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SSG 275 Standish vs Hall 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 12 losses; Sardon Heliogabale! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 6 losses; Darrell Darkins!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Heliogabale feints and as Darkins raises his hands in defense, Heliogabale changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Heliogabale (2) vs (0) Darkins
Darkins looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Darkins keeping full guard, as Heliogabale tries to pass.
Darkins looking for a sweep. Not yet Darkins, not yet.
Heliogabale wants to pass the guard but Darkins is keeping the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Heliogabale'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.
Darkins looking to hit a scissor sweep but Heliogabale is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Darkins looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Darkins looking to hit a scissor sweep but Heliogabale is one step ahead there.
Heliogabale wants to control from the top but Darkins keeps moving.
Heliogabale will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Heliogabale wants to pass the guard but Darkins is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Darkins is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Heliogabale wants to control from the top but Darkins keeps moving.
Darkins is looking for a triangle but Heliogabale pushes his legs off easily.
Heliogabale trying to control but Darkins is working from the bottom.
Heliogabale trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Heliogabale stopping the sweep attempt from Darkins.
Darkins is still trying to improve position.
Heliogabale tries to free his leg and advance position but Darkins is retaining full guard.
Darkins working for a triangle but Heliogabale defends it easily.
Heliogabale tries to free his leg and advance position but Darkins is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Darkins is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Heliogabale (2) vs (2) Darkins
Heliogabale looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Darkins postures up.
Heliogabale working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Darkins doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Darkins manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Darkins got a little sloppy there for a moment and Heliogabale has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Darkins has managed to get both his arms back between Heliogabale's legs - danger averted.
Darkins is stalling in the full guard.
Darkins wants to control from the top but Heliogabale keeps moving.
Darkins drops back looking for a leg! Heliogabale is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Heliogabale manages to kick Darkins off! Darkins jumps back into Heliogabale's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Darkins preventing the sweep.
Heliogabale is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Darkins passes into half guard.
Heliogabale wants to control but Darkins is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Darkins is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Heliogabale defends it well.
Darkins is looking to take a break and control but Heliogabale is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Darkins works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Heliogabale (2) vs (5) Darkins
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Darkins avoids the attempt from Heliogabale to control.
Heliogabale is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Darkins has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Heliogabale (2) vs (8) Darkins
Darkins is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Heliogabale defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Heliogabale prevents Darkins from getting a body triangle.
Heliogabale 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 Darkins gets his way!
Heliogabale is keeping busy.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Darkins is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Darkins tightening his grip on Heliogabale, looking for the choke.
Heliogabale is in a bad position with Darkins working for a choke. Heliogabale manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Heliogabale (4) vs (8) Darkins
Heliogabale pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Darkins is keeping the position for now.
Darkins looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Heliogabale slips nicely into half guard.
Heliogabale is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Heliogabale is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Darkins sees it coming and defends easily.
Darkins gets full guard.
Heliogabale preventing the sweep.
Darkins is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Darkins has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Heliogabale can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Darkins looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Darkins is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Darkins working for a triangle but Heliogabale defends it easily.
Heliogabale won't allow Darkins to sweep him here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Heliogabale trying to control but Darkins is working from the bottom.
Darkins looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Heliogabale preventing the sweep.
Heliogabale trying to control the position from guard on top but Darkins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Darkins keeping full guard, as Heliogabale tries to pass.
Heliogabale 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.
Heliogabale trying to control the position from guard on top but Darkins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Heliogabale pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Darkins is keeping the position for now.
Darkins wants to sweep but no luck.
Darkins keeping moving, preventing Heliogabale from controlling successfully.
Darkins wants to sweep but no luck.
Darkins bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Heliogabale's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Heliogabale (4) vs (10) Darkins
Heliogabale controls Darkins momentarily but Darkins frees himself.
Darkins trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Heliogabale is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Darkins trying to control the position from guard on top but Heliogabale is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Heliogabale is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Heliogabale (6) vs (10) Darkins
Heliogabale trying to control the position from guard on top but Darkins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Our spies down at at K.O MMA inform us that Darkins has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Heliogabale tries to free his leg and advance position but Darkins is retaining full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Darkins is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Heliogabale (6) vs (12) Darkins
Darkins postures up.
Heliogabale keeping moving, preventing Darkins from controlling successfully.
Darkins looking to sit in guard and control but Heliogabale gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Heliogabale (8) vs (12) Darkins
Heliogabale trying to control the position from guard on top but Darkins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Darkins has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Heliogabale can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Darkins is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Heliogabale defends well.
Heliogabale passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Heliogabale (11) vs (12) Darkins
Darkins tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Heliogabale is trying to get an arm triangle but Darkins is defending well.
Darkins is looking to reverse the position.
Darkins sneaks back into half guard.
Heliogabale prevents Darkins from improving his position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Heliogabale is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Darkins defends it well.
Heliogabale trying to mount his opponent but Darkins defends it.
Darkins tries to roll over but Heliogabale keeps him under control.
Heliogabale wants to pass to mount but Darkins is defending the position.
Darkins wants to improve his position but Heliogabale is controlling well.
Heliogabale is trying to control the action in half guard but Darkins is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Heliogabale prevents Darkins from improving his position.
Darkins moves into full guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Darkins is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Heliogabale (11) vs (14) Darkins
Darkins controlling the action here.
Heliogabale looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Darkins not doing much here.
Darkins works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Heliogabale (11) vs (17) Darkins
Heliogabale sneaks back into half guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Darkins is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Heliogabale wants to get back to full guard.
Darkins is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Darkins works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Heliogabale (11) vs (20) Darkins
Darkins pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Darkins keeps trying to improve his position.
Darkins is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Heliogabale is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Heliogabale (11) vs (23) Darkins
Darkins tries to get the hooks in deep but Heliogabale pushed the leg off.
Darkins is controlling the position but Heliogabale somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Heliogabale slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Heliogabale manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Darkins manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Heliogabale (13) vs (23) Darkins
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Darkins manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Heliogabale manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Heliogabale (13) vs (25) Darkins
Darkins stopping the sweep attempt from Heliogabale.
And that's the end of the fight!
Darkins wins on points by 25 to 13.
Darrell Darkins thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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