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TWGC 30 (155lbs, D1): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 4 losses; Aaron Hoyle! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Jalaluddin Aziz!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Ian Loll and Gregory Folan.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Aziz dives in for a single leg takedown but Hoyle sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Aziz dives in and scores a takedown into Hoyle's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hoyle (0) vs (2) Aziz
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hoyle 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: Hoyle (2) vs (2) Aziz
Hoyle is looking to advance position but Aziz won't allow it.
Hoyle trying to control the action but Aziz is working from the bottom.
Hoyle wants to work for an arm triangle but Aziz is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoyle seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Aziz does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We've been hearing good reports from Hoyle'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 wants to free his trapped foot but Aziz is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Aziz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hoyle pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aziz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Aziz trying to control here.
Aziz 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.
Hoyle is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are battling for position here. Aziz manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aziz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hoyle pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Aziz is keeping the position for now.
Hoyle won't allow Aziz to sweep him here.
Hoyle trying to control the position from guard on top but Aziz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hoyle wants to pass the guard but Aziz is keeping the position.
Hoyle looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Aziz had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hoyle defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoyle sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hoyle tries to free his leg and advance position but Aziz is retaining full guard.
Hoyle passes Aziz's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hoyle wants to take a breather but Aziz is having none of it.
Hoyle prevents Aziz from improving his position.
Hoyle wants to free his trapped foot but Aziz is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aziz is refusing to be controlled, as Hoyle sits in half guard.
Aziz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Aziz won't allow Hoyle to pass to mount.
Hoyle is looking to take a break and control but Aziz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Aziz looking for submissions off his back.
Hoyle is trying to control the action in half guard but Aziz is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Aziz is trying to get back to full guard.
Hoyle wants to work for an arm triangle but Aziz is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hoyle seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Aziz has recovered full guard.
Aziz is pulling down on Hoyle's head to control his posture.
Hoyle 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.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Hoyle got a little sloppy there for a moment and Aziz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hoyle has managed to get both his arms back between Aziz's legs - danger averted.
Hoyle passes Aziz's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hoyle moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Hoyle (5) vs (2) Aziz
Aziz is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Hoyle off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hoyle (5) vs (6) Aziz
Hoyle tries to break free.
Aziz working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Hoyle rolls, trying to escape but Aziz keeps control of the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Hoyle just trying to survive but Aziz is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Hoyle is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
What can Hoyle do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Aziz trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Aziz is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Hoyle might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hoyle tries to roll but Aziz sticks to his back.
Aziz controlling the position well here. Hoyle rolled but Aziz kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Will Aziz go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Aziz tightening his grip on Hoyle, looking for the choke.
Aziz is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Hoyle knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Hoyle for a finish.
Aziz has the hooks in. Hoyle is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Hoyle trying to control the action but Aziz just sinks the hooks in.
Hoyle can't escape the position.
Aziz doesn't have the hooks in and Hoyle manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hoyle (7) vs (6) Aziz
Aziz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hoyle wants to control from the top but Aziz keeps moving.
Hoyle postures up.
Aziz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hoyle defends well.
Hoyle sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Aziz's guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Hoyle is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Aziz reverses the position - he's now on top in Hoyle's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hoyle (7) vs (8) Aziz
Hoyle is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hoyle manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Aziz manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hoyle (9) vs (8) Aziz
Aziz has his foot on Hoyle's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hoyle works his way back into a safe position though.
Hoyle passes Aziz's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Aziz is trying to get back to full guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Hoyle wants to control but Aziz is keeping him busy.
Aziz is trying to control but can't.
Hoyle trying to mount his opponent but Aziz defends it.
Hoyle is trying to control. Aziz wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Aziz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hoyle wants to free his trapped foot but Aziz is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Hoyle wants to lay and pray for a moment but Aziz keeps working.
Hoyle 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.
Hoyle wants to pass the guard but Aziz is defending well.
Hoyle is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Hoyle is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Aziz defends it well.
Aziz is looking to control Hoyle's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Aziz avoid being mounted?
Hoyle wants to pass to mount but Aziz is defending the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Aziz is trying to control but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hoyle takes the fight on points by 9 to 8.
Aaron Hoyle made sure to mention his sponsor, Sportivité in his post fight interview. |
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