PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Chad Strdoza (ranked 4905 p4p, 352 weight class) and Kyle Seehaver (ranked 2748 p4p, 0 weight class). Chad Strdoza has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Strdoza
vs
Seehaver

170 cm
22
150 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

183 cm
31
155 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand

Excellent grappler
Counter fighter
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chad Strdoza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kyle Seehaver!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Cecil Peabody and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Seehaver.

Seehaver tries for a kimura but Strdoza is defending well.
Strdoza prevents Seehaver from moving into mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Seehaver wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Strdoza, who protects the arm well.
Strdoza might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Seehaver is looking to take a break and control but Strdoza is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Seehaver tries to move to mount but Strdoza blocks the move with his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seehaver controlling from side mount.
Seehaver advances nicely into full mount.
Seehaver controlling the position easily from mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Strdoza is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Seehaver wants to take Strdoza's back but he can't do it this time.

Seehaver with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.

Seehaver is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Strdoza can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Seehaver wants to take his opponent's back but Strdoza doesn't allow it.
Seehaver takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.

Seehaver is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Strdoza has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.

Seehaver working for a choke but Strdoza is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strdoza trying to control the action but Seehaver just sinks the hooks in.

Seehaver tightening his grip on Strdoza, looking for the choke.

Seehaver has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.

Seehaver is looking for the choke from the back position but Strdoza is controlling his hands well.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!

Seehaver is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Strdoza won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Seehaver off his unconscious opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kyle Seehaver!