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TWGC 24 (135lbs, D2): Finals - Round 3 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Aaron Hoyle (ranked 4140 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charlie Theron (ranked 14008 p4p, 0 weight class). Charlie Theron acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Aaron Hoyle! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Charlie Theron!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Andrew Berry and Paul Tew.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Theron looks for a takedown but Hoyle sprawls well.
Theron fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Hoyle sprawls well initially but Theron persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hoyle (0) vs (2) Theron
Hoyle is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hoyle is trying is best to control the position here.
Hoyle has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Theron is working away from the top position though.
Hoyle is looking to improve his position.
Hoyle's coaches at The Foundry 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Theron is trying to control the action in half guard but Hoyle is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Theron works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Hoyle (0) vs (5) Theron
Hoyle gets back to half guard.
Theron trying to mount his opponent but Hoyle defends it.
Theron looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Theron trying to control from half guard but Hoyle is working away.
Hoyle trying to hold on to Theron's head to control him but Theron postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Theron trying to pass the guard but Hoyle defending well.
Hoyle is staying active underneath Theron, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Theron wants to free his trapped foot but Hoyle is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hoyle desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Theron trying to control the action but Hoyle is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoyle wants to improve his position but Theron is controlling well.
Theron is looking for a kimura here.
Theron 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 Theron.
Theron is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hoyle tries to roll over but Theron keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoyle looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hoyle wants to improve his position but Theron is controlling well.
Theron tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hoyle knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Theron is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Theron looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Hoyle looking for submissions off his back.
Hoyle is not content to let Theron control the position.
Theron prevents Hoyle from improving his position.
Theron has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Hoyle defend it? Theron steps over the head and cranks it - Hoyle is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Theron!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Charlie Theron!
Charlie Theron is the new bantamweight champion! |
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