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NSC ADCC TRIALS 2 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Takeya Aoki (ranked 2991 p4p, 178 weight class) and Aaron Hoyle (ranked 4429 p4p, 240 weight class). Aoki's entrance music is Baka Survivor. A fine choice. Aaron Hoyle told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 5 losses; Takeya Aoki! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 2 losses; Aaron Hoyle!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Ben Zyskovitsi and Roosa Järviläinen.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Aoki shoots and misses
and Hoyle counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hoyle. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Aoki (0) vs (2) Hoyle
Aoki throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hoyle got a little sloppy there for a moment and Aoki has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hoyle has managed to get both his arms back between Aoki's legs - danger averted.
Aoki can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hoyle controls the pace.
We've been hearing good reports from Aoki'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.
Hoyle trying to control the position from guard on top but Aoki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aoki looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoyle got a little sloppy there for a moment and Aoki has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hoyle has managed to get both his arms back between Aoki's legs - danger averted.
Hoyle pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Aoki is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoyle is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Aoki had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hoyle defends it easily.
Aoki had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hoyle defends it easily.
Hoyle pushes down on Aoki's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Hoyle is looking to advance position but Aoki won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Aoki is defending against the submission attempts here by Hoyle.
Aoki is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hoyle pulls his head out easily.
Aoki won't allow Hoyle to pass to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoyle controlling the pace.
Aoki looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Aoki won't allow Hoyle to pass to mount.
Aoki is refusing to be controlled, as Hoyle sits in half guard.
Aoki is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aoki works his way to full guard. Good work.
Aoki 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: Aoki (2) vs (2) Hoyle
Aoki wants to work for an arm triangle but Hoyle is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Aoki is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hoyle doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Aoki.
Hoyle tries to get to full guard but Aoki has control of the leg.
Aoki is trying to work for a kimura but Hoyle is defending well.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Aoki prevents Hoyle from improving his position.
Aoki is looking for submissions but instead, Hoyle has regained full guard.
Hoyle wants to sweep here but Aoki controlling him for the moment.
Hoyle is trying to keep Aoki in close.
Hoyle wants to sweep but no luck.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Aoki passes Hoyle's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Aoki prevents Hoyle from improving his position.
Aoki wants to take a breather but Hoyle is having none of it.
Hoyle is looking for a sweep. Aoki is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Aoki seems to be working for a kimura but Hoyle defends the submission attempt.
Hoyle wants to get back to full guard.
Aoki seems to be working for a kimura but Hoyle defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Aoki is trying to work for a kimura but Hoyle is defending well.
Hoyle wants to sweep but Aoki has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Aoki (5) vs (2) Hoyle
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Hoyle manages to get back to half guard.
Hoyle is trying to get back to full guard.
Aoki passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Hoyle! Score +3 for passing guard: Aoki (8) vs (2) Hoyle
Aoki working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Aoki wants to control but Hoyle has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Hoyle is trying is best to control the position here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Hoyle trying to hold on to Aoki's head to control him but Aoki postures up.
Aoki is trying to control. Hoyle wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hoyle is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Aoki is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hoyle sees it coming and defends easily.
Aoki wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hoyle keeps working.
Hoyle won't allow Aoki to pass to mount.
Hoyle 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.
Aoki is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Hoyle! Score +3 for passing guard: Aoki (11) vs (2) Hoyle
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Aoki sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Aoki looking to control but Hoyle is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hoyle is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Aoki goes for an armbar but Hoyle turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Hoyle. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aoki (11) vs (4) Hoyle
Hoyle wants to control from the top but Aoki keeps moving.
Hoyle wants to pass the guard but Aoki is keeping the position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Hoyle looking to sit in guard and control but Aoki gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aoki (13) vs (4) Hoyle
Hoyle 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.
Aoki slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Aoki (16) vs (4) Hoyle
Hoyle tries to buck Aoki off but Aoki is having none of it.
Aoki tries to advance to mount but Hoyle denies him.
Hoyle manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aoki (16) vs (6) Hoyle
Hoyle is stalling here. Aoki is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Hoyle seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Aoki has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Aoki (20) vs (6) Hoyle
Aoki is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hoyle knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Aoki wants to control but Hoyle is keeping him busy.
Hoyle is looking to reverse the position.
Aoki wants to control but Hoyle is keeping him busy.
Hoyle is trying to control Aoki's posture but Aoki avoids it.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Aoki looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Hoyle sneaks back into half guard.
Hoyle slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hoyle is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aoki (20) vs (8) Hoyle
Aoki keeping moving, preventing Hoyle from controlling successfully.
Aoki escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hoyle gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Aoki is looking for a triangle but Hoyle pushes his legs off easily.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Aoki is looking for a triangle but Hoyle pushes his legs off easily.
Hoyle must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hoyle trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hoyle passes into half guard.
Aoki looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Aoki won't allow Hoyle to pass to mount.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Aoki is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hoyle's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hoyle's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Aoki (24) vs (8) Hoyle
Hoyle is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Hoyle is still trying to improve position.
Hoyle is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Aoki off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Hoyle is trying to defend against the choke here but Aoki has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Aoki Tightens the hold and Hoyle taps out furiously! Aoki displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Takeya Aoki!
During a confident post fight interview, Takeya Aoki thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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