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Stepping Stone 32 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 7 wins and 4 losses; Damian Drago! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 8 losses; Lance Walker!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Daniel Cesar and Luis Engracia.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Walker shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Drago (0) vs (2) Walker
Drago is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Walker pulls his head out easily.
Walker is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Drago looking for submissions off his back.
Walker perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Drago might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Drago actively working from the bottom here.
Walker sitting and controlling from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drago manages to get to full guard.
Walker got a little sloppy there for a moment and Drago has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Walker has managed to get both his arms back between Drago's legs - danger averted.
Walker must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walker is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Walker told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Walker wants to pass the guard but Drago is keeping the position.
Walker controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Walker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Drago is keeping the position for now.
Walker trying to control the position from guard on top but Drago is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Walker stays in close to Drago's body and controls the position.
Drago working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Walker 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... Walker has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Walker reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Walker taps out! Nice BJJ there by Drago!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Damian Drago!
Damian Drago very nearly forgot to thank Nutritional Shaved Ice amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you. |
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