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GFY 58 - You don't text right 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 41 losses; Olaf Snowstrinski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 11 losses; Chad Strdoza!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Alan Glass and Cecil Peabody.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Snowstrinski closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Snowstrinski (4) vs (0) Strdoza
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.
Snowstrinski controls the position from side control.
Strdoza manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Snowstrinski 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 is best to control the position here.
Strdoza looking for submissions off his back.
Strdoza is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Strdoza keeps trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strdoza is refusing to be controlled, as Snowstrinski sits in half guard.
Well, if Snowstrinski 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strdoza trying to control here.
Snowstrinski with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Snowstrinski'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 tries to roll over but Snowstrinski keeps him under control.
Snowstrinski is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Strdoza trying to control here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Snowstrinski is looking to take a break and control but Strdoza is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Strdoza wants to get back to full guard.
Strdoza actively working from the bottom here.
Snowstrinski trying to control the action but Strdoza is working from the bottom.
Snowstrinski is working for a kimura but Strdoza is defending it quite comfortably.
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 not content to let Snowstrinski control the position.
Strdoza makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Strdoza.
Snowstrinski 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 Snowstrinski has Strdoza in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Snowstrinski (4) vs (2) Strdoza
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snowstrinski working a defensive guard here.
Strdoza preventing the sweep.
Strdoza tries to free his leg and advance position but Snowstrinski is retaining full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Strdoza is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Snowstrinski is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Snowstrinski 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.
Snowstrinski trying to keep a closed guard but Strdoza is proving a slippery customer.
Strdoza trying to control the position from guard on top but Snowstrinski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Snowstrinski seems keen to control Strdoza's posture.
Strdoza postures up.
Snowstrinski is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Strdoza tries to free his leg and advance position but Snowstrinski is retaining full guard.
Snowstrinski working a defensive guard here.
Strdoza trying to control the position from guard on top but Snowstrinski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Snowstrinski is adopting a defensive guard.
Snowstrinski trying to keep a closed guard but Strdoza is proving a slippery customer.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Strdoza looking to pass the guard.
Snowstrinski has control of Strdoza's left arm, preventing Strdoza from doing any damage.
Strdoza stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Snowstrinski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Snowstrinski is trying to keep Strdoza in close.
Strdoza trying to control the position from guard on top but Snowstrinski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Snowstrinski manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Strdoza manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Snowstrinski (6) vs (2) Strdoza
Snowstrinski trying to control the position from guard on top but Strdoza is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Snowstrinski might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Snowstrinski stands and throws Strdoza's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Snowstrinski (9) vs (2) Strdoza
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Snowstrinski trying to control the position but Strdoza is working away.
Strdoza is trying to improve his position.
Strdoza is still trying to improve position.
Strdoza gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Strdoza controlling the position well.
Snowstrinski is trying to control. Strdoza wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Strdoza is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Snowstrinski is thwarting Strdoza's attempts to control the position.
Strdoza looking for submissions off his back.
Still in half guard, Snowstrinski seems content to control.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Snowstrinski trying to control from half guard but Strdoza is working away.
Snowstrinski is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Snowstrinski trying to control from half guard but Strdoza is working away.
Snowstrinski 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.
Strdoza works his way to full guard. Good work.
Strdoza looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Strdoza has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Snowstrinski should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Strdoza has tightened it up now! Snowstrinski 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 8:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). 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.
Olaf Snowstrinski spoke after the fight, saying 'Full me niece shame on you, full me twice shame on me, full me a third time….well I guess we will have to go for a forth!'. |
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