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Stepping Stone 47 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 4 losses; Rumsfeld Shart! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 4 losses; Damian Drago!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Donald Grub and Steven Brown.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Drago shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Shart as he jumps to the side.
Drago shoots in for a double leg but Shart sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Drago looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Shart! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Shart (0) vs (4) Drago
Shart tries to bench press Drago off him but Drago keeps the position.
Drago is trying to get an arm triangle but Shart is defending well.
Shart tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Drago wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drago thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Drago is trying to get an arm triangle but Shart is defending well.
Shart can't do much from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shart is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Drago off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Shart (4) vs (4) Drago
Drago showing good submission defense here.
Shart has good solid back control here.
You can see the frustration on Drago's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Shart is persistently looking for the submission but Drago is defending it well.
Shart is looking for the choke from the back position but Drago is controlling his hands well.
Shart controlling from the back.
Drago turns into Shart and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shart (4) vs (6) Drago
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 two minutes gone in the round.
Drago drops back looking for a leg! Shart is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Shart manages to kick Drago off! Drago jumps back into Shart's guard.
Drago pushes down on Shart's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Shart slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Drago pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shart is keeping the position for now.
Shart pulls Drago in close to his closed guard and prevents Drago from doing any damage or advancing position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Drago passes into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drago wants to work for an arm triangle but Shart is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Shart wants to get back to full guard.
Shart actively working from the bottom here.
Drago seems to be looking for submissions.
Shart is looking for a sweep. Drago is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Drago is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Drago is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Shart has managed to free his arm - good work.
Shart desperately trying to maintain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shart gets full guard.
Drago thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Shart looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Shart is looking for a triangle but Drago pushes his legs off easily.
Shart has control of Drago's left arm, preventing Drago from doing any damage.
Drago won't allow Shart to sweep him here.
Drago thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Drago trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Drago drops back, looking for a kneebar! Shart looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Shart looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Shart! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Shart (8) vs (6) Drago
Shart has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Shart (10) vs (6) Drago
Shart sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Shart looking for a guillotine from mount but Drago is having none of it.
Shart sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Shart looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Shart sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Shart wants to control the pace but Drago is squirming around nicely.
Shart looking to control and managing it successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Drago bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shart (10) vs (8) Drago
Drago has gone for a leg lock! Shart slips out almost immediately though and dives into Drago's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shart (12) vs (8) Drago
Shart stays in close to Drago's body and controls the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Drago looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Shart trying to control but Drago is working from the bottom.
Shart has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Shart controls from within his opponent's guard.
Shart trying to control but Drago is working from the bottom.
Shart slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Shart (15) vs (8) Drago
Shart slows the pace down.
Drago tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Shart wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Drago keeps trying to improve his position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Shart moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Drago is trying to get back to half guard.
Shart wants to control but Drago is keeping him busy.
Shart will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Shart is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Drago's shoulder. That is not cool.
Drago manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shart (15) vs (10) Drago
Shart is trying to maintain the position but Drago is very close to passing his half guard.
Drago seems to be looking for submissions.
Shart tries to roll over but Drago keeps him under control.
Drago is thwarting Shart's attempts to control the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Shart actively working from the bottom here.
Shart gets full guard.
Shart is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Drago looking to pass the guard.
Shart looking for a guillotine here but Drago defends easily.
Drago pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shart is keeping the position for now.
Drago is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Shart seems keen to control Drago's posture.
Shart has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Drago thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Shart is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Drago being controlled here momentarily.
Shart looking to hit a scissor sweep but Drago is one step ahead there.
Drago tries to free his leg and advance position but Shart is retaining full guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Shart has control of Drago's left arm, preventing Drago from doing any damage.
Shart wants to sweep but no luck.
Drago postures up.
Shart seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Shart looking for a triangle here. Drago is fighting it but it looks tight! Shart pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Drago is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Rumsfeld Shart!
An out of breath and clearly excited Rumsfeld Shart thanked The Huntington New Age Wellness Community for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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