PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shogun Chua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Krystof Teverdosky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shogun Chua has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Chua
vs
Teverdosky

184 cm
22
210 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

184 cm
22
205 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Very confident

Advantage XXX nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Shogun Chua!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Krystof Teverdosky!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Chua changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Teverdosky looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Teverdosky manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Chua makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Chua.

Chua has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Teverdosky is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Chua.
Chua is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Teverdosky off and has taken his back!

Chua is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Chua looking for the RNC.
Teverdosky is in bad spot here.
Teverdosky holding both Chua 's hands and preventing any damage.

Teverdosky defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Chua's arms.
Teverdosky wants to escape the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Chua is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Chua is breathing heavily.
Chua is hanging on to Teverdosky's back as he tries to escape.

Chua is persistently looking for the submission but Teverdosky is defending it well.
Chua doesn't have the hooks in and Teverdosky manages to turn into his guard.
Teverdosky trying to stand up but can't free himself from Chua's guard.
Teverdosky must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Chua isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Teverdosky stacks Chua on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Teverdosky!

Teverdosky tries for a kimura but Chua is defending well.
Chua is looking for a sweep.
Teverdosky wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chua keeps working.
Chua is looking for a sweep.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Teverdosky advances to full mount.
Chua is in all sorts of trouble here.
Teverdosky raining down shots from the mount!

Teverdosky is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Chua is surviving well by controlling Teverdosky's body position as best he can.
Chua sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Chua is in trouble now - Teverdosky has advanced to mount!
Chua is in all sorts of trouble here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Teverdosky fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
A nice elbow there by Teverdosky.
Teverdosky working the ground and pound effectively.

Chua is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Teverdosky is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Chua is in real trouble.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Krystof Teverdosky dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Chua shoots in for a takedown but Teverdosky shows good takedown defense.
Oh Chua is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Teverdosky shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Chua pinned against the cage. Chua gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Chua seems to have got his legs back now.
Chua tries for a takedown but Teverdosky circles away easily

and Teverdosky decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Chua's guard.
Teverdosky trying to control the position from guard on top but Chua is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Chua working for a triangle but Teverdosky defends it easily.

Teverdosky is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Teverdosky showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

Chua has an active guard here but Teverdosky has managed to pass into half guard.
Chua gets back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Chua is looking for a triangle but Teverdosky pushes his legs off easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Chua wants to improve his position but instead Teverdosky has moved into half guard.
Teverdosky trying to control from half guard but Chua is working away.
Chua manages to get to full guard.
Chua keeping moving, preventing Teverdosky from controlling successfully.
Teverdosky preventing the sweep.
Teverdosky passes Chua's left leg - he's now in half guard.

Chua looking for submissions off his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Teverdosky prevents Chua from improving his position.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.

Chua bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Chua moves into full mount!
Teverdosky has given up his back.

Chua has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Teverdosky trying to control the action but Chua just sinks the hooks in.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Chua is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Teverdosky has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Krystof Teverdosky has got the better of the ground game so far.
Teverdosky trying to control but not successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Shogun Chua will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Teverdosky shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Chua as he jumps to the side.
Teverdosky wants to clinch up but Chua keeps it at a distance.
Chua has his takedown stuffed

and Teverdosky counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Teverdosky is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Chua!
Chua sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Chua wants to improve his position but Teverdosky is controlling well.
Teverdosky thows a huge punch but Chua dodges it nicely.

Chua looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Teverdosky moves into full mount! Chua won't be happy about that!
Chua is trying desperately to improve position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Teverdosky lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Teverdosky controlling the pace for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Teverdosky dominating with strikes here.
Teverdosky prevents Chua from getting the reversal.
Teverdosky lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Teverdosky lands a nice shot to the head.
Chua is trying desperately to improve position.

Teverdosky working for a guillotine from mount but Chua is in no mood to give up.
Teverdosky landing strikes, looking to finish!
Teverdosky tries to control but Chua wriggling away.
Chua is in all sorts of trouble here.
Teverdosky trying to control but Chua is having none of it.
Teverdosky prevents Chua from getting the reversal.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Teverdosky tries to control but Chua wriggling away.
Teverdosky working away from the top, dropping strikes.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Teverdosky cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!

Teverdosky is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Shogun Chua is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Chua gets caught flat footed, as Teverdosky shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Teverdosky trying to control but Chua is working from the bottom.
Teverdosky stopping the sweep attempt from Chua.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Chua working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Teverdosky has passed into half guard!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chua is looking to get back to full guard here but Teverdosky has managed to pass to side control instead.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chua takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Teverdosky throwing strikes here but Chua is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Krystof Teverdosky really dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Chua shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Teverdosky counters with a takedown into side control.
Chua is trying to improve his position.
Teverdosky misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Chua tries to buck Teverdosky off but Teverdosky is having none of it.
Chua is working hard here to advance position.
Chua is not content to let Teverdosky control the position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Chua has his takedown stuffed

and Teverdosky counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Chua!
Teverdosky trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Chua bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Teverdosky is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chua advances position into side control!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chua tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Teverdosky is trying to control Chua's posture but Chua avoids it.

Chua wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Teverdosky, who protects the arm well.

Chua wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Teverdosky, who protects the arm well.
Teverdosky is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Chua's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

Chua is looking for a kimura but Teverdosky is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Chua to get the leverage.
Teverdosky works his way to full guard. Good work.
Chua passes Teverdosky's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Teverdosky looks like he's trying to stand up.
Teverdosky wants to control but Chua is keeping busy and won't allow it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Teverdosky works his way to full guard. Good work.
Teverdosky not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Chua forces his way into half guard.

Chua is working for an americana but Teverdosky has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Chua was thinking about the submission.

Chua drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Teverdosky dives on top into guard.

Chua working for a triangle but Teverdosky defends it easily.

Chua is looking for a triangle but Teverdosky pushes his legs off easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Chua has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Teverdosky can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Chua working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Teverdosky has passed into half guard!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Krystof Teverdosky dominated that fourth round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!

Chua doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Teverdosky decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Chua's guard.

Chua throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Chua throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Teverdosky escapes and throws Chua's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Teverdosky trying to control the action but Chua is working from the bottom.
Chua tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Teverdosky presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!

Teverdosky working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Chua is working to get back to half guard.
Teverdosky tries to control but Chua wriggling away.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.

Teverdosky looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chua tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Teverdosky landing strikes from the mount and Chua is in trouble!
Teverdosky takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Chua is trying to break free.
Chua manages to reverse the position and now he's in Teverdosky's guard. Nice work there by Chua.
Chua tries to free his leg and advance position but Teverdosky is retaining full guard.

Chua postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Teverdosky is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Chua, into his guard.

Chua looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Chua keeping moving, preventing Teverdosky from controlling successfully.
Teverdosky preventing the sweep.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Chua looking for a guillotine here but Teverdosky defends easily.

Chua working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Teverdosky doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Teverdosky manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Chua working for a triangle but Teverdosky defends it easily.
Teverdosky slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

Chua has an active guard here but Teverdosky has managed to pass into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Teverdosky prevents Chua from improving his position.
Shogun Chua has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chua wants to get back to full guard but Teverdosky has mounted him!

And that's the end of the fight!
Krystof Teverdosky comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Teverdosky has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Andi Peters scores the fight for Krystof Teverdosky!
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight for Krystof Teverdosky!
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight for Krystof Teverdosky!

Krystof Teverdosky wins by unanimous decision!