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Stepping Stone 10 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 2 wins and 3 losses; Diego Nogueira! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 3 losses; Klay Dee!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Elvis Blanc and Robert Douchet.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Dee clinches up against the cage.
Nogueira jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Dee walks away with a smile on his face. Nogueira gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Dee darts in and clinches Nogueira up against the cage.
Dee has hold of one of Nogueira's legs. Nogueira is fighting the takedown attempt but Dee gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Nogueira (0) vs (2) Dee
Nogueira looking to control.
Nogueira working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dee doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dee manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dee must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Nogueira is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nogueira is looking for a triangle but Dee pushes his legs off easily.
Nogueira wants to improve his position but instead Dee has moved into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nogueira is trying to get back to full guard.
Nogueira is looking to get back to full guard here but Dee has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Nogueira (0) vs (5) Dee
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nogueira trying his best to control but Dee has mounted him. Score +2 for reaching mount: Nogueira (0) vs (7) Dee
Nogueira looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Nogueira (0) vs (10) Dee
Dee avoiding Nogueira 's attempts to control his hands.
Dee doesn't have the hooks in and Nogueira manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nogueira (2) vs (10) Dee
Nogueira trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Dee manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nogueira (2) vs (12) Dee
Dee wants to pass the guard but Nogueira is keeping the position.
Nogueira wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira wants to hit a sweep here but Dee passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Nogueira there! Score +3 for passing guard: Nogueira (2) vs (15) Dee
Dee manages to capitalize on a mistake by Nogueira to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Nogueira (2) vs (18) Dee
Nogueira rolls, trying to escape but Dee keeps control of the position.
Nogueira manages to reverse the position and now he's in Dee's guard. Nice work there by Nogueira.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nogueira (4) vs (18) Dee
Nogueira drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Dee dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nogueira (4) vs (20) Dee
Nogueira has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Dee has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Nogueira (4) vs (23) Dee
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dee controls the position.
Nogueira tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Dee presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Nogueira (4) vs (25) Dee
Nogueira is working to get back to half guard.
Nogueira is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nogueira sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Nogueira actively working from the bottom here.
Nogueira moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira has an active guard here but Dee has managed to pass into half guard.
Nogueira is trying to get back to full guard.
Nogueira trying to control from the bottom.
Nogueira preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Well, if Dee is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira manages to get to full guard.
Dee controlling from the top position.
Nogueira will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Nogueira is trying to control the position but Dee postures up.
Nogueira wants to improve his position but instead Dee has moved into half guard.
Nogueira manages to get to full guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Dee postures up.
Nogueira tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nogueira pushes a forearm under Dee's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Dee is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Diego Nogueira!
An out of breath Diego Nogueira thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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