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GFY 89 - Don't cost me money! 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 45 wins and 25 losses; Chad Strdoza! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 40 losses; Domingo The Flamingo!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Tiny Johnson and Stewart Dunkirk.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
The Flamingo with a poor takedown
and Strdoza counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Strdoza is looking for a takedown.
The Flamingo works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Strdoza (0) vs (2) The Flamingo
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 his foot on The Flamingo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. The Flamingo works his way back into a safe position though.
Strdoza is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Strdoza keeping full guard, as The Flamingo tries to pass.
Strdoza working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Flamingo trying to control the position from guard on top but Strdoza is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Flamingo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Strdoza keeping moving, preventing The Flamingo from controlling successfully.
The Flamingo looking to pass the guard.
The Flamingo preventing the sweep.
Strdoza might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The Flamingo pushing down on Strdoza's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Strdoza wants to get back to full guard.
Strdoza is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but The Flamingo pulls his head out easily.
The Flamingo has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Strdoza (0) vs (5) The Flamingo
The Flamingo trying to control but Strdoza is having none of it.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Flamingo is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Strdoza has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Strdoza! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Strdoza (2) vs (5) The Flamingo
The Flamingo is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Strdoza has gone for a leg lock! The Flamingo slips out almost immediately though and dives into Strdoza's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Strdoza (2) vs (7) The Flamingo
The Flamingo looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Strdoza keeping moving, preventing The Flamingo from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Flamingo looking to pass the guard.
Strdoza keeping moving, preventing The Flamingo from controlling successfully.
The Flamingo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Strdoza has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, The Flamingo has managed to get both his arms back between Strdoza's legs - danger averted.
Strdoza bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in The Flamingo's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Strdoza (4) vs (7) The Flamingo
The Flamingo controlling the position.
The Flamingo 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strdoza trying to control but The Flamingo is working from the bottom.
Strdoza pushes down on The Flamingo's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The Flamingo wants to control but Strdoza is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Strdoza trying to control from half guard but The Flamingo is working away.
The Flamingo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Strdoza pulls his head out easily.
Strdoza is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
The Flamingo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The Flamingo pulls Strdoza in close to his closed guard and prevents Strdoza from doing any damage or advancing position.
Strdoza tries to free his leg and advance position but The Flamingo is retaining full guard.
The Flamingo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The Flamingo wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Strdoza trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Strdoza advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Strdoza (7) vs (7) The Flamingo
Strdoza tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Strdoza has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Strdoza tries for a kimura but The Flamingo is defending well.
You can see the frustration on The Flamingo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The Flamingo tries to buck Strdoza off but Strdoza is having none of it.
The Flamingo is trying to escape the position but Strdoza is controlling the position.
Strdoza tries for a kimura but The Flamingo is defending well.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
The Flamingo gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Strdoza tries to pass the half guard into mount. The Flamingo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Still in half guard, Strdoza seems content to control.
The Flamingo makes his way to full guard. A much better position for The Flamingo.
Strdoza trying to control the position from guard on top but The Flamingo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The Flamingo 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. Oh but The Flamingo is tightening it up a little... Strdoza has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Strdoza reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Strdoza taps out! Nice BJJ there by The Flamingo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Domingo The Flamingo!
After winning the bout, Domingo The Flamingo thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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