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SSG 266 Hall vs Chai 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Hamish Farquharson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 4 losses; Niles Standish!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Standish throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Farquharson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Standish is in Farquharson's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Farquharson (0) vs (2) Standish
Farquharson controls Standish momentarily but Standish frees himself.
Farquharson managing to control the position.
Standish showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Standish trying to control the position from guard on top but Farquharson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
Farquharson looking to control.
Farquharson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Standish is one step ahead there.
Farquharson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Farquharson looking for a guillotine here but Standish defends easily.
Standish forces his way into half guard.
Standish is looking for a kimura but Farquharson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Standish to get the leverage.
Standish tries to pass the half guard into mount. Farquharson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Standish looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Farquharson is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at New York Public Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Standish trying to control the action but Farquharson is working from the bottom.
Farquharson is looking for a sweep. Standish is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Farquharson is controlling Standish's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Farquharson is trying to get back to full guard.
Farquharson wants to sweep but Standish has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Farquharson (0) vs (5) Standish
Farquharson is not content to let Standish control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Farquharson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Farquharson is being controlled here.
Farquharson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Standish's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Standish! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Farquharson has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Niles Standish!
Niles Standish 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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