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TWGC 36 (145lbs, D1): Finals - 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 16 wins and 7 losses; Aaron Hoyle! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 11 losses; Chan Siam!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Franklyn Lucas and Steve Montenegro.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Siam stuffs the takedown attempt from Hoyle. Hoyle gets slowly back to his feet.
Siam manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Hoyle on his heels. He'll look to pass Hoyle's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hoyle (0) vs (2) Siam
Siam sitting in guard here, content to control.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hoyle holds on and takes a little breather.
Siam engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Siam passes Hoyle's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoyle tries to get to full guard but Siam has control of the leg.
Hoyle holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Siam controlling the pace.
Hoyle has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Siam is working away from the top position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Siam takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Hoyle has a hand on Siam's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Siam takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Hoyle (0) vs (5) Siam
Siam tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hoyle is working to get back to half guard.
Hoyle is squirming around, avoiding Siam's attempts to control the action.
Hoyle tries to control the position but Siam now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Hoyle (0) vs (8) Siam
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Siam biding his time, looking for the opening.
Hoyle is trying to break free.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Hoyle trying to control the position but Siam manages to sink in the hooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Siam just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Siam's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Hoyle tries to roll but Siam sticks to his back.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Siam controlling the positon.
Hoyle wants to control his opponent's hands but Siam gets his hands free.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Hoyle is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Siam is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Siam is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Hoyle wants to escape the position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Hoyle tries to escape but Siam has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Siam controls the action.
Hoyle trying to control the action but Siam just sinks the hooks in.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Siam controlling the position well here. Hoyle rolled but Siam kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Siam is trying to stick to Hoyle's back but Hoyle is turning into Siam. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Siam's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Hoyle. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hoyle (2) vs (8) Siam
Siam controls Hoyle momentarily but Hoyle frees himself.
Siam keeping full guard, as Hoyle tries to pass.
Siam is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Hoyle slips nicely into half guard.
Siam tries to get to full guard but Hoyle has control of the leg.
Siam has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hoyle is working away from the top position though.
Siam keeping hold of Hoyle's head, controlling as best he can.
Hoyle is taking a breather. Siam 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.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Siam trying to hold on to Hoyle's head to control him but Hoyle postures up.
Hoyle prevents Siam from improving his position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Siam won't allow Hoyle to pass to mount.
Siam 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.
Siam is trying to get back to full guard.
Siam is controlling Hoyle's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Siam tries to roll over but Hoyle keeps him under control.
Hoyle is thwarting Siam's attempts to control the position.
Siam tries to get to full guard but Hoyle has control of the leg.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Hoyle tries to pass to full mount but Siam defends it.
Siam is concentrating on defense, preventing Hoyle from advancing position.
Siam is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hoyle wants to control but Siam is keeping him busy.
Hoyle passes into side control, despite Siam's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Hoyle (5) vs (8) Siam
Hoyle wants to control but Siam is keeping him busy.
Siam trying to control but Hoyle flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Hoyle (8) vs (8) Siam
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Siam looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Siam is trying to break free.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Siam tries to escape but Hoyle has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Siam looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Hoyle is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Siam knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Siam for a finish.
Siam trying to control the action but Hoyle just sinks the hooks in.
Hoyle is looking for the choke from the back position but Siam is controlling his hands well.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Siam defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Hoyle's arms.
Siam tries to roll but Hoyle sticks to his back.
Siam prevents Hoyle from getting a body triangle.
Siam trying to control the position but Hoyle manages to sink in the hooks.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Siam is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Hoyle is staying active.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Hoyle gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Hoyle takes the fight on points by 9 to 8.
After the big win, Aaron Hoyle made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Sportivité and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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