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Stepping Stone 42 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 0 wins and 4 losses; Silas T Berry! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 4 losses; Damian Drago!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Eddie Farnsworth and David Schapiro.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Drago tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Berry defends well and Drago ends up having to push Berry into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Drago shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Berry napping and manages to drive through into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Berry (0) vs (4) Drago
Drago is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Berry is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Berry tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Drago is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Berry knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Drago is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Berry knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drago tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Drago has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Berry is trying to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berry is working hard here to advance position.
Berry manages to work his way to half guard, despite Drago's best efforts.
Berry wants to improve his position but Drago is controlling well.
Drago is trying to work for a kimura but Berry is defending well.
Berry tries to get to full guard but Drago has control of the leg.
Drago is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Berry has managed to free his arm - good work.
Berry tries to roll over but Drago keeps him under control.
Drago is looking for a kimura but Berry is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Drago to get the leverage.
Berry definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berry wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Drago seems to be working for a kimura but Berry defends the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Drago is looking for a kimura here.
Drago is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Berry sees it coming and defends easily.
Drago is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Drago is looking for a kimura here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berry trying to control here.
Drago is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Berry moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Drago drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Drago jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Drago drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Drago jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drago 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.
Berry controls Drago momentarily but Drago frees himself.
Drago drops back looking for a leg! Berry is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Berry manages to kick Drago off! Drago jumps back into Berry's guard.
Berry looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Drago drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Drago jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Drago drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Drago jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Drago 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.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Drago trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Drago has gone for a leg lock! Berry slips out almost immediately though and dives into Drago's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Berry (2) vs (4) Drago
Drago is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Berry defends well.
Drago has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Berry can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Berry sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Drago's guard.
Berry tries to pass to full mount but Drago defends it.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Drago actively working from the bottom here.
Berry works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Berry (5) vs (4) Drago
Berry wants to control the pace but Drago is squirming around nicely.
Drago is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Drago tries to improve his position but instead Berry has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Berry (8) vs (4) Drago
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Drago manages to reverse the position and now he's in Berry's guard. Nice work there by Drago.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Berry (8) vs (6) Drago
Drago thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Drago looks winded!
Drago sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Berry's guard.
Berry is pressing down on Drago's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Drago drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Drago as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Berry screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Drago! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Damian Drago!
Damian Drago managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Nutritional Shaved Ice, into his post fight interview. |
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