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Stepping Stone 70 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 Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 11 losses; Ricky Peyton! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 8 losses; Damian Drago!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Drago misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Peyton closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Drago's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Peyton (2) vs (0) Drago
Peyton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Drago is keeping the position for now.
Drago keeping moving, preventing Peyton from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drago is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Drago is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Peyton avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peyton thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Drago keeping moving, preventing Peyton from controlling successfully.
Drago working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Peyton 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... Peyton has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Peyton reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Peyton taps out! Nice BJJ there by Drago!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Damian Drago!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Damian Drago made sure he mentioned Nutritional Shaved Ice, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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