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Event:
Stepping Stone 47
Date: Oct 09, 2022 |
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 3 wins and 10 losses; Dionisio De Herrera! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Dani Gerbandi!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Ackerman and Andrew Berry.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Gerbandi closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: De Herrera (0) vs (2) Gerbandi
Gerbandi looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
De Herrera wants to get back to full guard.
Gerbandi is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
De Herrera is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
De Herrera actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gerbandi sitting and controlling from the half guard.
De Herrera is trying to get back to full guard.#T1##SUB2#
Gerbandi is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
De Herrera looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
De Herrera is looking to improve his position.
Gerbandi passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: De Herrera (0) vs (5) Gerbandi
Gerbandi is staying tight to De Herrera's torso, preventing him from escaping.
De Herrera can't do much from the bottom here. #T2#
De Herrera being controlled for a moment.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Let's hope that Gerbandi has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#SUB2#
Gerbandi is trying to get an arm triangle but De Herrera is defending well.
De Herrera struggling a bit here.
Gerbandi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with De Herrera. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T3#
De Herrera tries to get back to half guard but can't.
De Herrera wants to control but Gerbandi postures up.#SUB2#
Gerbandi tries for a kimura but De Herrera is defending well.
Gerbandi controls the position from side control.#SUB2#
Gerbandi thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Gerbandi working away.#T4#
Gerbandi is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
De Herrera is looking to regain half guard here but Gerbandi keeps moving and retains side control.
Gerbandi content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T5#
De Herrera struggling a bit here.
Gerbandi controlling the position from side mount.
De Herrera tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gerbandi wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
De Herrera looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
De Herrera is trying to escape the position but Gerbandi is controlling the position.
De Herrera is looking for a sweep.#T6#
You can see the frustration on De Herrera's face as Gerbandi controls the position. #SUB2#
Gerbandi goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, De Herrera rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Gerbandi's guard! Nice work there by De Herrera! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: De Herrera (2) vs (5) Gerbandi
De Herrera wants to control from the top but Gerbandi keeps moving.
De Herrera is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Gerbandi is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
De Herrera being controlled here momentarily.
De Herrera trying to control the position from guard on top but Gerbandi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gerbandi controlling De Herrera's posture. #T7##SUB2#
Gerbandi throws his legs up looking for a submission but De Herrera uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: De Herrera (5) vs (5) Gerbandi
De Herrera is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Gerbandi will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Gerbandi is holding De Herrera down, trying to stall.#SUB#
De Herrera working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T8##SUB#
De Herrera thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Gerbandi tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but De Herrera wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
De Herrera is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gerbandi has escaped the position, nice work there.
Gerbandi keeps De Herrera under control for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T9#
Gerbandi is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
De Herrera looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
You can see the frustration on Gerbandi's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
De Herrera thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T10#
De Herrera trying to control the action but Gerbandi is working from the bottom.
Gerbandi is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
De Herrera is trying to get an arm triangle but Gerbandi is defending well.
Gerbandi tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but De Herrera presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: De Herrera (7) vs (5) Gerbandi#SUB#
De Herrera swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Gerbandi is now in De Herrera's guard. A big mistake from De Herrera there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: De Herrera (7) vs (7) Gerbandi#T11#
Gerbandi's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
De Herrera is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gerbandi stays in close to De Herrera's body and controls the position. #SUB#
De Herrera is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gerbandi is aware though and is defending well.#T12#
Gerbandi content to stall in guard here.
Gerbandi pushing down on De Herrera's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
De Herrera actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Gerbandi seems to be looking for submissions.
Gerbandi slows the pace down in half guard.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Gerbandi.#T13#
De Herrera is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gerbandi takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
De Herrera trying to control from the bottom.
De Herrera is pressing down on Gerbandi's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
De Herrera is trying to control the position from the bottom.
De Herrera being controlled here, momentarily. #T14##SUB#
De Herrera is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gerbandi pushes down on De Herrera's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Gerbandi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. De Herrera doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gerbandi.
Gerbandi content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and De Herrera gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
De Herrera takes the fight on points by 8 to 7.
Dionisio De Herrera seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 40
Date: Oct 02, 2022 |
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.#CL2#
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.#CL2#
Dirt moves into the clinch successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
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. #SUB#
De Herrera is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T1#
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. #SUB2#
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.
#T2##SUB2#
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.#SUB#
De Herrera looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Dirt is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, De Herrera has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
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.#SUB2#
Dirt is sneakily working for an arm triangle but De Herrera sees it coming and defends easily.#T3#
De Herrera manages to get to full guard.
Dirt trying to control but De Herrera is working from the bottom. #SUB#
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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Event:
Stepping Stone 37
Date: Sep 25, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 5 losses; Alfredo Linguini! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 9 losses; Dionisio De Herrera!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Chris Downing and Cecil Peabody.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Horrible takedown attempt by De Herrera or perhaps it was just good defense by Linguini, which made it look bad. #CL#
Linguini forces De Herrera back against the cage and clinches.
Linguini is defending well against a takedown attempt.
De Herrera has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Linguini is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Alfredo Linguini has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dionisio De Herrera.
De Herrera is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Linguini gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
De Herrera looking for a takedown. #TD#
Linguini has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics De Herrera uses from the top position. #SUB#
Linguini has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. De Herrera doesn't defend quickly enough and Linguini has managed to lock this one up! Can De Herrera escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Linguini on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Alfredo Linguini! |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 35
Date: Sep 18, 2022 |
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 8 losses; Dionisio De Herrera! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 0 losses; Roddy Banner!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Alan Glass and Frank Dennis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Banner closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: De Herrera (0) vs (2) Banner#SUB#
De Herrera looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
De Herrera is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Banner pulls his head out easily.
Banner content to control rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Herrera tries to get to full guard but Banner has control of the leg. #T1#
De Herrera has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Banner is working away from the top position though.
Banner wants to pass the guard but De Herrera is defending well.
Banner content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Banner uses his free foot to push down on De Herrera's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for De Herrera. Score +3 for passing guard: De Herrera (0) vs (5) Banner
Banner wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
De Herrera is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T2#
Banner really doesn't want to stay on the ground with De Herrera. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Banner content just to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
It looks like Banner might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Banner is continuing to stall.
De Herrera wants to control but Banner is having none of it.#T3#
De Herrera keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
De Herrera might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Banner controlling from mount.
Banner wants to take De Herrera's back here but De Herrera is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
De Herrera working to try and regain half guard.
Banner sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Banner prevents De Herrera from getting the reversal.#T4##SUB2#
Banner jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but De Herrera manages to avoid the submission attempt.
You can see the frustration on De Herrera's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
De Herrera sneaks back into half guard.
De Herrera is looking to improve his position.
Banner is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: De Herrera (0) vs (8) Banner
Banner controlling the position easily from mount. #T5#
De Herrera is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Banner controlling his opponent.
Banner fails to take his opponent's back.
De Herrera looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Banner is still trying to improve position.
Banner controlling from the full mount. #T6#
De Herrera wants to hold on but Banner pushes him away.
Banner controlling his opponent. #T7#
De Herrera is trying to escape the mount.
#SUB2#
Banner is working for a guillotine from mount but De Herrera frees his head quite easily.
Banner sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
We've been informed that Banner has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Banner is trying to take his opponent's back.
#T8#
Banner controlling his opponent. #SUB2#
Banner has control of De Herrera's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and De Herrera regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Banner wants to take his opponent's back but De Herrera doesn't allow it.
Banner controlling the position easily from mount.
Let's hope that Banner has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T9#
Banner with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Banner avoids the attempt from De Herrera to control.
Banner controlling the position easily from mount.
De Herrera tries to lock up and control but Banner gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Banner takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
De Herrera really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T10#
Banner controlling the position easily from mount.
De Herrera is trying desperately to improve position.
Banner wants to take his opponent's back but De Herrera doesn't allow it. #SUB2#
Banner wants to finish this one by submission but De Herrera is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Banner.
Banner controlling from the full mount.
De Herrera is in all sorts of trouble here.
Banner wants to take De Herrera's back but he can't do it this time. #T11#
Banner content just to control the position here.
Banner with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
De Herrera is working to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Banner jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but De Herrera manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Banner is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt De Herrera will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
You can see the frustration on De Herrera's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T12#
De Herrera is trying to improve his position.
De Herrera prevents Banner from moving into mount.
De Herrera being controlled for a moment.
De Herrera is trying to control Banner's posture but Banner avoids it. #SUB2#
Banner tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
De Herrera is looking for a sweep.#T13#
Banner tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
De Herrera is looking for a sweep.
Banner has knee on belly momentarily but De Herrera bucks him off and regains half guard.
Banner content to control rather than advance.
De Herrera trying to control but Banner postures up.
#T14#
Banner takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
De Herrera wants to control but Banner is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Well, if Banner 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.
De Herrera trying to control but Banner postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Banner wins on points by 8 to 0.
A very excited looking Roddy Banner made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 29
Date: Sep 11, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Rowan Atkinson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 7 losses; Dionisio De Herrera!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Joseph Jones and Eddie Farnsworth.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
De Herrera feints and as Atkinson raises his hands in defense, De Herrera changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Atkinson (0) vs (2) De Herrera
Atkinson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
De Herrera looking to sit in guard and control but Atkinson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Atkinson (2) vs (2) De Herrera
Atkinson wants to pass the guard but De Herrera is keeping the position.
Atkinson stays in close to De Herrera's body and controls the position.
De Herrera is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
De Herrera keeping full guard, as Atkinson tries to pass.
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.
De Herrera is trying to keep Atkinson in close.
#T1#
Atkinson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed De Herrera's guard.
De Herrera is trying to control but can't.
De Herrera works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
De Herrera working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Atkinson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Atkinson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Atkinson controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
De Herrera escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Atkinson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
De Herrera has his foot on Atkinson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Atkinson works his way back into a safe position though.#T2##SUB2#
De Herrera is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Atkinson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Atkinson is pushing down on De Herrera's leg trying to pass to half guard. De Herrera is fighting to maintain full guard but Atkinson has managed to sneak the leg through.
Atkinson is pressing down on De Herrera's thigh, looking to free his foot. De Herrera is holding on for now. #SUB#
Atkinson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
De Herrera trying to control but Atkinson postures up.
#SUB2#
De Herrera looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3##SUB2#
De Herrera actively working from the bottom here.
De Herrera tries to roll over but Atkinson keeps him under control.#SUB2#
De Herrera looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Atkinson is controlling the pace.
#SUB#
Atkinson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
De Herrera moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T4#
Atkinson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. De Herrera swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
De Herrera working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Atkinson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Atkinson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
De Herrera is looking for a triangle but Atkinson pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Atkinson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
De Herrera can't keep his opponent in guard - Atkinson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T5#
Atkinson works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Atkinson (5) vs (2) De Herrera
De Herrera tries to hold on but Atkinson postures up.
Atkinson prevents De Herrera from getting the reversal.
Atkinson content just to control the position here.
De Herrera tries to lock up and control but Atkinson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB#
Atkinson is going oldschool here, as he tries to force De Herrera to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so De Herrera shrugs it off.
Atkinson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T6#
Atkinson tries to control but De Herrera wriggling away. #SUB#
Atkinson has control of De Herrera's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and De Herrera regains control of the situation pretty easily.
De Herrera tries to hold on but Atkinson pushes him away.
Atkinson looking to control and managing it successfully.
De Herrera tries to hold on but Atkinson pushes him away.
De Herrera regains half guard.#T7#
Atkinson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
De Herrera is trying to control but can't.
Atkinson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Atkinson trying to pass the guard but De Herrera defending well.
De Herrera trying to control but Atkinson postures up.
#SUB2#
De Herrera looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
De Herrera trying to control here.
#T8##SUB#
Atkinson is working for a kimura but De Herrera is defending it quite comfortably.
Atkinson controlling the action here.
We've been informed that De Herrera has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Atkinson passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for De Herrera! Score +3 for passing guard: Atkinson (8) vs (2) De Herrera
Atkinson wants to control the pace but De Herrera is squirming around nicely. #T9#
Atkinson controlling from mount.
De Herrera is trying to escape the mount.
Atkinson avoids the attempt from De Herrera to control.
Atkinson controlling from the full mount.
Atkinson avoids the attempt from De Herrera to control.
Atkinson looking to control and managing it successfully. #T10##SUB#
Atkinson is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, De Herrera has managed to escape the submission attempt.
De Herrera is trying to escape the mount.
De Herrera wants to control but Atkinson is having none of it.
De Herrera tries to get back to half guard but can't.
De Herrera tries to hold on but Atkinson postures up.
Atkinson controlling from mount. #T11#
De Herrera wants to hold on but Atkinson pushes him away.
Atkinson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
De Herrera tries to lock up and control but Atkinson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
De Herrera working to try and regain half guard.
Atkinson controlling his opponent. #SUB#
Atkinson looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#T12#
De Herrera is squirming around, avoiding Atkinson's attempts to control the action.
De Herrera is looking to get to half guard.
Atkinson controlling the pace for now.
De Herrera is working to get back to half guard.
Atkinson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T13#
Atkinson avoids the attempt from De Herrera to control.
Atkinson looking to control but De Herrera is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
De Herrera tries to hold on but Atkinson pushes him away.
De Herrera tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Atkinson controlling the position easily from mount. #SUB#
Atkinson swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and De Herrera is now in Atkinson's guard. A big mistake from Atkinson there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Atkinson (8) vs (4) De Herrera#T14##SUB#
Atkinson has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. De Herrera is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Atkinson. Score +3 for passing guard: Atkinson (8) vs (7) De Herrera#SUB2#
De Herrera tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no De Herrera has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Atkinson gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
De Herrera looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
De Herrera trying to control from half guard but Atkinson is working away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Atkinson takes the fight on points by 8 to 7. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 27
Date: Sep 04, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 7 losses; Darren Harged! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 7 losses; Dionisio De Herrera!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Steve Smith and Yves DeLean.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Harged feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Harged (2) vs (0) De Herrera#SUB2#
De Herrera has his foot on Harged's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Harged works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
De Herrera pushes a forearm under Harged's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Harged is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dionisio De Herrera!
A victorious Dionisio De Herrera thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 24
Date: Aug 28, 2022 |
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 1 wins and 6 losses; Dionisio De Herrera! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Matthew Bandini!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, William Peck and Yves DeLean.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Bandini drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: De Herrera (0) vs (2) Bandini
Bandini stays in close to De Herrera's body and controls the position. #SUB#
De Herrera is looking for a triangle but Bandini pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Bandini got a little sloppy there for a moment and De Herrera has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bandini has managed to get both his arms back between De Herrera's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
De Herrera working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bandini doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bandini manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
De Herrera looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bandini content to stall in guard here. #T1##SUB#
De Herrera throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
De Herrera had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bandini defends it easily.#SUB#
De Herrera had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bandini defends it easily.#SUB#
De Herrera working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bandini doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bandini manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T2#
De Herrera can't keep his opponent in guard - Bandini advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
De Herrera looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
De Herrera is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bandini pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Bandini seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
De Herrera looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
De Herrera is looking for a sweep. Bandini is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3##SUB2#
Bandini is looking for submissions but instead, De Herrera has regained full guard.
Bandini forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Bandini wants to work for an arm triangle but De Herrera is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bandini prevents De Herrera from improving his position.#SUB#
De Herrera looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Bandini is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T4#
Bandini wants to lay and pray for a moment but De Herrera keeps working.
De Herrera wants to get back to full guard.
De Herrera wants to control but Bandini is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Bandini is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
De Herrera trying to control but Bandini postures up.
De Herrera looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
De Herrera works his way to full guard. Good work.#T5#
De Herrera is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bandini engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
De Herrera not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bandini trying to control the position from guard on top but De Herrera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
De Herrera had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bandini defends it easily.
Bandini slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T6#
De Herrera not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bandini trying to control the position from guard on top but De Herrera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
De Herrera working a defensive guard but Bandini passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
De Herrera is looking to control Bandini's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can De Herrera avoid being mounted?#SUB#
De Herrera looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Bandini is looking for a kimura but De Herrera is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bandini to get the leverage. #T7##SUB#
De Herrera actively working from the bottom here.
De Herrera wants to control but Bandini is keeping busy.
De Herrera is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Bandini is looking for a kimura but De Herrera is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bandini to get the leverage.
De Herrera tries to get to full guard but Bandini has control of the leg.
Bandini is keen to just control but De Herrera is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Bandini is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so De Herrera is just riding it out for now. Bandini eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
De Herrera looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T8##SUB2#
Bandini is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Bandini is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Bandini seems to be working for a kimura but De Herrera defends the submission attempt.#T9#
De Herrera trying to control here.
Bandini is trying to control the action in half guard but De Herrera is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
De Herrera trying to hold on to Bandini's head to control him but Bandini postures up.
De Herrera is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Bandini is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Bandini passes into side control, despite De Herrera's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: De Herrera (0) vs (5) Bandini
Bandini trying to control the action but De Herrera is working from the bottom. #T10#
De Herrera is trying to escape the position but Bandini is controlling the position. #SUB2#
Bandini is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. De Herrera knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
De Herrera is looking for a sweep.
De Herrera trying to control but Bandini flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back! Score +3 for taking back: De Herrera (0) vs (8) Bandini
Bandini gets his hands free as De Herrera looks to control.
De Herrera tries to escape the position.
De Herrera wants to control his opponent's hands but Bandini gets his hands free. #T11##SUB2#
Bandini is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. De Herrera has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Bandini has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! De Herrera taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Bandini doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Matthew Bandini! |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 20
Date: Aug 21, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Rumsfeld Shart! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 5 losses; Dionisio De Herrera!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Dean Styles and Anthony Taglia.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
De Herrera shoots in but Shart avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Shart tries to clinch there but De Herrera circles away.
De Herrera changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Shart tries to avoid it but De Herrera manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Shart to the ground. Shart escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Shart half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#TD#
Shart scores with a takedown into De Herrera's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Shart (2) vs (0) De Herrera
Shart passes De Herrera's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Shart will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Shart is looking for a kimura but De Herrera is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Shart to get the leverage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, if Shart 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.
#SUB2#
De Herrera has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Shart escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Shart! Score +3 for passing guard: Shart (5) vs (0) De Herrera
De Herrera is trying to control Shart's posture but Shart avoids it. #T1#
De Herrera tries to buck Shart off but Shart is having none of it.
You can see the frustration on De Herrera's face as Shart controls the position.
Shart advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Shart (7) vs (0) De Herrera
Shart wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Shart moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Shart (10) vs (0) De Herrera
De Herrera trying to control the position but Shart manages to sink in the hooks. #T2#
Shart is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
De Herrera is trying to break free.
De Herrera trying to control the action but Shart just sinks the hooks in.
Shart keeps control of the position as De Herrera tries to break free.
#SUB#
Shart working for a choke but De Herrera is defending well. #SUB#
Shart is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
You can see the frustration on De Herrera's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T3##SUB#
De Herrera defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Shart's arms. #SUB#
Shart tightening his grip on De Herrera, looking for the choke.
Shart not allowing De Herrera to control his hands.
Shart has good solid back control here. #T4##SUB#
Shart is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
De Herrera tries to roll but Shart sticks to his back.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Shart controlling the positon.
Shart has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
De Herrera trying to control the hands but Shart breaks the grip.
Shart controlling from the back.#T5##SUB#
Shart looking to break De Herrera's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. De Herrera remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Shart will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
De Herrera trying to control the position but Shart manages to sink in the hooks. #SUB#
De Herrera preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Shart. #SUB#
De Herrera is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Shart keeps control of the position easily here as De Herrera tries to buck him off.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Shart working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #T6#
Shart is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#SUB#
De Herrera is looking to escape here. Oh dear - Shart has locked on a rear naked choke here! De Herrera is tapping out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rumsfeld Shart!
An out of breath and clearly excited Rumsfeld Shart thanked The Huntington New Age Wellness Community for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 19
Date: Aug 14, 2022 |
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 1 wins and 4 losses; Dionisio De Herrera! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Tendren Hlervu!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Cecil Peabody and Tiny Johnson.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
De Herrera shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hlervu sprawls well. Hlervu wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. De Herrera gets slowly back to his feet.#TD2#
Hlervu closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming De Herrera to the mat! De Herrera manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: De Herrera (0) vs (2) Hlervu
Hlervu is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hlervu must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
De Herrera throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hlervu slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
De Herrera looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Hlervu has picked De Herrera up and slammed him! De Herrera can't keep hold of the triangle and Hlervu manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: De Herrera (0) vs (5) Hlervu
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Hlervu content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Hlervu advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: De Herrera (0) vs (7) Hlervu
De Herrera is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hlervu tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
De Herrera tries to hold on but Hlervu postures up.#T2#
De Herrera working to try and regain half guard.
Hlervu controlling from mount.
De Herrera is desperately trying to improve his position but Hlervu has a good base and remains in mount.
De Herrera tries to hold on but Hlervu pushes him away.
De Herrera really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
De Herrera wants to hold on but Hlervu pushes him away.
Hlervu controlling the pace for now. #T3#
De Herrera tries to lock up and control but Hlervu gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
De Herrera is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hlervu controlling his opponent.
De Herrera wants to hold on but Hlervu pushes him away.
Hlervu sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB2#
Hlervu with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
#T4#
Hlervu tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
De Herrera tries to hold on but Hlervu postures up.
De Herrera regains half guard.
De Herrera tries to get to full guard but Hlervu has control of the leg.
De Herrera trying to control from the bottom.
#T5#
Hlervu looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
De Herrera has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Hlervu escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Hlervu! Score +3 for passing guard: De Herrera (0) vs (10) Hlervu
De Herrera tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hlervu wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
De Herrera is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hlervu's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Hlervu! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and De Herrera has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Tendren Hlervu!
Tendren Hlervu thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 16
Date: Aug 07, 2022 |
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 2 wins and 2 losses; Kaur Nurmsalu! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Dionisio De Herrera!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Alan Glass and Robert Twigg.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
De Herrera drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Nurmsalu (0) vs (2) De Herrera
De Herrera is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Nurmsalu is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Nurmsalu had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. De Herrera defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
De Herrera wants to control from the top but Nurmsalu keeps moving.
De Herrera is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Herrera wants to control from the top but Nurmsalu keeps moving.
Nurmsalu looking to hit a scissor sweep but De Herrera is one step ahead there. #T1#
De Herrera slips nicely into half guard.
De Herrera is keen to just control but Nurmsalu is a slippery customer.
De Herrera trying to mount his opponent but Nurmsalu defends it. #SUB#
Nurmsalu looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nurmsalu is looking to improve his position.
We've been hearing good reports from Nurmsalu's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Nurmsalu manages to get to full guard.
#T2#
De Herrera forces his way into half guard.
Nurmsalu has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. De Herrera is working away from the top position though.
De Herrera tries to pass the half guard into mount. Nurmsalu knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Nurmsalu regains full guard. Nicely done.
Nurmsalu controlling De Herrera's posture.
De Herrera trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
De Herrera slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T3##SUB#
Nurmsalu throws his legs up looking for a submission but De Herrera uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Nurmsalu (0) vs (5) De Herrera
De Herrera wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nurmsalu keeps working.
Nurmsalu is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
De Herrera is trying to control. Nurmsalu wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
De Herrera is controlling the pace.
#SUB#
Nurmsalu looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4#
Nurmsalu works his way to full guard. Good work.
De Herrera trying to control but Nurmsalu is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Nurmsalu is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! De Herrera has his hands clasped together but Nurmsalu extends and breaks De Herrera's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Nurmsalu.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kaur Nurmsalu!
After the big win, Kaur Nurmsalu made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Fantasy Threads and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 11
Date: Jul 31, 2022 |
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 3 wins and 1 losses; Darius Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Dionisio De Herrera!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Chad Campbell and Reed Andrews.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
De Herrera looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gracie is fending him off so far but De Herrera persists. Nope, Gracie circles away and we're back to standing.
Gracie half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
De Herrera misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#CL#
Gracie has managed to clinch.
De Herrera tries for a takedown. No joy.
Darius Gracie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dionisio De Herrera.
De Herrera goes for a takedown attempt but Gracie pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#TD#
De Herrera gets caught napping as Gracie dives in and scores a takedown. De Herrera manages to retain guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracie (2) vs (0) De Herrera
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Herrera controls Gracie momentarily but Gracie frees himself.
Gracie passes into half guard.
De Herrera wants to improve his position but Gracie is controlling well.
#T1#
Gracie works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (5) vs (0) De Herrera
Gracie content just to control the position here.
De Herrera wants to hold on but Gracie pushes him away.
De Herrera tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gracie takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T2#
De Herrera manages to regain half guard. Good work.
De Herrera wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Gracie seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. De Herrera is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Darius Gracie! |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 10
Date: Jul 24, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Li Sheng Choo Oi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Dionisio De Herrera!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, William Peck and Elvis Blanc.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Horrible takedown attempt by De Herrera or perhaps it was just good defense by Choo Oi, which made it look bad.
As De Herrera tries to get set, Choo Oi tries to push him back and clinch up but De Herrera manages to avoid the attempt.
De Herrera will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
De Herrera shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Choo Oi as he avoids it easily.
Li Sheng Choo Oi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dionisio De Herrera.
Nice takedown defense from Choo Oi. No joy for De Herrera on that attempt. #TD#
Choo Oi closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Choo Oi (4) vs (0) De Herrera#SUB#
Choo Oi is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. De Herrera is trying to escape and Choo Oi transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and De Herrera is forced to tap! Nice work there by Choo Oi! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Li Sheng Choo Oi! |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 7
Date: Jul 17, 2022 |
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 1 wins and 0 losses; Dionisio De Herrera! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Rumsfeld Shart!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Alyssa Summers and Franklyn Lucas.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Shart tries to close the distance and clinch but De Herrera swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
De Herrera shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Shart but Shart pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Shart tries to close the distance and clinch up but De Herrera swats him away and circles back towards the center. #TD2#
Shart shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. De Herrera is trying to defend but Shart finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: De Herrera (0) vs (2) Shart
Shart prevents De Herrera from improving his position.
Shart frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: De Herrera (0) vs (5) Shart
De Herrera might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shart looking to control and managing it successfully. #T1#
De Herrera is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Shart content just to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shart fails to take his opponent's back.
Shart takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
De Herrera wants to control but Shart is having none of it.#T2#
De Herrera keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Shart content just to control the position here. #SUB2#
Shart has control of De Herrera's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and De Herrera regains control of the situation pretty easily.
#SUB2#
Shart is going oldschool here, as he tries to force De Herrera to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so De Herrera shrugs it off.
Shart controlling from mount. #T3##SUB2#
Shart moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, De Herrera has worked his arm free - good work by De Herrera!
De Herrera tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Shart wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB2#
Shart tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Shart working away.#SUB2#
Shart is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, De Herrera has escaped the position, nice work there. #T4#
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
De Herrera is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
Shart is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. De Herrera knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
A lull in the action here as Shart stalls from top position.#T5#
De Herrera manages to get back to half guard.
De Herrera looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Shart seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
De Herrera works his way to full guard. Good work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now De Herrera is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: De Herrera (2) vs (5) Shart#SUB2#
Shart is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Shart keeping moving, preventing De Herrera from controlling successfully. #T6#
Shart managing to control the position.
Shart keeping moving, preventing De Herrera from controlling successfully.
De Herrera trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Shart is pulling down on De Herrera's head to control his posture.
De Herrera trying to control the position from guard on top but Shart is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T7##SUB2#
De Herrera is sitting in close to Shart's body. Shart has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! De Herrera is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, De Herrera is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Shart.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Rumsfeld Shart!
Rumsfeld Shart took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, The Huntington New Age Wellness Community for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 5
Date: Jul 10, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Darren Harged! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Dionisio De Herrera!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Russell Pearce and Anthony Taglia.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Harged forces De Herrera back against the cage and clinches.
De Herrera is looking for a takedown.#TD#
Harged drags the fight down to the ground.
De Herrera advances to half guard.
De Herrera moves into full mount! Harged won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Harged (0) vs (3) De Herrera
De Herrera trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Harged is working to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Herrera fails to take his opponent's back. #T1#
De Herrera looking to control but Harged is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
De Herrera moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Harged (0) vs (6) De Herrera#SUB2#
Harged defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
What can Harged do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Harged manages to reverse the position and now he's in De Herrera's guard. Nice work there by Harged.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Harged (2) vs (6) De Herrera#T2#
Harged won't allow De Herrera to sweep him here.
Harged trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
De Herrera looking for a guillotine here but Harged defends easily.
#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
De Herrera looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Harged controls from within his opponent's guard.
De Herrera working a defensive guard here.
#T3##SUB2#
De Herrera has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Harged can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Harged wants to control from the top but De Herrera keeps moving.
De Herrera working a defensive guard here.
We've been informed that De Herrera has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
De Herrera is adopting a defensive guard.
Harged wants to pass the guard but De Herrera is keeping the position.#T4##SUB2#
De Herrera looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Harged wants to pass the guard but De Herrera is keeping the position.#SUB2#
De Herrera has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Harged doesn't defend quickly enough and De Herrera has managed to lock this one up! Can Harged escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to De Herrera on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Dionisio De Herrera!
Dionisio De Herrera decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 07, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
De Herrera shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #SUB2#
De Herrera drops back looking for a leg! Watts is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Watts manages to kick De Herrera off! De Herrera jumps back into Watts's guard.
Watts wants to stand but De Herrera is controlling the position. #SUB2#
De Herrera drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and De Herrera jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Watts is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst De Herrera is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Watts keeping moving, preventing De Herrera from controlling successfully.
De Herrera stays in close to Watts's body and controls the position. #T1#
De Herrera stands and throws Watts's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Watts is looking to get back to his feet here but De Herrera is keeping cool and he's managed to take Watts's back.#SUB2#
De Herrera has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Watts! Can he survive? No! He's out! De Herrera gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dionisio De Herrera!
Dionisio De Herrera decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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