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WVTSW S01 WK6 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Aaron Hoyle (ranked 4401 p4p, 229 weight class) and Mr Ward (ranked 5646 p4p, 267 weight class). Mr Ward is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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 6 wins and 1 losses; Aaron Hoyle! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 14 losses; Mr Ward!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Ward tries for a takedown but Hoyle sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hoyle shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Ward's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hoyle (2) vs (0) Ward
Hoyle looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ward 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.
Ward looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hoyle wants to control from the top but Ward keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoyle got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ward has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hoyle has managed to get both his arms back between Ward's legs - danger averted.
Hoyle stands and throws Ward's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Hoyle (5) vs (0) Ward
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ward gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Hoyle (7) vs (0) Ward
Ward keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hoyle fails to take his opponent's back.
Ward is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hoyle trying to control but Ward is having none of it.
Ward is trying desperately to improve position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoyle is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Ward has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Ward! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hoyle (7) vs (2) Ward
Ward has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Steel's Grappling Penn. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Ward advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Hoyle (7) vs (5) Ward
Ward has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Hoyle! Score +2 for reaching mount: Hoyle (7) vs (7) Ward
Hoyle gets back to half guard.
Hoyle wants to get back to full guard but Ward has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Hoyle (7) vs (10) Ward
Ward tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Ward is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hoyle has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoyle is looking for a sweep.
Ward is trying to get an arm triangle but Hoyle is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ward is looking to take a break and control but Hoyle is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ward working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ward tries to move into full mount but can't pass Hoyle's legs.
Hoyle sneaks back into half guard.
Hoyle tries to get to full guard but Ward has control of the leg.
Hoyle trying to get back to full guard but Ward takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hoyle (7) vs (13) Ward
Ward wants to control the pace but Hoyle is squirming around nicely.
Hoyle is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Hoyle wants to hold on but Ward pushes him away.
Hoyle regains half guard.
Ward is working for a submission of some sort.
Hoyle slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hoyle is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ward is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Hoyle is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Hoyle has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hoyle (9) vs (13) Ward
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Hoyle trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hoyle is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hoyle passes Ward's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hoyle works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hoyle (12) vs (13) Ward
Ward doing his best to control the position. Can he escape?
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Hoyle wants to control the pace but Ward is squirming around nicely.
Ward is trying to escape the mount.
Hoyle wants to control the pace but Ward is squirming around nicely.
Ward has given up his back here. Will Hoyle look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Hoyle (15) vs (13) Ward
Hoyle seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Ward is really stuck here.
Hoyle struggling to keep hold of the position.
Hoyle has the hooks in. Ward is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Hoyle struggling to keep hold of the position.
Ward wants to control his opponent's hands but Hoyle gets his hands free.
Ward rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Ward is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hoyle's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hoyle's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hoyle (15) vs (17) Ward
Ward working for a choke but Hoyle is defending well.
Ward is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Ward has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Hoyle has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Hoyle can't escape the position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Hoyle trying to control the hands but Ward breaks the grip.
Ward has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Hoyle tries to break free.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Hoyle tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Ward looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Ward swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Hoyle is now in Ward's guard. A big mistake from Ward there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hoyle (17) vs (17) Ward
Ward is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Hoyle frees his head nicely. Oh but Ward has switched to an armbar! Hoyle is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Mr Ward!
Mr Ward spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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