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Stepping Stone 23 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 Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Thammy Jagonoy! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 4 losses; Damian Drago!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Joseph Jones and Columbo Gatti.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
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.
Jagonoy scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jagonoy (2) vs (0) Drago
Drago gets back to full guard.
Drago keeping moving, preventing Jagonoy from controlling successfully.
Drago escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jagonoy gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jagonoy slips nicely into half guard.
Drago looking for submissions off his back.
Drago looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Drago is defending against the submission attempts here by Jagonoy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jagonoy looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Drago is staying active underneath Jagonoy, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jagonoy is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Drago defends it well.
Jagonoy seems to be looking for submissions.
Drago looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jagonoy is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Drago is just riding it out for now. Jagonoy eventually gives up the hold.
Drago actively working from the bottom here.
Jagonoy wants to control but Drago is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drago actively working from the bottom here.
Jagonoy is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Jagonoy is trying to control. Drago wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Drago felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Drago actively working from the bottom here.
Jagonoy is trying to control. Drago wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Drago looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Drago looking for submissions off his back.
Drago looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jagonoy is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Jagonoy 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 Jagonoy.
Jagonoy is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Drago is just riding it out for now. Jagonoy eventually gives up the hold.
Drago looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Drago is staying active underneath Jagonoy, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jagonoy is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Drago slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Jagonoy wants to control from the top but Drago keeps moving.
Jagonoy might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Drago looking for a guillotine here but Jagonoy defends easily.
Jagonoy trying to control but Drago is working from the bottom.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Drago throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jagonoy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Drago is keeping the position for now.
Drago escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jagonoy gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jagonoy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Drago throws his legs up looking for a submission but Jagonoy uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Jagonoy (5) vs (0) Drago
Drago sneaks back into half guard.
Jagonoy is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Drago looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Jagonoy is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Drago sees it coming and defends easily.
Jagonoy is trying to control. Drago wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Jagonoy seems to be working for a kimura but Drago defends the submission attempt.
Jagonoy 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 to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Drago actively working from the bottom here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Jagonoy in particular looking to stall.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Jagonoy wants to work for an arm triangle but Drago is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Drago is pressing down on Jagonoy's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Jagonoy tries to free his leg and advance position but Drago is retaining full guard.
Jagonoy controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Drago keeping moving, preventing Jagonoy from controlling successfully.
Drago has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jagonoy can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Drago is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jagonoy defends well.
Jagonoy trying to control but Drago is working from the bottom.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Jagonoy tries to free his leg and advance position but Drago is retaining full guard.
Drago is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jagonoy slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Jagonoy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Drago is keeping the position for now.
Jagonoy drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jagonoy jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Jagonoy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Drago swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jagonoy trying to control the position from guard on top but Drago is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jagonoy slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Jagonoy trying to control the position from guard on top but Drago is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Jagonoy passes Drago's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Jagonoy is working for a kimura but Drago is defending it quite comfortably.
Drago is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jagonoy's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jagonoy's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Jagonoy (5) vs (4) Drago
Drago is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Jagonoy is trying to defend against the choke here but Drago has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Drago Tightens the hold and Jagonoy taps out furiously! Drago displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Damian Drago!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Damian Drago waved his t-shirt featuring Nutritional Shaved Ice's logo in front of the cameras. |
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