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SSG 171 Hlervu vs Standish 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 10 losses; Tendren Hlervu! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 0 losses; Niles Standish!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Alec Ball and Robert Douchet.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Nice takedown defense from Standish. No joy for Hlervu on that attempt.
Hlervu shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Standish pinned against the cage. Standish gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hlervu shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tendren Hlervu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Standish tries to clinch but Hlervu is having none of it.
Standish 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: Hlervu (0) vs (2) Standish
Standish trying to control the position from guard on top but Hlervu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hlervu working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Standish has passed into half guard!
Standish is pressing down on Hlervu's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hlervu is holding on for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Standish is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hlervu is doing well to control the position and prevent Standish from advancing to side control.
Standish wants to pass to mount but Hlervu is defending the position.
Standish moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Hlervu (0) vs (5) Standish
Standish moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Standish trying to control the action but Hlervu is working from the bottom.
Hlervu is trying to control Standish's posture but Standish avoids it.
Hlervu gets back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Standish seems to be looking for submissions.
Hlervu is staying active underneath Standish, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Standish trying to advance position but Hlervu counters by regaining guard.
Hlervu throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Standish must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Standish wants to control from the top but Hlervu keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hlervu is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Standish 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.
Hlervu has control of Standish's left arm, preventing Standish from doing any damage.
Standish preventing the sweep.
Standish looking to sit in guard and control but Hlervu gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hlervu (2) vs (5) Standish
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Standish is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Hlervu slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Standish wants to control but Hlervu passes easily into half guard.
Standish is looking to control Hlervu's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Standish avoid being mounted?
That's six minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Standish manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hlervu seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Standish manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hlervu manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hlervu (2) vs (7) Standish
Standish controlling from the top position.
Hlervu working for submissions but it's allowed Standish to get to half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Standish wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hlervu keeps working.
Hlervu trying to get back to full guard but Standish takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hlervu (2) vs (10) Standish
Standish trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hlervu has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Standish's lack of action.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Standish trying to control the action but Hlervu is working from the bottom.
Standish not doing much here.
Hlervu has his hands clasped together around Standish's back. He's all about the action.
Standish seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hlervu does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Standish wants to advance to full mount but Hlervu doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Standish wants to control from the top but Hlervu keeps moving.
Standish stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hlervu swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hlervu is looking to sweep but instead, Standish has passed into half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Hlervu is looking for a sweep. Standish is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hlervu is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Standish is tapping! Great win for Hlervu!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Tendren Hlervu!
A relieved looking Tendren Hlervu thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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