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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: 'å°ç‹¬ä¸‡å²ï¼ä¸‡ä¸‡å²ï¼'. |
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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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