.
Strdoza has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Femme throws a body punch but Strdoza moves out of range.
Femme fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Strdoza manages to avoid it.#T4#
Femme throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Despite the aggression on Strdoza's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Femme throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Femme misses with a left hand
and Femme takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Femme misses with a right hand
and Strdoza counters with a one-two to the body.
Femme scores with a nice strike.
Femme misses with a looping left.
Strdoza avoids the body shot from Femme.
Femme throws a right hand that misses
and Strdoza counters with a series of strikes. Femme will be more careful next time no doubt.
Femme thows a left - swing and a miss!
Femme throws a looping overhand right but Strdoza ducks down to avoid it.
Strdoza's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Femme connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Strdoza scrambles back to his feet.
Strdoza uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Femme.
Strdoza lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Femme misses with a hook
and Strdoza counters with a one-two to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Violent Femme dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Donk. Femme catches Strdoza right on the button with a cross.
Strdoza slips under a jab.
Despite the aggression on Strdoza's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Femme misses with an uppercut.
Strdoza lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Femme loads up on a big right hand but Strdoza slips the punch.
Strdoza swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Femme throws a hook to the side of Strdoza's head but Strdoza sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It seemed like Strdoza was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Strdoza avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Strdoza is looking for the big counter here.
Strdoza doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Femme ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Strdoza moves away.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Strdoza might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Femme has got the better of the exchanges.
Femme throws a shot from downtown. Strdoza moves away and avoids it.
Strdoza is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Femme throws a sloppy body shot
and Strdoza counters with a left and a right that stings Femme.
Femme punishes Strdoza's body with a nice straight punch.
Femme throws a jab but it's blocked by Strdoza.
Strdoza is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Strdoza slips under a jab.#T1#
Femme looks to throw the jab but Strdoza is out of range.
Femme misses with an uppercut
and Strdoza counters with a two punch combo.
Strdoza moves away from the strike by Femme.
Femme misses the shot to the body.
Chad Strdoza is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Strdoza uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Femme.
A big right from Femme misses.
Strdoza doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Femme scores with the left hand. Strdoza knows he should have avoided that one.
Strdoza is working the combinations to good effect here.
Femme misses with a right hand
and Strdoza counters with a left and a right that stings Femme.
Violent Femme is winning the standup battle so far.
Femme throws a lazy right hand but Strdoza sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Strdoza lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Femme rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Strdoza counters with a three punch combo that has Femme backing up. Femme nods at Strdoza to acknowledge the strikes.
Strdoza uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Femme.
Strdoza is looking for the big counter here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Strdoza tries to move into range but Femme moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Femme lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #T2#
Femme thows a left - swing and a miss!
Femme bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Strdoza's head.
Femme digs a good hook to Strdoza's body.
Femme swings for the body but Strdoza moves out of range.
Strdoza lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Femme throws out a powerful jab.
A big left from Femme misses.
Strdoza now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Femme misses with a left hand
and Strdoza counters with a right hand to the body.
Strdoza ducks under a wild hook from Femme.
The fighters circling - Femme throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Femme misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Strdoza counters with a left and a right that stings Femme.
A big left from Femme misses.
As Femme backs off Strdoza throws a huge counter combo but Femme manages to avoid it all.
Femme comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T3#
Strdoza slips a jab from Femme.
Strdoza unleashes a big counter combination but Femme bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Femme lands with a straight right. Strdoza didn't see that one coming.
Femme throws a lazy right hand but Strdoza sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Strdoza lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Strdoza ducks under a wild hook from Femme.
Strdoza is looking for the big counter here.
Femme uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Strdoza has time to react.
Femme throws a hook but Strdoza blocks it.
Strdoza throws a counter combo.
Femme throws a jab when Strdoza was well out of range.
Femme lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Femme throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Strdoza counters with a one-two to the body.
Femme cracks Strdoza with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Strdoza slips a straight right by Femme.
Strdoza now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A jab from Femme misses.
Strdoza throws a counter combo.
Strdoza slips a jab from Femme.#T4#
Nice defenses there by Strdoza.
Strdoza doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Strdoza blocks a jab.
A swing and a miss from Femme.
As Femme backs off Strdoza throws a huge counter combo but Femme manages to avoid it all.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A swing and a miss from Femme.
Strdoza unleashes a big counter combination but Femme bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Femme misses with a wild body shot.
Strdoza swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Strdoza ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
As Femme backs off Strdoza throws a huge counter combo but Femme manages to avoid it all.
Femme looks to land a right hand but Strdoza moved out of range.
Femme throws a jab but it's blocked by Strdoza.
Strdoza lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
The fighters circling - Femme throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Strdoza throws a counter combo.
Femme is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Strdoza.
A little jabbing left from Strdoza on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The fighters circling - Femme throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A nice side step and Strdoza releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Chad Strdoza has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Violent Femme is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Femme throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Violent Femme showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Femme has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Violent Femme!

 

Event: RISE 6: Hunter v Assed     
Date:   Dec 05, 2021
#R1##CL#
Immanuel clinches up against the cage.
Immanuel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Immanuel is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Strdoza is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Immanuel to keep the fight standing.
Strdoza has had enough of the clinch but Immanuel keeps him there for the moment.#BC2#
Strdoza breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Immanuel moves into the clinch.
Immanuel lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Strdoza backwards.
Immanuel throws a punch but it's blocked by Strdoza.
Immanuel swings wildly with an uppercut but Strdoza uses good head movement to avoid it.
Immanuel swings wildly with an uppercut but Strdoza uses good head movement to avoid it.
Strdoza blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strdoza tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Immanuel just stands there and leans against the cage.
Yeshua Immanuel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chad Strdoza.#BC2#
Strdoza escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Yeshua Immanuel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Strdoza gets tackled into the cage by Immanuel. Immanuel maintains the clinch.
Strdoza wants to get back to striking at distance but Immanuel won't allow it.
Immanuel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Strdoza fails to pull guard. #T1#
Immanuel keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Strdoza's efforts to push away.
Immanuel has Strdoza pressed against the cage, preventing Strdoza from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Strdoza blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Immanuel throws a punch but it's blocked by Strdoza.
Immanuel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Immanuel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Immanuel. #TD2#
Strdoza drags the fight down to the ground.
Strdoza pulls Immanuel in close to prevent any damage.
Immanuel with a flurry of punches that miss.
Immanuel landing some decent shots from guard.
Immanuel throws a big right hand that misses.
Our spies down at at Xeroxing Fifty Snails inform us that Strdoza has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Immanuel stopping the sweep attempt from Strdoza.
Strdoza preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Strdoza wants to stand but Immanuel is controlling the position.
Strdoza wants to sweep but no luck. #T2##SUB2#
Strdoza looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Immanuel is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB2#
Immanuel stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Strdoza has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Immanuel manages to get his head free but now Strdoza has transitioned to an armbar! Immanuel grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Strdoza! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Chad Strdoza!
A victorious Chad Strdoza thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Yeshua Immanuel was interviewed post fight and said 'Thanks to my coaches, sorry I came up short. Great game plan by my opponent. It was his night tonight. '.

 

Event: RISE 4: Martynov v Hunter     
Date:   Nov 21, 2021
#R1#
Bystrom misses with a hook to the body
and Strdoza counters with a lovely straight right hand!#KD#
Bystrom lands a big head kick that sends Strdoza tumbling to the mat! Bystrom takes a step backwards and waves Strdoza back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Strdoza is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Chad Strdoza has been cut.
Bystrom throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Strdoza sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Strdoza is still on wobbly legs! Can Bystrom finish him?
Bystrom throws a shot from downtown. Strdoza moves away and avoids it.
Strdoza unleashes a big counter combination but Bystrom bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Bystrom throws a lazy head kick
and Strdoza counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bystrom misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Strdoza is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Bystrom has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Bystrom finds Strdoza's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Strdoza flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Bystrom lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Strdoza will be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Torkel Bystrom!
A relieved looking Torkel Bystrom thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: RISE 2:     
Date:   Nov 07, 2021
#R1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Immanuel looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Strdoza is looking for the big counter here.#CL#
Immanuel gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Immanuel.
Strdoza blocks an uppercut. #TD2#
Strdoza pulls guard successfully.
Strdoza looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB2#
Strdoza is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Immanuel throwing strikes but missing. #SUB2#
Strdoza is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Immanuel frees his head nicely. Oh but Strdoza has switched to an armbar! Immanuel is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Chad Strdoza!
A very excited looking Chad Strdoza 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.
Yeshua Immanuel was interviewed post fight and said 'Thanks to my coaches, sorry I came up short. Great game plan by my opponent. It was his night tonight. '.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Oct 13, 2021
#R1#
West tries to clinch there but Strdoza circles away.
Strdoza is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
West tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Strdoza counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL#
West moves into the clinch successfully.
West fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Strdoza wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
West keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Strdoza's efforts to push away.
Strdoza is trying to break the clinch but West has him pressed against the cage.
West misses with the head strike.
West gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Strdoza.
West misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Strdoza breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
West throws a combination that misses
and Strdoza counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Strdoza looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
West rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Strdoza counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
West tries to score with a low kick but Strdoza moves his leg out of the way.
West works the jab nicely.#CUT#It looks like Chad Strdoza has been cut.#T1#
West just misses with a punch to the body. #CL#
West moves into the clinch.
West misses with a hook from the clinch.
Strdoza has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. West is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
West makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Strdoza is trying to break the clinch but West has him pressed against the cage.
West throws a punch but it's blocked by Strdoza.
West doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
West is working Strdoza over against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from West fails to land.
A left hand lands to the body for West.
Strdoza tries to score a body lock takedown but West shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
DeShawn West has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chad Strdoza.
West throws a head punch that misses.
Strdoza changes levels and goes for a takedown here. West fights it off and pushes away nicely. #CL#
West has Strdoza up against the cage in a clinch. #T2#
Strdoza tries to pull guard but West forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
West scores with an uppercut up the middle.
West lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Strdoza is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
West fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Strdoza fails to pull guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Still in the clinch, West scores with a nice short uppercut.
West softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Strdoza is trying to pull guard but West has him pressed against the cage.
Strdoza prevents a body shot from West.
Strdoza jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as West walks away with a smile on his face. Strdoza gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
West falls off balance throwing a combination
and Strdoza counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
West thuds his right hand into Strdoza's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
We've been told by West's head coaches at Shao Kahns Training Facility that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
West wants to clinch.#T3#
West wants to clinch but Strdoza slips to the side
and Strdoza counters with a two punch combo.
West tried to score with a low kick but Strdoza checks it.
Strdoza lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
West throws a looping overhand right but Strdoza ducks down to avoid it.
West wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Strdoza slips a jab from West.
Strdoza throws a counter combo.#CL#
Strdoza tries to keep at a distance but West has taken the fight into the clinch.
A short right from West on the inside.
West lands a left hand that snaps the head of Strdoza backwards.
West lands an uppercut.
Strdoza drops to a knee looking for a takedown but West gets the underhooks and prevents it. #TD2#
Strdoza pulls guard effortlessly.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
West content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Strdoza looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Strdoza keeping full guard, as West tries to pass.
West controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Strdoza looking for a guillotine here but West defends easily. #SUB2#
Strdoza is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. West is aware though and is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

DeShawn West dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chad Strdoza's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
West misses with a wild combination. #KD#
West lands a big right hand that sends Strdoza crashing to the mat! West stays standing though and waves Strdoza back to his feet!#ROC#Strdoza is rocked!
Strdoza tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Strdoza is still on wobbly legs! Can West finish him?
West misses with a low kick.
West misses with a head kick.
West fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Strdoza.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Strdoza circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by West. Strdoza falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for West!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). DeShawn West!
A less than humble DeShawn West misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

 

Event: TWGC 35 (145lbs, D2): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1     
Date:   Sep 11, 2021





172 cm
19 yrs
155 lbs



170 cm
31 yrs
135 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Kato Garcia! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Chad Strdoza!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Chris Downing and Alan Glass.


Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
No luck with that takedown attempt from Garcia.
Garcia looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
And Strdoza tries to counter it with a takedown but Garcia pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Garcia with a poor takedown #CL2#
and Strdoza counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Strdoza.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kato Garcia. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Strdoza decides to pull guard.
Garcia trying to control the position from guard on top but Strdoza is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Garcia drops back looking for a leg! Strdoza is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Strdoza manages to kick Garcia off! Garcia jumps back into Strdoza's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Strdoza is looking for a triangle but Garcia pushes his legs off easily. #T1#
Garcia passes into half guard.
Strdoza is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Garcia is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB2#
Strdoza looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Strdoza is trying to maintain the position but Garcia is very close to passing his half guard.
Garcia trying to pass the guard but Strdoza defending well. #SUB2#
Strdoza looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2#
Strdoza is pressing down on Garcia's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Strdoza looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Garcia passes into half guard.
Strdoza is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Garcia is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Strdoza defends it well.
Garcia is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Strdoza makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Strdoza.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3##SUB2#
Strdoza looking for a guillotine here but Garcia defends easily.
Strdoza is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Strdoza throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Strdoza looking for a guillotine here but Garcia defends easily.
Garcia trying to control but Strdoza is working from the bottom. #T4#
Garcia wants to pass the guard but Strdoza is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Strdoza looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Garcia trying to control but Strdoza is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Strdoza working for a triangle but Garcia defends it easily.
Strdoza has Garcia pulled in close to control his posture.
Garcia wants to control from the top but Strdoza keeps moving.
Garcia tries to free his leg and advance position but Strdoza is retaining full guard. #T5#
Garcia wants to control from the top but Strdoza keeps moving.
Garcia is really struggling to control Strdoza but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Garcia wants to pass the guard but Strdoza is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Strdoza looking for a guillotine here but Garcia defends easily. #SUB2#
Strdoza is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Garcia is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Strdoza looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Strdoza keeping moving, preventing Garcia from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Garcia got a little sloppy there for a moment and Strdoza has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Garcia has managed to get both his arms back between Strdoza's legs - danger averted.#T6#
Garcia trying to control the position from guard on top but Strdoza is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Strdoza keeping full guard, as Garcia tries to pass. #SUB2#
Strdoza has his foot on Garcia's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Garcia works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Strdoza is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Strdoza looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB2#
Strdoza looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Garcia engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T7#
Garcia postures up. #SUB#
Garcia is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Strdoza is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Strdoza has escaped and now he's on top!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Garcia (0) vs (2) Strdoza#SUB#
Garcia working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Strdoza doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Strdoza manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Garcia working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Strdoza has passed into half guard! #SUB2#
Strdoza is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Garcia sees it coming and defends easily.
Garcia wants to get back to full guard but Strdoza has mounted him!
Score +3 for passing guard: Garcia (0) vs (5) Strdoza#T8#
Strdoza controlling his opponent.
Garcia wants to control but Strdoza is having none of it.
Garcia is squirming around, avoiding Strdoza's attempts to control the action.
Garcia sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Garcia tries to get to full guard but Strdoza has control of the leg.
Strdoza tries to pass the half guard into mount. Garcia knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T9#
Garcia is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Strdoza's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Strdoza's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Garcia (4) vs (5) Strdoza#SUB#
Strdoza defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Garcia's arms. #SUB#
Garcia is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Strdoza knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Strdoza for a finish.
Strdoza breaks Garcia's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Garcia (4) vs (7) Strdoza
Strdoza trying to control the position from guard on top but Garcia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Strdoza wants to pass the guard but Garcia is keeping the position.#SUB#
Strdoza got a little sloppy there for a moment and Garcia has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Strdoza has managed to get both his arms back between Garcia's legs - danger averted.#T10##SUB#
Garcia is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Strdoza frees his head nicely. Oh but Garcia has switched to an armbar! Strdoza is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Kato Garcia!

 

Event: SMASH:Murphy vs Viki     
Date:   Aug 21, 2021
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.#TD2#
Strdoza gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Williams to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Williams lands a couple of digs.
Strdoza manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Williams manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Strdoza stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Williams swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Strdoza is sitting in close to Williams's body. Williams has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Strdoza is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Strdoza is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Williams.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Spencer Williams!
Spencer Williams thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: SMASH: Dilbrandt vs Asai     
Date:   Jul 10, 2021
#R1#
Metharom jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Metharom tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Strdoza was well out of range. Poor timing from Metharom.
Strdoza throws a counter combo.
Metharom tries to bum rush Strdoza with a series of wild strikes but Strdoza uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Strdoza is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A clash of legs there as Strdoza blocks the low kick.
Klahan Metharom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Metharom misses with a lunging right hand
and Strdoza counters with a one-two to the body.
Strdoza defending well as Metharom loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strdoza checks a leg kick.
Metharom misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Strdoza.
A countering left hand to the body from Strdoza misses.
Metharom misses with a left hand
and Strdoza counters with a three punch combo that has Metharom backing up. Metharom nods at Strdoza to acknowledge the strikes.#T1#
Metharom lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Metharom.
Metharom throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Strdoza is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Metharom with a body shot.
Metharom looks to land a left hand but Strdoza moved out of range nicely.
Metharom misses with a hook
and Strdoza counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Metharom swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Strdoza counters with a three punch combo that has Metharom backing up. Metharom nods at Strdoza to acknowledge the strikes.
Metharom throws a big shot that misses.
Despite the aggression on Strdoza's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Metharom's corner calls for a 1-2. Metharom obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Metharom throws a right and a left that both miss.
Despite the aggression on Strdoza's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T2#
No joy there for Metharom, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Strdoza is looking for the big counter here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Metharom misses with a hook
and Strdoza counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Strdoza keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Metharom.
Strdoza unleashes a big counter combination but Metharom bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Metharom misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Strdoza.
Strdoza now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Metharom throws a shot to the body.
Metharom missing with a left hand there. Strdoza was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Strdoza unleashes a big counter combination but Metharom bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Metharom throws a big shot that misses.
Strdoza gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T3#
Metharom connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Strdoza momentarily.
Metharom misses the jab.
Strdoza throws a counter combo.
Metharom throws a hook but Strdoza blocks it.
Strdoza lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A swing and a miss from Metharom.
Metharom lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Strdoza defending well as Metharom loads up on a big left hand.
Metharom lands a front kick.#T4#
Strdoza ducks under a wild hook from Metharom.
A low kick from Metharom is predictable there
and Strdoza makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Metharom throws a combination that misses
enabling Strdoza to counter with a crisp jab.
Metharom throws a shot from downtown. Strdoza moves away and avoids it.
A nice leg kick from Metharom, right into the meat of the thigh.
Strdoza moves out of range of the body kick.
Strdoza is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Metharom throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Strdoza is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Metharom throws a series of punches but Strdoza avoids them all with ease.
Strdoza is looking for the big counter here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Klahan Metharom dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Metharom lands a nice looking body kick.
Metharom moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Metharom bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Strdoza's head backwards.
Metharom misses with a head kick.
A cross from Metharom lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Metharom looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
As Metharom backs off Strdoza throws a huge counter combo but Metharom manages to avoid it all.
Metharom scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T1#
Metharom throws a leg kick that is checked
and Strdoza counters with a three punch combo that has Metharom backing up. Metharom nods at Strdoza to acknowledge the strikes.
Metharom misses with a straight right.
Strdoza is looking for the big counter here.
Metharom misses with a head kick.
Strdoza is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Metharom throws a leg kick that is checked
and Strdoza counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Strdoza has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Metharom takes a swing at Strdoza's ribcage but misses.
Klahan Metharom is winning the standup battle so far.
Metharom throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
As Metharom backs off Strdoza throws a huge counter combo but Metharom manages to avoid it all.
Metharom jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A combination from Metharom does no damage.
Strdoza throws a counter combo.#T2#
Metharom lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Strdoza backs up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Metharom tries a head kick but it misses.
Metharom swings widly with a right hand
and Strdoza counters with a right hand to the body.
Metharom catches Strdoza with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Metharom misses with a looping left.
Strdoza ducks under a wild hook from Metharom.
As Metharom backs off Strdoza throws a huge counter combo but Metharom manages to avoid it all.
Sloppy strikes from Metharom. Those never looked like landing.
Chad Strdoza is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Metharom lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Strdoza circles away quickly and effectively.
Strdoza lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T3#
Metharom throws an overhand right that lands on Strdoza's shoulder, as Strdoza tries to avoid the shot.
Metharom swings widly with a right hand
and Strdoza counters with a left and a right that stings Metharom.
Metharom throws the kick towards the body but Strdoza avoids it.
Strdoza lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Metharom throws a hook but Strdoza avoids it easily.
Metharom throws an off balance right hand
and Strdoza counters with a nice uppercut.
Metharom is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Strdoza.
Metharom misses with a looping left.
Metharom connects with a good right hand that stumbles Strdoza. Strdoza circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T4#
Metharom misses with an uppercut
and Strdoza counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Metharom throws a nice looking combination but Strdoza bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
As Metharom backs off Strdoza throws a huge counter combo but Metharom manages to avoid it all.
Metharom throws the left hand but Strdoza avoids the punch easily.
Metharom lands a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Metharom misses with a looping left.
Strdoza gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Metharom pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Strdoza is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Metharom scores with a three punch combo!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Klahan Metharom dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Metharom swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Strdoza counters with a series of strikes. Metharom will be more careful next time no doubt.
Metharom tries a head kick but it misses.
Strdoza is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Metharom scores with a jab to the body.
A slow jab from Metharom misses its intended target.
Strdoza throws a counter combo.
Metharom looks to land a right hand but Strdoza moved out of range.
As Metharom backs off Strdoza throws a huge counter combo but Metharom manages to avoid it all.
Metharom throws a big shot that misses.
Strdoza throws a counter combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Metharom throws a shot from downtown. Strdoza moves away and avoids it.
A shot to the body from Metharom misses
and Strdoza counters with a left and a right that stings Metharom. #T1#
Metharom swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Metharom throws a lazy uppercut
letting Strdoza counter with a right hand.
Metharom throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Strdoza counters with a left and a right that stings Metharom.
Metharom fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Strdoza manages to avoid it.
Strdoza unleashes a big counter combination but Metharom bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Metharom is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Strdoza can do to turn this around?
Metharom throws a head kick that misses
and Strdoza counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Metharom misses with an uppercut.
A countering left hand to the body from Strdoza misses.
Metharom looks to score with a jab to the body but Strdoza is just out of range.
Strdoza is looking for the big counter here.
Metharom scores with a nice right hand. #T2#
Strdoza takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Metharom misses with a left hand
and Strdoza makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Metharom fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Metharom misses with a looping left.
Strdoza throws a counter combo.
Metharom throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Metharom misses with a body shot.
Strdoza let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Metharom tries a head kick but it misses.
Strdoza looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T3#
Strdoza is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Metharom looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Strdoza lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Metharom connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Metharom looks to throw a body kick
and Strdoza connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Metharom misses with a two punch combination.
Metharom throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Strdoza.
Strdoza throws out a counter right but Metharom avoids it with no problem.
Strdoza moves out of range as Metharom strikes.
Strdoza appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Metharom throws a poor cross that misses
and Strdoza counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T4#
A telegraphed right hand from Metharom misses the target.
Metharom misses with a wild body shot.
Despite the aggression on Strdoza's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Metharom swings for the body but Strdoza moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Strdoza misses.
Strdoza slips under a jab from Metharom.
Metharom misses with a lunging right hand
and Strdoza connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Strdoza might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Metharom has got the better of the exchanges.
Metharom throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Strdoza counters with a left and a right that stings Metharom.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Metharom scores with a jab. Strdoza acknowledges it with a nod of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Chad Strdoza.
Well Metharom has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Klahan Metharom!

Klahan Metharom gave a mention to KOMBAT KLOTHING in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Jun 20, 2021
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Salvacion misses with a takedown attempt
and Strdoza counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Salvacion misses with a takedown
and Strdoza counters with a two punch combo. #ROC2#Salvacion is rocked!
Salvacion misses with a kick to the body
and Strdoza counters with a series of strikes that really hurt Salvacion! The ref looks into his eyes and sees nobody home - he's called the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chad Strdoza!
A victorious Chad Strdoza thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: C34: Larkin vs. Knox     
Date:   May 02, 2021
#R1#
Burnham throws a right and a left that both miss.
As Burnham backs off Strdoza throws a huge counter combo but Burnham manages to avoid it all.
Burnham tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Strdoza paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Strdoza throws a counter combo.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Burnham is defended easily by Strdoza.
As Burnham backs off Strdoza throws a huge counter combo but Burnham manages to avoid it all.
Strdoza takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burnham misses with a head kick.
Strdoza looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Strdoza checks a leg kick.
Burnham scores with a jab to the jaw.#TD#
Burnham gets the takedown into side control. #T1#
Strdoza gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Strdoza tries to roll over but Burnham keeps him under control.#SUB#
Burnham wants to work for an arm triangle but Strdoza is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Burnham prevents Strdoza from improving his position.
Strdoza is staying active underneath Burnham, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Strdoza pushes Burnham off looking to stand but Burnham dives back in and keeps control. #SUB#
Burnham is looking for a kimura here.
Strdoza is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Burnham wants to control but Strdoza is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Strdoza looking for submissions off his back.
Burnham working over Strdoza with some ground and pound. Strdoza looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB#
Burnham is working for a kimura but Strdoza is defending it quite comfortably.
Burnham passes to full mount! #SUB#
Burnham is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Strdoza to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Strdoza shrugs it off.
Strdoza reaches up to try and control the position but Burnham seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Strdoza rolls and tries to escape and now Burnham has his back!
Strdoza tries to escape the position. #T3#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A lull in the action here.
You can see the frustration on Strdoza's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later. #SUB#
Burnham working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB#
Burnham is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Strdoza is defending well though. Burnham let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB#
Burnham has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Strdoza has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least! #SUB#
Burnham is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Strdoza has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB#
Strdoza defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Burnham's arms. #T4##SUB#
Strdoza defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Burnham's arms. #SUB#
Burnham has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Strdoza is defending well but eventually Burnham manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Strdoza has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Lester Burnham!
Lester Burnham was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Apr 01, 2021
#R1#
Rutherford throws a body punch but Strdoza moves out of range.
Strdoza stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rutherford.
Rutherford really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Rutherford lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Strdoza doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#CL#
Rutherford fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Strdoza, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Rutherford escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rutherford is looking to land body kicks.
A countering left hand to the body from Strdoza misses.
Rutherford tries to land a body kick
and Strdoza counters with a lovely shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rutherford just misses with a punch to the body.
Strdoza looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rutherford swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Rutherford looks to throw the jab but Strdoza is out of range. #T1#
Rutherford throws a hook but Strdoza blocks it.
It seemed like Strdoza was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rutherford throws a looping overhand right but Strdoza ducks down to avoid it.
Despite the aggression on Strdoza's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Rutherford moves in looking to clinch but Strdoza pushes him off.
Steven Rutherford seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rutherford is looking to clinch but Strdoza is avoiding it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Strdoza! But no joy.
Rutherford looks to score with a jab to the body but Strdoza is just out of range.
Rutherford moves in looking to clinch but Strdoza pushes him off.
Strdoza avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Strdoza is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A nice combination there by Rutherford.
Rutherford misses with an uppercut
and Strdoza counters with a one-two to the body.
Rutherford connects with a nice looking jab. #T2#
Rutherford scores with a leg kick.
Rutherford misses with an uppercut
and Strdoza counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rutherford tries to clinch but Strdoza moves out of range.
Strdoza is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Rutherford misses with a combination
and Strdoza counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rutherford throws a sloppy body shot
and Strdoza counters with a three punch combo that has Rutherford backing up. Rutherford nods at Strdoza to acknowledge the strikes.
Rutherford loads up on a big right hand but Strdoza slips the punch.
Strdoza is looking for the big counter here.#CL#
Rutherford has closed the distance and engaged Strdoza in a clinch.
Strdoza looking for a takedown. #BC2#
Strdoza manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Rutherford rushes Strdoza and presses him up against the cage.#T3##BC2#
Strdoza manages to break the clinch.
Good leg kick by Rutherford.
Rutherford throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Despite the aggression on Strdoza's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Rutherford digs a good body shot into Strdoza's ribs.
Strdoza moves out of range of the body kick from Rutherford.
Strdoza is looking for the big counter here.
Rutherford misses with an uppercut.
Rutherford tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Strdoza counters with a one-two to the body.
Rutherford misses with a body shot.
Strdoza is looking for the big counter here.
Strdoza takes one to the side of the head.
Rutherford attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Strdoza throws out a counter right but Rutherford avoids it with no problem.#T4#
Rutherford lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Rutherford looks to land a right hand but Strdoza moved out of range.
Rutherford definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Rutherford changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rutherford with the inside leg kick.
Strdoza uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rutherford.
As Rutherford backs off Strdoza throws a huge counter combo but Rutherford manages to avoid it all.
Rutherford lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Rutherford wants to slow Strdoza down by chopping away at his legs.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Strdoza! But no joy.
Rutherford waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Strdoza.
Rutherford fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Strdoza keeps the fight on the outside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Steven Rutherford dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Rutherford misses with a wild combination.
Despite the aggression on Strdoza's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A low kick from Rutherford misses
and Strdoza counters with a one-two to the body.
Rutherford darts in trying to clinch
and Strdoza counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
No joy there for Rutherford, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rutherford tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rutherford misses with the combination.
Despite the aggression on Strdoza's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T1#
Strdoza moves out of range of the body kick from Rutherford.
A little jabbing left from Strdoza on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rutherford misses the jab.
Despite the aggression on Strdoza's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Rutherford throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Strdoza counters with a left and a right that stings Rutherford.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rutherford.
Rutherford fails in his attempt to clinch.
Despite the aggression on Strdoza's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Steven Rutherford is winning the standup battle so far.
Rutherford lands a nice looking body shot.
A head kick misses from Rutherford.
It seemed like Strdoza was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rutherford lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Rutherford misses the body punch
and Strdoza counters with a right hand to the body.
Rutherford swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T2#
Rutherford misses with a wild body shot.
Strdoza steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rutherford.
Strdoza is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Rutherford with a body shot.
Rutherford throws a right hand that Strdoza ducks under and follows up with a left that Strdoza also avoids with ease.
Strdoza is looking for the big counter here.
Rutherford misses with a body kick.
Strdoza is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Rutherford throws a leg kick but Strdoza sees it coming and moves out of range.
Strdoza is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Rutherford tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Strdoza manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Despite the aggression on Strdoza's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Rutherford is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Strdoza can do to turn this around?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rutherford throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Strdoza is looking for the big counter here.
Rutherford looks to land a combination. Strdoza sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Rutherford tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Strdoza paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Strdoza throws a counter combo.
Strdoza blocks a jab.
Strdoza unleashes a big counter combination but Rutherford bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T3#
Rutherford throws a jab but it's blocked by Strdoza.
Despite the aggression on Strdoza's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Rutherford misses with a body shot.
Rutherford misses with a body shot
and Strdoza counters with a two punch combo.
Rutherford swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Strdoza counters with a left and a right that stings Rutherford.
Rutherford swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Strdoza counters with a straight right hand.
Chad Strdoza is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rutherford misses with a low kick.
Strdoza is looking for the big counter here.
Strdoza blocks a jab.
Strdoza throws a counter combo.
Rutherford misses with a hook. Strdoza ducked under it nicely.
Strdoza is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Rutherford with a body shot.
Strdoza ducks right into an uppercut from Rutherford.
Strdoza takes one on the chin but seems OK. #T4#
Strdoza circles away from the clinch attempt.
Strdoza throws a counter combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab from Rutherford misses.
Rutherford throws a leg kick
and Strdoza counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Rutherford misses with a straight left.
Strdoza is looking for the big counter here.
Rutherford misses with a hook to the body
and Strdoza counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rutherford thinking.
Rutherford swings for the body but Strdoza moves out of range.
As Rutherford backs off Strdoza throws a huge counter combo but Rutherford manages to avoid it all.
Rutherford throws a lazy uppercut
and Strdoza counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Rutherford throws a right hand that misses
and Strdoza counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rutherford misses with a wild body shot.
Strdoza circles away from the clinch attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Chad Strdoza will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Rutherford clinches up with Strdoza and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Rutherford escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rutherford swings widly with a right hand
and Strdoza counters with a right hand to the body.
Rutherford misses with a lunging right hand
and Strdoza counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Strdoza blocks a leg kick.
Rutherford missing with a left hand there. Strdoza was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rutherford turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rutherford tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rutherford fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Strdoza manages to avoid it.
Strdoza lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Rutherford throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Strdoza counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #T1#
Rutherford wants to clinch
and Strdoza counters with a two punch combo.
Strdoza circles away from the clinch attempt
and Strdoza counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Strdoza ducks under a wild hook from Rutherford.
A nice side step and Strdoza releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Strdoza avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Strdoza unleashes a big counter combination but Rutherford bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Rutherford swings for the body but Strdoza moves out of range.
Despite the aggression on Strdoza's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rutherford.
Rutherford thows a leg kick but Strdoza checks it
and Strdoza counters with a left and a right that stings Rutherford. #T2#
Strdoza takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Rutherford throws a body kick that misses.
Rutherford tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Strdoza unleashes a big counter combination but Rutherford bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Rutherford misses with a left hand
and Strdoza counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rutherford tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Strdoza was well out of range. Poor timing from Rutherford.
Rutherford throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
As Rutherford backs off Strdoza throws a huge counter combo but Rutherford manages to avoid it all.
Rutherford attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
As Rutherford backs off Strdoza throws a huge counter combo but Rutherford manages to avoid it all.
Rutherford throws an off balance right hand
and Strdoza counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Strdoza's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Rutherford misses with a leg kick
and Rutherford takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A low kick from Rutherford misses
and Strdoza counters with a three punch combo that has Rutherford backing up. Rutherford nods at Strdoza to acknowledge the strikes.#T3#
Rutherford tries to clinch up.#CL#
Strdoza tries to keep at a distance but Rutherford has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rutherford prevents Strdoza from breaking the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rutherford.
Strdoza has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Rutherford lands with a right to the head. #BC#
Rutherford breaks from the clinch.
Strdoza is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Rutherford rather than just go for the knockout.
Rutherford swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Strdoza now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Rutherford takes a swing at Strdoza's ribcage but misses. #T4#
Rutherford misses with a double jab.
Strdoza is looking for the big counter here.
Strdoza moves out of range as Rutherford strikes.
Despite the aggression on Strdoza's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Strdoza slips under a jab.
Rutherford lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Strdoza at a distance.
Rutherford tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Strdoza is able to avoid easily.
Rutherford tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Strdoza counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Rutherford swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Strdoza throws a counter combo.
Rutherford misses with a lunging right hand
and Strdoza counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A clash of legs there as Strdoza blocks the low kick.
Rutherford misses with a wild combination.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chad Strdoza comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Strdoza has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chad Strdoza!

Our winner, Chad Strdoza, 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.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Mar 26, 2021
#R1#
Grandpa tries to clinch but Strdoza moves out of range.
Strdoza went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Grandpa throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Strdoza.
Strdoza staying out of range there.
Strdoza appears to be looking for a big counter.
Grandpa connects with a jab.
Grandpa misses with a head kick.
Grandpa catches Strdoza with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Grandpa swings widly with a right hand
and Strdoza counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grandpa throws a nice head kick! #CUT2#It looks like Chad Strdoza has been cut.
Grandpa shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Strdoza as he jumps to the side.
Strdoza appears to be looking for a big counter.
A head kick misses from Grandpa.
As Grandpa looks to move away, Strdoza throws a big counter combo but Grandpa just gets out of the way.
Chad Strdoza is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Grandpa slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Strdoza on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A head kick misses from Grandpa.
Tiger Grandpa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Strdoza takes a head kick and keeps coming. #ROC2#Strdoza is rocked!
Grandpa cracks Strdoza with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Strdoza falls to his knees and Grandpa doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tiger Grandpa!

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Mar 23, 2021
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Tierra shoots for a double leg takedown but Strdoza sprawls well. He's pushed Tierra's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Strdoza is looking for a counter combo.
Tierra closes the distance and clinches up with Strdoza, looking for a takedown. Tierra pushes Strdoza against the cage but Strdoza circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Strdoza is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Tierra fails with a takedown attempt.
Strdoza seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Chad Strdoza has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lovely Tierra.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tierra tries to score a power double leg takedown but Strdoza sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tierra somewhat.
Strdoza seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T1#
Tierra has his takedown stuffed
and Strdoza counters with a one-two to the body.
Tierra misses with a takedown
and Strdoza counters with a one-two to the body. #T2##TD2#
Tierra shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Strdoza's guard.#SUB#
Tierra is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Strdoza has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Tierra is looking to defend but Strdoza has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Tierra! Strdoza pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Tierra taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Chad Strdoza!
A very excited looking Chad Strdoza 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.

 

Event: ENIGMA 7     
Date:   Mar 06, 2021
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Strdoza wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dugall has him pressed against the cage.
I was talking to Dugall's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Dugall throws a head punch that misses. #TD2#
Strdoza ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Strdoza no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Dugall with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB2#
Strdoza is looking for a triangle here but Dugall uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Strdoza on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Dugall working the ground and pound from side control.
Dugall working the body and head with strikes.
Dugall is working Strdoza over with some ground and pound from side control.
Dugall landing strikes.
Dugall wants to control but Strdoza is keeping him busy.
Strdoza on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dugall is working Strdoza over with some ground and pound from side control. #ROC#Strdoza is rocked!#T1#
Strdoza regains half guard.
Dugall passes to side control.
Strdoza is looking to reverse the position.
Strdoza keeps trying to improve his position.
Dugall scoring with punches and elbows. #SUB#
Strdoza is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Dugall's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Dugall! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Strdoza has tapped! This one is allllll over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Trejean Dugall!
Trejean Dugall took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'IM THE BEST EVAHHHH!!'.

 

Event: ENIGMA 4     
Date:   Feb 06, 2021
#R1#
O Malley throws a leg kick
and Strdoza counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
O Malley connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
We've been told by O Malley's head coaches at The Scrap Squad that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Strdoza walks into a jab.
O Malley pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Strdoza back to the cage. O Malley follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
O Malley thows a left - swing and a miss!
Despite the aggression on Strdoza's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
O Malley throws the left hand but Strdoza avoids the punch easily.
Strdoza lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
O Malley throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Strdoza let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Strdoza closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A swing and a miss from O Malley.
Strdoza chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before O Malley can pounce on him.
Shane O Malley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
O Malley missing with a left hand there. Strdoza was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Strdoza is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
O Malley waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Strdoza.
An inside leg kick from O Malley misses. #T1#
O Malley jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
O Malley loads up on a big right hand but Strdoza slips the punch.
As O Malley backs off Strdoza throws a huge counter combo but O Malley manages to avoid it all.
O Malley attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Strdoza is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Chad Strdoza is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A lazy left from O Malley finds it's target.
O Malley scores with a nice strike.
O Malley lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Strdoza at a distance.
O Malley lands with a kick to the temple. Strdoza shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
O Malley lands with a kick to the temple. Strdoza shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
O Malley throws a quick inside leg kick.
Strdoza uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from O Malley.
Strdoza throws a counter combo.
O Malley with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Strdoza staying out of range there.
Strdoza steps to the side to avoid the strikes from O Malley.
As O Malley backs off Strdoza throws a huge counter combo but O Malley manages to avoid it all.#T2#
O Malley tests Strdoza's chin there with a solid looking shot.
O Malley loads up on a big right hand but Strdoza slips the punch.
Strdoza throws out a counter right but O Malley avoids it with no problem.
O Malley misses with a double jab
and Strdoza counters with a three punch combo that has O Malley backing up. O Malley nods at Strdoza to acknowledge the strikes.
O Malley lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Strdoza at a distance.
O Malley throws a sloppy head kick and Strdoza moves out of range easily.
Strdoza lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#TD#
O Malley closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Strdoza quickly recovers to half guard.
Strdoza is trying to stand back up but O Malley is controlling him
O Malley is thwarting Strdoza's attempts to control the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
O Malley not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shane O Malley dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
O Malley swings for the body but Strdoza moves out of range.
Strdoza is looking for the big counter here.
O Malley throws a big shot that misses.
O Malley paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
O Malley tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Strdoza swivels and escapes.
O Malley is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Strdoza can do to turn this around?
Strdoza avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
O Malley misses with a shot to the body
and Strdoza counters with a three punch combo that has O Malley backing up. O Malley nods at Strdoza to acknowledge the strikes.
O Malley misses with a straight right.
O Malley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Strdoza.
O Malley tries a head kick but it misses.
Strdoza now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice leg kick from O Malley, right into the meat of the thigh.
O Malley throws a leg kick but Strdoza moved away.
O Malley with a nice calf kick.
O Malley darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T1#
O Malley tries a head kick but it misses.
Despite the aggression on Strdoza's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
O Malley scores with the left hand. Strdoza knows he should have avoided that one.
Chad Strdoza is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
O Malley lands the left hand.
O Malley scores with a head kick. Strdoza tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
O Malley scores with a nice strike.
O Malley misses with a low kick.
Strdoza throws out a counter right but O Malley avoids it with no problem.
Strdoza steps to the side to avoid the strikes from O Malley.
Strdoza keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Strdoza uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from O Malley.
Strdoza is clearly trying to counter these attacks from O Malley with a body shot.
O Malley misses with a hook. Strdoza ducked under it nicely.
Strdoza blocks a head kick by O Malley.
O Malley throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T2#
O Malley takes a swing at Strdoza's ribcage but misses.
Despite the aggression on Strdoza's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Strdoza takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
O Malley finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Strdoza appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#TD#
O Malley is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Strdoza's half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Strdoza is refusing to be controlled, as O Malley sits in half guard.
O Malley landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
O Malley drops an elbow to the side of Strdoza's head.
O Malley thows a huge punch but Strdoza dodges it nicely.
Strdoza tries to roll over but O Malley keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
O Malley is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Strdoza regains full guard. Nicely done.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shane O Malley dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
O Malley stuns Strdoza with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
O Malley lands a really nice looking cross but Strdoza seems unphased.
O Malley misses with a jab to the body
and Strdoza connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#TD#
O Malley gets the takedown into side control.
Strdoza is looking for a sweep.
Strdoza felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Strdoza is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on O Malley's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
O Malley lands strikes from half guard.
Strdoza is pressing down on O Malley's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
O Malley lands a couple of digs.
Strdoza not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Strdoza tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Strdoza escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. O Malley gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Strdoza had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. O Malley defends it easily.#T1#
O Malley working some strikes from top position.
O Malley won't allow Strdoza to sweep him here.
Strdoza controls O Malley momentarily but O Malley frees himself.
O Malley lands a couple of decent looking shots.
O Malley is in close to Strdoza's body, working some short punches and elbows.
O Malley is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
O Malley scoring with some ground and pound.
O Malley working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Strdoza wants to improve his position but instead O Malley has moved into half guard.
Strdoza has hold of O Malley's hands but O Malley slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#ROC#Strdoza is rocked!#SUB#
O Malley wants to work for an arm triangle but Strdoza is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Strdoza is still in real trouble! Can O Malley finish him?
Strdoza has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. O Malley is working away from the top position though.
Strdoza seems to have recovered his senses.#T2#
Strdoza is trying to get back to full guard.
Strdoza keeps trying to improve his position.
O Malley lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Shane O Malley is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Strdoza wants to get back to full guard.
O Malley looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
O Malley is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Strdoza wants to control but O Malley is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Strdoza is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but O Malley pulls his head out easily.
Chad Strdoza has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Strdoza is trying to stand back up but O Malley is controlling him

And that's the end of the fight!
Shane O Malley showed his dominance in that final round.
Well O Malley has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shane O Malley!

Shane O Malley tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

 

Event: ENIGMA 1     
Date:   Jan 02, 2021
#R1##CL#
Andermatt drives through and clinches with Strdoza against the cage.
Andermatt with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Andermatt misses with a knee strike.
Andermatt misses with a hook from the clinch.
Strdoza tries to pull guard but Andermatt forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Strdoza jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Andermatt walks away with a smile on his face. Strdoza gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Andermatt forces Strdoza back against the cage and clinches.
Andermatt misses with a punch on the inside.
Andermatt makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Andermatt lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Strdoza is working for takedown but Andermatt is calmly controlling the position for now.
Roger Andermatt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chad Strdoza.
Andermatt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Andermatt.
Andermatt scores with a hook to the body.
Strdoza looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Andermatt lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Strdoza blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Andermatt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Andermatt tries to throw a body punch but Strdoza avoids it by throwing Andermatt back against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Andermatt just misses with a elbow thrown towards Strdoza's brow. #T1#
Andermatt keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Strdoza's efforts to push away.
Strdoza prevents a body shot from Andermatt.
Andermatt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Andermatt.
Strdoza tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Andermatt throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Strdoza blocks it with crossed arms.
Nice body punch from Andermatt - that landed with a thud.
Strdoza jumps guard but Andermatt turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Andermatt misses with the head strike.
A shot in the inside from Andermatt.
Andermatt lands a right hand that snaps the head of Strdoza backwards.
Andermatt presses Strdoza against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Strdoza tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Strdoza is working for takedown but Andermatt is calmly controlling the position for now.
Andermatt lands with a right to the head.
Andermatt lands a left hand. #T2#
Andermatt misses with a knee to the head.
Andermatt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Strdoza is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Andermatt is defending well.
Andermatt lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Strdoza backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Andermatt lands on the inside with an uppercut. #TD2#
Strdoza manages to pull guard.
Andermatt controls from within his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Strdoza looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Andermatt trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roger Andermatt dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Strdoza slips under a jab.
Strdoza doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Andermatt throws a head kick but Strdoza moves out of range.
Andermatt throws a lazy head kick
letting Strdoza counter with a right hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Andermatt looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Strdoza unleashes a big counter combination but Andermatt bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Andermatt connects with an inside leg kick.
Andermatt jabs at Strdoza's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andermatt scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Andermatt clobbers Strdoza with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A good leg kick by Andermatt.
Andermatt looks to land a left hand but Strdoza moved out of range nicely.#T1#
Andermatt lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Andermatt throws a hook but Strdoza avoids it easily.
Roger Andermatt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Andermatt scores with a kick to the midsection.
Andermatt pulls out of a head kick attempt. #CL#
Andermatt drives through and clinches with Strdoza against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Andermatt.
Strdoza is trying to break the clinch but Andermatt is controlling him.
Strdoza is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Andermatt to keep the fight standing.
Andermatt lands an uppercut.
Andermatt works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Andermatt has Strdoza pressed against the cage.
Andermatt is pressed up against the cage. Strdoza has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Andermatt down to the mat. Andermatt avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Andermatt misses with an uppercut. Strdoza saw that one coming.
As Andermatt backs off Strdoza throws a huge counter combo but Andermatt manages to avoid it all.#T2#
Andermatt lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CUT#It looks like Chad Strdoza has been cut.
Andermatt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Strdoza is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Andermatt fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Strdoza blocks a head kick by Andermatt.
Strdoza unleashes a big counter combination but Andermatt bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Andermatt fails in his attempt to clinch.
Strdoza is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Andermatt tries to land a body kick
and Strdoza counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Strdoza slips a jab from Andermatt.
Andermatt connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Andermatt throws a sloppy head kick
letting Strdoza counter with a right hand.
Andermatt throws a hook but Strdoza avoids it easily.
Strdoza lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Strdoza takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A clash of legs there as Strdoza blocks the low kick.
Strdoza doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roger Andermatt dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Chad Strdoza's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Andermatt tries a low kick but Strdoza avoids it.
A low kick from Andermatt misses
and Strdoza counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Andermatt thuds a left hand into Strdoza's body.
Andermatt connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A slow jab from Andermatt misses its intended target.
Chad Strdoza is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Andermatt throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Strdoza's head.
Strdoza takes a kick to the side of the head.#ROC#Strdoza is rocked!
Andermatt drops Strdoza with a big left hand! Strdoza is injured, injured bad! Andermatt jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roger Andermatt!
A very excited looking Roger Andermatt 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.

 

Event: FARTMMA 125     
Date:   Nov 21, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD2#
Winston Jr shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Strdoza napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Strdoza wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Winston Jr working the ground and pound but Strdoza is defending the strikes.
Strdoza tries to buck Winston Jr off but Winston Jr is having none of it.
Winston Jr working the head and body with strikes.
Strdoza dodges the ground and pound from Winston Jr.
Strdoza takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Winston Jr looks up at the clock and then as Strdoza takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Winston Jr smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Winston Jr working the ground and pound but Strdoza is defending the strikes.
Strdoza gets back to half guard.
Winston Jr takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Strdoza blocking the ground and pound attempt from Winston Jr.
Strdoza on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Winston Jr slips a nice elbow through Strdoza's hands, connecting with Strdoza's forehead.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Winston Jr connects with a nice short shot to Strdoza's temple.
Winston Jr working the head and body with strikes.
Winston Jr throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Winston Jr throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB#
Strdoza looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Winston Jr looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T1#
Winston Jr not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Winston Jr working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Strdoza avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Winston Jr.
Winston Jr scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Strdoza gets full guard.
Strdoza seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Winston Jr throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB#
Winston Jr is sitting in close to Strdoza's body. Strdoza has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Winston Jr is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Winston Jr is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Strdoza.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Chad Strdoza!
A relieved looking Chad Strdoza thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: FARTMMA 122     
Date:   Oct 24, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jan dives in for a single leg takedown but Strdoza sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Strdoza seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#TD2#
Jan shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Strdoza napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Strdoza prevents Jan from moving into mount.
Jan prevents Strdoza from escaping the position.
Jan controlling the position from side mount.
Jan sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Strdoza is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jan wants to control but Strdoza is keeping him busy.
Strdoza being controlled for a moment.
Jan trying to control the action but Strdoza is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Strdoza tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Strdoza's coaches at Xtramarital Financial Sharks have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Strdoza looking for a sweep but Jan has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Strdoza can't escape the position.
Strdoza tries to hold on but Jan pushes him away.
Strdoza is looking to improve his position but Jan isn't that keen on the idea.
Jan takes Strdoza's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Strdoza is in trouble.
Strdoza breaks Jan's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard. #T2#
Jan trying to keep a closed guard but Strdoza is proving a slippery customer.
Strdoza advances position into side control!#SUB#
Strdoza is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Jan has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Strdoza is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jan is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Strdoza wants to control but Jan is keeping him busy.
Jan manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T3#
Jan is staying active underneath Strdoza, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Strdoza prevents Jan from improving his position.
Jan is refusing to be controlled, as Strdoza sits in half guard.
Jan wants to improve his position but Strdoza is controlling well.
Jan holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Jan is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Strdoza's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Strdoza's back!
Jan somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Strdoza tries to escape the position.
Strdoza is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Strdoza defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Jan's arms.
Strdoza tries to roll but Jan sticks to his back.
Strdoza is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Strdoza breaks Jan's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Strdoza drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Jan manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Strdoza has Jan in his guard.#REVB#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Strdoza is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Jan has his hands clasped together but Strdoza extends and breaks Jan's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Strdoza.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Chad Strdoza!
A relieved looking Chad Strdoza thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: FARTMMA 115     
Date:   Sep 05, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bandini throws the left hand but Strdoza avoids the punch easily.
Strdoza throws a big counter combination but Bandini scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Bandini attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A counter left hand to the body from Strdoza misses its target.#CL2#
Bandini pushes Strdoza up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Bandini breaks the clinch.
Bandini throws the kick towards the body but Strdoza avoids it.
Bandini shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Strdoza eats them both and turns towards Bandini to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Strdoza checks the leg kick.
Bandini misses with the combination.
Strdoza is looking for a counter combo.
Bandini throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Strdoza went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice jab there from Bandini.
Bandini has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Strdoza is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Bandini throws a body shot but no joy.
Strdoza blocks a jab.#TD2#
Strdoza gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Bandini to score an easy takedown into full guard.#ES#
Strdoza pushes Bandini off and scrambles back to his feet. #T1##TD2#
Bandini decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SU2#
Bandini decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Bandini thows a left - swing and a miss!
It looked like Strdoza was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Bandini misses with an attempted mid kick.
Strdoza appears to be looking for a big counter.#TD2#
Strdoza gets caught napping as Bandini dives in and scores a takedown. Strdoza manages to retain guard.#SUB#
Strdoza has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bandini can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bandini distracts Strdoza with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#SU2#
Bandini stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Bandini misses with a right hand
and Strdoza counters with a three punch combo that has Bandini backing up. Bandini nods at Strdoza to acknowledge the strikes.
Bandini throws a leg kick which misses Strdoza's front leg but catches the back leg as Strdoza tries to avoid it. #T2#
Strdoza gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The fighters circling - Bandini throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Strdoza seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Bandini throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Strdoza's waist but Strdoza gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bandini off to one side.
Strdoza went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Bandini paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bandini is looking to clinch but Strdoza is avoiding it.
Strdoza appears to be looking for a big counter.
Bandini throws out a powerful jab.
Strdoza blocks a head kick by Bandini.
Strdoza went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Bandini with a nice calf kick.
Strdoza ducks right into an uppercut from Bandini.
Bandini misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #TD2#
Bandini gets a double leg takedown into Strdoza's guard.#SU2#
Bandini gets to his feet - Strdoza follows without any prompting. #T3#
Strdoza slaps away a takedown attempt from Bandini, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A telegraphed right hand from Bandini misses the target.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bandini.
A counter left hand to the body from Strdoza misses its target.
Chad Strdoza has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mac Bandini.
A telegraphed right hand from Bandini misses the target.
Bandini shoots in looking for a takedown. Strdoza tries to sprawl out of it but Bandini keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Strdoza manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Strdoza moves out of range as Bandini strikes.
Bandini throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Strdoza stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#TD2#
Strdoza gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Bandini to score an easy takedown into full guard.#SUB#
Strdoza had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bandini defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4##SU2#
Bandini gets to his feet - Strdoza follows without any prompting.
Bandini scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Strdoza doesn't seem bothered though.
Bandini keeps Strdoza at a distance using the push kick.
Chad Strdoza is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bandini throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Strdoza counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bandini with a hook.#TD2#
Bandini fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Strdoza sprawls well initially but Bandini persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Bandini looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#SUB2#
Bandini seems to be looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mac Bandini dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Strdoza uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bandini.
Strdoza takes one to the chin there.
Bandini connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bandini throws a hook but Strdoza blocks it.
Bandini takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nice defenses there by Strdoza.
Strdoza was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Bandini getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Mac Bandini seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bandini shoots in for a takedown but Strdoza shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bandini smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bandini moves into range and connects with a jab.
Strdoza staying out of range there.
Bandini misses the jab.
Bandini slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T1#
Bandini misses with an uppercut
and Strdoza counters with a one-two to the body.
Bandini shoots in and drives through. Strdoza sprawls well.
Bandini scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nice straight punches there by Bandini. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bandini.
Strdoza defending well as Bandini loads up on a big left hand. #CL2#
Bandini gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Strdoza tries to break the clinch but Bandini is controlling the position.
Bandini wants to take the fight to the mat but Strdoza manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Chad Strdoza has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mac Bandini.#TD2#
Bandini pulls Strdoza into guard. #SUB2#
Bandini looking for a guillotine here but Strdoza defends easily.
Strdoza preventing the sweep. #T2#
Strdoza would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Strdoza trying to control the position from guard on top but Bandini is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Strdoza wants to get up but he can't break Bandini's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB2#
Bandini is looking for a triangle here but Strdoza uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Bandini is looking to regain half guard here but Strdoza keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Strdoza wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bandini, who protects the arm well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bandini tries to bench press Strdoza off him but Strdoza keeps the position.
Bandini manages to get back to half guard.#T3##SUB#
Strdoza is looking for a kimura but Bandini is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Strdoza to get the leverage. #SUB#
Strdoza is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bandini has managed to free his arm - good work.
Strdoza is looking to take a break and control but Bandini is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Strdoza is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Bandini is holding on to half guard well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Strdoza is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Strdoza is trying to control the action in half guard but Bandini is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Strdoza is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bandini defends it well.
Bandini gets back to full guard.
Strdoza trying to control the position from guard on top but Bandini is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bandini wants to sweep here but Strdoza controlling him for the moment.
Bandini is looking to sweep but instead, Strdoza has passed into half guard.
Bandini gets back to full guard.
Bandini tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mac Bandini showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Strdoza's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Bandini misses with a combination
and Strdoza counters with a three punch combo that has Bandini backing up. Bandini nods at Strdoza to acknowledge the strikes.
Strdoza looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Bandini misses with a hook.
Strdoza went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A big left from Bandini misses.
Strdoza seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#CL2#
Bandini closes the distance and pushes Strdoza back into the cage.#TD2#
Bandini pulls guard successfully.
Strdoza wanted to stand there but Bandini had control of the position. #SU#
Strdoza gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strdoza displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bandini throws out the jab.
Bandini throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Bandini bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Strdoza's head backwards.
Strdoza closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T1#
The fighters circling - Bandini throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bandini wants to land a leg kick but Strdoza is out of range.
Strdoza appears to be looking for a big counter.
Bandini throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It looked like Strdoza was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bandini.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bandini. Strdoza does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mac Bandini seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bandini throws a low kick but Strdoza moves out of range easily.
Strdoza throws a big counter combination but Bandini scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#TD2#
Bandini looking to score a takedown here. Strdoza is defending well but Bandini drives through and ends up in Strdoza's guard.
Bandini slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Bandini looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB2#
Bandini is working for a submission of some sort.
Bandini takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2##SUB#
Strdoza actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Bandini looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Strdoza is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bandini's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bandini's back!
Bandini is trying to stand back up. #SUB#
Strdoza working for a choke but Bandini is defending well. #T3#
Bandini tries to roll but Strdoza sticks to his back. #SUB#
Strdoza is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Bandini has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Strdoza struggling to keep hold of the position.
Bandini tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #SU#
Strdoza stands up from mount. Strange move.
Strdoza slips under a jab.
Bandini throws out a loose jab but Strdoza uses good head movement to avoid it.
Strdoza appears to be looking for a big counter.#T4#
Bandini lands an overhand right.
Bandini scores with a punch to the head.
Bandini misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Strdoza was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Strdoza takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Mac Bandini is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Strdoza bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It looked like Strdoza wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bandini misses with a hook. Strdoza ducked under it nicely.
Strdoza throws a big counter combination but Bandini scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Bandini misses with a low kick.
Bandini misses with an uppercut
and Strdoza counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bandini throws a wild body kick that Strdoza sees coming a mile off.
Strdoza seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Chad Strdoza is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bandini doesn't manage to clinch there - Strdoza circles away.
Strdoza is looking for a counter combo.
Chad Strdoza has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Strdoza uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bandini.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mac Bandini comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bandini winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mac Bandini!

Mac Bandini decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

 

Event: FARTMMA 109     
Date:   Jul 25, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Strdoza doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Decent striking displayed by Lee there.#CUT#It looks like Chad Strdoza has been cut.
Strdoza circles away from the clinch attempt
and Strdoza counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Strdoza drops down looking for an ankle pick but Lee pulls his leg out and moves away.
Lee scores with a one two! Strdoza had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #T1##CL#
Lee moves into the clinch successfully.
Lee misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Strdoza. #TD#
Lee is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Strdoza can't fight it off and eventually Lee manages to take the fight to the floor. Strdoza looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Strdoza wants to sweep but no luck.
Lee tries to free his leg and advance position but Strdoza is retaining full guard.
Lee is stalling in the full guard.
Strdoza keeping full guard, as Lee tries to pass. #T2#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Lee's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB2#
Strdoza is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Strdoza working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lee doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lee manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lee is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Strdoza has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lee can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Strdoza working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lee doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lee manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T3#
Lee content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Lee with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Lee stands up over Strdoza, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Strdoza is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lee defends well.
Strdoza keeping full guard, as Lee tries to pass.
Lee postures up and lands a big shot to Strdoza's brow.
Lee is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Lee has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lee lands a couple of digs.
Strdoza looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lee is one step ahead there.
Lee looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T4#
Lee makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Lee looking to sit in guard and control but Strdoza gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Strdoza wants to stand but Lee is controlling his posture from full guard.
Lee looking to hit a scissor sweep but Strdoza is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Lee is looking for a triangle but Strdoza pushes his legs off easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lee bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Strdoza's guard. #REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Lee dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chad Strdoza's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##CL#
Lee closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Lee.
Lee lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #TD2#
Strdoza ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Strdoza no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB2#
Strdoza looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lee postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Lee postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Lee with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
John Lee overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lee trying to control but Strdoza is working from the bottom.
We've been informed that Strdoza has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Strdoza is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Strdoza is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lee is aware though and is defending well.#T1#
Lee scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB2#
Strdoza has his foot on Lee's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lee works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Strdoza throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lee looking to pass the guard.
Lee is working Strdoza over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Lee wants to control from the top but Strdoza keeps moving.
Lee is really struggling to control Strdoza but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Lee connects with a couple of short punches.#T2#
Lee slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Strdoza has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lee can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Strdoza throws his legs up looking for a submission but Lee uses it to pass to side control.
You can see the frustration on Strdoza's face as Lee controls the position.
Strdoza is looking for a sweep.
Lee landing a few strikes. #SUB#
Lee tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Strdoza tries to improve position but can't. #T3#
Lee grinds an elbow into Strdoza's temple.
Lee working the head with strikes.
Lee cracks Strdoza with a big elbow. #ROC#Strdoza is rocked!
Lee creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Strdoza is still in real trouble! Can Lee finish him?
Lee scoring with punches and elbows.
Strdoza is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Lee wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Strdoza, who protects the arm well.
Lee working the head with strikes. #SUB#
Lee tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Lee in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Strdoza looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Lee turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Lee!
In his post fight interview, John Lee started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

 

Event: FARTMMA 99     
Date:   May 16, 2020



The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Jan gets a takedown into half guard.
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.

Jan is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Strdoza wants to get back to full guard but Jan has passed into side control.
Jan throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Strdoza tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jan is looking to take a break and control but Strdoza is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strdoza is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Jan has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Strdoza is not content to let Jan control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jan taking a breather here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Strdoza tries to bench press Jan off him but Jan keeps the position.
Strdoza is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Jan is controlling him well.
Strdoza tries to improve position but can't.
Jan misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
The referee asks Jan politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Jan prefers to stall for the moment though.
Strdoza is looking to reverse the position.

Jan working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Jan tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Strdoza gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Jan controlling from mount.
Strdoza is wriggling around trying to escape.
Jan controlling the pace for now.
Strdoza tries to get back to half guard but can't.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Jan working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Jan wants to control the pace but Strdoza is squirming around nicely.
Jan controlling from the full mount.
Strdoza wants to hold on but Jan pushes him away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jan controlling the position easily from mount.
Jan working Strdoza over with strikes here.
Strdoza is in all sorts of trouble here.
Strdoza is trying to reverse the position but instead Jan has taken his back - oops!
Jan lands punches and elbows.
Jan is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Jan is not going to allow Strdoza to sit and survive in this position.
Strdoza is trying to break free.

Jan working for the choke.
Strdoza looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Strdoza wants to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Jan is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Strdoza has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Strdoza is trying to stand back up.
Jan not allowing Strdoza to control his hands.
Strdoza tries to escape but Jan has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Strdoza is working hard here to advance position.
Jan really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Strdoza.

Jan is persistently looking for the submission but Strdoza is defending it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bartlomiej Jan dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!


Jan misses with a takedown
and Strdoza counters with a three punch combo that has Jan backing up. Jan nods at Strdoza to acknowledge the strikes.
Strdoza stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Strdoza wants it to stay on the feet.
Bartlomiej Jan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Jan changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Strdoza looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Strdoza wants to get back to his feet but Jan drags him back down.
Strdoza is trying to control Jan's posture but Jan avoids it.

Jan is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Strdoza has escaped the position, nice work there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strdoza sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

Strdoza looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jan missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jan with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Strdoza tries to get to full guard but Jan has control of the leg.
Jan is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Strdoza is looking to improve his position.

Strdoza is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jan pulls his head out easily.
Jan not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jan throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

Strdoza actively working from the bottom here.
Jan content to control rather than advance.
Jan missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jan trying to control from half guard but Strdoza is working away.
Bartlomiej Jan has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jan works his way into full mount!

Jan is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Strdoza is surviving well by controlling Jan's body position as best he can.
Jan with the ground and pound from mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strdoza tries to improve his position but instead Jan has taken his back!
Jan throwing damaging strikes from the back! Strdoza could be in trouble here!
Jan has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Strdoza.
Strdoza is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Jan.
Jan throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Strdoza!
Jan trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Jan lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Jan tries to get the hooks in deep but Strdoza pushed the leg off.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strdoza tries to escape but Jan has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Jan scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Strdoza is looking for a way out.
Jan has the hooks in. Strdoza is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.

Jan looking for the RNC.
Strdoza tries to escape the position.
Jan not allowing Strdoza to control his hands.
Jan is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Strdoza trying to control the hands but Jan won't let him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Strdoza is having to fend off submission attempts from Jan, who is looking to sink in the choke. Jan doesn't have the hooks in though and Strdoza manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bartlomiej Jan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!


Jan shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Strdoza defends it nicely.
As Jan looks to move away, Strdoza throws a big counter combo but Jan just gets out of the way.
Jan shoots in but Strdoza avoids the takedown attempt easily.
As Jan looks to move away, Strdoza throws a big counter combo but Jan just gets out of the way.
Jan tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Strdoza swivels and escapes.
Strdoza is looking for a counter combo.
Chad Strdoza has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bartlomiej Jan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jan gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Strdoza counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jan tries for a takedown but Strdoza circles away easily
and Strdoza counters with a left and a right that stings Jan.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jan shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Jan was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Strdoza sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Jan perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Jan thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Strdoza's head.
Strdoza tries to roll over but Jan keeps him under control.

Jan is working for a submission of some sort.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jan seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Strdoza is pressing down on Jan's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Strdoza trying to control the position.

Strdoza is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jan defends well.
Jan wants to control from the top but Strdoza keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jan is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

Strdoza is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jan defends well.
Strdoza keeping moving, preventing Jan from controlling successfully.

Strdoza looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jan throws a big right hand that misses.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Jan. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Jan is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bartlomiej Jan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Jan throws a sloppy head kick
and Strdoza counters with a one-two to the body.
Jan has a takedown stuffed.
Jan shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Strdoza defends it nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Jan shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chad Strdoza showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jan has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 28:29
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bartlomiej Jan!

A relieved looking Bartlomiej Jan thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: FARTMMA 91     
Date:   Mar 28, 2020
#R1#
Knox misses with a looping right.
Knox pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Knox throws an overhand right that lands on Strdoza's shoulder, as Strdoza tries to avoid the shot.
Knox lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Strdoza on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Knox. Knox obviously looking to wear him down. #CL2#
Knox fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Strdoza, pushing him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox scores with a nice hook to the head.
Knox gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Strdoza.
Strdoza wants to break free but Knox has control. #T1#
Strdoza takes a shot to the head.
Knox has a couple of punches blocked by Strdoza.
Knox is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Strdoza wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Knox has him pressed against the cage.
Knox scores with a shot to the side of Strdoza's head.
A left hand lands to the body for Knox.
Knox lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Strdoza backwards.
Knox presses Strdoza against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Knox lands a body shot.
Still in the clinch, Knox scores with a nice short uppercut.
Knox misses with a short punch on the inside.
Knox lands a shoulder strike.
Knox is working Strdoza over against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Knox.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Knox creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knox lands with a short shot to the head. #T2#
Knox lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Strdoza blocks a body shot from Knox.
Knox lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Knox lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Knox.
Knox tries to throw a body punch but Strdoza avoids it by throwing Knox back against the cage.
Strdoza jumps guard but Knox turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chad Strdoza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Knox is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Strdoza is trying to break free.
Strdoza wants to take the fight to the mat but Knox manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Knox is pressed up against the cage. Strdoza has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Knox down to the mat. Knox avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Knox fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Strdoza looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#CL2#
Knox has closed the distance and engaged Strdoza in a clinch.
Strdoza tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Knox smiles and moves away. #T3#
Knox throws a combination. Strdoza tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CUT2#
It looks like Chad Strdoza has been cut.
Knox works Strdoza's body with a nice hook.#CL2#
Knox has managed to clinch.
Strdoza working hard to break the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Knox.
Knox has Strdoza pressed against the cage, preventing Strdoza from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC2#
Knox pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Strdoza shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T4#
Knox misses with a body shot. #CL2#
Knox pushes Strdoza up against the cage in a clinch.
Knox lands a body punch.
Knox misses with a punch on the inside.
Strdoza drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Knox.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Strdoza jumps guard but Knox stands there with Strdoza around his waist. Strdoza gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Knox scores with a hook to the body.
Nice body punch from Knox - that landed with a thud.
Knox keeps control of Strdoza as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Knox lands with a light punch inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Iota Knox dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chad Strdoza's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Strdoza takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Strdoza takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Knox cracks Strdoza with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Knox misses with a low kick.#CL2#
Knox has managed to clinch.
Strdoza wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right from Knox.
Strdoza jumps guard but Knox stands there with Strdoza around his waist. Strdoza gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A short left from Knox.
Knox scores with a shoulder strike. #T1#
Strdoza takes a shot to the head.
Knox lands a left hand that snaps the head of Strdoza backwards. #ROC2#
Strdoza is rocked!
Knox lands a right hand that snaps the head of Strdoza backwards.
Oh Strdoza is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#BC2#
Knox's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Strdoza seems to have got his legs back now.
Knox moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Strdoza walks into a jab.
Strdoza tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Iota Knox seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knox throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Strdoza looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Strdoza blocks a head kick by Knox.
Strdoza went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#CL2#
Knox drives through and clinches with Strdoza against the cage. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knox throws a head punch that misses.
Strdoza is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Knox to keep the fight standing.
Knox pushes Strdoza back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Knox.
Iota Knox seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Knox lands with a short shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Knox.
Strdoza has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Knox has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Knox misses with a short punch on the inside.
Knox misses with a punch to the body.
Strdoza is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Knox to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chad Strdoza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Strdoza has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Knox is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Knox working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Knox lands a body punch in the clinch.
Knox lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Strdoza backwards. #T3#
Strdoza tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Knox smiles and moves away.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Knox, as that shot connected. #CL2#
Knox darts in and clinches Strdoza up against the cage.
Knox makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Knox working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Knox lands a hook to the side of the head.
Come on Knox - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense. #BC2#
Knox pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Strdoza takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T4##CL2#
Knox rushes Strdoza and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Strdoza wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Knox content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Strdoza wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Knox has him pressed against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Knox.
Knox gets through Strdoza's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knox misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Knox manages to break the clinch.
Iota Knox seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Knox throws a leg kick but Strdoza moved away.
Chad Strdoza is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Knox looks to land a left hand but Strdoza moved out of range nicely.
Strdoza went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Strdoza moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Iota Knox showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Chad Strdoza's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Knox misses the shot to the body.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Knox swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Knox misses with a body shot.
Strdoza throws a big counter combination but Knox scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Knox swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It looked like Strdoza was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Knox stuns Strdoza with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Strdoza shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox cracks Strdoza with a right hand to the side of the head.
Knox tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Strdoza was well out of range. Poor timing from Knox.#T1#
Knox lands with an overhand left.
Knox ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Strdoza moves away.
It looked like Strdoza wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Knox looks to throw the jab but Strdoza is out of range.
Strdoza seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Knox tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Strdoza is able to avoid easily.
Strdoza is looking for a counter combo.
Knox swings for the body but Strdoza moves out of range.
Strdoza is looking for a counter combo.#CL2#
Knox has closed the distance and engaged Strdoza in a clinch.
Knox is working Strdoza over against the cage.
Strdoza blocks a body shot from Knox.
Strdoza jumps guard but Knox turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T2#
Strdoza looking for a takedown.
A right hook to the body lands for Knox.
A hook to the body from Knox.
Knox scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Knox lands a shot to the body.
Knox misses with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Knox.
Knox lands a body punch.
Knox dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Knox lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC2#
Knox breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A nice inside leg kick there by Knox. That's going to slow Strdoza down.
Strdoza slips under a jab from Knox.
It looked like Strdoza was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T3#
Knox dips to his left and cracks Strdoza with an uppercut!
Strdoza uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Knox. #CL2#
Knox rushes Strdoza and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Knox breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Knox moves in looking to clinch but Strdoza pushes him off.
Knox slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Strdoza uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Knox.
Strdoza throws a big counter combination but Knox scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Nice shot by Knox.#T4#
Knox swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Strdoza drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CL2#
Knox moves into the clinch successfully.
A frustrated look appears on Strdoza's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Knox lands a right hand that snaps the head of Strdoza backwards.
Knox lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knox lands a right hand. #BC2#
Knox breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Knox has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Strdoza is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Knox throws a lazy right hand but Strdoza sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Strdoza went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Chad Strdoza has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Knox scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.

And that's the end of the fight!
Iota Knox comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Knox has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 24:30
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 24:30
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 24:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Iota Knox!

Iota Knox decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: FARTMMA 83     
Date:   Feb 08, 2020
#R1#
Shklyarskiy throws a lazy right hand but Strdoza sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Strdoza is looking for the big counter here.
Shklyarskiy lands a nice shot that snaps Strdoza's head back.
A big right from Shklyarskiy misses.
Strdoza throws a counter combo.
Shklyarskiy misses with a looping right.
Strdoza is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Strdoza uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shklyarskiy.
Shklyarskiy misses with a looping right.
Shklyarskiy missing with a left hand there. Strdoza was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A countering left hand to the body from Strdoza misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shklyarskiy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Strdoza.
Shklyarskiy throws a left and a right that both miss
and Strdoza counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Shklyarskiy throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Strdoza counter with a right hand.
A big left from Shklyarskiy misses. #T1#
Strdoza keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shklyarskiy.
Edmund Shklyarskiy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shklyarskiy looks to score with a jab to the body but Strdoza is just out of range.
Despite the aggression on Strdoza's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Shklyarskiy misses with a straight left.
As Shklyarskiy backs off Strdoza throws a huge counter combo but Shklyarskiy manages to avoid it all.
Strdoza staying out of range there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shklyarskiy. Strdoza does a little dance to reset his feet.
Strdoza takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Shklyarskiy throws out a loose jab but Strdoza uses good head movement to avoid it.
Strdoza now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Shklyarskiy throws a hook but Strdoza avoids it easily.
Shklyarskiy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Strdoza slips under a jab.#T2#
Shklyarskiy throws a hook but Strdoza blocks it.
Shklyarskiy throws a hook but Strdoza blocks it.
Shklyarskiy throws a poor cross that misses
and Strdoza counters with a right hand to the body.
Shklyarskiy throws a nice looking combination but Strdoza bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Shklyarskiy connects with a right hand. Strdoza shakes it off.
Shklyarskiy misses with a combination
enabling Strdoza to counter with a crisp jab.
Shklyarskiy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Strdoza counters with a right hand to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
No joy there for Shklyarskiy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Strdoza unleashes a big counter combination but Shklyarskiy bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T3#
Shklyarskiy takes a swing at Strdoza's ribcage but misses.
Despite the aggression on Strdoza's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A shot to the liver by Shklyarskiy. Beautiful body shot.
Shklyarskiy throws a right hand that misses
letting Strdoza counter with a right hand.
Shklyarskiy swings for the body but Strdoza moves out of range.
Strdoza throws a counter combo.
Shklyarskiy misses with a right hand
and Strdoza counters with a three punch combo that has Shklyarskiy backing up. Shklyarskiy nods at Strdoza to acknowledge the strikes.
Shklyarskiy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shklyarskiy lands a jab to Strdoza's midsection.
A big left from Shklyarskiy misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Strdoza misses.
Shklyarskiy throws a body punch but Strdoza moves out of range.
Strdoza showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Shklyarskiy.
Strdoza is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Shklyarskiy with a body shot.#T4#
Shklyarskiy misses with a straight left.
Strdoza uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shklyarskiy.
Strdoza is looking for the big counter here.
Shklyarskiy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Despite the aggression on Strdoza's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Shklyarskiy stuns Strdoza with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Strdoza slips a jab from Shklyarskiy.
Strdoza throws a counter combo.
Strdoza slips under a jab.
A cross from Shklyarskiy lands.
Shklyarskiy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Strdoza.
Strdoza displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shklyarskiy throws out the jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Strdoza! But no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Edmund Shklyarskiy dominated that round.
That's time! Shklyarskiy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Shklyarskiy throws a hook but Strdoza avoids it easily.
Despite the aggression on Strdoza's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Shklyarskiy throws a series of punches but Strdoza avoids them all with ease.
Shklyarskiy throws a big shot that misses.
Strdoza throws a counter combo.
Shklyarskiy lands a jab-cross combination.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Shklyarskiy here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Shklyarskiy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice defenses there by Strdoza.
As Shklyarskiy backs off Strdoza throws a huge counter combo but Shklyarskiy manages to avoid it all.
Shklyarskiy swings away with a body shot that misses
and Shklyarskiy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shklyarskiy clobbers Strdoza with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Chad Strdoza is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shklyarskiy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Strdoza doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Shklyarskiy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
Shklyarskiy getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Strdoza staying out of range there.
Shklyarskiy misses with a shot to the body
letting Strdoza counter with a right hand.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Strdoza might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Shklyarskiy has got the better of the exchanges.
Shklyarskiy lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Shklyarskiy looks to land a left hand but Strdoza moved out of range nicely.
Shklyarskiy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Strdoza.
Strdoza unleashes a big counter combination but Shklyarskiy bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Shklyarskiy lands with a good body shot.
Shklyarskiy throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Strdoza to counter with a crisp jab.
Strdoza takes a jab right on the kisser.
Shklyarskiy misses with a jab to the body
and Strdoza counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T2#
Shklyarskiy throws a jab when Strdoza was well out of range.
Shklyarskiy misses with an uppercut
and Strdoza counters with a series of strikes. Shklyarskiy will be more careful next time no doubt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shklyarskiy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shklyarskiy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shklyarskiy throws out a loose jab but Strdoza uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shklyarskiy misses with a series of wild punches.
Strdoza throws a counter combo.
Shklyarskiy throws a right hand that misses
and Strdoza counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Shklyarskiy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Strdoza.
Strdoza throws a counter combo.#T3#
Shklyarskiy looks to land a right hand but Strdoza moved out of range.
Shklyarskiy missing with a left hand there. Strdoza was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Strdoza unleashes a big counter combination but Shklyarskiy bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Strdoza has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Strdoza gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Shklyarskiy misses the body punch
letting Strdoza counter with a right hand.
Strdoza ducks under a wild hook from Shklyarskiy.
Shklyarskiy feints a jab promting Strdoza to slip. Shklyarskiy then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Strdoza slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Shklyarskiy misses with a shot to the body
and Strdoza counters with a three punch combo that has Shklyarskiy backing up. Shklyarskiy nods at Strdoza to acknowledge the strikes.
Shklyarskiy throws a hook but Strdoza avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shklyarskiy. Strdoza does a little dance to reset his feet.
Strdoza is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Shklyarskiy with a body shot.
A cross from Shklyarskiy lands.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Strdoza defending well as Shklyarskiy loads up on a big left hand.
Strdoza slips under a jab from Shklyarskiy.
Shklyarskiy throws a right hand that misses
and Strdoza counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A big right from Shklyarskiy misses.
Strdoza doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Nice jab there from Shklyarskiy.
Shklyarskiy moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Strdoza moves away from the strike by Shklyarskiy.
Strdoza lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Shklyarskiy throws a hook but Strdoza avoids it easily.
Despite the aggression on Strdoza's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Shklyarskiy misses with an uppercut
and Strdoza counters with a one-two to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Edmund Shklyarskiy dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Shklyarskiy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Strdoza was well out of range. Poor timing from Shklyarskiy.
Strdoza lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Strdoza displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shklyarskiy throws out the jab.
Strdoza throws a counter combo.
Shklyarskiy slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Shklyarskiy misses with a lunging right hand
and Strdoza makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Shklyarskiy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Strdoza looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Strdoza keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shklyarskiy.
Shklyarskiy looks to land a right hand but Strdoza moved out of range.
Despite the aggression on Strdoza's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shklyarskiy lands the left hand.
Shklyarskiy throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Strdoza counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shklyarskiy. Strdoza does a little dance to reset his feet.
As Shklyarskiy backs off Strdoza throws a huge counter combo but Shklyarskiy manages to avoid it all.#T1#
Shklyarskiy goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Shklyarskiy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Strdoza can do to turn this around?
Shklyarskiy scores with a crisp jab that stopped Strdoza in his tracks.
Shklyarskiy misses with a body shot
and Strdoza connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Shklyarskiy misses with an uppercut. Strdoza saw that one coming.
Strdoza throws a counter combo.
Shklyarskiy misses with an uppercut
and Strdoza counters with a left and a right that stings Shklyarskiy.
Shklyarskiy just misses with a punch to the body.
Strdoza is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Shklyarskiy with a body shot.
Shklyarskiy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shklyarskiy throws a shot from downtown. Strdoza moves away and avoids it.
Strdoza appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nice defenses there by Strdoza.#T2#
Shklyarskiy misses the shot to the body.
Shklyarskiy lands with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shklyarskiy lands with a good body shot.
Shklyarskiy lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Strdoza steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shklyarskiy.
Shklyarskiy lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Shklyarskiy connects with a body shot.
Shklyarskiy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
As Shklyarskiy backs off Strdoza throws a huge counter combo but Shklyarskiy manages to avoid it all.
Strdoza slips a jab and a cross from Shklyarskiy.
Strdoza lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Shklyarskiy takes a swing at Strdoza's ribcage but misses. #T3#
Shklyarskiy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shklyarskiy misses with a double jab.
Shklyarskiy throws a shot from downtown. Strdoza moves away and avoids it.
Shklyarskiy misses with a body shot
and Strdoza counters with a one-two to the body.
Shklyarskiy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Strdoza is looking for the big counter here.
Shklyarskiy swings widly with a right hand
and Strdoza cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shklyarskiy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Strdoza was well out of range. Poor timing from Shklyarskiy.
A little jabbing left from Strdoza on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A shot to the body from Shklyarskiy misses
and Strdoza counters with a series of strikes. Shklyarskiy will be more careful next time no doubt.
Shklyarskiy missing with a left hand there. Strdoza was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Strdoza unleashes a big counter combination but Shklyarskiy bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T4#
Strdoza defending well as Shklyarskiy loads up on a big left hand.
Strdoza is looking for the big counter here.
Shklyarskiy misses with a hook
and Strdoza counters with a two punch combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shklyarskiy throws a predictable looking body shot
and Strdoza counters with a left and a right that stings Shklyarskiy. #ROC2#
Shklyarskiy is rocked!
Shklyarskiy swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Strdoza counters with a straight that turns Shklyarskiy's legs to rubber! Strdoza pushes forward with more strikes and Shklyarskiy goes down, battered and bloody! That's a wrap folks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chad Strdoza!
An out of breath Chad Strdoza thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: FARTMMA 78: Doomsday 2020     
Date:   Jan 04, 2020
#R1#
Caulfield swings widly with a right hand
and Strdoza counters with a one-two to the body. #CL2#
Caulfield forces Strdoza back against the cage and clinches.
Caulfield lands an uppercut.
Caulfield stalling.
Caulfield is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Strdoza is defending well for now.
Caulfield taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Caulfield throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Strdoza blocks it with crossed arms.
Caulfield's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Caulfield tries to throw a body punch but Strdoza avoids it by throwing Caulfield back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Caulfield has Strdoza pressed against the cage, preventing Strdoza from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Strdoza definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Strdoza tries to pull guard but Caulfield forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Caulfield is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Strdoza is defending well for now.
Strdoza blocking some punches.
Strdoza prevents a body shot from Caulfield.
Caulfield throws a knee to the head but misses. #T1#
A hook to the body from Caulfield.
Caulfield has a couple of punches blocked by Strdoza.
A frustrated look appears on Strdoza's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Strdoza is trying to break the clinch but Caulfield is controlling him.
Strdoza is working for takedown but Caulfield is calmly controlling the position for now.
Caulfield throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Strdozas head. #BC2#
Caulfield breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Caulfield throws the kick towards the body but Strdoza avoids it.
As Caulfield looks to move away, Strdoza throws a big counter combo but Caulfield just gets out of the way.#CL2#
Caulfield clinches up against the cage.
Strdoza tries to pull guard but Caulfield won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chad Strdoza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Caulfield lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Strdoza tries to circle away but Caulfield has him pinned against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Caulfield takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Strdoza tries to break the clinch but Caulfield is controlling the position.
Come on Caulfield - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense. #T2#
Caulfield scores with a shot to the side of Strdoza's head.
Caulfield lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Caulfield avoiding damage.
Caulfield stalling in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Caulfield as the two fighters clinch.
Caulfield will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Strdoza up against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Caulfield.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Holden Caulfield.
Caulfield tries to score with a low kick but Strdoza moves his leg out of the way.
Strdoza is looking to counter punch.
Caulfield throws the left hand but Strdoza avoids the punch easily.
Good exchange - Caulfield coming out on top.#CUT2#
It looks like Chad Strdoza has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Strdoza takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #T3#
A slapping leg kick lands for Caulfield.
Caulfield throws a lazy head kick
and Strdoza counters with a one-two to the body.
Caulfield connects with a good right hand that stumbles Strdoza. Strdoza circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Caulfield lands with a nice body kick.
Caulfield connects with a nice looking jab.
Caulfield throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Strdoza is looking to counter punch.
Strdoza staying out of range there.
Caulfield with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T4#
Caulfield just misses with a punch to the body. #CL2#
Caulfield closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Strdoza wants a takedown.
Caulfield scores with a nice hook to the head.
Strdoza has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Caulfield stops a takedown attempt from Strdoza.
Caulfield is pushing Strdoza up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Strdoza is looking for a takedown.
Strdoza is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC2#
Caulfield pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Caulfield gets in close and instigates a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Holden Caulfield dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chad Strdoza's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Caulfield swings widly with a right hand
and Strdoza counters with a left and a right that stings Caulfield.
Strdoza on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Caulfield jabs Strdoza right on the nose. Strdoza blinks but takes it well.
Caulfield has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.#CL2#
Caulfield instigates a clinch.
Caulfield tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Strdoza's elbow.
Strdoza fails to pull the fight into his guard. #BC2#
Caulfield escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Caulfield takes a swing at Strdoza's ribcage but misses.
Strdoza throws a big counter combination but Caulfield scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Caulfield throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL2#
Caulfield closes the distance and pushes Strdoza back into the cage.#T1#
Caulfield lands with a right to the head.
Caulfield leaning his opponent against the cage.
Caulfield prevents Strdoza from breaking the clinch.
Caulfield scores with a nice hook to the head.
Caulfield stalling against the cage.
Caulfield tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Strdoza blocks a body shot from Caulfield. #TD#
Strdoza has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Caulfield uses from the top position. #SU2#
Caulfield stands up and waves to Strdoza to follow him.
Chad Strdoza is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Strdoza bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Caulfield misses with an uppercut
and Strdoza counters with a series of strikes. Caulfield will be more careful next time no doubt.
Caulfield throws a body punch but Strdoza moves out of range.
Strdoza seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T2#
Caulfield just misses with a punch to the body.
Caulfield misses with a wild body shot.
A quick step to the side and Strdoza tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Caulfield looks to score with a jab to the body but Strdoza is just out of range.
Strdoza slips a straight right by Caulfield.
Strdoza was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Strdoza keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Strdoza staying out of range there.
Strdoza seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Holden Caulfield seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Caulfield misses with a left hand
and Strdoza counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Caulfield throws a hook to the side of Strdoza's head but Strdoza sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Caulfield. Strdoza does a little dance to reset his feet.
Strdoza appears to be looking for a big counter.
Caulfield is looking to clinch.
Caulfield digs a good body shot into Strdoza's ribs.
Caulfield connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Strdoza momentarily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Caulfield. Strdoza does a little dance to reset his feet.
Strdoza went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A left lands for Caulfield.
Caulfield throws a shot from downtown. Strdoza moves away and avoids it.#T4#
Caulfield throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It looked like Strdoza wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Caulfield throws an overhand right that lands on Strdoza's shoulder, as Strdoza tries to avoid the shot.
Strdoza dodges the punch combination from Caulfield.
Strdoza throws a big counter combination but Caulfield scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Caulfield tries to clinch there but Strdoza circles away.
As Caulfield looks to move away, Strdoza throws a big counter combo but Caulfield just gets out of the way.
Strdoza staying out of range there.
Caulfield lands a head shot.
Caulfield has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A telegraphed right hand from Caulfield misses the target.
Strdoza swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Holden Caulfield showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Chad Strdoza's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Caulfield punishes Strdoza's body with a nice straight punch.
Caulfield thuds his right hand into Strdoza's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Caulfield wants to clinch up but Strdoza keeps it at a distance.
It looked like Strdoza was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Caulfield scores with a kick to the body.
Caulfield misses with a right hand
and Strdoza counters with a one-two to the body. #KD2#
Caulfield lands a big uppercut and Strdoza crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Strdoza looks OK. Caulfield waves Strdoza back to his feet!#ROC2#
Strdoza is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Caulfield cracks Strdoza with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Strdoza tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Caulfield pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Strdoza is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Holden Caulfield!

 

Event: FARTMMA 74     
Date:   Dec 04, 2019
#R1#
Dadasov throws a low kick but Strdoza moves out of range easily.
Strdoza went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Strdoza looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dadasov throws a head kick that Strdoza semi-blocks.
Dadasov does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Dadasov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Dadasov darts in and clinches Strdoza up against the cage.
A short right from Dadasov.
Dadasov gets through Strdoza's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Strdoza tries to break free but Dadasov pushes him back against the cage.
Dadasov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Strdoza backwards.
Strdoza has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Dadasov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Dadasov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Strdoza takes a shot to the head.
Strdoza blocks a body shot from Dadasov.
Dadasov tries to work over Strdoza's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dadasov scores with a shoulder strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dadasov.
Strdoza tries to score a body lock takedown but Dadasov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#T1#
Dadasov prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chad Strdoza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dadasov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Strdoza has had enough of the clinch but Dadasov keeps him there for the moment.
A right hook to the body lands for Dadasov.
Strdoza is breathing heavily.
A right hand to the body from Dadasov.
Dadasov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dadasov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dadasov is leaning against Strdoza and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Dadasov lands with a left to the head.
Dadasov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dadasov tries to throw a body punch but Strdoza avoids it by throwing Dadasov back against the cage.
Strdoza drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dadasov tries a body shot but Strdoza blocks it.
Strdoza blocks a body shot from Dadasov.
Strdoza drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dadasov cracks Strdoza with a nice body shot.#T2#
A short body shot lands from Dadasov as the two fighters clinch.
Dadasov scores with a hook to the body.
Dadasov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dadasov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dadasov lands with a right to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dadasov.
Dadasov tries to work over Strdoza's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dadasov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dadasov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A left hand lands to the body for Dadasov.
Dadasov scores with a hook to the body.
Dadasov lands with a light punch inside.
Dadasov scores with a hook to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dadasov. #ROC2#
Strdoza is rocked!
Dadasov pushes Strdoza back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Oh Strdoza is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A right handed body shot lands from Dadasov.
Strdoza is looking to take this one to the mat.
Dadasov lands with a short shot to the head.
Dadasov lands a big right hand that drops Strdoza! The killer instinct kicks in and Dadasov finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Dadasov!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Renat Dadasov!
A relieved looking Renat Dadasov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: FARTMMA 67     
Date:   Oct 19, 2019
#R1#
Baird tries a head kick but it misses.
Strdoza appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Baird loads up on a big right hand but Strdoza slips the punch.
Baird throws a hook to the side of Strdoza's head but Strdoza sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Baird goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
As Baird backs off Strdoza throws a huge counter combo but Baird manages to avoid it all.
Jab, jab by Baird - just one landing.
That kick from Baird tenderised Strdoza's leg. Strdoza is trying to keep his angry face on.
A low kick from Baird misses
and Strdoza counters with a two punch combo.
A nice leg kick lands there from Baird.
Baird slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
No joy there for Baird, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Strdoza keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Baird.
Baird ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Strdoza moves away.
Baird connects with a single shot there.#T1#
Strdoza takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing? #CL#
Baird closes the distance and clinches.
Baird softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Baird lands a shot to the body.
Strdoza is looking to break free of the clinch but Baird has double underhooks.
Baird lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Strdoza.
Baird tries a body shot but Strdoza blocks it.
Baird digs a right hand underneath Strdoza's ribcage. Strdoza let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Baird misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Strdoza fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Baird lands a shoulder strike.
Baird goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Baird on the inside.
Strdoza takes a shot to the head.
Baird tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Baird throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T2#
Baird digs a right hand into Strdoza's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Strdoza's gas tank.
Strdoza has had enough of the clinch but Baird keeps him there for the moment.
Baird tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Baird struggles to land a body shot inside as Strdoza controls his hands.
Baird lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Strdoza tries to break free but Baird pushes him back against the cage.
Baird pushes Strdoza back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Baird.
A body shot lands from Baird.
A short right from Baird.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Baird creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Baird misses with a punch to the body.
Baird pushes Strdoza back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Baird lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Strdoza blocks a body shot from Baird.
Baird throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Strdozas head.
Strdoza tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Baird lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T3#
Baird tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Baird tries to throw a body punch but Strdoza avoids it by throwing Baird back against the cage.
Baird tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Baird misses with a punch to the body.
Baird doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Baird lands a shoulder strike.
Baird misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Good body shot from Baird.
Nice body punch from Baird - that landed with a thud.
Baird working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Baird can't find room to land a body shot as Strdoza controls the action.
Strdoza is trying to push Baird away but Baird has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Baird pushes Strdoza back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Baird lands a body shot.
Baird lands with a right to the head.
A short body shot lands from Baird as the two fighters clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Baird.
A right hook to the body lands for Baird. #T4#
Baird scores with a hook to the body.
A hook to the body from Baird.
Strdoza looks winded!
A short uppercut from Baird.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Baird goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Baird scores with a nice hook to the head.
Strdoza has had enough of the clinch but Baird keeps him there for the moment.
Baird is pressed up against the cage. Strdoza has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Baird down to the mat. Baird avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Corey Baird has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chad Strdoza.
Baird scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Strdoza has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Baird throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Strdoza stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Strdoza has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Strdoza there as he acknowledges the shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Baird.
Baird lands the left hand.
Corey Baird seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baird is looking to slow Strdoza down with leg kicks.
Strdoza tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Corey Baird dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Strdoza defending well as Baird loads up on a big left hand.
Strdoza unleashes a big counter combination but Baird bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Baird scores with a nice strike.#CL#
Baird clinches.
Baird misses with a body punch.
Baird misses with a short punch on the inside.
Strdoza prevents a body shot from Baird.
Baird tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Strdoza's elbow.
A frustrated look appears on Strdoza's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Baird lands with a light punch inside.
Baird lands a nice shot to the body.
Corey Baird has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Baird scores with a nice hook to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baird lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Strdoza.
Baird lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right from Baird.
Nice body punch from Baird - that landed with a thud.
Baird misses with a body punch.
Baird lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T1#
Strdoza tries to pull guard but Baird forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Baird lands a left hand that snaps the head of Strdoza backwards.
Baird works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Strdoza is breathing heavily.
Nice body punch from Baird.
Baird lands a hook that snaps the head of Strdoza backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Baird.
Baird lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Strdoza backwards.
Baird lands a right hand that snaps the head of Strdoza backwards.
Still in the clinch, Baird scores with a nice short uppercut.#ROC#
Strdoza is rocked!
Baird works on Strdoza's body with a couple of short punches.
Strdoza is still on wobbly legs! Can Baird finish him?
Baird lands a right hand that snaps the head of Strdoza backwards.
Baird lands a hook that snaps the head of Strdoza backwards.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Baird softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Baird creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Strdoza with a big uppercut! Strdoza tries to clinch up but Baird pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Strdoza to the mat! Strdoza covers up and Baird unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Corey Baird!
An out of breath Corey Baird thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: FARTMMA 62     
Date:   Sep 21, 2019
#R1#
Caulfield thows a left - swing and a miss!
Strdoza ducks under a wild hook from Caulfield.
Caulfield scores with a leg kick.
Caulfield misses with a hook to the body
and Strdoza counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Caulfield thinking.
Strdoza closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Caulfield paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Caulfield connects with a looping right hand.
Caulfield misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Caulfield misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Strdoza is looking for a counter combo.
Caulfield tries to clinch up.
Caulfield throws an off balance right hand
and Strdoza counters with a left to the body. #T1##CL2#
Strdoza tries to keep at a distance but Caulfield has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Caulfield manages to break the clinch.
Caulfield has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#CL2#
Caulfield clinches up with Strdoza and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Strdoza breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sloppy strikes from Caulfield. Those never looked like landing.
Caulfield tries a head kick but it misses. #CL2#
Caulfield forces Strdoza back against the cage and clinches.
Strdoza looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Caulfield throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Strdozas head. #BC#
Strdoza manages to break the clinch.
Caulfield takes a swing at Strdoza's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Strdoza was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Nice body punch from Caulfield. #T2#
Caulfield will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Caulfield tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Strdoza paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Caulfield looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Strdoza seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Strdoza keeps the fight on the outside.
Caulfield moves in looking to clinch but Strdoza pushes him off.
Caulfield throws a head kick that misses
and Strdoza counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
No joy there for Caulfield, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Strdoza throws a big counter combination but Caulfield scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Strdoza takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Caulfield looks to land a combination but Strdoza avoids it well. #T3#
Strdoza uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Caulfield.
Caulfield misses with a shot to the body
and Strdoza counters with a left and a right that stings Caulfield.
Caulfield throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Strdoza keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Strdoza went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Caulfield tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Strdoza went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Caulfield tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Strdoza was well out of range. Poor timing from Caulfield.
Strdoza went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Caulfield throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Strdoza counters with a two punch combo.
Caulfield throws a combination. Strdoza tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Caulfield stuns Strdoza with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Caulfield tries to clinch but Strdoza is having none of it. #T4#
A low kick from Caulfield is predictable there
and Strdoza counters with a two punch combo.
Caulfield moves in looking to clinch but Strdoza pushes him off.
As Caulfield looks to move away, Strdoza throws a big counter combo but Caulfield just gets out of the way.
Strdoza moves out of range as Caulfield strikes.
Strdoza is looking for a counter combo.
Holden Caulfield seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Caulfield lands a jab to the nose.
Caulfield tries to clinch up
and Strdoza counters with a stiff right hand.
Strdoza swats away the attempt to clinch by Caulfield.
Caulfield scores with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Holden Caulfield dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Caulfield missing with a left hand there. Strdoza was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Strdoza slips under a jab.
Strdoza appears to be looking for a big counter.
Caulfield throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Strdoza stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Caulfield throws a poor cross that misses
and Strdoza counters with a three punch combo that has Caulfield backing up. Caulfield nods at Strdoza to acknowledge the strikes.
Caulfield throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Caulfield throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Caulfield fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Caulfield tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Strdoza manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Caulfield throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Strdoza walks into a straight right hand from Caulfield.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Caulfield shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Strdoza eats them both and turns towards Caulfield to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#T1#
Caulfield throws a poor cross that misses
and Strdoza cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Caulfield fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Strdoza manages to avoid it.
Holden Caulfield seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Caulfield.
No joy there for Caulfield, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Caulfield is looking to clinch.
Strdoza went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A low kick from Caulfield is predictable there #KD#
and Strdoza counters with a crisp one two that drops Caulfield! Strdoza thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Caulfield to his feet! Caulfield is in big trouble!#ROC#
Caulfield is rocked!
Caulfield throws a lazy uppercut
and Strdoza counters with a left and a right... and another left... and another!! That last one turned off the lights! Caulfield has no idea who he is and is as he gazes up at the spotlights. Brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Chad Strdoza!
Chad Strdoza decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: FARTMMA 56     
Date:   Aug 15, 2019
#R1#
Gracie lands a nice hook to Strdoza's body. Strdoza takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've been hearing reports that Gracie has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Gracie has his takedown stuffed
and Strdoza cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#TD#
Gracie decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Strdoza is defending against the submission attempts here by Gracie. #SUB#
Gracie is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Gracie is looking for a kimura but Strdoza is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gracie to get the leverage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strdoza is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Strdoza pushes Gracie off looking to stand but Gracie dives back in and keeps control.
Strdoza tries to get to full guard but Gracie has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Gracie is trying to work for a kimura but Strdoza is defending well.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T1##SUB#
Gracie is working for a kimura but Strdoza is defending it quite comfortably.
Gracie not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB#
Gracie is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Strdoza is just riding it out for now. Gracie eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Gracie looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB#
Gracie is working for a kimura but Strdoza is defending it quite comfortably.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Gracie thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Strdoza's head. #SUB2#
Strdoza actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Gracie is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
Gracie is looking for a kimura here. #SUB2#
Strdoza is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gracie pulls his head out easily.
Gracie slows the pace down in half guard. #T3#
Strdoza wants to improve his position but Gracie is controlling well. #SUB#
Gracie is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Strdoza sees it coming and defends easily.
Strdoza wants to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Gracie trying to control the action but Strdoza is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Gracie is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB2#
Strdoza is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gracie pulls his head out easily. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Strdoza wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy.
Strdoza tries to kick Gracie off but Gracie keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB#
Gracie wants to work for an arm triangle but Strdoza is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB#
Gracie is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Strdoza sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Gracie seems to be working for a kimura but Strdoza defends the submission attempt.
Strdoza is looking to improve his position.
Gracie is looking to advance position but Strdoza won't allow it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Strdoza tries to kick Gracie off but Gracie keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB#
Gracie maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Strdoza could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Gracie has cracked it and Strdoza is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Gracie!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Gabriel Gracie!
Gabriel Gracie managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Dark Knight Nutrition, into his post fight interview.

 

Event: FARTMMA 48     
Date:   Jul 06, 2019
#R1#
Heimo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Strdoza was well out of range. Poor timing from Heimo.
Strdoza is looking to counter punch.
Heimo throws the left hand but Strdoza avoids the punch easily.
It looked like Strdoza was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Heimo.
Aleksi Heimo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Heimo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Heimo throws a nice looking combination but Strdoza bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Heimo throws a right hand that Strdoza ducks under and follows up with a left that Strdoza also avoids with ease.
Heimo scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Strdoza doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Strdoza takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Heimo takes a swing at Strdoza's ribcage but misses.
Strdoza throws a big counter combination but Heimo scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Heimo just misses with a punch to the body.
Strdoza is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A slow jab from Heimo misses its intended target.
Strdoza takes a jab right on the kisser. #T1#
Strdoza tries to move into range but Heimo moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Strdoza displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Heimo throws out the jab.
Heimo scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Strdoza uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Heimo.
Strdoza throws a big counter combination but Heimo scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Some wild striking there from Heimo.
Heimo takes a swing at Strdoza's ribcage but misses.
Strdoza went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Heimo misses with an uppercut.
Strdoza throws a big counter combination but Heimo scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Heimo lands a nice shot to the body.
Heimo throws a body shot but no joy.
An attempted straight right counter from Strdoza misses the target.
Heimo throws a shot from downtown. Strdoza moves away and avoids it.#T2#
Strdoza takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Heimo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Strdoza appears to be looking for a big counter.
Strdoza defending well as Heimo loads up on a big left hand.
It looked like Strdoza was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Heimo scores with the left hand. Strdoza knows he should have avoided that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Heimo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Heimo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Strdoza.
Heimo lands with a cross.
Heimo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Strdoza.
Strdoza appears to be looking for a big counter.
Heimo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Strdoza stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Heimo cracks Strdoza with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Heimo misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
Heimo throws a body shot but no joy.
Strdoza throws a big counter combination but Heimo scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Heimo misses with a straight left.
Heimo sizes up Strdoza with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Heimo misses with a lunging right hand
and Strdoza counters with a nice body shot.
Heimo misses with a hook. Strdoza ducked under it nicely.
Strdoza is looking to counter punch.
Heimo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Heimo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Strdoza circles away quickly and effectively.
It looked like Strdoza wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Heimo scores with a crisp jab that stopped Strdoza in his tracks.
Heimo takes a swing at Strdoza's ribcage but misses.
Strdoza is looking for a counter combo.
A left and a right from Heimo both land. Nice combination.
Heimo throws a sloppy body shot
and Strdoza counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Heimo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Strdoza manages to avoid it.#T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Heimo lands a body shot.
Heimo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Heimo moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Heimo misses with a jab to the body
and Strdoza counters with a one-two to the body.
Heimo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Strdoza circles away quickly and effectively.
Heimo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Strdoza.
Strdoza seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#CL2#
Heimo moves into range and clinches up with Strdoza.
Heimo misses with the head strike.
Strdoza is trying to pull guard but Heimo has him pressed against the cage.
Heimo misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Heimo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Heimo displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aleksi Heimo dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Heimo misses the shot to the body.
Strdoza keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Heimo. Strdoza does a little dance to reset his feet.
Heimo scores with a jab. Strdoza acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Heimo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Heimo looks to land a combination. Strdoza sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Chad Strdoza is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice shot by Heimo.
Heimo falls off balance throwing a combination
and Strdoza connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heimo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Strdoza was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Heimo just misses with a punch to the body.
Strdoza went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Heimo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Strdoza is looking for a counter combo.#T1#
Heimo misses with a body punch
and Strdoza counters with a three punch combo that has Heimo backing up. Heimo nods at Strdoza to acknowledge the strikes.
Nice defenses there by Strdoza.
As Heimo looks to move away, Strdoza throws a big counter combo but Heimo just gets out of the way.
Heimo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Strdoza moves away.
It looked like Strdoza wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Heimo throws a hook to the side of Strdoza's head but Strdoza sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
As Heimo looks to move away, Strdoza throws a big counter combo but Heimo just gets out of the way.
Heimo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Strdoza misses the target.
Heimo throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Strdoza on the side of the head.
Heimo throws a one two combo.
Heimo misses with a series of wild punches.
Strdoza throws a big counter combination but Heimo scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Heimo takes a swing at Strdoza's ribcage but misses.
Strdoza went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Heimo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Strdoza counters with a series of strikes. Heimo will be more careful next time no doubt. #ROC#
Heimo is rocked!#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Heimo swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Strdoza counters with a right hand to the body.
Heimo is still on wobbly legs! Can Strdoza finish him?
Heimo is breathing heavily.
Heimo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Strdoza counters with a right hand to the body.
Strdoza looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Heimo throws a poor cross that misses
and Strdoza counters with a monster hook and another for good measure! Heimo falls to the ground, out cold! Stick some heavy metal music over the top of that clip and it's one for the highlight makers!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Chad Strdoza!
During a confident post fight interview, Chad Strdoza thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Jun 07, 2019
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Seehaver. #SUB2#
Seehaver tries for a kimura but Strdoza is defending well.
Strdoza prevents Seehaver from moving into mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Seehaver wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Strdoza, who protects the arm well.
Strdoza might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Seehaver is looking to take a break and control but Strdoza is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Seehaver tries to move to mount but Strdoza blocks the move with his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seehaver controlling from side mount.
Seehaver advances nicely into full mount.
Seehaver controlling the position easily from mount. #T1#
Strdoza is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Seehaver wants to take Strdoza's back but he can't do it this time. #SUB2#
Seehaver with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter. #SUB2#
Seehaver is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Strdoza can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Seehaver wants to take his opponent's back but Strdoza doesn't allow it.
Seehaver takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here. #SUB2#
Seehaver is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Strdoza has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB2#
Seehaver working for a choke but Strdoza is defending well. #T2#
Strdoza trying to control the action but Seehaver just sinks the hooks in. #SUB2#
Seehaver tightening his grip on Strdoza, looking for the choke. #SUB2#
Seehaver has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB2#
Seehaver is looking for the choke from the back position but Strdoza is controlling his hands well.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#SUB2#
Seehaver is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Strdoza won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Seehaver off his unconscious opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kyle Seehaver!

 

Event: PSE 44     
Date:   May 25, 2019
#R1#
Strdoza blocks a jab.
Strdoza throws a counter combo.
Talis misses with a leg kick.
Strdoza takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CUT#
It looks like Chad Strdoza has been cut.
Talis throws a shot from downtown. Strdoza moves away and avoids it.
Strdoza is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Strdoza takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#KD#
Talis lands a big uppercut and Strdoza crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Strdoza looks OK. Talis waves Strdoza back to his feet!#ROC#
Strdoza is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Are you kidding me?! Talis ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Strdoza clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Digi Talis!
During a confident post fight interview, Digi Talis thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: PSE 30     
Date:   Mar 16, 2019
#R1##TD2#
Strdoza gets caught napping as Hjung dives in and scores a takedown. Strdoza manages to retain guard.
Hjung stopping the sweep attempt from Strdoza.
Hjung tries to free his leg and advance position but Strdoza is retaining full guard.
Hjung content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Strdoza wants to sweep here but Hjung controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Strdoza is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Hjung rolls with it to try and escape but Strdoza cranks on the arm and Hjung is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Chad Strdoza!
A victorious Chad Strdoza thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: PSE 24     
Date:   Jan 26, 2019
#R1##CL2#
Yu moves into the clinch.
Yu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Yu displaying some good clinch control by pressing Strdoza up against the cage.
Yu throws a knee to the head but misses.
Yu misses with a punch on the inside.
Yu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Yu effectively controlling the action here.
Yu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Yu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Yu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Yu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Yu lands a body shot in the clinch.
Yu keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Strdoza's efforts to push away.
Yu scores with a nice hook to the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Yu. #T1#
The referee calls for Yu to work.
Yu receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Strdoza tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Yu smiles and moves away. #CL2#
Yu clinches with his opponent. #TD#
Strdoza pulls guard. #SUB#
Strdoza looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Yu throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB#
Strdoza throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Yu really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Strdoza. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Yu is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T2##SUB#
Yu got a little sloppy there for a moment and Strdoza has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Yu has managed to get both his arms back between Strdoza's legs - danger averted.
Yu throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Yu throwing strikes from guard but Strdoza blocks nicely.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Strdoza bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Yu's guard. #REVR#
Yu throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Strdoza being controlled here momentarily.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Yu can do anything to dispel that myth.
Yu looking for a sweep. Not yet Yu, not yet.
Strdoza wants to control from the top but Yu keeps moving. #T3#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Yu holds on and takes a little breather.
Strdoza won't allow Yu to sweep him here. #SU#
Strdoza decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Yu, up you get! #CL2#
Yu rushes Strdoza and presses him up against the cage.
Yu stalling in the clinch.
Yu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Strdoza blocks a body shot from Yu.
Yu scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Yu leaning his opponent against the cage.
Yu keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Strdoza's efforts to push away.#T4#
Strdoza is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Yu to keep the fight standing.
Yu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Yu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Yu throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Yu prevents Strdoza from breaking the clinch.
Yu slowing the pace effectively.
A body shot lands from Yu.
Yu lands a right hand that snaps the head of Strdoza backwards.
Yu can't find room to land a body shot as Strdoza controls the action.
Yu gets through Strdoza's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Strdoza wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Yu stalls.
Yu stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Yu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tank Yu dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Yu darts in and clinches Strdoza up against the cage.
Yu keeps control of Strdoza as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Yu lands with a right to the head.
Yu is working Strdoza over against the cage.
Strdoza is looking to break free of the clinch but Yu has double underhooks.
Yu scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Yu is stalling here.
Yu is stalling here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Yu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strdoza blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Strdoza changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Yu fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Yu tries to clinch there but Strdoza circles away.
Strdoza throws a big counter combination but Yu scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T1##CL2#
Yu instigates a clinch.
Yu scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right from Yu.
Strdoza is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Yu to keep the fight standing.
A short right from Yu.
Yu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yu misses with a punch to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Yu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Yu displaying some good clinch control by pressing Strdoza up against the cage.
Yu gets through Strdoza's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Strdoza has had enough of the clinch but Yu keeps him there for the moment.
Yu throws a knee to the head but misses.
Yu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Strdoza backwards.
Yu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Yu lands with a short shot to the head.
Yu lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yu stalling in the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Yu takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Yu tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Yu tries to land a knee to the head but Strdoza blocks with his arms.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yu.
Yu has Strdoza pushed against the cage.
Strdoza is trying to push Yu away but Yu has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Strdoza blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yu working aggressively here.
Yu lands a right hand that snaps the head of Strdoza backwards.
Yu holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Yu tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #T3#
Strdoza fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chad Strdoza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yu stalls.
A nice right hand lands inside from Yu.
Strdoza jumps guard but Yu turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Yu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Yu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Strdoza looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Yu tries a body shot but Strdoza blocks it.
Yu lands a shot to the body.
Strdoza has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Yu prevents a takedown attempt there.
Yu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short left from Yu.
Yu lands with a short shot to the head. #T4#
Yu cracks Strdoza with a nice body shot.
Strdoza is trying to break the clinch but Yu has him pressed against the cage.
Strdoza is trying to break free.
Strdoza takes a shot to the head.
Yu lands a left hand.
Strdoza can't break the clinch.
Yu lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right from Yu on the inside.
Yu leaning against his opponent.
Yu looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Strdoza wants to get back to striking at distance but Yu won't allow it.
Yu stalling.
Yu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Strdoza changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Yu fights it off and pushes away nicely. #CL2#
Yu clinches up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tank Yu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3##CL2#
Strdoza gets tackled into the cage by Yu. Yu maintains the clinch.
Strdoza jumps guard but Yu turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Yu lands a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from Yu - that landed with a thud.
Tank Yu seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Yu lands with a short shot to the head.
Yu digs a right hand into Strdoza's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Strdoza's gas tank.
A short left from Yu.
Yu is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Strdoza is trying to pull guard but Yu has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yu keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Strdoza's efforts to push away.
Yu just leaning against Strdoza, taking a breather.
Yu gets through Strdoza's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Strdoza looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chad Strdoza. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Yu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Strdoza goes for a takedown attempt but Yu pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #CL2#
Yu moves into range and clinches up with Strdoza.
Yu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Strdoza is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Yu to keep the fight standing.
Yu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Strdoza goes for a takedown in the clinch but Yu prevents it.
Strdoza jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Yu walks away with a smile on his face. Strdoza gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Yu has closed the distance and engaged Strdoza in a clinch. #T2#
Strdoza blocks a body shot from Yu.
Yu content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Strdoza is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Yu lands with a left to the head.
Yu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Strdoza backwards.
Yu scores with a shoulder strike.
Yu slowing the pace effectively.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Yu misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yu manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Yu lands with a short shot to the head.
Yu lands a shoulder strike. #T3#
Yu can't find room to land a body shot as Strdoza controls the action.
Strdoza tries to pull guard but Yu won't allow it.
Strdoza tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Yu smiles and moves away. #CL2#
Yu moves into range and clinches up with Strdoza.
A nice left hand lands by Yu.
Yu pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Yu.
Nice body punch from Yu - that landed with a thud.
Yu pushes Strdoza back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tank Yu is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
A short uppercut from Yu.
Yu keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Strdoza's efforts to push away.
Strdoza wants to get back to striking at distance but Yu won't allow it.
Yu lands a right hand that snaps the head of Strdoza backwards.
A hook to the body from Yu.
Yu leaning against his opponent.
Yu pushes Strdoza back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Yu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Strdoza has had enough of the clinch but Yu keeps him there for the moment.
Yu stalling the fight.
Yu can't find room to land a body shot as Strdoza controls the action.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yu lands with a right to the head.
Chad Strdoza has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Strdoza wants to take the fight to the mat but Yu manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tank Yu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Yu winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Josh West scores the fight 25:30
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 25:30
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tank Yu!

A very excited looking Tank Yu 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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