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SSG 313 Hunt 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 Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 6 losses; Niles Standish! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 8 losses; Hamish Farquharson!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Yves DeLean and William Peck.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Horrible takedown attempt by Standish or perhaps it was just good defense by Farquharson, which made it look bad.
Farquharson shoots in for a takedown but Standish shows good takedown defense.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Farquharson enables Standish to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Farquharson manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Standish (2) vs (0) Farquharson
We've been hearing good reports from Standish'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.
Standish trying to control the position from guard on top but Farquharson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Standish controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Farquharson has control of Standish's left arm, preventing Standish from doing any damage.
Standish controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farquharson wants to sweep here but Standish controlling him for the moment.
Standish passes into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Farquharson is looking to control Standish's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Farquharson avoid being mounted?
Standish trying to mount his opponent but Farquharson defends it.
Farquharson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Standish sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Farquharson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Standish showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Farquharson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Farquharson looking for a sweep. Not yet Farquharson, not yet.
Standish wants to control from the top but Farquharson keeps moving.
Farquharson controlling the position.
Standish preventing the sweep.
Standish is stalling in the full guard.
Farquharson controlling Standish's posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Standish wants to control from the top but Farquharson keeps moving.
Farquharson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Farquharson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
Standish is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Standish trying to control the position from guard on top but Farquharson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Standish wants to pass the guard but Farquharson is keeping the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Standish preventing the sweep.
Farquharson controlling Standish's posture.
Farquharson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Standish sitting in guard here, content to control.
Standish stopping the sweep attempt from Farquharson.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Farquharson holds on and takes a little breather.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Standish's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Standish wants to pass the guard but Farquharson is keeping the position.
Farquharson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Standish slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Farquharson controlling Standish's posture.
Standish showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Farquharson keeping full guard, as Standish tries to pass.
Farquharson wants to sweep here but Standish controlling him for the moment.
Standish is stalling in the full guard.
Farquharson 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.
Farquharson has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Standish has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Standish (5) vs (0) Farquharson
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Farquharson gets back to half guard.
Standish keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Standish trying to mount his opponent but Farquharson defends it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Farquharson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Standish trying to control the position from guard on top but Farquharson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Standish trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Standish wants to control from the top but Farquharson keeps moving.
Farquharson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Farquharson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Standish manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Standish (5) vs (2) Farquharson
Standish pulls Farquharson in close to prevent any damage.
Standish has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Standish wants to hit a sweep here but Farquharson passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Standish there! Score +3 for passing guard: Standish (5) vs (5) Farquharson
Standish wants to hold on but Farquharson pushes him away.
Farquharson looking to control and managing it successfully.
Standish working to try and regain half guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Standish slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Farquharson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Standish wants to control but Farquharson passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Standish (5) vs (8) Farquharson
Farquharson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Standish keeps working.
Standish is looking for a sweep.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Standish can't do much from the bottom here.
A lull in the action here.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Farquharson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Standish knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Standish is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Farquharson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Standish is trying to control but can't.
Farquharson wants to control but Standish is keeping him busy.
Farquharson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Standish is trying to control but can't.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Farquharson prevents Standish from improving his position.
Standish keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Farquharson in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Standish tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Farquharson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Hamish Farquharson!
Hamish Farquharson thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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