|
|
TWGC 39 (265lbs, D3): Finals - Round 3 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of 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.
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.
Frank successfully pulls guard.
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.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
Standish is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Frank wants to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
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
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
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.
Frank looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
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.
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.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
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.
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
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
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Standish pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Frank is keeping the position for now.
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.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Frank has Standish pulled in close to control his posture.
Frank looking to control.
Frank looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
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.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
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.'. |
|
|
|
|
|
