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Stepping Stone 16 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 London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Nori Tatewaki! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Damian Drago!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Robert Twigg and Cecil Peabody.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Tatewaki has Drago up against the cage in a clinch.
Tatewaki has Drago pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Tatewaki pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Drago tumbling to the mat - Tatewaki dives into Drago's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Tatewaki (2) vs (0) Drago
Tatewaki preventing the sweep.
Drago is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tatewaki is aware though and is defending well.
Tatewaki pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Drago is keeping the position for now.
Tatewaki is working hard here to advance position.
Tatewaki has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Drago tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tatewaki avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drago is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tatewaki is aware though and is defending well.
Tatewaki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Drago swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tatewaki forces his way into half guard.
Tatewaki wants to take a breather but Drago is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drago looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tatewaki in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Drago tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Tatewaki!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Nori Tatewaki! |
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