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Stepping Stone 21 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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Damian Drago! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 1 losses; Li Sheng Choo Oi!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Ian Loll and Elvis Blanc.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Choo Oi darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Drago (0) vs (2) Choo Oi
Drago is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Choo Oi pulls his head out easily.
Drago actively working from the bottom here.
Drago is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Choo Oi pulls his head out easily.
Choo Oi is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Drago defends it well.
Drago looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Choo Oi is working for a kimura but Drago is defending it quite comfortably.
Drago's coaches at 3Band MMA have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Choo Oi is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drago is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Choo Oi pulls his head out easily.
Choo Oi is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Drago defends it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Choo Oi is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Choo Oi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Drago doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Choo Oi.
Drago actively working from the bottom here.
Drago is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Choo Oi pulls his head out easily.
Drago regains full guard. Nicely done.
Choo Oi drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Choo Oi jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Drago throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Choo Oi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Choo Oi 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.
Choo Oi 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.
Drago working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Choo Oi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Drago is tightening it up a little... Choo Oi has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Choo Oi reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Choo Oi taps out! Nice BJJ there by Drago!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Damian Drago!
Damian Drago managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Nutritional Shaved Ice, into his post fight interview. |
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