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Event:
SSG 370 Borgia vs Clubber
Date: Nov 17, 2024 |
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 23 wins and 13 losses; Niles Standish! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 19 losses; Quinn Barnett!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Leandro Rodrigues and Daniel Cesar.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Barnett shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Standish manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Standish (0) vs (2) Barnett
Barnett wants to control from the top but Standish keeps moving.
Barnett preventing the sweep.
Barnett tries to free his leg and advance position but Standish is retaining full guard.
Barnett slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnett trying to move into half guard but instead Standish has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Standish (2) vs (2) Barnett
Barnett 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 (2) vs (4) Barnett#T1#
Standish keeping full guard, as Barnett tries to pass.
Standish has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Barnett passes Standish's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Standish is looking to improve his position.
Standish has his hands clasped together around Barnett's back. He's all about the action.
Barnett is trying to control. Standish wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T2#
Barnett works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Standish (2) vs (7) Barnett
Barnett wants to control the pace but Standish is squirming around nicely.
Standish can't escape the position.
Standish gets back to half guard.#T3#
Barnett is thwarting Standish's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnett tries to pass the half guard into mount. Standish knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Standish is looking for a sweep. Barnett is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Barnett controlling the action here.
Standish is looking to control Barnett's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Standish avoid being mounted?
Standish is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Globo Gym (5000), so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Standish is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Barnett is trying to work for a kimura but Standish is defending well.
#T4#
Standish is trying to control but can't.
Barnett controlling the action here.
Standish is looking to improve his position.
Standish is holding on to half guard well.
Standish is refusing to be controlled, as Barnett sits in half guard. #T5#
Barnett tries to pass to full mount but Standish defends it. #SUB2#
Barnett is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Standish sees it coming and defends easily.
Barnett looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Barnett wants to lay and pray for a moment but Standish keeps working.
Standish is looking to control Barnett's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Standish avoid being mounted?#T6#
Barnett is stalling here. Standish is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Barnett seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Standish has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Standish (6) vs (7) Barnett
Barnett seems a little lost for a moment, as Standish dominates the positioning.
Barnett manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Standish (6) vs (9) Barnett
Barnett is controlling the pace.
Barnett stalling away here and it's allowed Standish to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T7#
Barnett trying to control the position from guard on top but Standish is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barnett postures up.
Barnett trying to control but Standish is working from the bottom.
Barnett slips nicely into half guard.
Standish is not content to let Barnett control the position.
Standish is trying to maintain the position but Barnett is very close to passing his half guard.#T8#
Barnett passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Standish! Score +3 for passing guard: Standish (6) vs (12) Barnett
Standish is wriggling around trying to escape.
Standish tries to lock up and control but Barnett gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Standish is trying to escape the mount.
Barnett wants to control the pace but Standish is squirming around nicely. #T9##SUB2#
Barnett moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Standish has worked his arm free - good work by Standish!
Barnett in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Barnett advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Standish (6) vs (14) Barnett
Barnett tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T10#
Standish reaches up and holds on to Barnett to control the position.
Barnett trying to control but Standish is having none of it.
Standish bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Standish (8) vs (14) Barnett
Barnett trying to keep a closed guard but Standish is proving a slippery customer.
#T11#
Standish is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Standish has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Barnett pulls Standish in close to prevent any damage.
Barnett wants to sweep here but Standish controlling him for the moment.
Standish showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T12#
Standish trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Barnett has an active guard here but Standish has managed to pass into half guard.
Well,Standish is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Barnett works his way to full guard. Good work.
Barnett has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Standish has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Standish (11) vs (14) Barnett#T13#
Barnett is looking for a sweep.
Standish slows the pace down.
Standish wants to control but Barnett is keeping him busy.
Barnett manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Standish trying to control the action but Barnett is working from the bottom.
Standish is thwarting Barnett's attempts to control the position.#T14#
Still in half guard, Standish seems content to control.
Barnett trying to control from the bottom.
Barnett trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Standish (14) vs (14) Barnett
Barnett tries to hold on but Standish pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Standish takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Barnett slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Barnett gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Barnett wins on points by 15 to 14.
After winning the bout, Quinn Barnett thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
SSG 364 Solo vs Feet
Date: Oct 27, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 11 losses; T Mustana Chai! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 12 losses; Niles Standish!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Mauricio Rocha and Seu Braga.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Standish rushes Chai and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Standish prevents the takedown attempt.
Standish has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Chai after a bit of a struggle.
Chai looking for a takedown.
Standish drops down looking for an ankle pick but Chai pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2#
Standish gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Standish goes for a takedown attempt but Chai pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
T Mustana Chai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Niles Standish.#CL#
Chai pushes Standish up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Chai tightens his grip and picks Standish up, before dumping him to the ground. Standish manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chai (2) vs (0) Standish
Chai tries to free his leg and advance position but Standish is retaining full guard.
Chai content to stall in guard here.
Chai pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Standish is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Standish is pulling down on Chai's head. It's preventing any offense from Chai, at least for the moment.
Chai content to stall in guard here.
Standish not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Chai being controlled here momentarily.
Our spies down at at Globo Gym (5000) inform us that Standish has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Chai content to stall in guard here. #T2#
Chai looking to pass the guard.
Chai wants to control from the top but Standish keeps moving.
Chai is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T3#
Standish pulls Chai in close to prevent any damage.
Chai slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Standish keeping moving, preventing Chai from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Standish pulls Chai in close to his closed guard and prevents Chai from doing any damage or advancing position.
Chai slips nicely into half guard.
Standish is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
Chai performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Standish is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Standish is not content to let Chai control the position.
Chai is looking to advance position but Standish won't allow it.
Chai passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (5) vs (0) Standish#T5#
Chai controlling his opponent.
Standish tries to lock up and control but Chai gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Standish can't escape the position.
Chai wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Chai content just to control the position here.
Chai mounts Standish! Really nice guard pass there! #T6#
Chai wants to take Standish's back but he can't do it this time.
Chai looking to control and managing it successfully.
Chai has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Chai looking to control but Standish is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Standish sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Chai is trying to control the action in half guard but Standish is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Chai is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Chai tries to free his leg and advance position but Standish is retaining full guard. #T7#
Chai wants to control from the top but Standish keeps moving.
Standish has control of Chai's left arm, preventing Chai from doing any damage.
Standish keeping moving, preventing Chai from controlling successfully.
Chai looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T8#
Chai preventing the sweep.
Chai trying to control the position from guard on top but Standish is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chai looking to pass the guard.
Chai sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Standish seems keen to control Chai's posture.#T9#
Chai trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chai wants to control from the top but Standish keeps moving.
Chai looking to pass the guard.
Standish looking to control.
Standish wants to sweep here but Chai controlling him for the moment.
Standish is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Standish is trying to keep Chai in close.
#T10#
Chai trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chai wants to control from the top but Standish keeps moving.
Standish wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chai looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Chai advances to half guard.
Chai wants to pass to mount but Standish is defending the position. #T11#
Standish is positioning himself well to prevent Chai advancing to mount.
Chai tries to pass the half guard into mount. Standish knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Chai is keen to just control but Standish is a slippery customer.
Standish trying to control here.
Standish is not content to let Chai control the position.
Chai prevents Standish from improving his position.
Still in half guard, Chai seems content to control.#T12#
Chai prevents Standish from improving his position.
Standish trying to control from the bottom.
Standish wants to improve his position but Chai is controlling well.
#T13#
Chai seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Chai's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Standish is refusing to be controlled, as Chai sits in half guard.
Chai is looking to stall here but Standish recovers full guard.
Chai slips nicely into half guard.
Chai is trying to control. Standish wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T14#
Chai passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (8) vs (0) Standish
Chai looking to control and managing it successfully.
Standish working to try and regain half guard.
Chai tries to control but Standish wriggling away.
Chai fails to take his opponent's back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Standish tries to lock up and control but Chai gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Standish is working to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chai takes the fight on points by 8 to 0.
T Mustana Chai thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
SSG 362 Hlervu vs Barnett
Date: Oct 20, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 36 wins and 38 losses; Cyrus Ozymandias! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 12 losses; Niles Standish!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Felipe Paraventi and Emerson Jorge.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Ozymandias tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Standish defends well and Ozymandias ends up having to push Standish into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD2#
Standish has Ozymandias pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Standish pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Ozymandias tumbling to the mat - Standish dives into Ozymandias's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ozymandias (0) vs (2) Standish
Ozymandias wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Ozymandias wants to sweep here but Standish controlling him for the moment.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ozymandias holds on and takes a little breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Standish sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ozymandias wants to sweep here but Standish controlling him for the moment. #T1#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ozymandias holds on and takes a little breather.
Ozymandias keeping moving, preventing Standish from controlling successfully.
Standish is stalling in the full guard.
Standish trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ozymandias is controlling Standish's posture.
We've been hearing good reports from Ozymandias'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 wants to control from the top but Ozymandias keeps moving. #T2#
Ozymandias controlling the position.
Ozymandias's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Ozymandias has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Standish passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Ozymandias (0) vs (5) Standish
Ozymandias tries to bench press Standish off him but Standish keeps the position.
Ozymandias wants to control but Standish postures up.
Standish tries to advance to mount but can't.
Ozymandias is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Ozymandias struggling a bit here.
Ozymandias is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Ozymandias prevents Standish from moving into mount.
Ozymandias is not content to let Standish control the position.
Standish might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Ozymandias haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
My spies in Globo Gym (5000) inform me that Standish has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ozymandias is looking to reverse the position.#T4#
Standish advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Ozymandias (0) vs (7) Standish
Standish looking to control but Ozymandias is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ozymandias holds on for dear life, controlling Standish's posture momentarily.
Standish looking to control but Ozymandias is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ozymandias is looking to improve his position but Standish isn't that keen on the idea.#T5#
Standish trying to control but Ozymandias is having none of it.
Ozymandias keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Standish controlling from the full mount.
Ozymandias can't escape the position.
#T6#
Standish content just to control the position here.
Standish can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ozymandias is looking to escape.
Ozymandias is looking to get to half guard.
Ozymandias is working hard here to advance position.#T7#
Standish content just to control the position here.
Ozymandias is in all sorts of trouble here.
Standish controlling the position easily from mount.
Standish can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ozymandias is looking to escape.
Ozymandias is hanging on here. He's in a desperate position.#T8#
Ozymandias really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Standish takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Standish trying to control but Ozymandias is having none of it. #T9#
Ozymandias is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ozymandias wants to control but Standish is having none of it.
Ozymandias is squirming around, avoiding Standish's attempts to control the action.
Standish takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T10#
Standish looking to control but Ozymandias is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Standish prevents Ozymandias from getting the reversal.
Ozymandias tries to hold on but Standish pushes him away.
Standish content just to control the position here.
Ozymandias controls the position.
Standish looking to control but Ozymandias is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ozymandias is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T11#
Standish controlling the pace for now.
Ozymandias working to try and regain half guard.
Standish looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ozymandias tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Standish controlling the pace for now. #T12#
Standish avoids the attempt from Ozymandias to control.
Standish can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ozymandias is looking to escape.
Standish takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T13#
Standish avoids the attempt from Ozymandias to control.
Standish controlling from mount.
Ozymandias is looking to improve his position but Standish isn't that keen on the idea.
Ozymandias wants to control but Standish is having none of it.
Ozymandias keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T14#
Standish sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Ozymandias working to try and regain half guard.
Standish controlling the position easily from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ozymandias is working to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Standish wins on points by 7 to 0.
A relieved looking Niles Standish 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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Event:
SSG 360 Archer vs Helvig
Date: Oct 13, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 12 losses; Robert Kelly! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 12 losses; Niles Standish!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Trevor Gratis and Dillan Fox.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Kelly bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Kelly (4) vs (0) Standish#SUB#
Kelly swings around for an armbar but Standish sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Kelly's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kelly (4) vs (2) Standish
Kelly seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Standish 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Kelly looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kelly wants to sweep here but Standish controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Standish slips nicely into half guard.
Standish seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kelly does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Standish in particular looking to stall.
Standish wants to free his trapped foot but Kelly is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kelly wants to improve his position but Standish is controlling well.
Standish is trying to control. Kelly wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T2#
Kelly is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kelly is looking to control Standish's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kelly avoid being mounted?
Kelly tries to get to full guard but Standish has control of the leg.
Standish is looking to take a break and control but Kelly is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kelly slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kelly working a defensive guard here.
#T3#
Standish looking to sit in guard and control but Kelly gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kelly (6) vs (2) Standish
Kelly postures up.
Kelly pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Standish is keeping the position for now.
Standish seems keen to control Kelly's posture.
Kelly looking to pass the guard.
Standish controls Kelly momentarily but Kelly frees himself. #T4#
Standish pulls Kelly in close to prevent any damage.
Kelly looking to pass the guard.
Kelly engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Standish keeping moving, preventing Kelly from controlling successfully. #T5#
Standish looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kelly is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Kelly drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Standish manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Kelly has Standish in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kelly (6) vs (4) Standish
Kelly working a defensive guard but Standish manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kelly (6) vs (7) Standish
Standish tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T6#
Kelly tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Standish wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kelly manages to work his way to half guard, despite Standish's best efforts.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kelly manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Standish controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kelly wants to hit a sweep here but Standish passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Kelly there! Score +3 for passing guard: Kelly (6) vs (10) Standish
Kelly tries to reverse the position but Standish maintains control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T7#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Standish can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kelly is looking to escape.
Kelly working to try and regain half guard.
My spies in Globo Gym (5000) inform me that Standish has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Standish looking to control but Kelly is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kelly is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T8#
Standish looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kelly keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kelly tries to hold on but Standish pushes him away.
Kelly is trying desperately to improve position.#T9#
Standish controlling from mount.
Kelly wants to control but Standish is having none of it.
Kelly can't escape the position.
Kelly sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Kelly makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kelly.#T10#
Standish trying to control but Kelly is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Kelly is looking for a triangle here but Standish uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kelly (6) vs (13) Standish
Kelly is looking for a sweep.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Kelly manages to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Kelly is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Standish pulls his head out easily. #T11#
Standish is controlling the pace.
Kelly is looking to improve his position.
Standish tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kelly knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kelly tries to roll over but Standish keeps him under control.#T12#
Standish controlling the action here.
Kelly wants to control the action here but instead Standish manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kelly (6) vs (16) Standish#T13#
Kelly is squirming around, avoiding Standish's attempts to control the action.
Kelly is looking to improve his position but Standish isn't that keen on the idea.
Kelly is working hard here to advance position.
Standish tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Standish wants to control the pace but Kelly is squirming around nicely.
Standish takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T14#
Standish can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kelly is looking to escape.
Standish controlling from mount.
Kelly working to try and regain half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Standish controlling his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Standish wins on points by 16 to 6.
Our winner, Niles Standish, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
SSG 355 Ibrahim vs Solo
Date: Sep 29, 2024 |
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 21 wins and 11 losses; Niles Standish! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 8 losses; Excalam Black!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Luis Engracia and Mauricio Rocha.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Standish darts in and clinches Black up against the cage.
Standish stops a takedown attempt from Black.
#TD2#
Black gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Standish (0) vs (2) Black
Standish works his way to full guard. Good work.
Standish looking for a sweep. Not yet Standish, not yet.
Black looking to sit in guard and control but Standish gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Standish (2) vs (2) Black
Black keeping moving, preventing Standish from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Standish sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Black doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Standish paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Black - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Excalam Black!
A victorious Excalam Black thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
TWGC 42 (185lbs, D1): Finals - Round 3
Date: Sep 21, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 10 losses; Niles Standish! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 28 losses; Bjørn Helvig!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Columbo Gatti and Alyssa Summers.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Helvig closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Standish (0) vs (2) Helvig
Helvig tries to pass the half guard into mount. Standish knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Helvig perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Standish wants to improve his position but Helvig is controlling well.
Helvig is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Helvig tries to pass to full mount but Standish defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Helvig controlling the action here.
Helvig's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Standish is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Globo Gym (5000), so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T1#
Helvig passes into side control, despite Standish's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Standish (0) vs (5) Helvig
Standish tries to buck Helvig off but Helvig is having none of it.
Standish struggling a bit here.
Helvig controlling the position from side mount. #T2#
Helvig working away.
Standish tries to buck Helvig off but Helvig is having none of it.
Helvig tries to move to mount but Standish blocks the move with his legs.
Standish is looking to reverse the position.
Helvig taking a breather here.
Helvig moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Standish (0) vs (7) Helvig#T3#
Helvig tries to push Standish's head away but Standish is holding on tight.
Helvig content just to control the position here.
Helvig fails to advance to Standish's back.
Standish tries to hold on but Helvig pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Standish gets back to half guard.#T4#
Helvig prevents Standish from improving his position.
Helvig looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
It looks like Helvig might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Helvig wants to pass to mount but Standish is defending the position.
Standish wants to control but Helvig is keeping busy.
Helvig content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T5#
Standish is looking to improve his position.
Helvig looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Helvig is taking a breather. Standish says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Helvig prevents Standish from improving his position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Helvig in particular looking to stall.#T6#
More stalling from Helvig.
Standish gets back to full guard.
Helvig stays in close to Standish's body and controls the position.
Standish pulls Helvig in close to prevent any damage. #T7#
Helvig is stalling in the full guard.
Helvig won't allow Standish to sweep him here. #T8#
Standish trying to keep a closed guard but Helvig is proving a slippery customer.
Helvig showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Helvig pushing down on Standish's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Helvig is looking to advance position but Standish won't allow it.
Standish trying to control here.
Standish is looking for a sweep. Helvig is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Helvig in particular looking to stall.#T9#
Standish is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Standish trying to hold on to Helvig's head to control him but Helvig postures up.
Standish wants to improve his position but Helvig is controlling well.
Helvig controlling the pace.
Standish is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Helvig content to control rather than advance. #T10#
Standish wants to improve his position but Helvig is controlling well.
Helvig passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Standish (0) vs (10) Helvig
Helvig controlling the pace for now. #T11#
Standish tries to hold on but Helvig postures up.
Helvig fails to advance to Standish's back.
Standish is looking to improve his position but Helvig isn't that keen on the idea.
Helvig controlling the position easily from mount. #T12#
Helvig fails to take his opponent's back.
Helvig content just to control the position here.
Standish is looking to improve his position but Helvig isn't that keen on the idea.
Standish tries to lock up and control but Helvig gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Standish is squirming around, avoiding Helvig's attempts to control the action.
Helvig takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T13#
Standish tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Helvig takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Standish can't escape the position.
Standish prevents Helvig from taking his back.
Helvig controlling his opponent. #T14#
Standish tries to hold on but Helvig postures up.
Helvig controlling the pace for now.
Helvig wants to take his opponent's back but Standish doesn't allow it.
Helvig sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Helvig wins on points by 10 to 0.
Bjørn Helvig is the new middleweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Bjørn Helvig thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
TWGC 42 (185lbs, D1): Finals - Round 2
Date: Sep 20, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 10 losses; Niles Standish! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 1 losses; Aonghus Mormaer!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Alyssa Summers and Franklyn Lucas.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Mormaer has closed the distance and engaged Standish in a clinch.
#TD#
Standish turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Standish manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Standish (4) vs (0) Mormaer
Mormaer is looking to reverse the position.
Mormaer prevents Standish from moving into mount.
Standish taking a breather here.
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.
Mormaer prevents Standish from moving into mount. #T1#
Mormaer is trying to control Standish's posture but Standish avoids it.
Standish passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Mormaer! Score +2 for reaching mount: Standish (6) vs (0) Mormaer
Standish controlling from the full mount. #T2#
Mormaer tries to lock up and control but Standish gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB#
Standish goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Mormaer is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Standish (6) vs (2) Mormaer
Mormaer engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T3#
Mormaer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Standish tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Standish is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Standish is pulling down on Mormaer's head to control his posture.
Standish seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Standish looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mormaer 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. #T4#
Standish wants to sweep but no luck.
Standish is adopting a defensive guard.
Standish has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T5#
Standish is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Standish has his hands on Mormaer's head, controlling the position.
Standish is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T6#
Mormaer engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Standish pulls Mormaer in close to prevent any damage.
Standish keeping moving, preventing Mormaer from controlling successfully. #T7#
Standish controlling Mormaer's posture.
Mormaer trying to control but Standish is working from the bottom. #T8#
Standish looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mormaer postures up.
Mormaer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Standish is keeping the position for now.
Standish pulls Mormaer in close to prevent any damage.
Mormaer controlling from the top position. #T9#
Standish keeping moving, preventing Mormaer from controlling successfully.
Standish looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mormaer is one step ahead there. #T10#
Standish keeping full guard, as Mormaer tries to pass.
Standish wants to sweep here but Mormaer controlling him for the moment.
My spies in The Infamous Duranto Gym inform me that Mormaer has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T11#
Mormaer is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Standish keeping moving, preventing Mormaer from controlling successfully.
Standish looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mormaer is one step ahead there.
Standish controlling Mormaer's posture. #T12#
Mormaer showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Standish looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mormaer is one step ahead there. #T13#
Standish trying to keep a closed guard but Mormaer is proving a slippery customer.
Mormaer trying to control the position from guard on top but Standish is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Standish trying to control the position here. #T14#
Standish is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mormaer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Standish swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Standish tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Standish takes the fight on points by 6 to 2.
During a confident post fight interview, Niles Standish thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
TWGC 42 (185lbs, D1): Finals - Round 1
Date: Sep 19, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 10 losses; Niles Standish! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Slim Perkins!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Dean Styles and Columbo Gatti.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Standish tries to clinch up but Perkins circles away and keeps his distance.
Niles Standish seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Standish fails in his attempt to clinch.
Perkins feints the counter takedown.
Standish is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Perkins avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And Perkins tries to counter it with a takedown but Standish pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Standish tries to clinch but Perkins moves out of range.
Perkins shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Standish but Standish pushes him off and we're back to square one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Standish closes the distance and pushes Perkins back into the cage.#T1##TD#
Standish is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Perkins can't fight it off and eventually Standish manages to take the fight to the floor. Perkins looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Standish (2) vs (0) Perkins
Perkins controls Standish momentarily but Standish frees himself.
Perkins is adopting a defensive guard.
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.
Let's hope that Perkins has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Standish postures up.
#T2#
Perkins wants to sweep but no luck.
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.
Standish preventing the sweep.
Perkins is trying to control the position but Standish postures up.
Perkins keeping full guard, as Standish tries to pass. #SUB2#
Perkins working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Standish doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Standish manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T3#
Perkins 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.
Perkins can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Standish controls the pace.
Perkins looking to control.
Standish looking to pass the guard.
Standish sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T4##SUB2#
Perkins looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Standish has picked Perkins up and slammed him! Perkins can't keep hold of the triangle and Standish manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Standish (5) vs (0) Perkins
Perkins is trying to get back to half guard.
Standish wants to control but Perkins is keeping him busy.
Perkins is trying to control Standish's posture but Standish avoids it.
Perkins is looking to reverse the position.#T5#
Standish moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Standish (7) vs (0) Perkins
Standish content just to control the position here.
Standish avoids the attempt from Perkins to control.
Standish looking to control but Perkins is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Perkins tries to lock up and control but Standish gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T6#
Standish controlling the pace for now.
Perkins tries to hold on but Standish postures up.
Standish takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Perkins is wriggling around trying to escape.
Standish controlling from mount.
Perkins tries to lock up and control but Standish gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T7#
Perkins keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Standish looking to control but Perkins is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Perkins is wriggling around trying to escape.
Standish controlling his opponent. #T8#
Standish can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Perkins is looking to escape.
Standish controlling the position easily from mount. #T9#
Perkins wants to hold on but Standish pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Perkins is wriggling around trying to escape.
Standish tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Perkins is trying desperately to improve position.
Perkins gets back to half guard.#T10#
Perkins is looking to improve his position.
Standish passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Standish (10) vs (0) Perkins
Perkins tries to reverse the position but Standish maintains control.
Standish can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Perkins is looking to escape.
Perkins working to try and regain half guard.
#T11#
Perkins regains half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Perkins is looking to improve his position.
Perkins is positioning himself well to prevent Standish advancing to mount.
Perkins is trying to maintain the position but Standish is very close to passing his half guard.
Standish wants to pass the guard but Perkins is defending well. #T12#
Perkins wants to get back to full guard but Standish has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Standish (13) vs (0) Perkins
Perkins bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Standish (13) vs (2) Perkins
My spies in Chikara MMA Gym inform me that Perkins has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Perkins trying to control but Standish is working from the bottom.
Perkins advances to half guard.
Perkins trying to pass the guard but Standish defending well.
Perkins content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T13#
Perkins stalling away here and it's allowed Standish to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Perkins trying to control but Standish is working from the bottom.
Perkins is fighting to break Standish's control of his arms but Standish is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Perkins tries to free his leg and advance position but Standish is retaining full guard. #T14#
Standish is pulling down on Perkins's head. It's preventing any offense from Perkins, at least for the moment.
Perkins engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Perkins preventing the sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Perkins wants to control from the top but Standish keeps moving.
Standish is trying to control the position but Perkins postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Standish takes the fight on points by 13 to 2.
Niles Standish thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
TWGC 42 (185lbs, D1): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Sep 11, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 10 losses; Niles Standish! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 3 losses; Binsar Siregar!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Standish has managed to clinch.
Standish looking for a takedown.
Standish can't get the takedown.
Siregar gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Standish.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Niles Standish. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Standish lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Standish (2) vs (0) Siregar
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Siregar is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Siregar wants to control the position but Standish says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Standish content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Siregar manages to get to full guard.
Standish looking to pass the guard. #T1##SUB2#
Siregar has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Standish can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Standish being controlled here momentarily. #SUB2#
Siregar working for a triangle but Standish defends it easily.
Standish controls from within his opponent's guard. #T2#
Standish trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Siregar is adopting a defensive guard.
Standish pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Siregar is keeping the position for now.
Standish trying to control but Siregar is working from the bottom.
Standish stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Siregar swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Standish postures up.
Standish controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Siregar is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Standish wants to pass the guard but Siregar is keeping the position.
Standish slips nicely into half guard.
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 wants to pass the guard but Siregar is defending well. #T4#
Siregar has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Standish is working away from the top position though.
Siregar gets back to full guard.
Standish controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Siregar looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Siregar is trying to control the position but Standish postures up.
Siregar looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Standish not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Siregar is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Standish defends well.#T5#
Standish stopping the sweep attempt from Siregar.
Siregar controlling the position.
Standish is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T6##SUB2#
Siregar working for a triangle but Standish defends it easily.
Siregar working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Siregar looking for subs off his back but Standish has passed one foot through into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Siregar trying to control but Standish postures up.
#T7#
Standish works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Standish (5) vs (0) Siregar
Standish can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Siregar is looking to escape.
Standish tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Siregar wants to control but Standish is having none of it.#T8#
Standish tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Standish has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Siregar is wriggling around trying to escape.
Standish tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Siregar tries to hold on but Standish postures up.#T9#
Standish trying to control but Siregar is having none of it.
Siregar can't escape the position.
Standish tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Standish will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Siregar is wriggling around trying to escape.
Standish content just to control the position here.
Siregar slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T10#
Siregar moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Standish is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Standish pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Siregar is keeping the position for now.
Siregar pulls Standish in close to his closed guard and prevents Standish from doing any damage or advancing position.
Standish wants to control from the top but Siregar keeps moving. #T11#
Siregar looking to hit a scissor sweep but Standish is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Siregar looking for a guillotine here but Standish defends easily.
#SUB2#
Siregar has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Standish can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Standish showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T12#
Siregar is trying to control the position but Standish postures up.
Siregar is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Siregar has control of Standish's left arm, preventing Standish from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Siregar has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Standish is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Siregar. Score +3 for passing guard: Standish (8) vs (0) Siregar
Siregar being controlled for a moment. #T13#
Siregar tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Standish trying to control the action but Siregar is working from the bottom.
Standish takes a little break here. Siregar wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T14#
Siregar is trying to control Standish's posture but Standish avoids it.
Standish controls the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Standish takes the fight on points by 8 to 0.
Niles Standish thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
TWGC 42 (185lbs, D1): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 10, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Pavel Sekera! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 10 losses; Niles Standish!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yukihiro Shimada and Hirohito Nitta.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Sekera tries to clinch up but Standish circles away and keeps his distance.
Standish with the counter takedown but Sekera avoids it easily.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sekera stops a takedown attempt from Standish.
Sekera gets underhooks to prevent Standish's takedown attempt.
#TD2#
Standish has Sekera pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Standish pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Sekera tumbling to the mat - Standish dives into Sekera's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sekera (0) vs (2) Standish#SUB#
Sekera has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Standish is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Sekera. Score +3 for passing guard: Sekera (0) vs (5) Standish
Standish just content to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Standish advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Sekera (0) vs (7) Standish#T1#
Standish tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Sekera reaches up to try and control the position but Standish seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Sekera rolls and tries to escape and now Standish has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Sekera (0) vs (10) Standish
Sekera tries to escape but Standish has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Standish has good solid back control here.
Sekera tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Standish wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sekera is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T2#
Standish pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Standish tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Sekera wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Sekera (0) vs (13) Standish
Sekera is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Let's hope that Standish has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
My spies in Globo Gym (5000) inform me that Standish has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Sekera trying to control the hands but Standish breaks the grip. #T3#
Standish has good solid back control here.
I really don't envy Sekera right now.
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.
Sekera tries to escape the position.
Standish has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Sekera's body.
Sekera tries to escape but Standish has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T4#
Standish biding his time, controlling Sekera.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T5#
Sekera is in bad spot here.
Standish has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Sekera's body.
Standish keeps control of the position as Sekera tries to break free.
Standish really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Sekera.#T6#
Standish controlling well, preventing Sekera from escaping the position.
Standish just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#T7#
Sekera is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Sekera just trying to survive but Standish is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Standish is hanging on to Sekera's back as he tries to escape.
Sekera wants to control his opponent's hands but Standish gets his hands free.
Standish keeps control of the position as Sekera tries to break free.
Sekera is working hard here to advance position.
Standish is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Sekera just looking to survive in the bad position. #T8#
Sekera just trying to survive but Standish is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Standish controlling the positon.
I really don't envy Sekera right now.
#T9#
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Standish controlling well, preventing Sekera from escaping the position.
Standish gets his hands free as Sekera looks to control.
Standish just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Sekera looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Standish has good solid back control here. #T10#
Standish keeps control of the position as Sekera tries to break free.
Standish has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Sekera's body.
You can see the frustration on Sekera's face He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T11#
Standish really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Sekera.
Standish's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB2#
Standish tightening his grip on Sekera, looking for the choke.
Sekera just trying to survive but Standish is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T12#
Standish really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Sekera.
Well,Sekera is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Standish has the hooks in. Sekera is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Standish controlling the position well here. Sekera rolled but Standish kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#SUB2#
Standish working for the choke. #T13#
Standish really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Sekera.
Sekera tries to escape the position.
Sekera is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#T14#
It looks like Standish might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Sekera rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Standish in particular looking to stall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
More stalling from Standish.#SUB#
Sekera actively working from the bottom here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Standish wins on points by 13 to 0.
Niles Standish thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Pavel Sekera stepped up to the mic, saying 'GG to my opponent, he truly deserves the win.'. |
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Event:
SSG 338 Gabenagus vs Soderberg
Date: Aug 04, 2024 |
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 17 wins and 9 losses; Niles Standish! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 44 wins and 19 losses; Tendren Hlervu!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Jonathan Paton and Dean Styles.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Standish shoots in looking for a takedown but Hlervu manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Standish's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD2#
Hlervu fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Standish to the ground. Hlervu is now in Standish's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Standish (0) vs (2) Hlervu
Standish bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hlervu's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Standish (2) vs (2) Hlervu#SUB2#
Standish avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hlervu 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 (2) vs (4) Hlervu
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 looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hlervu content to stall in guard here.
Hlervu trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hlervu not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T1#
Standish pulls Hlervu in close to prevent any damage.
Standish wants to sweep but no luck.
Hlervu showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Standish looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
Standish is trying to keep Hlervu in close.
Hlervu sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hlervu is looking to pass into half guard but Standish pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Standish is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Standish (4) vs (4) Hlervu
Hlervu wants to improve his position but instead Standish has moved into half guard.
Hlervu is looking to improve his position.
#T3#
Hlervu gets back to full guard.
Standish pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hlervu is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Standish avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Hlervu has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Standish should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Hlervu has tightened it up now! Standish should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Tendren Hlervu!
Tendren Hlervu thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
SSG 335 Maximus vs Gomes
Date: Jul 28, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 25 losses; Dusty Rhodeo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 9 losses; Niles Standish!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Mauricio Rocha and Daniel Cesar.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD#
Rhodeo gets control of Standish's arms and successfully pulls guard. Rhodeo will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Standish works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Rhodeo moves into full guard.
Standish looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Rhodeo wants to sweep but no luck.
My spies in Globo Gym (5000) inform me that Standish has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Standish sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Rhodeo holds on and takes a little breather.
Standish pushing down on Rhodeo's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T1##SUB2#
Rhodeo is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Standish has latched onto it... Big trouble! Standish pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Rhodeo is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Standish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Niles Standish!
Niles Standish decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
SSG 328 Ibrahim vs Solo
Date: Jul 07, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 42 wins and 23 losses; Wilhelm Bar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 8 losses; Niles Standish!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Elvis Blanc and Yves DeLean.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Bar goes for a double leg but Standish avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Standish continues to drive forward.
Bar stops a takedown attempt from Standish.
Bar is pressed up against the cage. Standish has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bar down to the mat. Bar avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Standish moves into the clinch.
Standish drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bar pulls his leg out and moves away.
Wilhelm Bar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Niles Standish.#TD#
Bar closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Bar lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bar (2) vs (0) Standish
Standish working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bar preventing the sweep.
Standish is trying to keep Bar in close.
#T1#
Bar sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Standish's guard.
Standish wants to improve his position but Bar is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bar passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Bar (5) vs (0) Standish
Standish is just holding on here. Bar manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Bar (8) vs (0) Standish#T2#
Standish tries to break free.
Bar is riding his opponent, not letting Standish buck him off.
Bar's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Standish breaks Bar's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bar (8) vs (2) Standish
Bar looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Standish looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Bar has control of Standish's left arm, preventing Standish from doing any damage.
Standish sitting in guard here, content to control.
Bar keeping full guard, as Standish tries to pass.
Bar is adopting a defensive guard.#T4#
Standish stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bar swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bar being controlled here, momentarily.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Standish pushes down on Bar's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T5#
Bar wants to get back to full guard.
Bar wants to control but Standish is keeping busy.
Standish with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T6#
Standish wants to control but Bar is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Standish content to control rather than advance.
Bar trying to hold on to Standish's head to control him but Standish postures up.
#T7#
Standish is pressing down on Bar's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bar is holding on for now.
Bar is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Standish's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Standish's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Bar (12) vs (2) Standish
Bar controlling well, preventing Standish from escaping the position.
Standish is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Bar.
Bar keeps control of the position as Standish tries to break free.
#T8#
Bar gets his hands free as Standish looks to control.
Bar doesn't have the hooks in and Standish manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bar (12) vs (4) Standish
Standish 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.
My spies in Globo Gym (5000) inform me that Standish has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Standish stopping the sweep attempt from Bar.#T9#
Standish looking to sit in guard and control but Bar gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bar (14) vs (4) Standish
Bar wants to control from the top but Standish keeps moving.
Standish is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Standish trying to keep a closed guard but Bar is proving a slippery customer.
#T10#
Bar is fighting to break Standish's control of his arms but Standish is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Bar looking to sit in guard and control but Standish gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bar (14) vs (6) Standish
Standish trying to control but Bar is working from the bottom.
Bar looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T11#
Standish pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bar is keeping the position for now.
Standish postures up.
#T12#
Standish slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Bar has Standish pulled in close to control his posture.
Standish slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Standish stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bar swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T13#
Bar looking to control.
Standish stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bar swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Standish 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 stopping the sweep attempt from Bar.#T14#
Standish trying to control but Bar is working from the bottom.
Standish trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Bar manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bar (16) vs (6) Standish
Standish is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Standish wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Bar is now in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bar not doing much here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bar takes the fight on points by 16 to 6. |
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Event:
SSG 325 Macker vs Helvig
Date: Jun 30, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 14 losses; Quinn Barnett! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 8 losses; Niles Standish!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Alec Ball and Robert Douchet.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Standish gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Barnett (2) vs (0) Standish
Barnett slips nicely into half guard.
Standish wants to improve his position but Barnett is controlling well.
#SUB#
Barnett is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Standish has managed to free his arm - good work.
Barnett prevents Standish from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnett trying to control the action but Standish is working from the bottom. #T1#
Standish wants to control but Barnett is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Barnett is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Standish defends it well.
Standish has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#SUB#
Barnett is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Standish is just riding it out for now. Barnett eventually gives up the hold.
Barnett seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Standish does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T2#
Standish is trying to get back to full guard.
Standish slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Barnett trying to control but Standish is working from the bottom.
Barnett is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
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.
Barnett trying to control the position from guard on top but Standish is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barnett not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T3#
Barnett wants to control from the top but Standish keeps moving.
Barnett might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Barnett stopping the sweep attempt from Standish.
Barnett stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Standish swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Barnett trying to control the position from guard on top but Standish is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barnett tries to free his leg and advance position but Standish is retaining full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Standish is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnett (2) vs (2) Standish#T4#
Barnett seems keen to control Standish's posture.
Standish engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Barnett keeping moving, preventing Standish from controlling successfully.
Standish slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnett (2) vs (5) Standish#T5#
Standish wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barnett keeps working.
Standish taking a breather here.
Let's hope that Standish has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Barnett tries to improve position but can't. #T6#
Standish trying to control the position but Barnett is working away.
You can see the frustration on Barnett's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Barnett is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Standish wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barnett keeps working.
Barnett manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnett (4) vs (5) Standish#T7#
Barnett trying to pass the guard but Standish defending well.
Standish is trying to maintain the position but Barnett is very close to passing his half guard.
Barnett is looking to take a break and control but Standish is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Barnett takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Standish wants to improve his position but Barnett is controlling well.
Standish desperately trying to maintain half guard. #T8#
Standish is pressing down on Barnett's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Standish keeping moving, preventing Barnett from controlling successfully.
Barnett wants to pass the guard but Standish is keeping the position.
Standish managing to control the position.
Standish controls Barnett momentarily but Barnett frees himself. #T9#
Barnett won't allow Standish to sweep him here.
Standish keeping full guard, as Barnett tries to pass.
Standish keeping moving, preventing Barnett from controlling successfully.
Standish looking to control.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Standish is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnett (4) vs (7) Standish
Barnett is pulling down on Standish's head to control his posture. #T10#
Barnett looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Standish puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Standish wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barnett keeps working.
Standish wants to free his trapped foot but Barnett is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T11#
Barnett is trying to get back to full guard.
Barnett is working hard here to advance position.
Standish is pressing down on Barnett's thigh, looking to free his foot. Barnett is holding on for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Standish with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Barnett tries to roll over but Standish keeps him under control.#T12#
Standish passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Barnett (4) vs (10) Standish
Standish trying to control but Barnett is having none of it. #SUB2#
Standish is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Barnett is surviving well by controlling Standish's body position as best he can. #T13#
Standish takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Barnett is squirming around, avoiding Standish's attempts to control the action.
Standish wants to take Barnett's back here but Barnett is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Standish tries to control but Barnett wriggling away.
Standish controlling from mount. #T14#
Standish prevents Barnett from getting the reversal.
Standish wants to control the pace but Barnett is squirming around nicely.
Barnett working to try and regain half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barnett tries to hold on but Standish postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Standish wins on points by 10 to 4.
An out of breath Niles Standish thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
SSG 315 Ottke vs Sershurrapal
Date: Jun 09, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 11 losses; Scott Hill! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 7 losses; Niles Standish!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Eddie Farnsworth and Joseph Jones.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Hill tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Standish manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Hill has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hill tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hill gets underhooks to prevent Standish's takedown attempt.
Hill fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#TD#
Hill gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hill (2) vs (0) Standish
Hill has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Standish tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hill stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Standish swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Standish wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hill controlling from the top position.
Hill seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Standish for as long as he can get away with.#T1#
Our spies down at at Globo Gym (5000) inform us that Standish has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Standish holds on and takes a little breather.
Hill wants to control from the top but Standish keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Hill is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Standish is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Hill controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hill has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Standish pulls Hill in close to prevent any damage.
Hill wants to control from the top but Standish keeps moving. #T3#
Hill advances to half guard.
Standish trying to control here.
Standish tries to get to full guard but Hill has control of the leg.
Hill wants to free his trapped foot but Standish is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T4#
Standish is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hill's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hill's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hill (2) vs (4) Standish
Standish really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Hill.
Hill trying to control the hands but Standish breaks the grip.
I really don't envy Hill right now.
#T5#
Good control from Standish.
Let's hope that Standish has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Hill trying to control the hands but Standish won't let him.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#T6##T7#
Hill tries to escape the position.
Standish controlling from the back.
Hill trying to control the position but Standish manages to sink in the hooks. #SUB2#
Hill defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Standish's arms.
Standish controls the action.#T8#
Hill tries to escape but Standish has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Hill looking very determined here, making life difficult for Standish.
Standish controlling the position well here. Hill rolled but Standish kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Standish gets his hands free as Hill looks to control. #T9#
Standish is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Hill is keeping busy.
Standish has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Hill's body.
#T10#
Hill tries to escape but Standish has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Standish controls the action.
Hill tries to escape but Standish has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Standish keeps control of the position easily here as Hill tries to buck him off.
#T11#
Standish keeps control of the position as Hill tries to break free.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Hill is in bad spot here.
#T12#
Standish tries to keep control of the position but Hill is staying busy.
Standish is trying to stick to Hill's back but Hill is turning into Standish. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Standish's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Hill. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hill (4) vs (4) Standish
Standish not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hill advances to half guard.
Standish tries to get to full guard but Hill has control of the leg.
Standish is in trouble now - Hill has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hill (7) vs (4) Standish#T13#
Standish is in all sorts of trouble here.
Standish tries to hold on but Hill postures up.
Hill wants to take Standish's back but he can't do it this time.
Standish wants to control but Hill is having none of it.
Hill takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T14#
Standish is trying desperately to improve position.
Hill trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Standish bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hill (7) vs (6) Standish
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hill is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hill takes the fight on points by 7 to 6. |
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Event:
SSG 313 Hunt vs Chai
Date: Jun 02, 2024 |
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. #TD#
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. #T1#
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. #T2#
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. #T3#
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. #T4#
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.#T5#
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.#T6#
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. #T7#
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#T8#
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. #T9#
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.#T10#
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.
#T11#
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.#T12#
Standish can't do much from the bottom here.
A lull in the action here.#T13##SUB2#
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.
#T14#
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!#SUB2#
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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Event:
TWGC 41 (265lbs, D1): Rio de Janeiro Qu - Round 1
Date: May 20, 2024 |
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 5 losses; Niles Standish! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Luke Penn!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Felipe Paraventi and Leandro Rodrigues.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Standish dives in and scores a takedown into Penn's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Standish (2) vs (0) Penn
Standish stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Penn swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Penn 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 (2) vs (2) Penn
Standish wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Penn not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Penn is continuing to stall.
I've been told that Penn has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.#T1#
Penn is fighting to break Standish's control of his arms but Standish is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
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.
Penn's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T2#
Standish controlling Penn's posture.
Penn is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Standish pulls Penn in to control the position.
Standish wants to sweep but no luck. #T3#
Penn slips nicely into half guard.
Standish preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Penn stalling.
Penn's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T4#
Standish is looking to control Penn's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Standish avoid being mounted?
Standish won't allow Penn to pass to mount.
Standish is trying to get back to full guard.
Penn controlling the pace. #T5#
Standish is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Penn slows the pace down in half guard.
Standish is concentrating on defense, preventing Penn from advancing position. #T6#
Penn is pressing down on Standish's thigh, looking to free his foot. Standish is holding on for now.
Penn not doing much here.
Standish tries to get to full guard but Penn has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T7#
Standish trying to get back to full guard but Penn takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Standish (2) vs (5) Penn
Penn takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Standish is looking to improve his position but Penn isn't that keen on the idea.#T8#
Penn sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Standish is desperately trying to improve his position but Penn has a good base and remains in mount.
Penn fails to advance to Standish's back.
Standish wants to hold on but Penn pushes him away.#T9#
Standish is working to get back to half guard.
Penn avoids the attempt from Standish to control.
Penn trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Standish is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T10#
Penn content just to control the position here.
Standish really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Standish prevents Penn from taking his back.#T11#
Standish is looking to get to half guard.
Standish slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Penn wants to pass to mount but Standish is defending the position.
Standish trying to control here.
#T12#
Penn wants to free his trapped foot but Standish is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Standish is looking for a sweep. Penn is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Penn content to control rather than advance.
Standish desperately trying to maintain half guard. #T13#
Penn stalling.
Standish manages to get to full guard.
Penn trying to control but Standish is working from the bottom. #T14#
Penn stays in close to Standish's body and controls the position.
Standish is trying to control the position but Penn postures up.
Penn controls from within his opponent's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Penn wins on points by 5 to 2.
Luke Penn decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
SSG 289 Octavio vs Maximus
Date: Apr 07, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 10 losses; Quinn Barnett! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 5 losses; Niles Standish!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Standish is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Barnett's half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Barnett (0) vs (2) Standish
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Barnett actively working from the bottom here.
Standish is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Barnett (0) vs (5) Standish
Standish looking to control but Barnett is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Barnett sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnett trying to control here.
Standish performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Barnett is looking to control Standish's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Barnett avoid being mounted?#T1#
Well, if Standish is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza Yum. Can't wait.
Standish's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Barnett trying to control here.
#T2#
Standish wants to pass the guard but Barnett is defending well.
Standish content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Barnett trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Barnett looking for subs from the bottom but Standish mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Barnett (0) vs (8) Standish
My spies in Globo Gym (5000) inform me that Standish has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Standish tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Standish trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T3#
Standish with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Barnett tries to lock up and control but Standish gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Standish controlling from mount.
Barnett is squirming around, avoiding Standish's attempts to control the action. #T4#
Barnett really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Standish controlling the position easily from mount.
Barnett is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Standish controlling the position easily from mount. #T5#
Barnett is trying desperately to improve position.
Standish fails to advance to Barnett's back.
Barnett regains half guard.
Standish prevents Barnett from improving his position.
Barnett might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T6#
Standish moves into full mount! Barnett won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Barnett (0) vs (11) Standish
Barnett is looking to get to half guard.
Standish works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Barnett (0) vs (14) Standish
Barnett manages to reverse the position and now he's in Standish's guard. Nice work there by Barnett.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnett (2) vs (14) Standish
Standish looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T7#
Standish looking to control.
Barnett looking to sit in guard and control but Standish gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnett (2) vs (16) Standish
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Barnett holds on and takes a little breather.
Barnett wants to sweep here but Standish controlling him for the moment.
Barnett can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Standish controls the pace.
Barnett looking to hit a scissor sweep but Standish is one step ahead there. #T8#
Standish trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Standish slips nicely into half guard.
Well, if Standish is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza Yum. Can't wait.
Barnett desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Standish wants to pass the guard but Barnett is defending well. #T9#
Barnett is trying to get back to full guard.
Barnett is working hard here to advance position.
Standish perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Standish looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Standish with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T10##SUB#
Barnett looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Barnett is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Standish pulls his head out easily.
Standish perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T11#
Barnett wants to control but Standish is keeping busy.
Standish is controlling the pace.
Barnett keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Barnett has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Standish is working away from the top position though.#T12#
Standish seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Barnett is staying active underneath Standish, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Barnett wants to get back to full guard.
Barnett slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Standish postures up.
#T13#
Barnett has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Standish has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Barnett (2) vs (19) Standish
Standish content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
More stalling from Standish.
Barnett is looking to reverse the position.#T14#
Standish staying calm.
Barnett is not content to let Standish control the position.
Standish happy to just control the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barnett is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Standish wins on points by 19 to 2.
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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Event:
SSG 282 Makarov vs Pushkin
Date: Mar 17, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 8 losses; Shinayaka Totemo ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 5 losses; Niles Standish!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Robert Twigg and Wesley Smith.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Standish closes the distance and clinches.
Standish wants a takedown.
#TD2#
Standish gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Totemo (0) vs (2) Standish
Totemo tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Standish has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Totemo (0) vs (5) Standish
Totemo stops Standish from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Standish avoids the attempt from Totemo to control.
Totemo 's coaches at Canucks Combat Club have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Totemo is wriggling around trying to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Standish sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Standish manages to capitalize on a mistake by Totemo to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Totemo (0) vs (8) Standish#T1#
Standish keeps control of the position as Totemo tries to break free.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Standish has managed to slip his arm under Totemo 's chin. This could be all over... yep, Totemo is tapping out! Submission win for Standish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Niles Standish!
A very excited looking Niles Standish made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
SSG 275 Standish vs Hall
Date: Mar 03, 2024 |
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 13 wins and 4 losses; Niles Standish! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 23 losses; Scott Hall!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Standish has Hall up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD#
Standish gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Standish (2) vs (0) Hall
Hall is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Standish wants to take a breather but Hall is having none of it.
Hall works his way to full guard. Good work.
Standish stopping the sweep attempt from Hall.
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.
Hall has control of Standish's left arm, preventing Standish from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Standish trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hall tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hall is controlling Standish's posture.
Standish trying to control the position from guard on top but Hall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hall is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Hall keeping moving, preventing Standish from controlling successfully.
Hall pulls Standish in to control the position.
Hall wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
Standish trying to control but Hall is working from the bottom.
Standish stopping the sweep attempt from Hall.
Hall is pulling down on Standish's head to control his posture.
Hall looking to hit a scissor sweep but Standish is one step ahead there.
Standish trying to control but Hall is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hall is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Standish (2) vs (2) Hall
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.
Hall wants to pass the guard but Standish is keeping the position.#T3#
Standish controlling the position.
Standish looking to control.
Hall sitting in guard here, content to control.
Standish might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Standish had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hall defends it easily.
Hall is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T4#
Standish has control of Hall's left arm, preventing Hall from doing any damage.
Hall is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hall tries to free his leg and advance position but Standish is retaining full guard.
Standish controls Hall momentarily but Hall frees himself.
Hall content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
Standish throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T5#
Hall is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Standish not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hall showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Standish looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hall is one step ahead there.
Hall is stalling in the full guard. #T6#
Hall pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Standish is keeping the position for now.
Hall is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Hall's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Hall looking to pass the guard. #T7#
Standish wants to sweep here but Hall controlling him for the moment.
Standish is working hard here to advance position.
Standish trying to control the position here.
Hall sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T8#
Standish is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hall advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Standish (2) vs (5) Hall
Standish tries to buck Hall off but Hall is having none of it.
Hall staying calm.#T9#
Standish tries to buck Hall off but Hall is having none of it.
Hall controls the position.
Standish is looking for a sweep.
Hall in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T10#
Let's hope that Hall has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Hall.#T11#
Standish manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Standish is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Well, if Hall is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza Yum. Can't wait.
Hall has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Standish (2) vs (8) Hall
Hall looking to control and managing it successfully. #T12#
Hall wants to take Standish's back here but Standish is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Standish tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hall controlling the position easily from mount.
Standish tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hall tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Standish is looking to improve his position but Hall isn't that keen on the idea.#T13#
Hall controlling the pace for now.
Standish wants to control but Hall is having none of it.
Hall controlling from mount.
Hall wants to take Standish's back here but Standish is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Standish is looking to get to half guard.
Hall controlling from mount. #T14#
It looks like Hall might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Hall fails to advance to Standish's back.
Hall tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Standish wants to hold on but Hall pushes him away.
Hall controlling the pace for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hall prevents Standish from getting the reversal.
Hall with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hall wins on points by 8 to 2.
Scott Hall 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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Event:
SSG 266 Hall vs Chai
Date: Feb 11, 2024 |
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.#TD2#
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. #T1##SUB#
Farquharson looking for a guillotine here but Standish defends easily.
Standish forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
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.#T2#
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. #T3#
Farquharson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Farquharson is being controlled here. #SUB2#
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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Event:
SSG 261 Thumb vs Gascoigne
Date: Jan 28, 2024 |
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 12 wins and 3 losses; Niles Standish! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 11 losses; Bob Le Boulder!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, George Francis and Cecil Peabody.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Standish closes the distance and clinches.
Le Boulder stops a takedown attempt from Standish.
Standish goes for a takedown in the clinch but Le Boulder prevents it.
Standish has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Le Boulder after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Niles Standish. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Le Boulder is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Standish can't fight it off and eventually Le Boulder manages to take the fight to the floor. Standish looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Standish (0) vs (2) Le Boulder
Le Boulder looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Le Boulder's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T1#
Standish looking to hit a scissor sweep but Le Boulder is one step ahead there.
Le Boulder tries to free his leg and advance position but Standish is retaining full guard.
Le Boulder stays in close to Standish's body and controls the position.
Standish looking to hit a scissor sweep but Le Boulder is one step ahead there.
Le Boulder passes Standish's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T2#
Le Boulder prevents Standish from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Le Boulder is thwarting Standish's attempts to control the position.
Still in half guard, Le Boulder seems content to control.
Standish tries to roll over but Le Boulder keeps him under control.
Le Boulder not doing much here.
#T3#
Standish tries to get to full guard but Le Boulder has control of the leg.
Standish preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Standish wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Standish manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Standish will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T4#
Le Boulder engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Standish can't keep his opponent in guard - Le Boulder advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Le Boulder content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T5#
Standish holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Standish is pressing down on Le Boulder's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Le Boulder preventing the sweep.
Le Boulder engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Standish seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T6#
Le Boulder is pushing down on Standish's leg trying to pass to half guard. Standish is fighting to maintain full guard but Le Boulder has managed to sneak the leg through.
Le Boulder is thwarting Standish's attempts to control the position.
Standish wants to get back to full guard.
Standish is working hard here to advance position.#T7#
Le Boulder is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Standish (0) vs (5) Le Boulder
Le Boulder fails to take his opponent's back.
Standish tries to lock up and control but Le Boulder gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB2#
Standish defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Le Boulder.
Standish wants to hold on but Le Boulder pushes him away.
Le Boulder content just to control the position here. #T8#
Le Boulder trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Le Boulder controlling from the full mount.
Standish wants to hold on but Le Boulder pushes him away.#T9#
Standish can't escape the position.
Le Boulder controlling his opponent.
It looks like Le Boulder might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Standish is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Standish really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T10#
Le Boulder controlling from the full mount.
Standish is desperately trying to improve his position but Le Boulder has a good base and remains in mount.
Le Boulder controlling from mount.
Standish tries to lock up and control but Le Boulder gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T11##SUB2#
Le Boulder goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Standish is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Standish (2) vs (5) Le Boulder
Le Boulder lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Standish (2) vs (7) Le Boulder
Le Boulder controlling from the top position.
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.
Le Boulder is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T12#
Standish tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Le Boulder 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 keeping full guard, as Le Boulder tries to pass.
Le Boulder passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Standish (2) vs (10) Le Boulder
Le Boulder controls the position.#T13#
Le Boulder laying and praying for a moment but Standish takes advantage and regains half guard.
Le Boulder is controlling the pace.
Standish wants to control but Le Boulder is keeping busy.
#T14#
Le Boulder is taking a breather. Standish says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#SUB2#
Le Boulder seems to be working for a kimura but Standish defends the submission attempt.
Standish wants to control but Le Boulder is keeping busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Standish keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Le Boulder wins on points by 10 to 2.
Bob Le Boulder very nearly forgot to thank Pulling Guard amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you. |
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Event:
SSG 248 Ozymandias vs Banner
Date: Dec 31, 2023 |
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 1 wins and 0 losses; Leopold Shaw! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 2 losses; Niles Standish!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Standish gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Shaw.
Shaw is looking for a takedown.#TD2#
Standish lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Shaw (0) vs (2) Standish
Standish is looking to take a break and control but Shaw is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Shaw is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Standish is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaw is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB#
Shaw has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Standish can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Standish's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Shaw has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Shaw not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Shaw is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Standish is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB#
Shaw is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Standish defends well.
Standish controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Shaw looking to control but Standish passes into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Standish in particular looking to stall.#T2#
Shaw tries to roll over but Standish keeps him under control.
Standish is taking a breather. Shaw says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T3#
Shaw gets full guard.
Shaw keeping moving, preventing Standish from controlling successfully.
Shaw looking for a sweep. Not yet Shaw, not yet.
Standish passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Shaw (0) vs (5) Standish
Standish wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shaw keeps working.
Shaw tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Standish presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Shaw (0) vs (7) Standish#T4#
Standish looking to control and managing it successfully.
Shaw is looking to get to half guard.
Standish tries to control but Shaw wriggling away.
Standish controlling the position easily from mount.
Standish prevents Shaw from getting the reversal.
Standish tries to control but Shaw wriggling away. #T5#
Standish looking to control and managing it successfully.
Standish tries to control but Shaw wriggling away.
Shaw is working to get back to half guard.
Standish wants to control the pace but Shaw is squirming around nicely.
Shaw can't escape the position.
Shaw is squirming around, avoiding Standish's attempts to control the action. #T6#
Shaw really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#SUB2#
Standish has control of Shaw's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Shaw regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Standish trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Shaw working to try and regain half guard.
#T7#
Shaw bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shaw (2) vs (7) Standish
Standish not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Shaw passes Standish's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Shaw frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Shaw (5) vs (7) Standish
Standish is desperately trying to improve his position but Shaw has a good base and remains in mount.
Shaw can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Standish is looking to escape. #T8#
Shaw takes Standish's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Standish is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Shaw (8) vs (7) Standish#SUB#
Standish has hold of Shaw's leg, trying to break free but it's let Shaw lock up a rear naked choke! This could be big trouble! Standish is turning an unusual color here he's out! Shaw throws him to one side and jumps onto the cage to celebrate with his fans.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Leopold Shaw!
A victorious Leopold Shaw thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
SSG 241 Finn vs Johnson
Date: Dec 17, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 2 losses; Niles Standish! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 16 losses; Gaston Cahute!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Reed Andrews and John Kavanagh.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Standish pushes Cahute up against the cage in a clinch.
Standish tries for a takedown but Cahute manages to get underhooks.
Standish drops down looking for an ankle pick but Cahute pulls his leg out and moves away.
Standish closes the distance and clinches up with Cahute, looking for a takedown. Standish pushes Cahute against the cage but Cahute circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Niles Standish. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Cahute manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Standish on his heels. He'll look to pass Standish's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Standish (0) vs (2) Cahute
Cahute trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Standish is pulling down on Cahute's head. It's preventing any offense from Cahute, at least for the moment.
Cahute trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cahute is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cahute trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Cahute is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Standish is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Standish has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Standish (2) vs (2) Cahute
Cahute tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Cahute working a defensive guard here.
Standish is stalling in the full guard.
Cahute bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Standish's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Standish (2) vs (4) Cahute
Standish looking to control.
Standish looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cahute is one step ahead there.
Cahute passes Standish's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T2#
Standish gets full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cahute sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Standish's guard.
Cahute is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Standish wants to control but Cahute is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Cahute wants to work for an arm triangle but Standish is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Cahute with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Cahute prevents Standish from improving his position.#SUB2#
Cahute is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Standish is just riding it out for now. Cahute eventually gives up the hold. #T3#
Cahute wants to control but Standish is keeping him busy.
Standish keeping hold of Cahute's head, controlling as best he can.
Cahute works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Standish (2) vs (7) Cahute
Cahute looking to control but Standish is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T4#
Standish is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Cahute is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Standish is surviving well by controlling Cahute's body position as best he can.
Standish tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Standish is squirming around, avoiding Cahute's attempts to control the action.
Cahute content just to control the position here. #SUB2#
Cahute is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Standish to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Standish shrugs it off.
Standish tries to lock up and control but Cahute gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T5#
Cahute controlling the position easily from mount.
Cahute tries to control but Standish wriggling away.
Standish is in all sorts of trouble here.
Cahute avoids the attempt from Standish to control.
Standish is looking to improve his position but Cahute isn't that keen on the idea.
Cahute trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T6#
Standish tries to hold on but Cahute pushes him away.
Standish is trying desperately to improve position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Cahute has control of Standish's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Standish regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Standish is squirming around, avoiding Cahute's attempts to control the action.
Cahute is trying to take his opponent's back.
Standish tries to reverse the position but Cahute maintains control.#T7#
Cahute wants to control the pace but Standish is squirming around nicely.
Standish is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Cahute looking to control but Standish is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Cahute might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Standish haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB2#
Cahute swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Standish is now in Cahute's guard. A big mistake from Cahute there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Standish (4) vs (7) Cahute
Cahute is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T8#
Cahute looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
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.
Cahute seems keen to control Standish's posture.
Standish stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cahute swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cahute working a defensive guard but Standish passes into half guard.
Cahute wants to get back to full guard.
Cahute is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Cahute felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T9#
Cahute is looking to control Standish's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cahute avoid being mounted?
Standish is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Cahute reverses the position - he's now on top in Standish's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Standish (4) vs (9) Cahute#SUB#
Standish looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Standish wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
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.
Cahute trying to control but Standish is working from the bottom. #T10#
Cahute trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Cahute drops back, looking for a kneebar! Standish looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Standish looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Standish! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Standish (8) vs (9) Cahute
Cahute tries to bench press Standish off him but Standish keeps the position. #SUB#
Standish working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Cahute is not content to let Standish control the position. #T11#
Standish is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Cahute will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Cahute tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Standish wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Cahute is not content to let Standish control the position.
Cahute is looking to reverse the position.
Cahute trying his best to control but Standish has mounted him. Score +2 for reaching mount: Standish (10) vs (9) Cahute
Cahute tries to lock up and control but Standish gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T12#
Standish looking to control and managing it successfully.
Cahute tries to hold on but Standish postures up.
Standish takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Cahute is in all sorts of trouble here.
Standish avoids the attempt from Cahute to control.
Cahute gets back to half guard.
Cahute keeping control of the position.
Still in half guard, Standish seems content to control.#T13#
Standish seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Cahute for as long as he can get away with.#SUB#
Standish is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Cahute is looking for a sweep. Standish is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T14#
Cahute is trying to control but can't.
Standish stalling. #SUB2#
Cahute looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Standish trying to pass the guard but Cahute defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Standish takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Standish takes the fight on points by 10 to 9.
A relieved looking Niles Standish 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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Event:
SSG 230 Le Boulder vs Chai
Date: Nov 19, 2023 |
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 8 wins and 3 losses; Satan Blue! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 2 losses; Niles Standish!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Joseph Jones and Alyssa Summers.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Blue fails with the takedown#TD2#
and Standish counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Standish. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Blue (0) vs (2) Standish
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blue working a defensive guard here.
Blue pulls Standish in close to prevent any damage.
Standish 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Blue isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Standish stacks Blue on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Standish! Score +3 for passing guard: Blue (0) vs (5) Standish
Standish in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T1#
Blue stops Standish from passing to mount.
Standish wants to control but Blue is keeping him busy.
Blue wants to control but Standish postures up.#T2#
Standish tries to advance to mount but Blue instead regains half guard.
Standish wants to control but Blue is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Standish is trying to work for a kimura but Blue is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Standish controlling the action here.
Standish trying to mount his opponent but Blue defends it. #T3#
Blue is looking to control Standish's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Blue avoid being mounted?
Blue moves into full guard.
Standish must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Standish tries to free his leg and advance position but Blue is retaining full guard.
Blue 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.#T4#
Standish sitting in guard here, content to control.
Blue trying to control the position.
Standish advances to half guard.
Blue is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Freddy\'s Grappling Institute, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Standish is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T5#
It looks like Standish might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Blue makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Blue.
Standish's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Blue working for a triangle but Standish defends it easily.
Blue 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.#T6#
Standish showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Blue looking to control but Standish passes into half guard.
Standish is looking to pass Blue's guard but actually Blue recovers to full guard.
Standish sitting in guard here, content to control. #T7#
Standish trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Blue wants to sweep but no luck.
Blue trying to keep a closed guard but Standish is proving a slippery customer.
Blue being controlled here, momentarily.
Standish looking to sit in guard and control but Blue gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Blue (2) vs (5) Standish#T8#
Standish is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Standish has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T9#
Standish lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Blue (2) vs (7) Standish
Blue is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Standish advances to half guard.
Standish trying to control the action but Blue is working from the bottom.
Standish performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T10#
Blue is controlling Standish's trapped leg to prevent Standish from advancing to side control.
Blue is looking to improve his position.
Blue won't allow Standish to pass to mount. #T11#
Standish takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Standish frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Blue (2) vs (10) Standish
Standish controlling from the full mount.
Blue tries to hold on but Standish pushes him away.
Standish tries to control but Blue wriggling away.
Blue has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Standish's lack of action.
Blue slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T12#
Blue keeping full guard, as Standish tries to pass.
Blue is pulling down on Standish's head to control his posture.
Standish trying to control the position from guard on top but Blue is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Blue is trying to control the position but Standish postures up.
Standish stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Blue swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Blue is trying to control the position but Standish postures up. #T13#
Blue tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Standish trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Standish is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Standish postures up.
Blue looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Standish is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T14#
Standish sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Blue's guard.
Blue won't allow Standish to pass to mount.
Blue desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Blue is looking to control Standish's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Blue avoid being mounted?
And that's the end of the fight!
Standish wins on points by 10 to 2.
Niles Standish decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
SSG 217 Chai vs Grace
Date: Oct 22, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 2 losses; Niles Standish! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 10 losses; Trace Mack!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Franklyn Lucas and Lou da Vinci.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Standish fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Mack sprawls well initially but Standish persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Standish (2) vs (0) Mack
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Mack is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Standish pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Mack looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mack has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Standish is working away from the top position though.
Well, if Standish is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza Yum. Can't wait.
Standish works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Standish (5) vs (0) Mack
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Standish controlling from mount.
Standish trying to control but Mack is having none of it. #T1#
Mack really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Standish content just to control the position here.
Standish avoids the attempt from Mack to control.
Standish sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Mack is looking to get to half guard.#T2#
Standish tries to control but Mack wriggling away.
Standish controlling from mount.
Mack is looking to improve his position but Standish isn't that keen on the idea.
Standish controlling the position easily from mount. #SUB#
Mack tries to improve his position but Standish has taken his back! Standish has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Mack tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Standish pushes Mack away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Niles Standish!
A victorious Niles Standish thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
SSG 207 Johnson vs Macker
Date: Oct 01, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 2 losses; Niles Standish! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Hamish Farquharson!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Eddie Farnsworth and Columbo Gatti.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Standish looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Standish (2) vs (0) Farquharson
Farquharson won't allow Standish to pass to mount.
Standish prevents Farquharson from improving his position.
Farquharson is still trying to improve position.
Farquharson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Standish's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Standish's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Standish (2) vs (4) Farquharson
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Farquharson is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Standish knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Standish for a finish.
Standish rolls, trying to escape but Farquharson keeps control of the position.
#T1##SUB2#
Farquharson goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Standish escapes and is now in half guard on top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Standish (4) vs (4) Farquharson
Farquharson is trying to get back to full guard.
Farquharson is trying to control but can't.
Farquharson is trying to get back to full guard.
Farquharson regains full guard. Nicely done. #T2#
Standish wants to control from the top but Farquharson keeps moving.
Farquharson is looking to sweep but instead, Standish has passed into half guard.
Farquharson wants to get back to full guard.
Standish seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Farquharson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Standish works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Standish (7) vs (4) Farquharson
Farquharson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Standish trying to control the action but Farquharson is working from the bottom.
Standish taking a breather here. #T3#
Farquharson tries to buck Standish off but Standish is having none of it.
Standish controls the position.
Standish has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
You can see the frustration on Farquharson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Standish tries to move into full mount but can't pass Farquharson's legs.
Farquharson gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Standish (9) vs (4) Farquharson#T4#
Standish trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Farquharson working to try and regain half guard.
Farquharson is squirming around, avoiding Standish's attempts to control the action.
Standish avoids the attempt from Farquharson to control.
Farquharson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T5#
Standish can't control as he wanted to and Farquharson manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Standish moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Standish (12) vs (4) Farquharson
Standish advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Standish (14) vs (4) Farquharson
Standish controlling his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Farquharson is trying to escape the mount.
Standish controlling his opponent. #T6#
This is a sustained period of stalling by Standish.
Farquharson wants to control but Standish is having none of it.
Standish looking to control and managing it successfully.
Standish wants to control the pace but Farquharson is squirming around nicely.
Farquharson bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Standish (14) vs (6) Farquharson
Farquharson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Standish swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T7#
Standish pulls Farquharson in close to prevent any damage.
Standish manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Farquharson manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Standish (16) vs (6) Farquharson
Standish wants to pass the guard but Farquharson is keeping the position.
Standish is pushing down on Farquharson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Farquharson is fighting to maintain full guard but Standish has managed to sneak the leg through.
Farquharson tries to roll over but Standish keeps him under control.
Standish wants to take a breather but Farquharson is having none of it.
Farquharson has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#T8##SUB#
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.
Farquharson wants to improve his position but Standish is controlling well.
Standish controlling the action here. #SUB2#
Farquharson actively working from the bottom here.
Standish trying to control from half guard but Farquharson is working away. #T9#
Standish is taking a breather. Farquharson says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#SUB2#
Farquharson actively working from the bottom here.
Standish wants to pass to mount but Farquharson is defending the position.
Standish works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Standish (19) vs (6) Farquharson
Farquharson can't escape the position.
#T10#
Farquharson manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Standish is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Farquharson reverses the position - he's now on top in Standish's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Standish (19) vs (8) Farquharson
Farquharson tries to free his leg and advance position but Standish is retaining full guard.
Standish looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
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 (19) vs (11) Farquharson#T11#
Farquharson wants to control the pace but Standish is squirming around nicely.
Farquharson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Farquharson trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB2#
Farquharson has control of Standish's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Standish regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Farquharson fails to advance to Standish's back. #T12#
Standish looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Standish (19) vs (14) Farquharson
Standish rolls, trying to escape but Farquharson keeps control of the position.
Standish looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Farquharson trying to control.#T13#
Farquharson controls the position.
Standish turns into Farquharson and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Standish (21) vs (14) Farquharson
Standish content to stall in guard here.
Farquharson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T14#
Farquharson looking to control.
Farquharson is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Standish content to stall in guard here.
Farquharson looking for a sweep. Not yet Farquharson, not yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Farquharson has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Standish has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Standish (24) vs (14) Farquharson
Farquharson prevents Standish from improving position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Standish takes the fight on points by 24 to 14.
An out of breath Niles Standish thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
SSG 196 Majere vs Zulu
Date: Sep 10, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 15 losses; Jacques Chancel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 2 losses; Niles Standish!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Mauricio Rocha and Edson Gomes.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Standish gets a double leg takedown into Chancel's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chancel (0) vs (2) Standish
Chancel wants to hit a sweep here but Standish passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Chancel there! Score +3 for passing guard: Chancel (0) vs (5) Standish
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chancel is working to get back to half guard.
Standish tries to control but Chancel wriggling away.
Chancel is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Funky Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Standish tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chancel tries to lock up and control but Standish gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Standish tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T1#
Standish avoids the attempt from Chancel to control.
Chancel really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Standish controlling his opponent.
Standish trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Standish avoids the attempt from Chancel to control.#T2#
Standish looking to control and managing it successfully.
Standish prevents Chancel from getting the reversal.
Standish takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Chancel is trying desperately to improve position.
Standish wants to control the pace but Chancel is squirming around nicely.
Standish controlling the pace for now.
Chancel regains half guard.#T3#
Chancel tries to roll over but Standish keeps him under control.
Well, if Standish is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza Yum. Can't wait.
Chancel is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Standish controlling the action here.
Chancel manages to get to full guard.
#T4#
Chancel keeping moving, preventing Standish from controlling successfully.
Chancel not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Standish passes Chancel's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Chancel is looking for a sweep. Standish is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Standish is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Standish moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Chancel (0) vs (8) Standish#T5#
Chancel struggling a bit here.
Chancel manages to get back to half guard.
Standish is looking to stall here but Chancel recovers full guard.
Standish 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 stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chancel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T6#
Chancel trying to keep a closed guard but Standish is proving a slippery customer.
Chancel 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: Chancel (2) vs (8) Standish
Standish wants to control but Chancel is keeping busy.
Standish gets back to full guard.
Chancel trying to control but Standish is working from the bottom.
Chancel controlling from the top position.
Chancel wants to pass the guard but Standish is keeping the position.#T7#
Chancel controlling from the top position.
Standish is controlling Chancel's posture.
Standish keeping moving, preventing Chancel from controlling successfully.
Standish keeping full guard, as Chancel tries to pass.
Chancel is working hard here to advance position.
Standish is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Standish keeping full guard, as Chancel tries to pass. #T8#
Standish keeping moving, preventing Chancel from controlling successfully.
Standish bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Chancel's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chancel (2) vs (10) Standish
Chancel is trying to keep Standish in close.
Standish is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Chancel working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Standish doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Standish manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Chancel looking to hit a scissor sweep but Standish is one step ahead there. #T9#
Standish passes Chancel's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Standish content to control rather than advance.
Chancel won't allow Standish to pass to mount.
Standish wants to take a breather but Chancel is having none of it.
Chancel is looking for a sweep. Standish is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Chancel trying to get back to full guard but Standish takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Chancel (2) vs (13) Standish#T10#
Chancel working to try and regain half guard.
Standish wants to control the pace but Chancel is squirming around nicely.
Chancel is trying to escape the mount.
Standish tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Standish prevents Chancel from getting the reversal.#T11#
Standish can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Chancel is looking to escape.
Chancel is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T12#
Chancel gets back to half guard.
Standish tries to pass to full mount but Chancel defends it. #SUB2#
Standish is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Chancel is just riding it out for now. Standish eventually gives up the hold.
Chancel is staying active underneath Standish, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Chancel wants to improve his position but Standish is controlling well.
#T13#
Standish trying to control from half guard but Chancel is working away.
Standish wants to pass to mount but Chancel is defending the position.
Standish prevents Chancel from improving his position.
Chancel is trying to control but can't.
Standish slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB#
Chancel looking for submissions off his back.#T14##SUB2#
Standish is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Chancel defends it well.
Chancel is looking to control Standish's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Chancel avoid being mounted?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chancel is pressing down on Standish's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Standish controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Standish wins on points by 13 to 2.
During a confident post fight interview, Niles Standish thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
SSG 190 Ottke vs Shalit
Date: Aug 27, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Thomas Bolleke! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Niles Standish!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Alexandre Firmino and Edson Gomes.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Standish scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bolleke (0) vs (2) Standish
Standish wants to pass the guard but Bolleke is defending well.
Standish controlling the action here.
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.#T1#
It looks like Standish might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T2#
Standish trying to pass the guard but Bolleke defending well. #T3#
Well, if Standish is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza Yum. Can't wait.
Standish passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Bolleke! Score +3 for passing guard: Bolleke (0) vs (5) Standish
Standish controlling his opponent. #T4#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Standish's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T5##T6#
Standish is continuing to stall.#SUB2#
Standish goes for an armbar but Bolleke turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Bolleke. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bolleke (2) vs (5) Standish#T7#
Standish pulls Bolleke in close to his closed guard and prevents Bolleke from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB2#
Bolleke is sitting in close to Standish's body. Standish has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Bolleke is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Bolleke is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Standish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Niles Standish!
A victorious Niles Standish thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
SSG 175 Ulatov vs Kersikov
Date: Jul 23, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 1 losses; Niles Standish! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Shinayaka Totemo !
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Luis Engracia and Matheus Silva.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Standish shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD2#
Totemo closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Standish (0) vs (4) Totemo
Standish is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Totemo swings around for an armbar but Standish sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Totemo 's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Standish (2) vs (4) Totemo
Standish controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Totemo pushes a forearm under Standish's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Standish is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Shinayaka Totemo ! |
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Event:
SSG 171 Hlervu vs Standish
Date: Jul 09, 2023 |
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. #TD2#
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. #SUB#
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.#T1#
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. #T2#
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.#T3##SUB2#
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. #SUB#
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. #T4##SUB#
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#T5#
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?#T6#
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. #SUB#
Hlervu working for submissions but it's allowed Standish to get to half guard.
#T7#
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.
#T8#
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. #T9#
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.
#T10#
Hlervu is looking for a sweep. Standish is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
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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Event:
SSG 158 Cheese vs Snowstrinski
Date: Jun 18, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 7 losses; Nedry Kuang! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 0 losses; Niles Standish!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Leandro Rodrigues and Daniel Cesar.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Standish decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kuang (0) vs (2) Standish
Kuang tries to get to full guard but Standish has control of the leg.
Well, if Standish is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza Yum. Can't wait.
Standish tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kuang knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kuang wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuang wants to control but Standish is keeping busy.
Kuang tries to get to full guard but Standish has control of the leg.
Standish takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T1#
Standish's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Kuang wants to control but Standish is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Standish takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Kuang is trying to get back to full guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Kuang'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.
Kuang is trying to control but Standish passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Kuang (0) vs (5) Standish
Kuang manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Standish is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T2#
Kuang is looking to improve his position.
Kuang is trying to control but can't.
Standish content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Kuang is trying to control but can't.
Standish sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Kuang wants to control but Standish is keeping busy.
#T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Standish tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kuang knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Standish trying to control the pace. #SUB#
Kuang looking for submissions off his back.
Standish tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kuang knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T4#
Kuang tries to roll over but Standish keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Standish has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Kuang (0) vs (8) Standish
Standish looking to control and managing it successfully. #SUB2#
Standish looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Standish looking to control but Kuang is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T5#
Kuang holds on for dear life, controlling Standish's posture momentarily.
Standish controlling the position easily from mount.
Kuang tries to hold on but Standish pushes him away. #SUB2#
Standish is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Kuang to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Kuang shrugs it off. #T6#
Standish can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kuang is looking to escape. #SUB2#
Standish looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Kuang is squirming around, avoiding Standish's attempts to control the action. #T7#
Kuang keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Standish can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kuang is looking to escape.
Kuang is working to get back to half guard.
Kuang wants to hold on but Standish pushes him away.#T8#
Kuang is looking to get to half guard.
Kuang is working hard here to advance position.
Kuang wants to hold on but Standish pushes him away.
Standish tries to control but Kuang wriggling away.
Kuang is looking to get to half guard.#T9#
Kuang bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kuang (2) vs (8) Standish#SUB2#
Kuang got a little sloppy there for a moment and Standish has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kuang has managed to get both his arms back between Standish's legs - danger averted.
Kuang wants to control from the top but Standish keeps moving.
Standish wants to sweep here but Kuang controlling him for the moment.
Kuang slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kuang wants to control from the top but Standish keeps moving. #T10#
Kuang preventing the sweep.
Standish trying to keep a closed guard but Kuang is proving a slippery customer.
Kuang will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kuang pushes down on Standish's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kuang working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Standish's thigh. Standish counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Standish looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kuang is one step ahead there. #T11#
Standish controls Kuang momentarily but Kuang frees himself.
Kuang won't allow Standish to sweep him here.
Standish is still trying to improve position.
Kuang controls from within his opponent's guard.
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.#T12#
Kuang tries to free his leg and advance position but Standish is retaining full guard.
Kuang trying to control but Standish is working from the bottom.
Standish looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kuang is one step ahead there.
Standish has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Standish looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kuang trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T13#
Standish wants to improve his position but instead Kuang has moved into half guard.
Kuang wants to lay and pray for a moment but Standish keeps working.
Kuang is pressing down on Standish's thigh, looking to free his foot. Standish is holding on for now.
Standish is pressing down on Kuang's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kuang forces his way into half guard.
Kuang stalling. #T14#
Kuang seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Standish does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Standish is trying to maintain the position but Kuang is very close to passing his half guard.
Kuang stalling away here and it's allowed Standish to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Standish trying to control the position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Standish wins on points by 8 to 2.
A relieved looking Niles Standish thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Nedry Kuang had this to say: '台独万岁！万万岁！'. |
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Event:
TWGC 39 (265lbs, D3): Finals - Round 3
Date: May 26, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Glacius Frank! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Niles Standish!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Steve Montenegro and Eddie Farnsworth.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Standish fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Standish is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Frank looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Standish tries to clinch but Frank moves out of range. #CL2#
Standish rushes Frank and presses him up against the cage.
Standish can't get the takedown.
Standish is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Frank pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Glacius Frank has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Niles Standish.
Frank gets underhooks to prevent Standish's takedown attempt.
Frank is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD#
Frank successfully pulls guard.
#SUB#
Frank has his foot on Standish's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Standish works his way back into a safe position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frank keeping moving, preventing Standish from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Frank has his foot on Standish's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Standish works his way back into a safe position though.
Standish looking to pass the guard. #T1##SUB#
Frank has his foot on Standish's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Standish works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Standish sitting in guard here, content to control.
Standish forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Standish is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Frank wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
Standish is looking to advance position but Frank won't allow it.
Standish seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Frank does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Standish works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Frank (0) vs (3) Standish
Frank tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Standish controlling the position easily from mount.
Frank is squirming around, avoiding Standish's attempts to control the action. #T3#
Frank sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#SUB2#
Standish is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Frank wants to get back to full guard.
Standish uses his free foot to push down on Frank's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Frank. Score +3 for passing guard: Frank (0) vs (6) Standish#T4#
Standish trying to control but Frank is having none of it.
Standish controlling from the full mount.
Frank working to try and regain half guard.
Standish sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T5#
Frank gets back to half guard.
Standish tries to pass the half guard into mount. Frank knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The fighters are battling for position here. Frank manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Standish stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Frank swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Standish looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T6#
Frank keeping full guard, as Standish tries to pass.
Frank looking to control.
Standish controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Frank trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Frank looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T7#
Frank wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Standish is stalling in the full guard.
Standish won't allow Frank to sweep him here.
Frank is trying to keep Standish in close.
#SUB#
Frank throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Standish escapes and throws Frank's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Frank (0) vs (9) Standish
Standish taking a breather here. #T8#
Standish is looking to take a break and control but Frank is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Frank wants to control but Standish postures up.#SUB2#
Standish swings around for an armbar but Frank sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Standish's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Frank (2) vs (9) Standish#SUB#
Frank is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Standish is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Standish has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Frank (2) vs (11) Standish#T9#
Standish pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Frank is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Frank has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Standish can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Standish passes Frank's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Standish is looking to pass Frank's guard but actually Frank recovers to full guard. #T10#
Frank has Standish pulled in close to control his posture.
Frank looking to control.
#SUB#
Frank looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Frank looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Standish passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Frank (2) vs (14) Standish
Frank is trying to escape the position but Standish is controlling the position. #T11#
Frank is trying to improve his position.
Standish tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Frank is looking for a sweep.
Frank being controlled for a moment.
Standish trying to control the position but Frank is working away. #T12#
Frank is looking to regain half guard here but Standish keeps moving and retains side control.
Standish content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Frank is trying to control Standish's posture but Standish avoids it. #T13##SUB2#
Standish tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Frank regains half guard there - taking advantage of Standish's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Standish is trying to control the action in half guard but Frank is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Standish is taking a breather. Frank says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Standish trying to control the action but Frank is working from the bottom. #T14#
Standish takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Standish is looking to advance position but Frank won't allow it.
Frank moves into full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Standish is looking to pass into half guard but Frank pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Frank is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Frank (4) vs (14) Standish
And that's the end of the fight!
Standish wins on points by 14 to 4.
Niles Standish is the new heavyweight champion!
An out of breath Niles Standish thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Glacius Frank stepped up to the mic, saying '6.0. Good chin. KO Power Both popped.'. |
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Event:
TWGC 39 (265lbs, D3): Finals - Round 2
Date: May 25, 2023 |
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 3 wins and 0 losses; Niles Standish! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Bjorn IronSide!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Lou da Vinci and Eddie Farnsworth.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Standish fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but IronSide avoids it really well and circles away.
Standish fails to land the takedown.
Standish closes this distance looking for a takedown but IronSide circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Niles Standish. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Standish with a poor takedown #CL2#
and IronSide counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #TD2#
IronSide works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Standish (0) vs (2) IronSide
Standish looking for a sweep. Not yet Standish, not yet.
Standish is pulling down on IronSide's head to control his posture.
IronSide must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
IronSide trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
IronSide wants to control from the top but Standish keeps moving.
Standish tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Standish trying to keep a closed guard but IronSide is proving a slippery customer.
Standish lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Standish (2) vs (2) IronSide
Standish pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. IronSide is keeping the position for now.
Standish 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.
IronSide is trying to control the position but Standish postures up. #T2#
Standish trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Standish will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
IronSide is pulling down on Standish's head to control his posture.
Standish 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 tries to free his leg and advance position but IronSide is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
IronSide had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Standish defends it easily.#T3#
Standish is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Standish definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
IronSide is trying to control the position but Standish postures up. #SUB#
Standish drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Standish jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
IronSide throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
IronSide trying to keep a closed guard but Standish is proving a slippery customer.
#T4#
IronSide keeping moving, preventing Standish from controlling successfully.
Standish 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.
IronSide not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Standish wants to control from the top but IronSide keeps moving. #T5#
IronSide 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.
Standish is stalling in the full guard.
Standish stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. IronSide swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T6##SUB2#
Standish got a little sloppy there for a moment and IronSide has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Standish has managed to get both his arms back between IronSide's legs - danger averted.
Standish sitting in guard here, content to control.
IronSide looking for a sweep. Not yet IronSide, not yet.
IronSide trying to keep a closed guard but Standish is proving a slippery customer.
#T7#
Standish slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Standish (5) vs (2) IronSide
IronSide wants to control but Standish postures up.
IronSide is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Standish is staying active.
Standish trying to control the position but IronSide is working away.
IronSide is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
IronSide tries to roll over but Standish keeps him under control.
Standish content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T8#
Standish wants to pass to mount but IronSide is defending the position. #SUB#
Standish seems to be looking for submissions.
IronSide is refusing to be controlled, as Standish sits in half guard. #T9#
Standish wants to pass the guard but IronSide is defending well.
IronSide is trying to maintain the position but Standish is very close to passing his half guard.
Standish slows the pace down in half guard.
Standish looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T10##SUB2#
IronSide looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
IronSide moves into full guard.
IronSide 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 (4) IronSide
Standish trying to control the position.
#T11#
Standish has IronSide pulled in close to control his posture.
IronSide pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Standish is keeping the position for now.
Standish is trying to keep IronSide in close.
IronSide trying to control the position from guard on top but Standish is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Standish escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. IronSide gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T12#
IronSide wants to control from the top but Standish keeps moving.
Standish not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
IronSide not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Let's hope that IronSide has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Standish looking to control.
#T13#
Standish controlling IronSide's posture.
Standish is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Standish is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
IronSide preventing the sweep. #T14#
IronSide trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Standish is trying to control the position but IronSide postures up.
IronSide preventing the sweep.
IronSide trying to control but Standish is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
IronSide being controlled here momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Standish takes the fight on points by 5 to 4.
During a confident post fight interview, Niles Standish thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
TWGC 39 (265lbs, D3): Finals - Round 1
Date: May 24, 2023 |
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 2 wins and 0 losses; Niles Standish! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Clint Byrum!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Russell Pearce and Chad Campbell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Standish circles away from the clinch attempt#TD#
and Standish decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Byrum's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Standish (2) vs (0) Byrum
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Standish is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Standish postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Byrum looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Standish stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Byrum swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Standish is working hard here to advance position.#T1##SUB2#
Byrum throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Byrum working a defensive guard here.
Standish has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Byrum looking to hit a scissor sweep but Standish is one step ahead there.
Standish passes Byrum's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Standish definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Byrum wants to control but Standish passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Standish (5) vs (0) Byrum#T2#
You can see the frustration on Byrum's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Standish taking a breather here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Standish looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T3#
Standish controls the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Byrum is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Standish thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T4#
A control attempt from Byrum but he's now mounted! Score +2 for reaching mount: Standish (7) vs (0) Byrum
Standish looking to control and managing it successfully. #T5#
Standish has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Byrum keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T6#
Byrum wants to hold on but Standish pushes him away.
Standish takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Standish.#SUB#
Standish moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Byrum has worked his arm free - good work by Byrum!
Byrum can't do much from the bottom here. #T7#
Standish controlling from side mount.
Standish working away.
Standish controls the position from side control.#T8#
Standish advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Standish (9) vs (0) Byrum
Standish controlling the position easily from mount. #T9#
Byrum tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Standish looking to control and managing it successfully.
Standish continues to hold on tight.
Byrum tries to lock up and control but Standish gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Standish tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T10#
Byrum is desperately trying to improve his position but Standish has a good base and remains in mount.
Standish controlling the pace for now.
Byrum tries to lock up and control but Standish gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Byrum is desperately trying to improve his position but Standish has a good base and remains in mount.#T11#
Standish takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Byrum is trying to escape the mount.
Standish content just to control the position here. #T12#
Byrum wants to control but Standish is having none of it.
Standish looking to control and managing it successfully.
Byrum wants to hold on but Standish pushes him away.
Byrum might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Standish haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Standish controlling from mount.
Standish seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Byrum for as long as he can get away with.#T13#
Standish continues to stall.
Byrum working to try and regain half guard.
#T14#
Standish controlling from the full mount. #SUB#
Standish looking to isolate an arm here. Byrum doesn't see it coming and as Standish extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Standish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Niles Standish!
After winning the bout, Niles Standish thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
TWGC 39 (265lbs, D3): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 2
Date: May 16, 2023 |
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.#TD#
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. #T1##SUB2#
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.#T2#
Standish controlling the position easily from mount. #T3#
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.
#T4#
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.
#T5#
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.
#SUB#
Standish is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#T6#
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. #SUB#
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.
#T7##SUB#
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.
#T8#
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.#SUB#
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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Event:
TWGC 39 (265lbs, D3): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1
Date: May 15, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Cathal Doherty! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Niles Standish!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Shigeki Sano and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Doherty moves into range and clinches up with Standish.#TD#
Doherty decides to pull guard.
Standish looking to sit in guard and control but Doherty gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Doherty (2) vs (0) Standish#SUB2#
Standish working for submissions but it's allowed Doherty to get to half guard.
#SUB2#
Standish is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Doherty pulls his head out easily.
Standish is looking for a sweep. Doherty is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doherty with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Doherty is pressing down on Standish's thigh, looking to free his foot. Standish is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Standish looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Doherty pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Doherty (5) vs (0) Standish#T1#
Standish is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Standish sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Doherty seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Standish slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Doherty definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Doherty is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Standish looking for a guillotine here but Doherty defends easily.
Standish keeping full guard, as Doherty tries to pass. #T2##SUB2#
Standish working for a triangle but Doherty defends it easily.
Doherty stopping the sweep attempt from Standish.#SUB2#
Standish is looking for a triangle but Doherty pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Standish working for a triangle but Doherty defends it easily.
Standish looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T3#
Doherty controls from within his opponent's guard.
Doherty sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Standish's guard.
Doherty sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Standish tries to roll over but Doherty keeps him under control.
Doherty looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Standish is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Doherty jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Doherty (8) vs (0) Standish#T5#
Standish is trying to improve his position.
Standish gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Standish is trying to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Doherty seems content to control.#SUB2#
Standish is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Doherty pulls his head out easily.
Standish is looking to improve his position.
Standish is looking to control Doherty's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Standish avoid being mounted?#T6#
Standish manages to get to full guard.
#SUB2#
Standish is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Doherty defends well.
Standish trying to keep a closed guard but Doherty is proving a slippery customer.
Doherty stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Standish swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Doherty won't allow Standish to sweep him here. #T7##SUB2#
Doherty avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Doherty controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Doherty stopping the sweep attempt from Standish.#SUB2#
Standish has his foot on Doherty's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Doherty works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Doherty got a little sloppy there for a moment and Standish has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Doherty has managed to get both his arms back between Standish's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Standish looking for a guillotine here but Doherty defends easily.
#T8#
Standish trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Standish had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Doherty defends it easily.
Doherty pushing down on Standish's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Standish is pressing down on Doherty's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Standish looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T9#
Doherty 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. #SUB2#
Standish looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Standish is looking for a triangle but Doherty pushes his legs off easily.
Standish not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Standish escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Doherty gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Standish is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Doherty is aware though and is defending well.#T10#
Doherty 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. #SUB2#
Standish is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Doherty defends well.
Doherty is stalling in the full guard. #T11##SUB2#
Standish looking for a guillotine here but Doherty defends easily.
Standish looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Standish being controlled here, momentarily.
Standish is trying to keep Doherty in close.
#T12#
Standish can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Doherty controls the pace.
Standish looking to control.
Standish keeping full guard, as Doherty tries to pass. #SUB2#
Standish had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Doherty defends it easily.#SUB2#
Doherty got a little sloppy there for a moment and Standish has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Doherty has managed to get both his arms back between Standish's legs - danger averted.
Standish working a defensive guard but Doherty passes into half guard.
#T13#
Doherty with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Standish slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Standish is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Doherty rolls with it to try and escape but Standish cranks on the arm and Doherty is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Niles Standish! |
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Event:
CFC 528
Date: Feb 18, 2023 |
#R1#
Standish looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Dienekes appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Standish shoots in but no luck this time. #TD2#
Standish shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Dienekes napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Dienekes can't do much from the bottom here.
Dienekes tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Standish wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dienekes keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dienekes is looking for a sweep.
Standish lands a few punches from side control.
Standish really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dienekes. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dienekes looking for a sweep but Standish has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Dienekes tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dienekes is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at ZuccoTraining Ground, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T1#
Standish putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Dienekes is trying to escape the mount.
Standish controlling the position easily from mount.
Standish raining down shots from the mount!
Dienekes is working to get back to half guard.
Dienekes sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T2#
Dienekes tries to get to full guard but Standish has control of the leg.
Standish working over Dienekes with some ground and pound. Dienekes looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Dienekes gets back to full guard.
Dienekes 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.
Dienekes is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Standish wants to control but Dienekes is keeping busy.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Standish can do anything to dispel that myth.
Standish blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dienekes.
Standish moves into full guard.
Dienekes working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T3#
Dienekes looking to pass the guard.
Standish controls Dienekes momentarily but Dienekes frees himself.
Dienekes with a flurry of punches that miss.
Standish is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Standish is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Standish working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dienekes doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dienekes manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dienekes keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Standish's head.
Dienekes is looking to work some ground and pound but Standish has wrist control.
Standish is trying to control the position but Dienekes postures up.
Dienekes looking to sit in guard and control but Standish gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Dienekes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T4#
Standish wants to control from the top but Dienekes keeps moving.
Standish controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Standish won't allow Dienekes to sweep him here.
Standish looking to sit in guard and control but Dienekes gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Standish is looking for a triangle but Dienekes pushes his legs off easily.
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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
We've been informed that Standish has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Dienekes throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Standish works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Niles Standish dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##TD#
Standish gets caught napping as Dienekes dives in and scores a takedown. Standish manages to retain guard.
Dienekes trying to control but Standish is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Standish throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dienekes landing some decent shots from guard.
Standish utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Standish avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dienekes working some strikes from top position.
Standish tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dienekes is pushing down on Standish's leg trying to pass to half guard. Standish is fighting to maintain full guard but Dienekes has managed to sneak the leg through.
Dienekes sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Standish defending well though.
Standish tries to get to full guard but Dienekes has control of the leg.
Dienekes looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T1#
Standish is looking for a sweep. Dienekes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dienekes is looking to advance position but Standish won't allow it.
Dienekes missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Standish is pressing down on Dienekes's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Dienekes trying to control the position from guard on top but Standish is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dienekes stopping the sweep attempt from Standish.
Dienekes lands a couple of elbows.
Dienekes working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dienekes is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Standish looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Standish not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Standish looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dienekes content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Dienekes postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T2#
Dienekes postures up and lands a big shot to Standish's brow.
Dienekes passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Dienekes looks up at the clock and then as Standish takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Dienekes smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Dienekes wants to control but Standish is keeping him busy.
Standish is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #SUB#
Dienekes looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Standish takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Doric Dienekes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dienekes looks up at the clock and then as Standish takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Dienekes smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Standish tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dienekes wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Dienekes is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Standish knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Dienekes fails to land a wild elbow strike.
#T3#
Standish managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Dienekes.
Dienekes in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Standish is looking to reverse the position.
Dienekes fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Dienekes lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Standish is looking for a sweep.
Standish managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Dienekes.
Standish manages to work his way to half guard, despite Dienekes's best efforts.
Standish blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dienekes.
Dienekes not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dienekes throwing shots but Standish is blocking nicely.
Standish is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Standish works his way to full guard. Good work.
Dienekes trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T4#
Dienekes scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Dienekes has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Dienekes is looking to work some ground and pound but Standish has wrist control.
Dienekes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Standish can do to turn this around?
Dienekes throws a big elbow that misses.
Standish trying to keep a closed guard but Dienekes is proving a slippery customer.
Dienekes connects with a couple of short punches.
Dienekes wants to control from the top but Standish keeps moving.
Dienekes passes Standish's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Dienekes scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB#
Dienekes is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Standish doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dienekes.
Dienekes not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Doric Dienekes dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Standish looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dienekes is fending him off so far but Standish persists. Nope, Dienekes circles away and we're back to standing.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Standish. #TD2#
Standish closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Dienekes to the mat! Dienekes manages to get full guard.
Standish throws a big right hand that misses.
Dienekes is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Dienekes scoring with strikes to the body and head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Dienekes is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Standish doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dienekes.
Dienekes missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T1#
Dienekes landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Dienekes is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Dienekes throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dienekes missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Standish tries to roll over but Dienekes keeps him under control.
Standish has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dienekes is working away from the top position though.
Dienekes wants to control but Standish is keeping him busy.
Standish is doing well to control the position and prevent Dienekes from advancing to side control.
Dienekes not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Standish blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dienekes.
Dienekes working Standish over with strikes. #T2##SUB#
Dienekes is working for a submission of some sort.
Standish wants to control but Dienekes is keeping busy.
Dienekes is trying to control the action in half guard but Standish is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dienekes lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #CUT#It looks like Niles Standish has been cut.
Standish tries to roll over but Dienekes keeps him under control.
Dienekes is looking to take a break and control but Standish is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Standish is looking to control Dienekes's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Standish avoid being mounted?
Standish avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dienekes.
Dienekes is nestled in close to Standish, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Dienekes scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T3#
Dienekes slips a nice elbow through Standish's hands, connecting with Standish's forehead.
Dienekes looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Standish with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Dienekes thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Standish's head.
Standish blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dienekes.
Dienekes lands strikes from half guard.#ROC#Standish is rocked!
Dienekes sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Standish defending well though.
Standish has hold of Dienekes's hands but Dienekes slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Standish is still in real trouble! Can Dienekes finish him?
Dienekes takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Standish keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Dienekes landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Dienekes has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Dienekes unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Standish wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Dienekes celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Doric Dienekes! |
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Event:
CFC 516
Date: Jan 07, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Standish manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Gillis on his heels. He'll look to pass Gillis's guard now, I'm sure.
Gillis looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Standish is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Gillis is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Standish postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Standish trying to control the position from guard on top but Gillis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gillis 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.
Standish postures up in Gillis's guard and throws a big left but Gillis blocks it.
Standish has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Globo Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Gillis throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Standish stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gillis swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1##SUB#
Gillis throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gillis can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Standish controls the pace.
Standish stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gillis swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gillis 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.
Standish postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Standish avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Standish avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Standish pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gillis is keeping the position for now.
Gillis wants to sweep here but Standish controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Gillis pushes a forearm under Standish's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Standish is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Shane Gillis! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 17, 2022 |
#R1#
Standish defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ji.#TD2#
Standish looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Ji!
Standish taking a breather here.
Standish misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Ji wants to get back to his feet but Standish drags him back down.
Ji taking a bit of punishment here - Standish scoring with strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Standish works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Ji is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Standish is controlling him well.
Standish scores with a couple of short elbows.#T1#
Standish taking a breather here.
Ji is trying to get back to his feet.
Standish moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Standish lands a nice forearm strike. #ROC2#Ji is rocked!
Standish lands some shots froms side control.
Oh Ji is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Standish lands a strong strike to the head of Ji. That's dazed him! Standish looking to finish here. Ji is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Standish lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Niles Standish! |
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