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WVTSW S01 WK5A PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Marilson Coutinho (ranked 2179 p4p, 122 weight class) and Aaron Hoyle (ranked 4373 p4p, 222 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Marilson Coutinho! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Aaron Hoyle!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
No luck with that takedown attempt from Coutinho.
Coutinho instigates a clinch.
Coutinho pulls guard successfully.
Hoyle pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Coutinho is keeping the position for now.
Coutinho 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.
Hoyle looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoyle slips nicely into half guard.
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.
Hoyle sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Coutinho is trying to control but can't.
Hoyle wants to free his trapped foot but Coutinho is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Coutinho actively working from the bottom here.
Coutinho actively working from the bottom here.
We've been hearing good reports from Coutinho'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.
Coutinho wants to get back to full guard but Hoyle has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Coutinho (0) vs (3) Hoyle
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coutinho is squirming around, avoiding Hoyle's attempts to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Coutinho wants to control but Hoyle is having none of it.
Hoyle trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Coutinho tries to control Hoyle's body but Hoyle pushes him off. Coutinho squirms to his side and now Hoyle has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Coutinho (0) vs (6) Hoyle
Coutinho is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Hoyle gets his way!
Coutinho staying busy and making it hard for Hoyle to control.
Our spies down at at The Foundry inform us that Hoyle has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coutinho is trying to defend against the choke here but Hoyle has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Hoyle Tightens the hold and Coutinho taps out furiously! Hoyle displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Aaron Hoyle!
Aaron Hoyle managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Sportivité, into his post fight interview. |
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