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GFY 55 - Free Air at Ted Weins 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 25 losses; Filmore Everett! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 11 losses; Chad Strdoza! The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Chris Downing and Daniel Franklin.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious? Everett gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Strdoza counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Strdoza looking for a takedown. Strdoza is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Everett gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Strdoza jumps guard.
Everett wants to control from the top but Strdoza keeps moving. Strdoza looking to hit a scissor sweep but Everett is one step ahead there. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Everett trying to control but Strdoza is working from the bottom. Strdoza has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Everett can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's one minute gone in the round. Strdoza had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Everett defends it easily. Strdoza tries to land a sweep but no joy. Everett trying to control the position from guard on top but Strdoza is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Strdoza is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Everett is aware though and is defending well. Everett avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Everett 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Everett postures up.
Everett tries to free his leg and advance position but Strdoza is retaining full guard. Everett wants to control from the top but Strdoza keeps moving. Strdoza looking to control.
Everett stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Strdoza swivels though and keeps the full guard. Strdoza not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Everett trying to control but Strdoza is working from the bottom. Strdoza is looking for a triangle but Everett pushes his legs off easily.
Everett wants to control from the top but Strdoza keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Strdoza looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Everett avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Everett wants to control from the top but Strdoza keeps moving. Strdoza controls Everett momentarily but Everett frees himself. Strdoza keeping moving, preventing Everett from controlling successfully. The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Everett wants to pass the guard but Strdoza is keeping the position. Strdoza has his foot on Everett's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Everett works his way back into a safe position though. Everett wants to control from the top but Strdoza keeps moving. Everett will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Strdoza working for a triangle but Everett defends it easily.
Everett wants to control from the top but Strdoza keeps moving. 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? Everett wants to pass the guard but Strdoza is keeping the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round. Everett content to stall in guard here. Strdoza has his foot on Everett's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Everett works his way back into a safe position though. Strdoza is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Everett is aware though and is defending well. Everett avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Everett has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Everett is looking to advance position but Strdoza has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Everett (0) vs (4) Strdoza Everett is looking to get to half guard. Everett tries to hold on but Strdoza pushes him away.
That's six minutes gone in the round. Strdoza is working for a guillotine from mount but Everett frees his head quite easily.
Everett bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Everett (2) vs (4) Strdoza Everett trying to control the position from guard on top but Strdoza is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Strdoza is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Everett wants to control from the top but Strdoza keeps moving. Everett trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's seven minutes gone in the round. Everett trying to control but Strdoza is working from the bottom. Strdoza bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Everett's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Everett (2) vs (6) Strdoza Strdoza drops back, looking for a kneebar! Everett looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Everett looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Everett! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Everett (6) vs (6) Strdoza You can see the frustration on Strdoza's face as Everett controls the position. Everett looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. Strdoza wants to control but Everett postures up. Everett looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. Strdoza tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Everett wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's eight minutes gone in the round. Everett tries to advance to mount but Strdoza denies him. Strdoza is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Everett off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Everett (6) vs (10) Strdoza Strdoza working for the choke. Strdoza has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Everett is defending well but eventually Strdoza manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Everett has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:42 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. |
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