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Stepping Stone 40 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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 10 losses; Dionisio De Herrera! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 6 losses; Joe Dirt!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Trevor Gratis and Steve Smith.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
De Herrera tries for a takedown but Dirt sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Dirt moves into the clinch successfully.
De Herrera changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Dirt fights it off and pushes away nicely.
De Herrera shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dirt defends it nicely.
Dirt's coach down at Blacksmith MMA Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Dirt's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dionisio De Herrera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dirt moves into the clinch successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dirt gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: De Herrera (0) vs (2) Dirt
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
De Herrera controls Dirt momentarily but Dirt frees himself.
De Herrera seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dirt wants to control from the top but De Herrera keeps moving.
De Herrera is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Herrera controls Dirt momentarily but Dirt frees himself.
Dirt passes De Herrera's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Dirt is looking to take a break and control but De Herrera is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dirt is looking to advance position but De Herrera won't allow it.
Dirt is trying to work for a kimura but De Herrera is defending well.
De Herrera is looking to improve his position.
De Herrera is trying to control but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dirt is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
De Herrera wants to control but Dirt is keeping busy and won't allow it.
De Herrera is trying to get back to full guard.
De Herrera looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dirt is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, De Herrera has managed to free his arm - good work.
De Herrera is defending against the submission attempts here by Dirt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dirt is sneakily working for an arm triangle but De Herrera sees it coming and defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Herrera manages to get to full guard.
Dirt trying to control but De Herrera is working from the bottom.
Dirt is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but De Herrera has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Dirt is looking to defend but De Herrera has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Dirt! De Herrera pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Dirt taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Dionisio De Herrera!
Dionisio De Herrera thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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