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GFY 47 - hoot owls f chickens 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 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
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
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.
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.
Kraag actively working from the bottom here.
Strdoza seems to be working for a kimura but Kraag defends the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
Strdoza is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kraag is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Strdoza pulls his head out easily.
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.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strdoza is working for a guillotine from mount but Kraag frees his head quite easily.
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.
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. |
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