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GFY 24 - Twas me and I sharted PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 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.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
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.
Strdoza throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ulatov wants to control from the top but Strdoza keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
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.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
Strdoza throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
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.
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.
Strdoza is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
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
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
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Strdoza throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ulatov trying to control but Strdoza is working from the bottom.
Strdoza is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ulatov defends well.
Strdoza throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Strdoza is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ulatov defends well.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
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. |
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