Zain Asante Takes Down fellow Blue Belt in Gi Match

The blue belt in the white gi, Zain Asante, starts this match with a right-hand grip on the black belt's left sleeve. He pulls him forward, trying to break his balance. He counters with a lapel grip and keeps his posture strong.

Now he shifts her weight and gets an underhook. He's working for the takedown, but the black belt stays low and resists. He commits and drives through. He hits the mat, and he's on top with control.

He's in his open guard, looking to pass. The knee slice comes next. He drives her knee onto his hip, controls the arm, and breaks through. Side control is locked in. The cross-face is tight.

Can he hold this position and grind out the win? Or will the black belt find a way to escape and turn the match around?