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Stepping Stone 36 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 8 wins and 4 losses; Damian Drago! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Lamban Gaul!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Bruno Lombardi and David Schapiro.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Drago gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Drago (0) vs (2) Gaul
Gaul got a little sloppy there for a moment and Drago has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gaul has managed to get both his arms back between Drago's legs - danger averted.
Drago is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gaul pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Drago is keeping the position for now.
Gaul avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gaul trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gaul trying to control the position from guard on top but Drago is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gaul wants to pass the guard but Drago is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drago working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gaul doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gaul manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gaul wants to control from the top but Drago keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gaul forces his way into half guard.
Gaul is controlling the pace.
Drago's coaches at 3Band MMA have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Drago is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gaul's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gaul's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Drago (4) vs (2) Gaul
Drago is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Gaul defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Gaul defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Drago's arms.
Gaul controlling Drago 's hands.
Gaul really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Drago. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gaul tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gaul keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Drago goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Gaul is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Drago (4) vs (4) Gaul
Gaul passes Drago's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Drago looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gaul seems to be looking for submissions.
Drago is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Gaul is tapping! Great win for Drago!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Damian Drago!
Damian Drago gave a mention to Nutritional Shaved Ice in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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