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TWGC 35 (145lbs, D1): New York Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 6 losses; Aaron Hoyle! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 9 losses; Malaki Fiso!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, John Roberts and Chad Campbell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Hoyle shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fiso as he avoids it easily.
Hoyle closes the distance and clinches up with Fiso, looking for a takedown. Hoyle pushes Fiso against the cage but Fiso circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Fiso.
Fiso shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hoyle (0) vs (2) Fiso
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Hoyle is trying to control but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fiso tries to pass to full mount but Hoyle defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fiso is still trying to improve position.
Hoyle wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fiso performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Fiso 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: Hoyle (0) vs (5) Fiso
Fiso controlling from the full mount.
Hoyle wants to hold on but Fiso pushes him away.
Fiso tries to control but Hoyle wriggling away.
Hoyle tries to hold on but Fiso pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fiso tries to control but Hoyle wriggling away.
Fiso content just to control the position here.
Hoyle is squirming around, avoiding Fiso's attempts to control the action.
Fiso content just to control the position here.
Fiso trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fiso looking to control and managing it successfully.
Hoyle is squirming around, avoiding Fiso's attempts to control the action.
Fiso controlling the position easily from mount.
Hoyle is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at The Foundry that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Fiso trying to control but Hoyle is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fiso sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Fiso trying to control but Hoyle is having none of it.
Fiso controlling his opponent.
Fiso trying to control but Hoyle is having none of it.
Fiso tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Fiso tries to control but Hoyle wriggling away.
Hoyle is in all sorts of trouble here.
Fiso controlling the pace for now.
Hoyle is squirming around, avoiding Fiso's attempts to control the action.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Hoyle tries to lock up and control but Fiso gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hoyle working to try and regain half guard.
Hoyle is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Fiso has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Hoyle (0) vs (8) Fiso
Hoyle prevents Fiso from getting a body triangle.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Fiso tries to get the hooks in deep but Hoyle pushed the leg off.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
It looks like Fiso 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.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Hoyle just trying to survive but Fiso is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Fiso is riding his opponent, not letting Hoyle buck him off.
Fiso is continuing to stall.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Fiso's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
You can see the frustration on Hoyle's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Fiso looking to hold on to the position here but Hoyle rolls and ends up regaining guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Fiso 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.
Fiso's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Hoyle is controlling Fiso's posture.
Fiso is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Hoyle is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Fiso trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hoyle wants to improve his position but instead Fiso has moved into half guard.
Hoyle is doing well to control the position and prevent Fiso from advancing to side control.
Fiso is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Hoyle controlling the position well.
Hoyle won't allow Fiso to pass to mount.
Hoyle tries to roll over but Fiso keeps him under control.
Fiso is taking a breather. Hoyle 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.
Hoyle tries to get to full guard but Fiso has control of the leg.
Fiso is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
The adventures of Fiso the control monster continue. Boring.
Hoyle is refusing to be controlled, as Fiso sits in half guard.
Fiso wants to free his trapped foot but Hoyle is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Fiso is thwarting Hoyle's attempts to control the position.
Fiso looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Hoyle has a hand on Fiso's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Fiso takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Hoyle (0) vs (11) Fiso
Fiso tries to control but Hoyle wriggling away.
Fiso controlling the pace for now.
Fiso fails to advance to Hoyle's back.
Fiso sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Hoyle is trying desperately to improve position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Fiso trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Fiso goes for an armbar but Hoyle turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Hoyle. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hoyle (2) vs (11) Fiso
Fiso looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fiso is adopting a defensive guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hoyle stopping the sweep attempt from Fiso.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fiso wins on points by 11 to 2.
Malaki Fiso decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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