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TWGC 39 (265lbs, D3): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 2 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Niles Standish! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Dante Merali!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Kenichi Hosakawa and Shirou Masuda.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Standish throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Merali was covering up waiting for the punch and Standish finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Standish (2) vs (0) Merali
Merali looking to control.
Standish pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Merali is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Standish looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Standish pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Merali is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Merali looking for a guillotine here but Standish defends easily.
Standish definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Merali can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Standish controls the pace.
Standish passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Standish (5) vs (0) Merali
Standish has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Standish (7) vs (0) Merali
Merali wants to hold on but Standish pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Standish controlling the position easily from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Merali is squirming around, avoiding Standish's attempts to control the action.
Standish moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Standish (10) vs (0) Merali
Merali tries to escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Standish keeps control of the position easily here as Merali tries to buck him off.
Standish is not going to allow Merali to sit and survive in this position.
Merali looking very determined here, making life difficult for Standish.
Standish is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Merali's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Merali is keeping busy.
Merali is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Standish.
Standish is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Merali trying to control but not successfully.
You can see the frustration on Merali's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Standish slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Merali is really stuck here.
Merali wants to control his opponent's hands but Standish gets his hands free.
Standish is looking for the choke from the back position but Merali is controlling his hands well.
Standish controlling the position well here. Merali rolled but Standish kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Merali is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Standish gets his way!
I would not like to be Merali right now.
Merali is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Merali tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Standish controlling from mount.
Merali is desperately trying to improve his position but Standish has a good base and remains in mount.
Merali is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Standish locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Merali is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Niles Standish! |
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