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Event:
TWGC 37 (155lbs, D1): New York Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Aug 19, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 16 losses; Reijo Halli! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 8 losses; Aaron Hoyle!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Reed Andrews and John Roberts.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Halli scores with a takedown into Hoyle's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Halli (2) vs (0) Hoyle
Hoyle wants to sweep but no luck.
Halli tries to free his leg and advance position but Hoyle is retaining full guard.
Hoyle has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Halli has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Halli (5) vs (0) Hoyle
Hoyle tries to improve position but can't.
Halli controlling from side mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoyle tries to buck Halli off but Halli is having none of it.#T1#
Hoyle tries to control but Halli manages to take his back. Score +3 for taking back: Halli (8) vs (0) Hoyle
Halli is riding his opponent, not letting Hoyle buck him off.
Hoyle can't escape the position.
Hoyle trying to control but not successfully.
Hoyle is in bad spot here.
#T2#
Halli trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Hoyle doesn't escape.
Halli has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Hoyle tries to break free.
Hoyle is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hoyle keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Halli looking for the RNC.
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.
#T3#
Halli controlling well, preventing Hoyle from escaping the position.
Halli controls the action.
Halli has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
You can see the frustration on Hoyle's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T4#
Halli is not going to allow Hoyle to sit and survive in this position.
Halli is hanging on to Hoyle's back as he tries to escape.
Halli biding his time, looking for the opening.
#T5#
Halli not allowing Hoyle to control his hands.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Halli controlling well, preventing Hoyle from escaping the position.
#T6#
Halli controlling from the back.
Hoyle trying to control but not successfully.
Halli controlling from the back.
Halli avoiding Hoyle 's attempts to control his hands. #T7#
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!
Halli is not going to allow Hoyle to sit and survive in this position.
Hoyle wants to escape the position.
Halli will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Halli has good solid back control here. #T8#
I really don't envy Hoyle right now.
#T9#
Halli is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Halli gets his hands free as Hoyle looks to control.
Halli has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Hoyle's body.
Hoyle can't escape the position.
#T10#
Hoyle is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Hoyle turns into Halli and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halli (8) vs (2) Hoyle
Halli wants to sweep here but Hoyle controlling him for the moment.
Halli pulls Hoyle in to control the position.
Hoyle advances to half guard. #T11#
Hoyle is looking to stall here but Halli recovers full guard.
Hoyle wants to control from the top but Halli keeps moving.
Hoyle trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hoyle looking to sit in guard and control but Halli gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halli (10) vs (2) Hoyle
Halli is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T12#
Hoyle wants to sweep but no luck.
Hoyle bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Halli's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halli (10) vs (4) Hoyle
Hoyle tries to free his leg and advance position but Halli is retaining full guard.
Hoyle looking to sit in guard and control but Halli gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halli (12) vs (4) Hoyle
Hoyle tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T13#
Halli content to stall in guard here.
Hoyle wants to hit a sweep here but Halli passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Hoyle there! Score +3 for passing guard: Halli (15) vs (4) Hoyle
Halli controlling from mount.
Hoyle is looking to improve his position but Halli isn't that keen on the idea.#T14#
Hoyle looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Halli (18) vs (4) Hoyle
Hoyle is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Halli.
Hoyle tries to escape the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Halli takes the fight on points by 18 to 4.
Reijo Halli decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
TWGC 36 (145lbs, D1): Finals - Round 3
Date: Jan 09, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 46 wins and 32 losses; Dado Mata! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 7 losses; Aaron Hoyle!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Jorge Garcia and Alyssa Summers.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Hoyle drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Mata (0) vs (4) Hoyle
Mata is trying to work for a sweep but Hoyle has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Mata (0) vs (6) Hoyle
Mata really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Mata is working hard here to advance position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mata is squirming around, avoiding Hoyle's attempts to control the action.
Hoyle is looking to take Mata's back but instead Mata gets back to half guard. Nice work. #T1#
Mata is not content to let Hoyle control the position.
Hoyle looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Hoyle works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Mata (0) vs (9) Hoyle
Mata is looking for a sweep.#T2#
You can see the frustration on Mata's face as Hoyle controls the position.
Hoyle has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Mata (0) vs (11) Hoyle
Mata tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mata is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hoyle looking to control but Mata is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mata is trying to escape the mount.
Mata is squirming around, avoiding Hoyle's attempts to control the action. #T3#
Mata sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Mata wants to sweep but Hoyle has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Mata (0) vs (14) Hoyle
Mata is looking for a sweep.
Mata manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mata (2) vs (14) Hoyle
Hoyle is looking for a sweep. Mata is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Mata is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Mata 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.
#T4#
Hoyle is looking to improve his position.
Still in half guard, Mata seems content to control.
Hoyle is pressing down on Mata's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hoyle trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Hoyle is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T5#
Hoyle can't keep his opponent in guard - Mata advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Mata looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hoyle is looking to improve his position.
Hoyle trying to control but Mata postures up.
Mata trying to control the action but Hoyle is working from the bottom. #T6#
Hoyle is looking for a sweep. Mata is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hoyle moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Mata trying to control the position from guard on top but Hoyle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hoyle looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Hoyle looking for subs off his back but Mata has passed one foot through into half guard.
Hoyle is staying active underneath Mata, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T7#
Mata controlling the action here.
Hoyle is staying active underneath Mata, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Mata seems to be looking for submissions.
Mata is controlling the pace.
Hoyle gets back to full guard.
#T8#
Mata looking to pass the guard.
Mata controls from within his opponent's guard.
Mata stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hoyle swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T9#
Hoyle not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mata stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hoyle swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hoyle managing to control the position.
Hoyle not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hoyle pulls Mata in close to prevent any damage.
Mata has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Mata wants to control from the top but Hoyle keeps moving. #T10##SUB2#
Hoyle looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Mata passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Mata (5) vs (14) Hoyle
Mata is looking to take a break and control but Hoyle is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hoyle regains half guard.
Mata frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Mata (8) vs (14) Hoyle
Mata tries to control but Hoyle wriggling away. #T11#
Hoyle is desperately trying to improve his position but Mata has a good base and remains in mount.
Mata sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Hoyle is squirming around, avoiding Mata's attempts to control the action.
Mata moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Mata (11) vs (14) Hoyle#T12#
Hoyle manages to reverse the position and now he's in Mata's guard. Nice work there by Hoyle.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mata (11) vs (16) Hoyle#SUB#
Mata looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mata is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mata (13) vs (16) Hoyle
Hoyle not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Hoyle had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mata defends it easily.#T13#
Hoyle not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hoyle wants to hit a sweep here but Mata passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Hoyle there! Score +3 for passing guard: Mata (16) vs (16) Hoyle
Mata looking to control but Hoyle is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hoyle sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#T14#
Hoyle is pressing down on Mata's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Mata trying to control the position from guard on top but Hoyle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mata works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Mata not doing much here.
Hoyle moves into full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hoyle keeping moving, preventing Mata from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points and both fighters attempted the same number of subs, we will decide the bout based on the toss of a coin! Mata is heads and Hoyle is tails.
The coin is in the air and it lands... heads!
Mata takes the fight on points by 17 to 16.
Dado Mata is the new featherweight champion!
A victorious Dado Mata thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
TWGC 36 (145lbs, D1): Finals - Round 2
Date: Jan 08, 2022 |
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 2 wins and 3 losses; Gustave Mignard! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 7 losses; Aaron Hoyle!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Jonathan Paton and Russell Pearce.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Hoyle is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Mignard's half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mignard (0) vs (2) Hoyle
Hoyle controlling the pace.
Mignard manages to get to full guard.
Hoyle stands and throws Mignard's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Mignard (0) vs (5) Hoyle
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoyle gets to mount! Mignard was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Mignard (0) vs (7) Hoyle
Hoyle controlling the pace for now. #T1#
Mignard tries to reverse the position but Hoyle maintains control.
Hoyle content just to control the position here. #SUB2#
Hoyle goes for an armbar but Mignard turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Mignard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mignard (2) vs (7) Hoyle
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hoyle is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mignard (2) vs (9) Hoyle
Hoyle wants to pass the guard but Mignard is keeping the position.#T2#
Mignard controlling Hoyle's posture.
Mignard tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mignard is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Mignard is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T3#
Hoyle tries to free his leg and advance position but Mignard is retaining full guard.
Hoyle trying to control but Mignard is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hoyle sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mignard's guard.
Mignard is trying to maintain the position but Hoyle is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Hoyle is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Hoyle wants to work for an arm triangle but Mignard is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T4#
Hoyle looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Mignard trying to control but Hoyle postures up.
Hoyle looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hoyle perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T5#
Mignard is concentrating on defense, preventing Hoyle from advancing position.
Mignard wants to get back to full guard.
Hoyle seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mignard does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mignard has a hand on Hoyle's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Hoyle takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Mignard (2) vs (12) Hoyle
Hoyle looking to control but Mignard is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T6#
Mignard is looking to improve his position but Hoyle isn't that keen on the idea.
Hoyle moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Mignard (2) vs (15) Hoyle#T7#
Mignard looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Mignard tries to break free.
Mignard is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Mignard is trying to break free.
#T8#
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.
#SUB2#
Hoyle patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Well, with Hoyle on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Mignard is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Mignard is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Mignard is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Hoyle looking for the choke from the back. #T9#
Hoyle wants to control but Mignard is keeping busy.
Mignard is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
A lull in the action here.
Mignard is really stuck here.
Hoyle is trying to stick to Mignard's back but Mignard is turning into Hoyle. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Hoyle's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Mignard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mignard (4) vs (15) Hoyle#SUB2#
Hoyle working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mignard doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Hoyle is tightening it up a little... Mignard has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Mignard reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Mignard taps out! Nice BJJ there by Hoyle!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Aaron Hoyle!
Aaron Hoyle gave a mention to Sportivité in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
TWGC 36 (145lbs, D1): Finals - Round 1
Date: Jan 07, 2022 |
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. #TD2#
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. #T1#
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.#T2#
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#T3#
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. #T4#
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. #T5#
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.
#T6#
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.
#T7#
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.#T8#
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.#T9#
Siam trying to hold on to Hoyle's head to control him but Hoyle postures up.
Hoyle prevents Siam from improving his position.#T10#
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. #T11#
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#T12#
Siam looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Siam is trying to break free.
#T13#
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. #SUB#
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. #SUB#
Hoyle is looking for the choke from the back position but Siam is controlling his hands well. #T14##SUB#
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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Event:
TWGC 36 (145lbs, D1): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Dec 29, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Shepherd Bushiri! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 7 losses; Aaron Hoyle!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Yves DeLean and Gregory Folan.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Bushiri throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hoyle's waist but Hoyle gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bushiri off to one side. #TD#
Bushiri shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Bushiri showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bushiri (2) vs (0) Hoyle
Hoyle is not content to let Bushiri control the position.
Bushiri passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Bushiri (5) vs (0) Hoyle
Bushiri is looking to take a break and control but Hoyle is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoyle is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Bushiri's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T1#
Bushiri trying to mount his opponent but Hoyle defends it.
Hoyle is trying to get back to full guard.
Bushiri is looking to advance position but Hoyle won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bushiri is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Hoyle trying to control from the bottom.
Bushiri is looking to advance position but Hoyle won't allow it. #T2#
Hoyle is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Bushiri is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hoyle doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bushiri.
Hoyle wants to control but Bushiri is keeping busy.
Bushiri tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hoyle knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bushiri stalling.
Bushiri is looking to stall here but Hoyle recovers full guard.
Hoyle tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hoyle looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Bushiri puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Hoyle trying to hold on to Bushiri's head to control him but Bushiri postures up.
Hoyle is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Bushiri jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Bushiri (8) vs (0) Hoyle#T4#
Hoyle manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bushiri (8) vs (2) Hoyle#SUB#
Bushiri is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hoyle pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Hoyle is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bushiri is trying to control but can't.
Bushiri moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bushiri is trying to keep Hoyle in close.
#T5#
Hoyle sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bushiri's guard.
Bushiri wants to control but Hoyle is keeping busy.
Hoyle looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hoyle keeps trying to improve his position.
Hoyle is controlling the pace.
#SUB2#
Hoyle is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bushiri doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hoyle. #T6##SUB#
Bushiri is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hoyle pulls his head out easily.
Hoyle is pressing down on Bushiri's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bushiri is holding on for now.
Bushiri is pressing down on Hoyle's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T7#
Hoyle stays in close to Bushiri's body and controls the position.
Bushiri looking for a sweep. Not yet Bushiri, not yet.
Hoyle slips nicely into half guard.
Bushiri wants to get back to full guard.
Hoyle is trying to control. Bushiri wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hoyle prevents Bushiri from improving his position.
Bushiri is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T8#
Hoyle trying to control from half guard but Bushiri is working away.
Bushiri trying to control but Hoyle postures up.
Bushiri is not content to let Hoyle control the position.
Hoyle moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Bushiri (8) vs (5) Hoyle
Hoyle tries to advance to mount but Bushiri instead regains half guard. #T9#
Bushiri is not content to let Hoyle control the position.
Bushiri trying to control but Hoyle postures up.
Bushiri won't allow Hoyle to pass to mount.
Well, if Hoyle is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Bushiri tries to roll over but Hoyle keeps him under control.#T10#
Hoyle tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bushiri knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hoyle trying to control from half guard but Bushiri is working away. #SUB2#
Hoyle is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bushiri trying to hold on to Hoyle's head to control him but Hoyle postures up.
Bushiri is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.#T11#
Hoyle passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Bushiri! Score +3 for passing guard: Bushiri (8) vs (8) Hoyle
Hoyle controlling from the full mount.
Hoyle can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bushiri is looking to escape.
Hoyle controlling the pace for now. #T12#
Bushiri can't escape the position.
Bushiri gets back to half guard.
Bushiri wants to improve his position but Hoyle is controlling well.
Bushiri won't allow Hoyle to pass to mount.
Bushiri is pressing down on Hoyle's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Bushiri is trying to keep Hoyle in close.
Bushiri looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T13#
Hoyle postures up.
Bushiri is really struggling to control Hoyle but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Hoyle stopping the sweep attempt from Bushiri.
Bushiri can't keep his opponent in guard - Hoyle advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Bushiri trying to hold on to Hoyle's head to control him but Hoyle postures up.
Hoyle is looking to take a break and control but Bushiri is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T14#
Bushiri wants to improve his position but Hoyle is controlling well.
Bushiri is looking to control Hoyle's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bushiri avoid being mounted?
Hoyle is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Bushiri! Score +3 for passing guard: Bushiri (8) vs (11) Hoyle
Bushiri is trying desperately to improve position.
Bushiri is working hard here to advance position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bushiri manages to regain half guard. Good work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hoyle wins on points by 11 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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Event:
TWGC 35 (145lbs, D1): New York Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 11, 2021 |
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. #TD2#
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.#T1#
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. #T2#
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. #T3#
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. #T4#
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. #T5#
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. #T6#
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.
#T7#
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.#T8#
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.
#T9#
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.#T10#
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.#T11#
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.#T12#
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. #T13#
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.#T14#
Fiso trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB2#
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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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 25, 2021 |
#R1#
A decent looking cross lands there for Feltz.
Nice uppercut there from Feltz.
Feltz scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hoyle doesn't seem bothered though. #TD#
Hoyle looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#SUB#
Hoyle drops back looking for a leg! Feltz is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Feltz manages to kick Hoyle off! Hoyle jumps back into Feltz's guard. #SUB2#
Feltz had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hoyle defends it easily.
Hoyle advances to half guard.
Hoyle slows the pace down in half guard.
Hoyle frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T1##SUB#
Hoyle has hold of Feltz's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Feltz manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Hoyle sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Feltz reaches up to try and control the position but Hoyle seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Feltz rolls and tries to escape and now Hoyle has his back!
#SUB#
Feltz tries to escape but he's let his defenses down in doing so and Hoyle has slipped in the rear naked choke! Oh, that's tiiiiiiiiight! Feltz is tapping! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Aaron Hoyle!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Aaron Hoyle waved his t-shirt featuring Sportivité's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 23, 2021 |
#R1#
Hoyle takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#TD#
Hoyle shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Miller being controlled here, momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Miller can do anything to dispel that myth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoyle passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Hoyle advances nicely into full mount. #T1#
Miller is desperately trying to improve his position but Hoyle has a good base and remains in mount.
Hoyle tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB#
Hoyle is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Miller is surviving well by controlling Hoyle's body position as best he can.
Miller has given up his back. Will we see Hoyle going for some submissions?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
What can Miller do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#SUB#
Hoyle is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Miller taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Hoyle.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Aaron Hoyle!
Aaron Hoyle gave a mention to Sportivité in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
TWGC 31 (145lbs, D1): New York Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 04, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 1 losses; Rob $tone! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 5 losses; Aaron Hoyle!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Alyssa Summers and Jorge Garcia.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Hoyle tries to score a power double leg takedown but $tone sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hoyle somewhat.
$tone stuffs the takedown attempt from Hoyle. Hoyle gets slowly back to his feet.
$tone drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hoyle sprawls and moves away.
Hoyle fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
$tone tries to counter with a takedown but Hoyle is quick to defend against it.
Rob $tone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aaron Hoyle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoyle is trying hard to land a takedown here. $tone sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
$tone appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hoyle fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
$tone half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hoyle shoots in but $tone avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T1##TD2#
Hoyle bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: $tone (0) vs (4) Hoyle#SUB2#
Hoyle swings around for an armbar but $tone sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Hoyle's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: $tone (2) vs (4) Hoyle
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: $tone (2) vs (6) Hoyle
$tone tries to roll over but Hoyle keeps him under control.
Hoyle wants to control but $tone is keeping him busy. #T2##SUB2#
Hoyle is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
$tone looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Hoyle is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and $tone defends it well. #SUB2#
Hoyle wants to work for an arm triangle but $tone is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Hoyle is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T3#
Hoyle wants to control but $tone is keeping him busy.
Hoyle is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
$tone trying to control the position here. #SUB#
$tone looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hoyle is looking to advance position but $tone has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: $tone (6) vs (6) Hoyle#T4#
$tone content just to control the position here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
$tone wants to control the pace but Hoyle is squirming around nicely.
Hoyle gets back to half guard.
$tone wants to pass to mount but Hoyle is defending the position.
$tone trying to control from half guard but Hoyle is working away. #SUB#
$tone is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hoyle has managed to free his arm - good work. #T5#
$tone wants to control but Hoyle is keeping him busy.
Hoyle 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 wants to improve his position but $tone is controlling well.
Hoyle manages to get to full guard.
$tone is stalling in the full guard.
Hoyle has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but $tone has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: $tone (9) vs (6) Hoyle
$tone controlling the position from side mount. #T6#
Hoyle gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
$tone performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
$tone prevents Hoyle from improving his position.
Hoyle is trying to control but $tone passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: $tone (12) vs (6) Hoyle#T7#
Hoyle is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
$tone looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Hoyle being controlled for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
$tone has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Hoyle is not content to let $tone control the position. #T8##SUB#
$tone tries for a kimura but Hoyle is defending well.
Hoyle is looking to reverse the position.
Hoyle is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hoyle is trying to control $tone's posture but $tone avoids it.
$tone is looking to take a break and control but Hoyle is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hoyle stops $tone from passing to mount. #T9#
Hoyle gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: $tone (14) vs (6) Hoyle
Hoyle tries to reverse the position but $tone maintains control.
$tone can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hoyle is looking to escape.
$tone tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T10#
Hoyle is trying desperately to improve position.
Hoyle sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Hoyle is looking for a sweep. $tone is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Hoyle looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hoyle is refusing to be controlled, as $tone sits in half guard. #T11#
Hoyle wants to control but $tone is keeping busy.
#SUB#
$tone is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hoyle sees it coming and defends easily.
$tone trying to control the action but Hoyle is working from the bottom.
Hoyle makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hoyle.
Hoyle can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as $tone controls the pace.
$tone trying to control but Hoyle is working from the bottom.
$tone's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T12#
Hoyle looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hoyle being controlled here, momentarily.
$tone stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hoyle swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Hoyle working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. $tone doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. $tone manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hoyle keeping moving, preventing $tone from controlling successfully.
Hoyle trying to control the position here. #T13#
Hoyle is trying to keep $tone in close.
#SUB#
$tone thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Hoyle throws his legs up looking for a submission but $tone uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: $tone (17) vs (6) Hoyle
Hoyle is trying to get back to half guard.
A lull in the action here.#T14#
Hoyle tries to buck $tone off but $tone is having none of it.
$tone just content to control the position.
Hoyle is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hoyle can't do much from the bottom here.
Hoyle is looking to regain half guard here but $tone keeps moving and retains side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
$tone takes the fight on points by 17 to 6.
Rob $tone seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 10, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD#
Hoyle looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Hoyle passes Miller's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
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 perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Miller can do anything to dispel that myth.
Miller is trying to control but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller won't allow Hoyle to pass to mount.
Well, if Hoyle is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Hoyle moves nicely into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SUB#
Hoyle is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Miller is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Miller really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hoyle. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Miller sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Hoyle is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Miller is just riding it out for now. Hoyle eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Hoyle is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T2#
Hoyle is looking to advance position but Miller won't allow it. #SUB#
Hoyle is looking for a kimura here.
Hoyle content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Hoyle trying to control the action but Miller is working from the bottom. #T3#
Hoyle wants to pass the guard but Miller is defending well. #SUB#
Hoyle has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Miller defend it? Hoyle steps over the head and cranks it - Miller is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Hoyle!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Aaron Hoyle!
An out of breath and clearly excited Aaron Hoyle thanked Sportivité for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
TWGC 30 (155lbs, D1): Montreal Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Jul 10, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 11 losses; David Morrison Jr.! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 4 losses; Aaron Hoyle!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Elvis Blanc and Trevor Gratis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Morrison Jr. fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Hoyle sprawls well initially but Morrison Jr. persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Morrison Jr. (2) vs (0) Hoyle
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hoyle wants to get back to full guard.
Morrison Jr. really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Morrison Jr. slows the pace down in half guard.
Morrison Jr. trying to control the action but Hoyle is working from the bottom.
Hoyle wants to control but Morrison Jr. is keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Morrison Jr. is looking for a kimura but Hoyle is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Morrison Jr. to get the leverage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morrison Jr. has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Morrison Jr. (5) vs (0) Hoyle
Hoyle tries to hold on but Morrison Jr. postures up.#T1##SUB#
Morrison Jr. is working for a guillotine from mount but Hoyle frees his head quite easily.
Hoyle is looking to get to half guard.#SUB#
Morrison Jr. is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Hoyle has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Hoyle tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T2#
Morrison Jr. controlling his opponent.
Morrison Jr. manages to capitalize on a mistake by Hoyle to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Morrison Jr. (8) vs (0) Hoyle
Hoyle is in bad spot here.
Hoyle breaks Morrison Jr.'s hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Morrison Jr. (8) vs (2) Hoyle
Hoyle pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Morrison Jr. is keeping the position for now.
Morrison Jr. bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hoyle's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Morrison Jr. (10) vs (2) Hoyle
Morrison Jr. wants to control from the top but Hoyle keeps moving.
Morrison Jr. passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Morrison Jr. (13) vs (2) Hoyle
Hoyle wants to control but Morrison Jr. postures up.#T3#
Hoyle is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Hoyle tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Morrison Jr. has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Morrison Jr. (16) vs (2) Hoyle
Hoyle tries to lock up and control but Morrison Jr. gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Morrison Jr. is looking to work his way around to Hoyle's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Morrison Jr. tries to control but Hoyle wriggling away.
Hoyle is trying to reverse the position but instead Morrison Jr. has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Morrison Jr. (19) vs (2) Hoyle
Morrison Jr. keeps control of the position easily here as Hoyle tries to buck him off.
#T4#
Hoyle manages to reverse the position and now he's in Morrison Jr.'s guard. Nice work there by Hoyle.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Morrison Jr. (19) vs (4) Hoyle
Morrison Jr. looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hoyle is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Morrison Jr. is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hoyle is aware though and is defending well.
Morrison Jr. seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Morrison Jr. is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hoyle trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hoyle stopping the sweep attempt from Morrison Jr..#T5#
Hoyle wants to pass the guard but Morrison Jr. is keeping the position.
Hoyle won't allow Morrison Jr. to sweep him here.
Hoyle trying to control but Morrison Jr. is working from the bottom.
Hoyle tries to free his leg and advance position but Morrison Jr. is retaining full guard.
Morrison Jr. will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Morrison Jr. trying to control the position.
Hoyle trying to control the position from guard on top but Morrison Jr. is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Morrison Jr. looking to control.
Morrison Jr. tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T6#
Morrison Jr. trying to keep a closed guard but Hoyle is proving a slippery customer.
Morrison Jr. being controlled here, momentarily.
Morrison Jr. is adopting a defensive guard.
Hoyle trying to control the position from guard on top but Morrison Jr. is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Morrison Jr. wants to sweep but no luck.
Morrison Jr. lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Morrison Jr. (21) vs (4) Hoyle#T7##SUB2#
Hoyle has his foot on Morrison Jr.'s thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Morrison Jr. works his way back into a safe position though.
Morrison Jr. trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Hoyle manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Morrison Jr. (21) vs (6) Hoyle#SUB#
Morrison Jr. is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hoyle defends well.
Hoyle is pushing down on Morrison Jr.'s leg trying to pass to half guard. Morrison Jr. is fighting to maintain full guard but Hoyle has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Hoyle is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Morrison Jr. defends it well.
Hoyle frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Morrison Jr. (21) vs (9) Hoyle#T8#
Hoyle controlling the position easily from mount.
Morrison Jr. tries to hold on but Hoyle postures up.
Morrison Jr. is looking to improve his position but Hoyle isn't that keen on the idea.
Hoyle wants to take Morrison Jr.'s back here but Morrison Jr. is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Hoyle trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T9#
Morrison Jr. is desperately trying to improve his position but Hoyle has a good base and remains in mount.
Morrison Jr. tries to hold on but Hoyle postures up.#SUB2#
Hoyle moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Morrison Jr. has worked his arm free - good work by Morrison Jr.!
You can see the frustration on Morrison Jr.'s face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Morrison Jr. stops Hoyle from passing to mount. #SUB2#
Hoyle looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T10#
Morrison Jr. is looking for a sweep.
Hoyle trying to control the action but Morrison Jr. is working from the bottom.
Hoyle tries to advance to mount but can't.
Morrison Jr. tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hoyle wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Morrison Jr. is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Hoyle off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Morrison Jr. (25) vs (9) Hoyle#T11#
Hoyle rolls, trying to escape but Morrison Jr. keeps control of the position.
Hoyle tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Morrison Jr. trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Morrison Jr. sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Morrison Jr. wants to control the pace but Hoyle is squirming around nicely. #T12#
Hoyle keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Morrison Jr. can't control as he wanted to and Hoyle manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Hoyle tries to roll over but Morrison Jr. keeps him under control.#T13#
Morrison Jr. passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Morrison Jr. (28) vs (9) Hoyle
Hoyle tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Morrison Jr. presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Morrison Jr. (30) vs (9) Hoyle
Hoyle manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Hoyle is trying to maintain the position but Morrison Jr. is very close to passing his half guard.
Hoyle wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Hoyle is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Morrison Jr. pulls his head out easily. #T14#
Morrison Jr. is keen to just control but Hoyle is a slippery customer.
Morrison Jr. prevents Hoyle from improving his position.#SUB#
Morrison Jr. is looking for a kimura here.
Hoyle is looking to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Morrison Jr. works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Morrison Jr. (33) vs (9) Hoyle
And that's the end of the fight!
Morrison Jr. takes the fight on points by 33 to 9.
After winning the bout, David Morrison Jr. thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
TWGC 30 (155lbs, D1): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jul 09, 2020 |
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.#TD2#
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. #SUB#
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. #SUB2#
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.#T1##SUB2#
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.#SUB#
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. #T2#
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. #SUB2#
Aziz had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hoyle defends it easily.#T3#
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. #T4#
Aziz is refusing to be controlled, as Hoyle sits in half guard. #SUB2#
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. #SUB2#
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. #T5#
Aziz is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Hoyle wants to work for an arm triangle but Aziz is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
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. #T6##SUB2#
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.
#SUB2#
Aziz working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Hoyle rolls, trying to escape but Aziz keeps control of the position.
#T7#
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.
#T8#
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.
#T9#
Will Aziz go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#SUB2#
Aziz tightening his grip on Hoyle, looking for the choke. #SUB2#
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. #T10#
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.
#SUB2#
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. #T11#
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#SUB2#
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.#T12#
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. #SUB2#
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. #T13#
Hoyle wants to lay and pray for a moment but Aziz keeps working. #SUB#
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. #SUB#
Hoyle is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T14##SUB#
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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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 10, 2020 |
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hjalmgeirsson throws a low kick, looking for Hoyle's leg but Hoyle calmly moves out of range.
Hoyle avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hoyle attempts a counter takedown but Hjalmgeirsson avoids it well and moves away.
Hjalmgeirsson throws a body kick that misses
and Hoyle counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Hjalmgeirsson!
Hjalmgeirsson is trying to work for a sweep but Hoyle has mounted him!
Hjalmgeirsson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hoyle content just to control the position here.
Hoyle forces the positional change into back control.
Hoyle is working for a rear naked choke. Hjalmgeirsson is not defending it well and Hoyle has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Hjalmgeirsson refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Hjalmgeirsson's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Aaron Hoyle!
Aaron Hoyle gave a mention to Sportivité in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 24, 2020 |
#R1##TD2#
Hjalmgeirsson drives through with a takedown into guard. #SUB#
Hoyle working for a triangle but Hjalmgeirsson defends it easily.
Hoyle keeping moving, preventing Hjalmgeirsson from controlling successfully.
Hjalmgeirsson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hjalmgeirsson trying to control but Hoyle is working from the bottom.
Hoyle tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hjalmgeirsson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hjalmgeirsson content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
Hoyle looking for a triangle here. Hjalmgeirsson is fighting it but it looks tight! Hoyle pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Hjalmgeirsson is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Aaron Hoyle!
Aaron Hoyle really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Sportivité logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Event:
TWGC 28 (135lbs, D1): Finals - Round 1
Date: Feb 14, 2020 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Aaron Hoyle (ranked 5768 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Morrison (ranked 1852 p4p, 193 weight class). Morrison is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Diary of a Madman. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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 14 wins and 3 losses; Aaron Hoyle! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 14 losses; David Morrison!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, John Kavanagh and Dean Styles.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Morrison shoots in and gets a takedown into Hoyle's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hoyle (0) vs (2) Morrison
Hoyle is trying to control the position but Morrison postures up.
Morrison pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hoyle is keeping the position for now.
Morrison is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Hoyle looking to control.
Morrison's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Hoyle working a defensive guard but Morrison passes into half guard.
Hoyle tries to roll over but Morrison keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoyle is working hard here to advance position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morrison trying to control the action but Hoyle is working from the bottom.
Hoyle slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hoyle keeping full guard, as Morrison tries to pass.
Morrison trying to control the position from guard on top but Hoyle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hoyle has Morrison pulled in close to control his posture.
Hoyle is looking to sweep but instead, Morrison has passed into half guard.
Hoyle wants to improve his position but Morrison is controlling well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morrison looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Morrison sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Morrison works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hoyle (0) vs (5) Morrison
Hoyle is squirming around, avoiding Morrison's attempts to control the action.
Hoyle might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morrison seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Hoyle is holding on tight.
Hoyle is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hoyle is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at The Foundry, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Hoyle manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Morrison is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hoyle defends it well.
Morrison is looking to take a break and control but Hoyle is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Morrison prevents Hoyle from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoyle wants to control but Morrison is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hoyle gets full guard.
Morrison advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Hoyle (0) vs (8) Morrison
Morrison moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Hoyle is not content to let Morrison control the position.
Hoyle prevents Morrison from moving into mount.
Hoyle manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hoyle (2) vs (8) Morrison
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Hoyle trying to control the action but Morrison is working from the bottom.
Morrison wants to get back to full guard.
Morrison is not content to let Hoyle control the position.
Hoyle is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hoyle is looking for a kimura but Morrison is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hoyle to get the leverage.
Morrison is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Morrison manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Morrison is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hoyle postures up.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Morrison keeping full guard, as Hoyle tries to pass.
Morrison is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Hoyle tries to free his leg and advance position but Morrison is retaining full guard.
Morrison 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 (10) Morrison
Hoyle is looking to control Morrison's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hoyle avoid being mounted?
Hoyle is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Morrison is trying to control the action in half guard but Hoyle is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Morrison has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Hoyle (2) vs (13) Morrison
Hoyle sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Well, if Morrison is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Morrison wants to pass the guard but Hoyle is defending well.
Hoyle moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hoyle working a defensive guard here.
Morrison tries to free his leg and advance position but Hoyle is retaining full guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Hoyle looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Morrison looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hoyle wants to sweep but no luck.
Morrison passes Hoyle's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Morrison is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Hoyle moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hoyle looking for a sweep. Not yet Hoyle, not yet.
Hoyle bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Morrison's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hoyle (4) vs (13) Morrison
Morrison wants to sweep but no luck.
Hoyle wants to pass the guard but Morrison is keeping the position.
Hoyle passes Morrison's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Hoyle seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Morrison does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Morrison wants to get back to full guard.
Morrison manages to get to full guard.
Our spies down at at Mello MMA inform us that Morrison has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Hoyle stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Morrison swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Morrison looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hoyle is one step ahead there.
Hoyle works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Morrison is refusing to be controlled, as Hoyle sits in half guard.
Morrison wants to get back to full guard.
Morrison is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Morrison tries to get to full guard but Hoyle has control of the leg.
Hoyle wants to pass to mount but Morrison is defending the position.
Morrison moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Hoyle controls from within his opponent's guard.
Hoyle won't allow Morrison to sweep him here.
Morrison not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hoyle content to stall in guard here.
Hoyle pushes down on Morrison's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Morrison won't allow Hoyle to pass to mount.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Morrison is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hoyle trying to control from half guard but Morrison is working away.
Morrison is looking to control Hoyle's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Morrison avoid being mounted?
Morrison looking for submissions off his back.
Morrison is staying active underneath Hoyle, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Morrison wants to improve his position but Hoyle is controlling well.
Hoyle trying to pass the guard but Morrison defending well.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Hoyle is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hoyle is looking to take a break and control but Morrison is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Morrison is trying to get back to full guard.
Morrison is staying active underneath Hoyle, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Morrison tries to roll over but Hoyle keeps him under control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Morrison wins on points by 13 to 4.
After winning the bout, David Morrison thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
TWGC 28 (135lbs, D1): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Feb 05, 2020 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between David Morrison Jr. (ranked 1673 p4p, 104 weight class) and Aaron Hoyle (ranked 5761 p4p, 0 weight class). Morrison Jr. comes to the cage accompanied by Face The Pain. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 8 losses; David Morrison Jr.! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 3 losses; Aaron Hoyle!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, William Peck and Yves DeLean.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Hoyle shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Morrison Jr. defends it nicely.
No luck for Morrison Jr. with that takedown attempt.
Hoyle shoots in and drives through. Morrison Jr. sprawls well.
Hoyle gets caught napping as Morrison Jr. dives in and scores a takedown. Hoyle manages to retain guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Morrison Jr. (2) vs (0) Hoyle
Morrison Jr. trying to control but Hoyle is working from the bottom.
Morrison Jr. looking to pass the guard.
Morrison Jr. controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morrison Jr. stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hoyle swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morrison Jr. trying to control the position from guard on top but Hoyle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Morrison Jr. passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Morrison Jr. (5) vs (0) Hoyle
Morrison Jr. working away.
Morrison Jr. is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hoyle has escaped the position, nice work there.
Hoyle holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Morrison Jr. will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoyle tries to buck Morrison Jr. off but Morrison Jr. is having none of it.
Morrison Jr. tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hoyle stops Morrison Jr. from passing to mount.
Hoyle is looking for a sweep.
Morrison Jr. wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hoyle keeps working.
Hoyle is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoyle is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Hoyle 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.
Morrison Jr. trying to control from half guard but Hoyle is working away.
Morrison Jr. is really struggling to control Hoyle but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Hoyle wants to sweep but Morrison Jr. has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Morrison Jr. (8) vs (0) Hoyle
Hoyle regains half guard.
Morrison Jr. prevents Hoyle from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morrison Jr. stalling.
Morrison Jr. 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 gets full guard.
Morrison Jr. won't allow Hoyle to sweep him here.
Hoyle keeping moving, preventing Morrison Jr. from controlling successfully.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Morrison Jr. wants to pass the guard but Hoyle is keeping the position.
Morrison Jr. slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Morrison Jr. has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Hoyle looking for a sweep. Not yet Hoyle, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hoyle is looking for a triangle but Morrison Jr. pushes his legs off easily.
Hoyle throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Morrison Jr. trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Hoyle has an active guard here but Morrison Jr. has managed to pass into half guard.
Morrison Jr. is trying to work for a kimura but Hoyle is defending well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hoyle manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hoyle trying to control the position.
Morrison Jr. advances to half guard.
Morrison Jr. wants to take a breather but Hoyle is having none of it.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hoyle manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Morrison Jr. sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hoyle's guard.
Hoyle slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Morrison Jr. drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Hoyle dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Morrison Jr. (8) vs (2) Hoyle
Hoyle passes Morrison Jr.'s left leg - he's now in half guard.
Morrison Jr. is staying active underneath Hoyle, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hoyle is looking to advance position but Morrison Jr. won't allow it.
Morrison Jr. has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hoyle is working away from the top position though.
Morrison Jr. really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Morrison Jr. is looking to improve his position.
Morrison Jr. is refusing to be controlled, as Hoyle sits in half guard.
Morrison Jr. tries to roll over but Hoyle keeps him under control.
Morrison Jr. works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hoyle wants to control from the top but Morrison Jr. keeps moving.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Morrison Jr. tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Morrison Jr. working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Hoyle has passed into half guard!
Hoyle wants to take a breather but Morrison Jr. is having none of it.
Morrison Jr. has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hoyle is working away from the top position though.
Hoyle wants to lay and pray for a moment but Morrison Jr. keeps working.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Hoyle is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hoyle trying to control from half guard but Morrison Jr. is working away.
Morrison Jr. gets full guard.
Morrison Jr. wants to sweep but no luck.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Morrison Jr. is working hard here to advance position.
Hoyle passes Morrison Jr.'s left leg - he's now in half guard.
Morrison Jr. is defending against the submission attempts here by Hoyle.
Morrison Jr. moves into full guard.
Morrison Jr. is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Morrison Jr. is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hoyle is aware though and is defending well.
Hoyle pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Morrison Jr. is keeping the position for now.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Morrison Jr. looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Morrison Jr. seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Hoyle sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hoyle pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Morrison Jr. is keeping the position for now.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Morrison Jr. is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Morrison Jr. (10) vs (2) Hoyle
Morrison Jr. trying to control but Hoyle is working from the bottom.
Hoyle wants to sweep here but Morrison Jr. controlling him for the moment.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Hoyle keeping moving, preventing Morrison Jr. from controlling successfully.
Hoyle looking for a sweep. Not yet Hoyle, not yet.
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: Morrison Jr. (10) vs (4) Hoyle
Morrison Jr. works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hoyle preventing the sweep.
Morrison Jr. is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hoyle looking to pass the guard.
Hoyle trying to control but Morrison Jr. is working from the bottom.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Hoyle pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Morrison Jr. is keeping the position for now.
Morrison Jr. wants to sweep but no luck.
Morrison Jr. bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hoyle's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Morrison Jr. (12) vs (4) Hoyle
Morrison Jr. sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Hoyle doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Morrison Jr. paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Hoyle - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Aaron Hoyle!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Aaron Hoyle made sure he mentioned Sportivité, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Event:
TWGC 26 (155lbs, D1): Finals - Round 3
Date: Oct 28, 2019 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Masa Wasa (ranked 1927 p4p, 103 weight class) and Aaron Hoyle (ranked 5303 p4p, 0 weight class). Wasa comes to the cage accompanied by Welcome To The Jungle. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 14 losses; Masa Wasa! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 3 losses; Aaron Hoyle!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Chris Edwards and Sam Margolis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Wasa shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Hoyle napping and manages to drive through into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Wasa (4) vs (0) Hoyle
Hoyle tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Wasa wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hoyle manages to work his way to half guard, despite Wasa's best efforts.
Wasa is keen to just control but Hoyle is a slippery customer.
Hoyle is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wasa is trying to work for a kimura but Hoyle is defending well.
Hoyle makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hoyle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wasa stopping the sweep attempt from Hoyle.
Wasa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hoyle swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wasa stopping the sweep attempt from Hoyle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoyle bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Wasa's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wasa (4) vs (2) Hoyle
Wasa wants to sweep here but Hoyle controlling him for the moment.
Wasa is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wasa 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: Wasa (6) vs (2) Hoyle
Wasa wants to pass the guard but Hoyle is defending well.
Hoyle has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Hoyle wants to improve his position but Wasa is controlling well.
Wasa 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoyle wants to control but Wasa is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hoyle makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hoyle.
Wasa sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hoyle's guard.
Wasa is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hoyle has managed to free his arm - good work.
Wasa wants to pass the guard but Hoyle is defending well.
Hoyle is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wasa is keen to just control but Hoyle is a slippery customer.
Hoyle trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Wasa manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Wasa (9) vs (2) Hoyle
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hoyle really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Wasa controlling his opponent.
Wasa with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Hoyle is desperately trying to improve his position but Wasa has a good base and remains in mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoyle has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Wasa (12) vs (2) Hoyle
Will Wasa go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Hoyle trying to control the position but Wasa manages to sink in the hooks.
Hoyle tries to roll but Wasa sticks to his back.
Wasa tries to keep control of the position but Hoyle is staying busy.
Hoyle rolls, trying to escape but Wasa keeps control of the position.
Good control from Wasa.
Hoyle trying to control the hands but Wasa breaks the grip.
Wasa trying to control momentarily.
Hoyle can't escape the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Hoyle rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Hoyle tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Wasa has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Wasa (15) vs (2) Hoyle
Wasa moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Wasa (18) vs (2) Hoyle
Hoyle tries to escape the position.
Will Wasa go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Wasa looking for the choke but no joy.
Wasa is trying to stick to Hoyle's back but Hoyle is turning into Wasa. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Wasa's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Hoyle. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wasa (18) vs (4) Hoyle
Hoyle trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hoyle got a little sloppy there for a moment and Wasa has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hoyle has managed to get both his arms back between Wasa's legs - danger averted.
Wasa can't keep his opponent in guard - Hoyle advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Hoyle wants to pass the guard but Wasa is defending well.
Wasa looking for submissions off his back.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Wasa is refusing to be controlled, as Hoyle sits in half guard.
Wasa won't allow Hoyle to pass to mount.
Wasa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hoyle trying to control from half guard but Wasa is working away.
Hoyle controlling the action here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Hoyle seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Wasa does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Wasa wants to control but Hoyle is keeping busy.
Hoyle tries to pass to full mount but Wasa defends it.
Wasa is looking to improve his position.
Hoyle stalling away here and it's allowed Wasa to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Hoyle pushes down on Wasa's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Hoyle seems to be looking for submissions.
Hoyle wants to pass to mount but Wasa is defending the position.
Wasa makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Wasa.
Wasa keeping full guard, as Hoyle tries to pass.
Wasa wants to sweep here but Hoyle controlling him for the moment.
Hoyle trying to control but Wasa is working from the bottom.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Hoyle won't allow Wasa to sweep him here.
Hoyle is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Wasa is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Wasa has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wasa (20) vs (4) Hoyle
Hoyle keeping full guard, as Wasa tries to pass.
Hoyle working a defensive guard but Wasa manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Wasa (23) vs (4) Hoyle
Hoyle is trying to get back to half guard.
Wasa tries to advance to mount but can't.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Hoyle is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Wasa off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Wasa (23) vs (8) Hoyle
Wasa has hold of Hoyle's leg, trying to break free but it's let Hoyle lock up a rear naked choke! This could be big trouble! Wasa is turning an unusual color here… he's out! Hoyle throws him to one side and jumps onto the cage to celebrate with his fans.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Aaron Hoyle!
Aaron Hoyle is the new lightweight champion!
Aaron Hoyle really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Sportivité logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
TWGC 26 (155lbs, D1): Finals - Round 2
Date: Oct 27, 2019 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Remi Daucourt (ranked 2394 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aaron Hoyle (ranked 5264 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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 6 wins and 1 losses; Remi Daucourt! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 3 losses; Aaron Hoyle!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Daniel Bishop and James Glass.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Daucourt clinches with his opponent.
Daucourt has hold of one of Hoyle's legs. Hoyle is fighting the takedown attempt but Daucourt gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Daucourt (2) vs (0) Hoyle
Daucourt trying to control but Hoyle is working from the bottom.
Daucourt looking to pass the guard.
Daucourt trying to control the position from guard on top but Hoyle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Daucourt trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Daucourt is working hard here to advance position.
Daucourt stopping the sweep attempt from Hoyle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoyle can't keep his opponent in guard - Daucourt advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Hoyle is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoyle works his way to full guard. Good work.
Daucourt trying to control the position from guard on top but Hoyle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Daucourt sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hoyle looking 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?
Daucourt passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Daucourt (5) vs (0) Hoyle
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Daucourt tries to move to mount but Hoyle blocks the move with his legs.
Hoyle is not content to let Daucourt control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daucourt goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Hoyle has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Daucourt but great work by Hoyle. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Daucourt (5) vs (4) Hoyle
Daucourt's coaches at The Foundry have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Daucourt is looking to regain half guard here but Hoyle keeps moving and retains side control.
Daucourt sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Hoyle trying to control from half guard but Daucourt is working away.
Hoyle passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Daucourt! Score +3 for passing guard: Daucourt (5) vs (7) Hoyle
Daucourt is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Daucourt is squirming around, avoiding Hoyle's attempts to control the action.
Daucourt slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoyle is trying to control. Daucourt wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Daucourt is looking to control Hoyle's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Daucourt avoid being mounted?
Daucourt looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Daucourt tries to get to full guard but Hoyle has control of the leg.
Daucourt works his way to full guard. Good work.
Daucourt controls Hoyle momentarily but Hoyle frees himself.
Daucourt is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hoyle defends well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Daucourt keeping full guard, as Hoyle tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daucourt working a defensive guard here.
Hoyle pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Daucourt is keeping the position for now.
Hoyle pushing down on Daucourt's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Daucourt works his way to full guard. Good work.
Daucourt keeping moving, preventing Hoyle from controlling successfully.
Daucourt looking for a sweep. Not yet Daucourt, not yet.
Hoyle pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Daucourt is keeping the position for now.
Hoyle postures up.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Daucourt wants to hit a switch here but Hoyle passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Daucourt there! Score +3 for passing guard: Daucourt (5) vs (10) Hoyle
Daucourt is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hoyle controlling from the full mount.
Daucourt defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Hoyle.
Daucourt working to try and regain half guard.
Daucourt sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Daucourt actively working from the bottom here.
Daucourt regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Daucourt looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Daucourt looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hoyle pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Daucourt is keeping the position for now.
Hoyle passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Daucourt (5) vs (13) Hoyle
Hoyle wants to control but Daucourt is keeping him busy.
Daucourt tries to buck Hoyle off but Hoyle is having none of it.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Hoyle looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Hoyle tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Daucourt gets back to half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Hoyle is looking for a kimura but Daucourt is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hoyle to get the leverage.
Hoyle prevents Daucourt from improving his position.
Daucourt looking for submissions off his back.
Hoyle is looking for a kimura but Daucourt is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hoyle to get the leverage.
Hoyle wants to pass the guard but Daucourt is defending well.
Daucourt wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Daucourt manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Daucourt not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hoyle stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Daucourt swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Daucourt is trying to hold Hoyle in close to prevent damage but Hoyle has managed to pass into half guard.
Daucourt is looking to improve his position.
Hoyle is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Daucourt has managed to free his arm - good work.
Daucourt gets full guard.
Hoyle preventing the sweep.
Hoyle tries to free his leg and advance position but Daucourt is retaining full guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Hoyle passes into half guard.
Hoyle is keen to just control but Daucourt is a slippery customer.
Daucourt is trying to get back to full guard.
Daucourt won't allow Hoyle to pass to mount.
Hoyle wants to control but Daucourt is keeping him busy.
Hoyle passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Daucourt (5) vs (16) Hoyle
Hoyle advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Daucourt (5) vs (18) Hoyle
Daucourt is working to get back to half guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Daucourt prevents Hoyle from taking his back.
Hoyle controlling the position easily from mount.
Daucourt regains half guard.
Daucourt tries to get to full guard but Hoyle has control of the leg.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Hoyle has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Daucourt (5) vs (21) Hoyle
Daucourt can't escape the position.
Hoyle content just to control the position here.
Hoyle tries to control but Daucourt wriggling away.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Daucourt is trying desperately to improve position.
Hoyle takes Daucourt's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Daucourt is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Daucourt (5) vs (24) Hoyle
Daucourt rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Daucourt slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Daucourt keeping moving, preventing Hoyle from controlling successfully.
Daucourt looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hoyle is one step ahead there.
Daucourt keeping moving, preventing Hoyle from controlling successfully.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Daucourt wants to sweep but no luck.
Daucourt keeping moving, preventing Hoyle from controlling successfully.
Hoyle advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Daucourt (5) vs (27) Hoyle
Hoyle tries to move to mount but Daucourt blocks the move with his legs.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Daucourt manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Daucourt tries to get to full guard but Hoyle has control of the leg.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hoyle wins on points by 27 to 5.
Aaron Hoyle very nearly forgot to thank Sportivité amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you. |
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Event:
TWGC 26 (155lbs, D1): Finals - Round 1
Date: Oct 26, 2019 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ebyn Dall (ranked 805 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aaron Hoyle (ranked 5205 p4p, 0 weight class). Dall comes to the cage accompanied by Under the Blood. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 5 losses; Ebyn Dall! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 3 losses; Aaron Hoyle!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, James Atkins and Colin Fotheringham.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Dall shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Hoyle's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dall (2) vs (0) Hoyle
Hoyle trying to control the position here.
Hoyle is trying to keep Dall in close.
Dall trying to control the position from guard on top but Hoyle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dall is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hoyle is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Hoyle controls Dall momentarily but Dall frees himself.
Hoyle keeping moving, preventing Dall from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dall looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hoyle is trying to control the position but Dall postures up.
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?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dall trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dall wants to control from the top but Hoyle keeps moving.
Hoyle is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dall wants to control from the top but Hoyle keeps moving.
Hoyle is trying to control the position but Dall postures up.
Hoyle has control of Dall's left arm, preventing Dall from doing any damage.
Dall trying to control the position from guard on top but Hoyle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hoyle is looking for a triangle but Dall pushes his legs off easily.
Hoyle working a defensive guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dall passes Hoyle's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Dall wants to pass the guard but Hoyle is defending well.
Dall is keen to just control but Hoyle is a slippery customer.
Dall is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hoyle sees it coming and defends easily.
Dall controlling the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dall looking for a submission but Hoyle manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Hoyle is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Dall has gone for a leg lock! Hoyle slips out almost immediately though and dives into Dall's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dall (2) vs (2) Hoyle
We've been hearing good reports from Dall'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 passes Dall's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dall is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Hoyle jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Dall (2) vs (5) Hoyle
Hoyle looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Dall stops Hoyle from passing to mount.
Dall manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Hoyle works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dall (2) vs (8) Hoyle
Hoyle looking to control but Dall is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Dall keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Dall wants to control but Hoyle is having none of it.
Dall regains half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoyle is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dall is just riding it out for now. Hoyle eventually gives up the hold.
Hoyle uses his free foot to push down on Dall's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Dall. Score +3 for passing guard: Dall (2) vs (11) Hoyle
Dall is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Dall is squirming around, avoiding Hoyle's attempts to control the action.
Hoyle is looking to work his way around to Dall's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Dall sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Hoyle is pressing down on Dall's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dall is holding on for now.
Dall is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hoyle pulls his head out easily.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Dall actively working from the bottom here.
Dall is looking to improve his position.
Dall looking for submissions off his back.
Dall wants to control but Hoyle is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hoyle wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dall keeps working.
Hoyle is looking to advance position but Dall won't allow it.
Dall tries to get to full guard but Hoyle has control of the leg.
Dall trying to control but Hoyle postures up.
Hoyle is looking to advance position but Dall won't allow it.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Dall wants to control but Hoyle is keeping busy.
Hoyle is trying to control. Dall wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dall looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dall wants to improve his position but Hoyle is controlling well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hoyle in particular looking to stall.
Dall gets back to full guard.
Hoyle is pushing down on Dall's leg trying to pass to half guard. Dall is fighting to maintain full guard but Hoyle has managed to sneak the leg through.
Hoyle is looking to advance position but Dall won't allow it.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Dall looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hoyle is thwarting Dall's attempts to control the position.
Hoyle wants to control but Dall is keeping him busy.
Dall wants to get back to full guard but Hoyle has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Dall (2) vs (14) Hoyle
Hoyle wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Dall, who protects the arm well.
Hoyle has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Dall (2) vs (16) Hoyle
Dall sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Dall has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hoyle is working away from the top position though.
Dall is looking for a sweep. Hoyle is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Dall makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dall.
Hoyle sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Dall's guard.
Dall trying to hold on to Hoyle's head to control him but Hoyle postures up.
Dall makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dall.
Dall is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hoyle is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Dall had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hoyle defends it easily.
Hoyle trying to control the position from guard on top but Dall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dall 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.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Dall is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dall has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hoyle can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dall looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dall is breathing heavily.
Dall looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
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.
Hoyle trying to control but Dall is working from the bottom.
Dall is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hoyle is aware though and is defending well.
Hoyle tries to free his leg and advance position but Dall is retaining full guard.
Hoyle being controlled here momentarily.
Hoyle wants to pass the guard but Dall is keeping the position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Hoyle slips nicely into half guard.
Dall is looking to improve his position.
Hoyle with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Dall looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hoyle wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dall keeps working.
Dall is looking to improve his position.
Dall looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dall has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hoyle is working away from the top position though.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Dall is not content to let Hoyle control the position.
Hoyle is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dall sees it coming and defends easily.
Hoyle wants to pass the guard but Dall is defending well.
Dall is refusing to be controlled, as Hoyle sits in half guard.
Hoyle trying to pass the guard but Dall defending well.
Hoyle is trying to control the action in half guard but Dall is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hoyle prevents Dall from improving his position.
Dall looking for submissions off his back.
Dall looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Hoyle is trying to control. Dall wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dall has a hand on Hoyle's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Hoyle takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Dall (2) vs (19) Hoyle
Dall sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Dall wants to control but Hoyle is keeping busy.
Hoyle trying to control the action but Dall is working from the bottom.
Hoyle works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dall (2) vs (22) Hoyle
Hoyle can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dall is looking to escape.
Dall is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Dall gets back to half guard.
Dall moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Dall not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hoyle trying to control but Dall is working from the bottom.
Dall trying to control the position.
Hoyle looking to pass the guard.
Dall working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hoyle doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hoyle manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dall looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hoyle advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Dall (2) vs (25) Hoyle
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Dall is looking to reverse the position.
Hoyle has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Dall (2) vs (27) Hoyle
Dall is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hoyle avoids the attempt from Dall to control.
Dall is squirming around, avoiding Hoyle's attempts to control the action.
Hoyle avoids the attempt from Dall to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hoyle tries to control but Dall wriggling away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hoyle wins on points by 27 to 2.
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Aaron Hoyle made sure he mentioned Sportivité, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Event:
TWGC 26 (155lbs, D1): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Oct 18, 2019 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Aaron Hoyle (ranked 5125 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adam Rios (ranked 1831 p4p, 214 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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 9 wins and 3 losses; Aaron Hoyle! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Adam Rios!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Hoyle swats away the attempt to clinch by Rios.
Rios closes the distance and pushes Hoyle back into the cage.
Hoyle is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hoyle jumps guard and drags Rios to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Rios trying to control the position from guard on top but Hoyle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hoyle tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rios controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Rios trying to control but Hoyle is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rios postures up.
Hoyle keeping moving, preventing Rios from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rios is stalling in the full guard.
Hoyle tries to land a sweep but no joy.
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 (0) Rios
The fighters are battling for position here. Rios manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Rios is trying to control the position but Hoyle postures up.
Hoyle slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Hoyle (5) vs (0) Rios
Rios manages to work his way to half guard, despite Hoyle's best efforts.
Rios is looking for a sweep. Hoyle is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoyle wants to pass the guard but Rios is defending well.
Hoyle is taking a breather. Rios 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.
Rios 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 (5) vs (4) Rios
Hoyle is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Rios is trying to stick to Hoyle's back but Hoyle is turning into Rios. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Rios'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 (7) vs (4) Rios
Hoyle trying to control the position from guard on top but Rios is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rios looking for a sweep. Not yet Rios, not yet.
Hoyle stands and throws Rios's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Hoyle (10) vs (4) Rios
Hoyle wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Rios, who protects the arm well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoyle tries to advance to mount but can't.
Hoyle wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rios keeps working.
Rios manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hoyle (10) vs (6) Rios
Hoyle tries to get to full guard but Rios has control of the leg.
Hoyle is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at The Foundry, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Rios seems to be working for a kimura but Hoyle defends the submission attempt.
Hoyle wants to control but Rios is keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoyle wants to improve his position but Rios is controlling well.
Rios seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hoyle does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Rios seems to be looking for submissions.
Hoyle works his way to full guard. Good work.
Rios wants to control from the top but Hoyle keeps moving.
Rios stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hoyle swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rios trying to control but Hoyle is working from the bottom.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Hoyle looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rios is one step ahead there.
Hoyle bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rios's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hoyle (12) vs (6) Rios
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rios is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hoyle (12) vs (8) Rios
Hoyle manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rios manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hoyle (14) vs (8) Rios
Rios 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 trying to control but Rios is working from the bottom.
Hoyle slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Hoyle (17) vs (8) Rios
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Rios struggling a bit here.
Rios sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Hoyle has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Hoyle (20) vs (8) Rios
Hoyle is looking to take Rios's back but instead Rios gets back to half guard. Nice work.
Rios is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hoyle pulls his head out easily.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Hoyle passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Hoyle (23) vs (8) Rios
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rios is trying to improve his position.
Rios wants to control but Hoyle postures up.
Rios is trying to improve his position.
Hoyle is looking to take a break and control but Rios is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hoyle is really struggling to control Rios but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Hoyle works to advance to full mount. Rios defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Hoyle (25) vs (8) Rios
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Rios tries to lock up and control but Hoyle gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Rios regains half guard.
Hoyle stalling.
Rios trying to control but Hoyle postures up.
Hoyle wants to free his trapped foot but Rios is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Rios is staying active underneath Hoyle, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Rios is looking to improve his position.
Hoyle controlling the action here.
Rios looking for submissions off his back.
Hoyle is pressing down on Rios's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rios is holding on for now.
Rios wants to get back to full guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Hoyle wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rios keeps working.
Hoyle passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Hoyle (28) vs (8) Rios
Rios struggling a bit here.
Rios tries to bench press Hoyle off him but Hoyle keeps the position.
Hoyle trying to control the action but Rios is working from the bottom.
Rios manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Rios gets full guard.
Hoyle might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Hoyle stopping the sweep attempt from Rios.
Hoyle forces his way into half guard.
Hoyle looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Rios makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rios.
Rios 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 pushing down on Rios's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Rios is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hoyle pulls his head out easily.
Hoyle is thwarting Rios's attempts to control the position.
Hoyle wants to control but Rios is keeping him busy.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Hoyle tries to pass to full mount but Rios defends it.
Rios is refusing to be controlled, as Hoyle sits in half guard.
Rios is looking to improve his position.
Rios is refusing to be controlled, as Hoyle sits in half guard.
Hoyle controlling the action here.
Hoyle has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Hoyle (31) vs (8) Rios
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Hoyle prevents Rios from getting the reversal.
Hoyle seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Rios is holding on tight.
Rios can't escape the position.
Rios tries to lock up and control but Hoyle gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hoyle can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rios is looking to escape.
Hoyle wants to control but instead Rios manages to regain half guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Hoyle prevents Rios from improving his position.
Hoyle moves into full mount! Rios won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Hoyle (34) vs (8) Rios
Rios is wriggling around trying to escape.
Rios is squirming around, avoiding Hoyle's attempts to control the action.
Rios sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Hoyle wants to pass the guard but Rios is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hoyle prevents Rios from improving his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hoyle takes the fight on points by 34 to 8.
Aaron Hoyle made sure to mention his sponsor, Sportivité in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
TWGC 26 (155lbs, D1): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Oct 17, 2019 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Aaron Hoyle (ranked 5096 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tobias Pancake (ranked 15682 p4p, 574 weight class). Tobias Pancake is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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 8 wins and 3 losses; Aaron Hoyle! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 17 losses; Tobias Pancake!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Pancake shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pancake shoots in for a takedown but Hoyle shows good takedown defense.
Hoyle shoots in looking for a takedown. Pancake tries to sprawl out of it but Hoyle keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Pancake manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Pancake is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hoyle gets a double leg takedown into Pancake's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hoyle (2) vs (0) Pancake
Hoyle postures up.
Hoyle trying to control but Pancake is working from the bottom.
Pancake is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoyle passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Hoyle (5) vs (0) Pancake
Hoyle working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoyle wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pancake keeps working.
Hoyle wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Pancake, who protects the arm well.
Pancake tries to improve position but can't.
Pancake is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hoyle's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Pancake tries to roll over but Hoyle keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoyle wants to pass the guard but Pancake is defending well.
Pancake wants to control but Hoyle is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hoyle is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Hoyle trying to control from half guard but Pancake is working away.
Pancake wants to get back to full guard but Hoyle has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Hoyle (8) vs (0) Pancake
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pancake is looking to improve his position but Hoyle isn't that keen on the idea.
Hoyle trying to control but Pancake is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoyle wants to take Pancake's back but he can't do it this time.
Pancake is trying to escape the mount.
Hoyle is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Pancake has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Pancake wants to control but Hoyle is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pancake keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Pancake is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pancake stops Hoyle from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Hoyle takes Pancake's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Pancake is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Hoyle (11) vs (0) Pancake
Good control from Hoyle.
Hoyle struggling to keep hold of the position.
Hoyle wants to control the position but Pancake frees himself and scrambles - Hoyle manages to regain control in side control.
Hoyle wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pancake keeps working.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Pancake struggling a bit here.
Hoyle controls the position.
Pancake is trying to get back to half guard.
Pancake is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hoyle tries to move to mount but Pancake blocks the move with his legs.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Pancake is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hoyle's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pancake is trying to get back to full guard.
Hoyle looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hoyle wants to take a breather but Pancake is having none of it.
Pancake is trying to control but Hoyle manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Hoyle (14) vs (0) Pancake
Hoyle wants to control the pace but Pancake is squirming around nicely.
Hoyle is looking to work his way around to Pancake's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Pancake is in all sorts of trouble here.
Pancake is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Pancake tries to reverse the position but Hoyle maintains control.
Pancake sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Hoyle is trying to control the action in half guard but Pancake is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hoyle in particular looking to stall.
Hoyle wants to free his trapped foot but Pancake is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Pancake is in trouble now - Hoyle has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hoyle (17) vs (0) Pancake
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Pancake tries to reverse the position but Hoyle maintains control.
Pancake sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Pancake is looking for a sweep. Hoyle is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hoyle is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Pancake is trying to control but can't.
Hoyle trying to control the action but Pancake is working from the bottom.
Pancake is trying to get back to full guard.
Pancake controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Pancake tries to roll over but Hoyle keeps him under control.
Pancake won't allow Hoyle to pass to mount.
Hoyle is looking for a kimura but Pancake is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hoyle to get the leverage.
Hoyle passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Hoyle (20) vs (0) Pancake
Hoyle working away.
Hoyle tries to advance to mount but Pancake denies him.
Pancake wants to control but Hoyle postures up.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Hoyle tries to move into full mount but can't pass Pancake's legs.
Pancake tries to improve position but can't.
Pancake struggling a bit here.
Hoyle tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hoyle thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Pancake is looking for a sweep.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Pancake is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Hoyle is pressing down on Pancake's thigh, looking to free his foot. Pancake is holding on for now.
Hoyle works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hoyle (23) vs (0) Pancake
Pancake tries to hold on but Hoyle postures up.
Pancake defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Hoyle.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Pancake tries to reverse the position but Hoyle maintains control.
Pancake tries to lock up and control but Hoyle gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hoyle wants to take his opponent's back but Pancake doesn't allow it.
Hoyle trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Pancake is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Hoyle has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Hoyle (26) vs (0) Pancake
Pancake trying to control the hands but Hoyle breaks the grip.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Pancake rolls, trying to escape but Hoyle keeps control of the position.
Hoyle trying to control momentarily.
Pancake defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Will Hoyle go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
I really don't envy Pancake right now.
Pancake wants to control his opponent's hands but Hoyle gets his hands free.
Pancake rolls, trying to escape but Hoyle keeps control of the position.
Pancake defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Hoyle's arms.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Pancake looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Pancake is in bad spot here.
Pancake wants to control his opponent's hands but Hoyle gets his hands free.
Hoyle is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Pancake knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Pancake for a finish.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hoyle is hanging on to Pancake's back as he tries to escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hoyle takes the fight on points by 26 to 0.
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Aaron Hoyle made sure he mentioned Sportivité, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Event:
NSC ADCC TRIALS 3
Date: Aug 30, 2019 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Aaron Hoyle (ranked 4452 p4p, 235 weight class) and Elroy Clarks (ranked 1343 p4p, 92 weight class). Elroy Clarks told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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 7 wins and 3 losses; Aaron Hoyle! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Elroy Clarks!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Matti Vanhoillinen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Hoyle goes for a double leg but Clarks avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Clarks continues to drive forward.
Clarks closes the distance and clinches.
Hoyle has clasped his hands together around Clarks's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Hoyle (4) vs (0) Clarks
Clarks is looking to reverse the position.
Clarks wants to control but Hoyle postures up.
Hoyle tries to move to mount but Clarks blocks the move with his legs.
Clarks tries to improve position but can't.
Hoyle tries to move to full mount but Clarks actually manages to regain half guard.
Hoyle looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clarks is trying to control but can't.
Hoyle is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Clarks defends it well.
Clarks slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clarks keeping full guard, as Hoyle tries to pass.
Hoyle passes into half guard.
Clarks trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Clarks wants to get back to full guard.
Hoyle passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hoyle (7) vs (0) Clarks
Clarks is looking to get to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clarks is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hoyle tries to control but Clarks wriggling away.
Clarks is in all sorts of trouble here.
Clarks slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Clarks is trying to get back to full guard.
Hoyle is looking to advance position but Clarks won't allow it.
Hoyle seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Clarks is trying is best to control the position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoyle works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hoyle (10) vs (0) Clarks
Hoyle tries to control but Clarks wriggling away.
Clarks is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hoyle can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Clarks is looking to escape.
Clarks is trying to escape the mount.
Hoyle goes for an armbar but Clarks turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Clarks. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hoyle (10) vs (2) Clarks
Clarks trying to control the position from guard on top but Hoyle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoyle tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hoyle is working hard here to advance position.
Clarks 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.
Hoyle wants to sweep here but Clarks controlling him for the moment.
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.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Hoyle pulls Clarks in close to prevent any damage.
Hoyle being controlled here, momentarily.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Hoyle is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Clarks avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Clarks trying to control but Hoyle is working from the bottom.
Hoyle wants to improve his position but instead Clarks has moved into half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Hoyle moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Clarks stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hoyle swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Clarks wants to control from the top but Hoyle keeps moving.
Hoyle lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hoyle (12) vs (2) Clarks
Hoyle slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Hoyle (15) vs (2) Clarks
Clarks can't do much from the bottom here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Clarks is looking to reverse the position.
Clarks wants to control but Hoyle postures up.
Hoyle tries to move into full mount but can't pass Clarks's legs.
Clarks is not content to let Hoyle control the position.
Clarks regains half guard.
Hoyle is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Clarks has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Hoyle trying to control from Clarks's half guard. Clarks has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Clarks tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Clarks 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 showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hoyle trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Clarks manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hoyle (15) vs (4) Clarks
Clarks sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Clarks looking to sit in guard and control but Hoyle gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hoyle (17) vs (4) Clarks
Hoyle stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Clarks swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Clarks looking to control.
Clarks wants to sweep but no luck.
Clarks manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hoyle manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hoyle (17) vs (6) Clarks
Clarks slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Clarks wants to control from the top but Hoyle keeps moving.
Clarks postures up.
Hoyle looking for a guillotine here but Clarks defends easily.
Clarks preventing the sweep.
Hoyle trying to control the position.
Hoyle manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Clarks manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hoyle (19) vs (6) Clarks
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Clarks trying to control the position.
Clarks has control of Hoyle's left arm, preventing Hoyle from doing any damage.
Clarks's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Clarks trying to control the position.
Clarks keeping moving, preventing Hoyle from controlling successfully.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Hoyle passes into half guard.
Clarks moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Clarks trying to control the position.
Clarks keeping moving, preventing Hoyle from controlling successfully.
Clarks manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hoyle manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hoyle (19) vs (8) Clarks
Hoyle working a defensive guard here.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Clarks wants to control from the top but Hoyle keeps moving.
Clarks 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.
Clarks trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Clarks won't allow Hoyle to sweep him here.
Hoyle has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Clarks has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Hoyle (19) vs (11) Clarks
Hoyle tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Clarks trying to control the position but Hoyle is working away.
Hoyle tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Clarks wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hoyle is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Clarks off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hoyle (23) vs (11) Clarks
Clarks trying to control but not successfully.
Clarks prevents Hoyle from getting a body triangle.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Clarks fending off the submission attempt from Hoyle.
Clarks trying to control the position but Hoyle manages to sink in the hooks.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hoyle takes the fight on points by 23 to 11.
Jumping up and down and very excited, Aaron Hoyle waved his t-shirt featuring Sportivité's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
NSC ADCC TRIALS 2
Date: Aug 23, 2019 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Takeya Aoki (ranked 2991 p4p, 178 weight class) and Aaron Hoyle (ranked 4429 p4p, 240 weight class). Aoki's entrance music is Baka Survivor. A fine choice. Aaron Hoyle told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 5 losses; Takeya Aoki! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 2 losses; Aaron Hoyle!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Ben Zyskovitsi and Roosa Järviläinen.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Aoki shoots and misses
and Hoyle counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hoyle. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Aoki (0) vs (2) Hoyle
Aoki throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hoyle got a little sloppy there for a moment and Aoki has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hoyle has managed to get both his arms back between Aoki's legs - danger averted.
Aoki can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hoyle controls the pace.
We've been hearing good reports from Aoki'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 trying to control the position from guard on top but Aoki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aoki looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
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 Aoki has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hoyle has managed to get both his arms back between Aoki's legs - danger averted.
Hoyle pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Aoki is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoyle is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Aoki had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hoyle defends it easily.
Aoki had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hoyle defends it easily.
Hoyle pushes down on Aoki's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Hoyle is looking to advance position but Aoki won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Aoki is defending against the submission attempts here by Hoyle.
Aoki is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hoyle pulls his head out easily.
Aoki won't allow Hoyle to pass to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoyle controlling the pace.
Aoki looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Aoki won't allow Hoyle to pass to mount.
Aoki is refusing to be controlled, as Hoyle sits in half guard.
Aoki is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aoki works his way to full guard. Good work.
Aoki 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: Aoki (2) vs (2) Hoyle
Aoki wants to work for an arm triangle but Hoyle is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Aoki is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hoyle doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Aoki.
Hoyle tries to get to full guard but Aoki has control of the leg.
Aoki is trying to work for a kimura but Hoyle is defending well.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Aoki prevents Hoyle from improving his position.
Aoki is looking for submissions but instead, Hoyle has regained full guard.
Hoyle wants to sweep here but Aoki controlling him for the moment.
Hoyle is trying to keep Aoki in close.
Hoyle wants to sweep but no luck.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Aoki passes Hoyle's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Aoki prevents Hoyle from improving his position.
Aoki wants to take a breather but Hoyle is having none of it.
Hoyle is looking for a sweep. Aoki is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Aoki seems to be working for a kimura but Hoyle defends the submission attempt.
Hoyle wants to get back to full guard.
Aoki seems to be working for a kimura but Hoyle defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Aoki is trying to work for a kimura but Hoyle is defending well.
Hoyle wants to sweep but Aoki has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Aoki (5) vs (2) Hoyle
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Hoyle manages to get back to half guard.
Hoyle is trying to get back to full guard.
Aoki passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Hoyle! Score +3 for passing guard: Aoki (8) vs (2) Hoyle
Aoki working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Aoki wants to control but Hoyle has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Hoyle is trying is best to control the position here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Hoyle trying to hold on to Aoki's head to control him but Aoki postures up.
Aoki is trying to control. Hoyle wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hoyle is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Aoki is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hoyle sees it coming and defends easily.
Aoki wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hoyle keeps working.
Hoyle won't allow Aoki to pass to mount.
Hoyle 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.
Aoki 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: Aoki (11) vs (2) Hoyle
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Aoki sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Aoki looking to control but Hoyle is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hoyle is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Aoki goes for an armbar but Hoyle turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Hoyle. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aoki (11) vs (4) Hoyle
Hoyle wants to control from the top but Aoki keeps moving.
Hoyle wants to pass the guard but Aoki is keeping the position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Hoyle looking to sit in guard and control but Aoki gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aoki (13) vs (4) Hoyle
Hoyle is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Aoki slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Aoki (16) vs (4) Hoyle
Hoyle tries to buck Aoki off but Aoki is having none of it.
Aoki tries to advance to mount but Hoyle denies him.
Hoyle manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aoki (16) vs (6) Hoyle
Hoyle is stalling here. Aoki is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Hoyle seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Aoki has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Aoki (20) vs (6) Hoyle
Aoki is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hoyle knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Aoki wants to control but Hoyle is keeping him busy.
Hoyle is looking to reverse the position.
Aoki wants to control but Hoyle is keeping him busy.
Hoyle is trying to control Aoki's posture but Aoki avoids it.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Aoki looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Hoyle sneaks back into half guard.
Hoyle slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hoyle is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aoki (20) vs (8) Hoyle
Aoki keeping moving, preventing Hoyle from controlling successfully.
Aoki 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.
Aoki is looking for a triangle but Hoyle pushes his legs off easily.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Aoki is looking for a triangle but Hoyle pushes his legs off easily.
Hoyle must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hoyle trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hoyle passes into half guard.
Aoki looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Aoki won't allow Hoyle to pass to mount.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Aoki 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: Aoki (24) vs (8) Hoyle
Hoyle is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Hoyle is still trying to improve position.
Hoyle is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Aoki off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Hoyle is trying to defend against the choke here but Aoki has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Aoki Tightens the hold and Hoyle taps out furiously! Aoki displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Takeya Aoki!
During a confident post fight interview, Takeya Aoki thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
NSC ADCC TRIALS 1
Date: Aug 16, 2019 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Aaron Hoyle (ranked 4417 p4p, 233 weight class) and Freddie Zamora (ranked 1836 p4p, 119 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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 2 losses; Aaron Hoyle! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Freddie Zamora!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Roosa Järviläinen and Anni Minnemäki.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Hoyle misses with a takedown attempt - Zamora sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Zamora tries to counter by closing the distance.
Zamora moves into the clinch.
Zamora jumps guard.
Zamora 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 (0) vs (2) Zamora
Zamora passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Hoyle (0) vs (5) Zamora
Hoyle manages to work his way to half guard, despite Zamora's best efforts.
Zamora is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hoyle sees it coming and defends easily.
Hoyle tries to roll over but Zamora keeps him under control.
Hoyle's coaches at The Foundry have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zamora is working for a submission of some sort.
Hoyle wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoyle has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Zamora is working away from the top position though.
Hoyle tries to get to full guard but Zamora has control of the leg.
Hoyle is defending against the submission attempts here by Zamora.
Zamora is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hoyle defends it well.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Zamora seems to be looking for submissions.
Zamora is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hoyle has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hoyle regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoyle keeping full guard, as Zamora tries to pass.
Hoyle looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Zamora is looking to pass into half guard but Hoyle pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Hoyle is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hoyle (2) vs (5) Zamora
Zamora looking for a sweep. Not yet Zamora, not yet.
Hoyle passes Zamora's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Zamora tries to roll over but Hoyle keeps him under control.
Hoyle trying to control from half guard but Zamora is working away.
Zamora tries to roll over but Hoyle keeps him under control.
Hoyle passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hoyle (5) vs (5) Zamora
Zamora regains half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoyle is trying to control the action in half guard but Zamora is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Zamora tries to get to full guard but Hoyle has control of the leg.
Zamora is not content to let Hoyle control the position.
Hoyle is pressing down on Zamora's thigh, looking to free his foot. Zamora is holding on for now.
Hoyle is working hard here to advance position.
Zamora is staying active underneath Hoyle, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hoyle trying to pass the guard but Zamora defending well.
Zamora wants to get back to full guard.
Hoyle passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Hoyle (8) vs (5) Zamora
Hoyle is trying to get an arm triangle but Zamora is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zamora is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hoyle's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Zamora trying to control but Hoyle postures up.
Zamora moves into full guard.
Zamora looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hoyle trying to control but Zamora is working from the bottom.
Zamora not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Zamora looking for a guillotine here but Hoyle defends easily.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Hoyle wants to control from the top but Zamora keeps moving.
Hoyle sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hoyle won't allow Zamora to sweep him here.
Zamora is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Zamora 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 (8) vs (7) Zamora
Hoyle is trying to maintain the position but Zamora is very close to passing his half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Zamora is working for a submission of some sort.
Hoyle regains full guard. Nicely done.
Zamora wants to pass the guard but Hoyle is keeping the position.
Hoyle manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Zamora manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hoyle (10) vs (7) Zamora
Hoyle slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Hoyle (13) vs (7) Zamora
Hoyle is trying to get an arm triangle but Zamora is defending well.
Hoyle advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Hoyle (15) vs (7) Zamora
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Hoyle looking to control but Zamora is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Zamora tries to reverse the position but Hoyle maintains control.
Zamora tries to hold on but Hoyle postures up.
Zamora tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Zamora wants to control but Hoyle is having none of it.
Zamora 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.
Zamora is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Zamora regains half guard.
Hoyle prevents Zamora from improving his position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Zamora looking for submissions off his back.
Hoyle moves into full mount! Zamora won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Hoyle (18) vs (7) Zamora
Zamora can't escape the position.
Hoyle forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Hoyle (21) vs (7) Zamora
Zamora tries to break free.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Will Hoyle go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Zamora trying to control the hands but Hoyle breaks the grip.
Hoyle patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Zamora is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Hoyle tightening his grip on Zamora, looking for the choke.
Zamora tries to escape but Hoyle has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Zamora tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Hoyle tries to control but Zamora wriggling away.
Zamora is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Zamora is trying to escape the mount.
Zamora has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Hoyle (24) vs (7) Zamora
Hoyle is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Zamora is defending well though. Hoyle let's go of the attempt for now.
Zamora is keeping busy.
Hoyle biding his time, controlling Zamora.
Hoyle has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Zamora's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Hoyle working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Hoyle is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Hoyle keeps control of the position as Zamora tries to break free.
Zamora is still trying to improve position.
Zamora trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Hoyle working for the choke.
Hoyle is persistently looking for the submission but Zamora is defending it well.
Hoyle looking to break Zamora's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Zamora remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Hoyle will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Zamora's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Zamora is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Zamora is keeping busy.
Zamora trying to control the hands but Hoyle won't let him.
Zamora is trying to break free.
Hoyle controls the action.
Zamora trying to control the position but Hoyle manages to sink in the hooks.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Zamora is really stuck here.
Hoyle working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Zamora tries to break free.
Zamora rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Zamora wants to get back to full guard.
Hoyle wants to pass to mount but Zamora is defending the position.
Zamora is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hoyle pulls his head out easily.
Hoyle passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hoyle (27) vs (7) Zamora
Hoyle fails to take his opponent's back.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Zamora is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Zamora is trying to escape the mount.
Zamora wants to hold on but Hoyle pushes him away.
Hoyle jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Zamora manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Zamora is not content to let Hoyle control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hoyle controls the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hoyle takes the fight on points by 27 to 7.
Aaron Hoyle took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Sportivité for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
WVTSW S01 WK6
Date: Jul 14, 2019 |
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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Event:
WVTSW S01 WK5A
Date: Jul 07, 2019 |
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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Event:
WVTSW S01 WK3A
Date: Jun 23, 2019 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Aaron Hoyle (ranked 4413 p4p, 209 weight class) and Caio Barbosa (ranked 2224 p4p, 122 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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 4 wins and 1 losses; Aaron Hoyle! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Caio Barbosa!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Hoyle closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hoyle lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hoyle (2) vs (0) Barbosa
Barbosa controls Hoyle momentarily but Hoyle frees himself.
Hoyle sitting in guard here, content to control.
Barbosa lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hoyle (2) vs (2) Barbosa
Barbosa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hoyle swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Barbosa trying to control the position from guard on top but Hoyle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbosa tries to free his leg and advance position but Hoyle is retaining full guard.
Barbosa wants to control from the top but Hoyle keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoyle trying to control the position here.
Barbosa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hoyle swivels though and keeps the full guard.
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 keeping moving, preventing Barbosa from controlling successfully.
Barbosa stands and throws Hoyle's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Hoyle (2) vs (5) Barbosa
Hoyle is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Barbosa off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hoyle (6) vs (5) Barbosa
Hoyle looking for the choke from the back.
Hoyle 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, Barbosa has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Barbosa is trying to break free.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Barbosa manages to reverse the position and now he's in Hoyle's guard. Nice work there by Barbosa.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hoyle (6) vs (7) Barbosa
Barbosa won't allow Hoyle to sweep him here.
Barbosa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hoyle is keeping the position for now.
Hoyle looking for a sweep. Not yet Hoyle, not yet.
Barbosa looking to sit in guard and control but Hoyle gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hoyle (8) vs (7) Barbosa
Barbosa is trying to keep Hoyle in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa keeping full guard, as Hoyle tries to pass.
Barbosa 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 (8) vs (9) Barbosa
Barbosa is keen to just control but Hoyle is a slippery customer.
Hoyle has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Barbosa is working away from the top position though.
Hoyle is defending against the submission attempts here by Barbosa.
Barbosa prevents Hoyle from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa wants to take a breather but Hoyle is having none of it.
Hoyle has a hand on Barbosa's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Barbosa takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Hoyle (8) vs (12) Barbosa
Hoyle is desperately trying to improve his position but Barbosa has a good base and remains in mount.
Barbosa looking to control but Hoyle is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hoyle is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hoyle gets back to half guard.
Barbosa tries to pass to full mount but Hoyle defends it.
Barbosa is trying to control the action in half guard but Hoyle is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Hoyle makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hoyle.
Hoyle controls Barbosa momentarily but Barbosa frees himself.
Barbosa trying to control but Hoyle is working from the bottom.
Hoyle looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hoyle manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Barbosa manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hoyle (10) vs (12) Barbosa
Hoyle tries to free his leg and advance position but Barbosa is retaining full guard.
Barbosa keeping moving, preventing Hoyle from controlling successfully.
Hoyle got a little sloppy there for a moment and Barbosa has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hoyle has managed to get both his arms back between Barbosa's legs - danger averted.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Hoyle won't allow Barbosa to sweep him here.
Hoyle trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hoyle trying to control but Barbosa is working from the bottom.
Hoyle slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Barbosa trying to control the position.
Barbosa looking for a sweep. Not yet Barbosa, not yet.
Hoyle trying to control but Barbosa is working from the bottom.
Barbosa looking to control.
Hoyle advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Hoyle (13) vs (12) Barbosa
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa is looking to reverse the position.
Barbosa is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hoyle's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Well, if Hoyle is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Hoyle trying to pass the guard but Barbosa defending well.
Barbosa wants to get back to full guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Hoyle sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Barbosa tries to roll over but Hoyle keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barbosa is trying to control but can't.
Barbosa is trying to control but Hoyle manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Hoyle (16) vs (12) Barbosa
Barbosa keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Barbosa wants to control but Hoyle is having none of it.
Barbosa slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Barbosa won't allow Hoyle to pass to mount.
Barbosa has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Barbosa wants to control but Hoyle is keeping busy.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Hoyle tries to pass the half guard into mount. Barbosa knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Barbosa trying to control but Hoyle postures up.
Barbosa actively working from the bottom here.
Hoyle takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Barbosa wants to control but Hoyle is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hoyle performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Hoyle moves into full mount! Barbosa won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Hoyle (19) vs (12) Barbosa
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa tries to lock up and control but Hoyle gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Barbosa is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hoyle is looking to work his way around to Barbosa's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Hoyle tries to control but Barbosa wriggling away.
Barbosa stops Hoyle from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Hoyle manages to capitalize on a mistake by Barbosa to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Hoyle (22) vs (12) Barbosa
Hoyle 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, Barbosa has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Barbosa can't escape the position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Barbosa rolls, trying to escape but Hoyle keeps control of the position.
Hoyle has got his arm under Barbosa's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Barbosa has spun round into Hoyle's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hoyle (22) vs (14) Barbosa
Barbosa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hoyle swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Barbosa's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Hoyle keeping full guard, as Barbosa tries to pass.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Hoyle keeping moving, preventing Barbosa from controlling successfully.
Hoyle can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Barbosa controls the pace.
Hoyle looking to hit a scissor sweep but Barbosa is one step ahead there.
Hoyle bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Barbosa's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hoyle (24) vs (14) Barbosa
Barbosa controls Hoyle momentarily but Hoyle frees himself.
Barbosa looking for a sweep. Not yet Barbosa, not yet.
Hoyle trying to control but Barbosa is working from the bottom.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Hoyle tries to free his leg and advance position but Barbosa is retaining full guard.
Barbosa can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hoyle controls the pace.
Hoyle stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barbosa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Barbosa is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hoyle defends well.
Hoyle avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
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 fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa keeping moving, preventing Hoyle from controlling successfully.
Barbosa is trying to keep Hoyle in close.
Barbosa might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hoyle haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Hoyle slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Hoyle (27) vs (14) Barbosa
Hoyle wants to control but Barbosa is keeping him busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barbosa wants to control but Hoyle postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hoyle takes the fight on points by 27 to 14.
Aaron Hoyle really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Sportivité logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
Caio Barbosa spoke after the fight, saying 'I think he did very well and would like the chance to avenge this victory. '. |
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Event:
WVTSW S01 WK2A
Date: Jun 16, 2019 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Klaus Chugman (ranked 1819 p4p, 99 weight class) and Aaron Hoyle (ranked 4421 p4p, 200 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Klaus Chugman! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Aaron Hoyle!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Chugman looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Chugman fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Hoyle to the ground. Chugman is now in Hoyle's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chugman (2) vs (0) Hoyle
Hoyle escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Chugman gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hoyle is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chugman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hoyle swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hoyle wants to sweep but no luck.
Chugman passes into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chugman seems to be working for a kimura but Hoyle defends the submission attempt.
Chugman prevents Hoyle from improving his position.
Hoyle manages to get to full guard.
Hoyle keeping moving, preventing Chugman from controlling successfully.
Chugman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chugman stopping the sweep attempt from Hoyle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hoyle keeping moving, preventing Chugman from controlling successfully.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hoyle working a defensive guard but Chugman passes into half guard.
Chugman seems to be looking for submissions.
Chugman is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hoyle is just riding it out for now. Chugman eventually gives up the hold.
Chugman is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hoyle sees it coming and defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chugman passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Chugman (5) vs (0) Hoyle
Chugman can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hoyle is looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chugman has hold of Hoyle's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Hoyle manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Chugman manages to capitalize on a mistake by Hoyle to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Chugman (8) vs (0) Hoyle
Chugman working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Chugman is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Hoyle has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Chugman doesn't have the hooks in and Hoyle manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chugman (8) vs (2) Hoyle
Hoyle must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Chugman keeping moving, preventing Hoyle from controlling successfully.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Chugman is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chugman lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chugman (10) vs (2) Hoyle
Chugman preventing the sweep.
Chugman tries to free his leg and advance position but Hoyle is retaining full guard.
Chugman is working hard here to advance position.
Hoyle wants to sweep here but Chugman controlling him for the moment.
Hoyle lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chugman (10) vs (4) Hoyle
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Chugman is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Chugman looking for a guillotine here but Hoyle defends easily.
Hoyle got a little sloppy there for a moment and Chugman has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hoyle has managed to get both his arms back between Chugman's legs - danger averted.
Hoyle passes into half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Chugman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hoyle wants to pass to mount but Chugman is defending the position.
Chugman wants to get back to full guard.
Hoyle works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Chugman (10) vs (7) Hoyle
Hoyle avoids the attempt from Chugman to control.
Chugman is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Crapollas Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Chugman regains half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Chugman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hoyle wants to pass the guard but Chugman is defending well.
Hoyle works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Chugman (10) vs (10) Hoyle
Chugman sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Hoyle is looking to take a break and control but Chugman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hoyle wants to pass to mount but Chugman is defending the position.
Chugman trying to control but Hoyle postures up.
Chugman is looking to improve his position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Hoyle trying to pass the guard but Chugman defending well.
Hoyle is working for a kimura but Chugman is defending it quite comfortably.
Hoyle looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hoyle is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Chugman has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hoyle is working away from the top position though.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Chugman wants to control the action here but instead Hoyle manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Chugman (10) vs (13) Hoyle
Chugman keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hoyle trying to control but Chugman is having none of it.
Chugman working to try and regain half guard.
Chugman tries to control the position but Hoyle now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Chugman (10) vs (16) Hoyle
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Chugman 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 Chugman taps out furiously! Hoyle displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Aaron Hoyle!
Aaron Hoyle very nearly forgot to thank Sportivité amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you. |
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Event:
TWGC 24 (135lbs, D2): Finals - Round 3
Date: Jan 31, 2019 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Aaron Hoyle (ranked 4140 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charlie Theron (ranked 14008 p4p, 0 weight class). Charlie Theron acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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 3 wins and 0 losses; Aaron Hoyle! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Charlie Theron!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Andrew Berry and Paul Tew.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Theron looks for a takedown but Hoyle sprawls well.
Theron fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Hoyle sprawls well initially but Theron persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hoyle (0) vs (2) Theron
Hoyle is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hoyle is trying is best to control the position here.
Hoyle has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Theron is working away from the top position though.
Hoyle is looking to improve his position.
Hoyle's coaches at The Foundry have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Theron is trying to control the action in half guard but Hoyle is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Theron works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Hoyle (0) vs (5) Theron
Hoyle gets back to half guard.
Theron trying to mount his opponent but Hoyle defends it.
Theron 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.
Theron trying to control from half guard but Hoyle is working away.
Hoyle trying to hold on to Theron's head to control him but Theron postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Theron trying to pass the guard but Hoyle defending well.
Hoyle is staying active underneath Theron, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Theron wants to free his trapped foot but Hoyle is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hoyle desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Theron trying to control the action but Hoyle is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoyle wants to improve his position but Theron is controlling well.
Theron is looking for a kimura here.
Theron is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hoyle doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Theron.
Theron is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hoyle tries to roll over but Theron keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoyle looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hoyle wants to improve his position but Theron is controlling well.
Theron tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hoyle knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Theron is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Theron looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Hoyle looking for submissions off his back.
Hoyle is not content to let Theron control the position.
Theron prevents Hoyle from improving his position.
Theron has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Hoyle defend it? Theron steps over the head and cranks it - Hoyle is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Theron!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Charlie Theron!
Charlie Theron is the new bantamweight champion! |
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Event:
TWGC 24 (135lbs, D2): Finals - Round 2
Date: Jan 30, 2019 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Aaron Hoyle (ranked 4126 p4p, 0 weight class) and The Bandit (ranked 1615 p4p, 156 weight class). Bandit has chosen Mardial - Hypegone ft. Gbrand as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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 2 wins and 0 losses; Aaron Hoyle! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; The Bandit!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Andrew Berry and Colin Fotheringham.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Hoyle drives through and clinches with Bandit against the cage.
Bandit is trying to drag Hoyle to the mat but Hoyle just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Bandit gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hoyle (0) vs (2) Bandit
Bandit seems to be working for a kimura but Hoyle defends the submission attempt.
Hoyle wants to improve his position but Bandit is controlling well.
Bandit is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Hoyle has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bandit is working away from the top position though.
Hoyle is looking for a sweep. Bandit is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bandit trying to mount his opponent but Hoyle defends it.
Hoyle moves into full guard.
Bandit tries to free his leg and advance position but Hoyle is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bandit pushes down on Hoyle's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bandit wants to advance to full mount but Hoyle doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Bandit wants to pass the guard but Hoyle is keeping the position.
Hoyle looking for a sweep. Not yet Hoyle, not yet.
Bandit trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bandit 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 (2) vs (2) Bandit
Bandit is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bandit wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bandit is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hoyle has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Bandit isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Hoyle stacks Bandit on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Hoyle! Score +3 for passing guard: Hoyle (5) vs (2) Bandit
Bandit is trying to escape the position but Hoyle is controlling the position.
Hoyle tries to advance to mount but Bandit denies him.
Bandit tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hoyle trying to control the action but Bandit is working from the bottom.
Bandit tries to bench press Hoyle off him but Hoyle keeps the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bandit is still trying to improve position.
Bandit is being controlled here.
Hoyle working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Hoyle is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bandit knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Bandit tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bandit keeps trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoyle taking a breather here.
Hoyle wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bandit, who protects the arm well.
Bandit is looking for a sweep.
Hoyle advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Hoyle (7) vs (2) Bandit
Hoyle mounts Bandit! Really nice guard pass there!
Hoyle works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Hoyle (10) vs (2) Bandit
Bandit tries to roll but Hoyle sticks to his back.
Bandit 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!
Hoyle is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Bandit is defending well though. Hoyle let's go of the attempt for now.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
I really don't envy Bandit right now.
Hoyle struggling to keep hold of the position.
Hoyle doesn't have the hooks in and Bandit manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hoyle (10) vs (4) Bandit
Bandit sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hoyle's guard.
Hoyle is looking to control Bandit's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hoyle avoid being mounted?
Bandit wants to free his trapped foot but Hoyle is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Bandit is looking for a kimura but Hoyle is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bandit to get the leverage.
Hoyle is trying to get back to full guard.
Bandit is looking to advance position but Hoyle won't allow it.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Hoyle looking for submissions off his back.
Hoyle makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hoyle.
Hoyle bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bandit's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hoyle (12) vs (4) Bandit
Hoyle passes into half guard.
Bandit looking for submissions off his back.
Bandit moves into full guard.
Hoyle might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bandit can't keep his opponent in guard - Hoyle advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Bandit is looking for a sweep. Hoyle is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bandit looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hoyle moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Hoyle (15) vs (4) Bandit
Hoyle moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Hoyle (17) vs (4) Bandit
Bandit prevents Hoyle from taking his back.
Hoyle can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bandit is looking to escape.
Hoyle takes Bandit's back. Score +3 for taking back: Hoyle (20) vs (4) Bandit
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Hoyle is persistently looking for the submission but Bandit is defending it well.
Bandit can't escape the position.
Hoyle is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Bandit is defending well though. Hoyle let's go of the attempt for now.
Hoyle keeps control of the position as Bandit tries to break free.
Hoyle working for the choke.
Bandit wants to control his opponent's hands but Hoyle gets his hands free.
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.
Bandit rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Bandit is trying to get back to full guard.
Bandit trying to control here.
Bandit looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bandit tries to get to full guard but Hoyle has control of the leg.
Bandit has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Bandit is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hoyle pulls his head out easily.
Hoyle is pressing down on Bandit's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bandit is holding on for now.
Bandit is trying to control but Hoyle passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Hoyle (23) vs (4) Bandit
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Bandit is looking to reverse the position.
Bandit is trying to control Hoyle's posture but Hoyle avoids it.
Bandit is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Hoyle is staying active.
Hoyle is trying to get an arm triangle but Bandit is defending well.
Hoyle wants to control but Bandit is keeping him busy.
Bandit tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hoyle wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Bandit 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 (23) vs (8) Bandit
Hoyle tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Hoyle is looking to improve his position but Bandit isn't that keen on the idea.
Bandit pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Hoyle is desperately trying to improve his position but Bandit has a good base and remains in mount.
Bandit is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Hoyle is surviving well by controlling Bandit's body position as best he can.
Hoyle wants to hold on but Bandit pushes him away.
Bandit tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Bandit wants to take Hoyle's back but he can't do it this time.
Hoyle is desperately trying to improve his position but Bandit has a good base and remains in mount.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Bandit controlling his opponent.
Hoyle is looking to get to half guard.
Bandit takes Hoyle's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Hoyle is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Hoyle (23) vs (11) Bandit
Well, with Bandit on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Hoyle is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Bandit is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Hoyle defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Hoyle tries to escape but Bandit has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Hoyle defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Hoyle tries to break free.
Bandit 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!
Bandit keeps control of the position as Hoyle tries to break free.
Bandit is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Hoyle rolls, trying to escape but Bandit keeps control of the position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Bandit is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Hoyle is defending well though. Bandit let's go of the attempt for now.
Bandit is hanging on to Hoyle's back as he tries to escape.
Bandit looking for the choke from the back.
Hoyle defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Bandit's arms.
Bandit has the hooks in. Hoyle is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Bandit working for a choke but Hoyle is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hoyle is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hoyle takes the fight on points by 23 to 11.
Aaron Hoyle really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Sportivité logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
TWGC 24 (135lbs, D2): Finals - Round 1
Date: Jan 29, 2019 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Aaron Hoyle (ranked 4116 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergey Objedkov (ranked 7130 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Sergey Objedkov was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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 1 wins and 0 losses; Aaron Hoyle! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Sergey Objedkov!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Richard Clark and Donald Grub.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Objedkov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hoyle scores with a takedown into Objedkov's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hoyle (2) vs (0) Objedkov
Objedkov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Objedkov looking for a sweep. Not yet Objedkov, not yet.
Hoyle trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Objedkov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hoyle looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoyle has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Objedkov keeping moving, preventing Hoyle from controlling successfully.
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 has gone for a leg lock! Objedkov slips out almost immediately though and dives into Hoyle's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hoyle (2) vs (2) Objedkov
Hoyle had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Objedkov defends it easily.
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.
Objedkov tries to free his leg and advance position but Hoyle is retaining full guard.
Objedkov trying to control but Hoyle is working from the bottom.
Hoyle is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Objedkov passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Hoyle (2) vs (5) Objedkov
Hoyle wants to control but Objedkov postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Objedkov tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Hoyle is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Objedkov off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hoyle (6) vs (5) Objedkov
Objedkov rolls, trying to escape but Hoyle keeps control of the position.
Objedkov preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Hoyle.
Hoyle looking for the RNC.
Hoyle patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Hoyle is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Objedkov prevents Hoyle from getting a body triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoyle tightening his grip on Objedkov, looking for the choke.
Hoyle controlling well, preventing Objedkov from escaping the position.
Hoyle is persistently looking for the submission but Objedkov is defending it well.
Hoyle trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Objedkov breaks Hoyle's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hoyle (6) vs (7) Objedkov
Hoyle had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Objedkov defends it easily.
Objedkov looking to pass the guard.
Hoyle looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hoyle pulls Objedkov in close to prevent any damage.
Objedkov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hoyle's guard.
Objedkov is looking to advance position but Hoyle won't allow it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Objedkov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Objedkov is thwarting Hoyle's attempts to control the position.
Hoyle is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hoyle looking for submissions off his back.
Objedkov passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Hoyle! Score +3 for passing guard: Hoyle (6) vs (10) Objedkov
Hoyle wants to control but Objedkov is having none of it.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Objedkov wants to take his opponent's back but Hoyle doesn't allow it.
Hoyle tries to lock up and control but Objedkov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Objedkov wants to control the pace but Hoyle is squirming around nicely.
Objedkov wants to take Hoyle's back but he can't do it this time.
Hoyle is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hoyle bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hoyle (8) vs (10) Objedkov
Objedkov keeping moving, preventing Hoyle from controlling successfully.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Hoyle passes Objedkov's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Objedkov is refusing to be controlled, as Hoyle sits in half guard.
Hoyle wants to work for an arm triangle but Objedkov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Objedkov wants to get back to full guard.
Objedkov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hoyle is looking for a kimura here.
Objedkov is defending against the submission attempts here by Hoyle.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Hoyle wants to control but Objedkov is keeping him busy.
Hoyle is working for a submission of some sort.
Hoyle trying to pass the guard but Objedkov defending well.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Objedkov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hoyle is looking for a kimura here.
Hoyle is keen to just control but Objedkov is a slippery customer.
Objedkov is looking for a sweep. Hoyle is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hoyle is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Objedkov reverses the position - he's now on top in Hoyle's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hoyle (8) vs (12) Objedkov
Objedkov drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Hoyle manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Objedkov has Hoyle in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hoyle (10) vs (12) Objedkov
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Hoyle tries to free his leg and advance position but Objedkov is retaining full guard.
Objedkov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Objedkov wants to sweep but no luck.
Hoyle wants to pass the guard but Objedkov is keeping the position.
Hoyle is pushing down on Objedkov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Objedkov is fighting to maintain full guard but Hoyle has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Hoyle prevents Objedkov from improving his position.
Hoyle wants to advance to full mount but Objedkov doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Objedkov trying to control the position.
Hoyle trying to control but Objedkov is working from the bottom.
Hoyle advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Hoyle (13) vs (12) Objedkov
Objedkov tries to improve position but can't.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Hoyle wants to lay and pray for a moment but Objedkov keeps working.
Hoyle tries to advance to mount but can't.
Objedkov gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Hoyle (15) vs (12) Objedkov
Hoyle jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Objedkov manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Objedkov is looking for a sweep.
Hoyle tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Hoyle working away.
Hoyle is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Objedkov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Objedkov is not content to let Hoyle control the position.
Objedkov is looking for a sweep.
Objedkov manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hoyle (15) vs (14) Objedkov
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Objedkov is working for a kimura here but Hoyle manages to reverse the position and he's now in Objedkov's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hoyle (17) vs (14) Objedkov
Hoyle avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Objedkov keeping full guard, as Hoyle tries to pass.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hoyle trying to control the position from guard on top but Objedkov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hoyle trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hoyle takes the fight on points by 17 to 14.
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Aaron Hoyle made sure he mentioned Sportivité, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Event:
TWGC 24 (135lbs, D2): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jan 20, 2019 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Aaron Hoyle (ranked 4092 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Shiina (ranked 3250 p4p, 250 weight class). Shiina is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Gurren Lagaan OST - To Hell with Gattai!!. Anthony Shiina acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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 0 wins and 0 losses; Aaron Hoyle! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Anthony Shiina!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Kenichi Hosakawa and Sosuke Kotani.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Hoyle clinches with his opponent.
Shiina fails to pull guard.
Hoyle is trying to trip Shiina. He has hold of a leg but Shiina is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Hoyle persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hoyle (2) vs (0) Shiina
Hoyle stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shiina swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hoyle stands and throws Shiina's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Hoyle (5) vs (0) Shiina
Shiina is trying to get back to half guard.
Shiina keeps trying to improve his position.
Shiina is trying to escape the position but Hoyle is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shiina tries to bench press Hoyle off him but Hoyle keeps the position.
Hoyle thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Hoyle is looking to take a break and control but Shiina is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoyle is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Shiina has escaped the position, nice work there.
Shiina is not content to let Hoyle control the position.
Shiina manages to work his way to half guard, despite Hoyle's best efforts.
Hoyle is looking to take a break and control but Shiina is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hoyle in particular looking to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shiina is trying to control but can't.
Hoyle trying to control the action but Shiina is working from the bottom.
Hoyle is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Shiina defends it well.
Shiina is trying to get back to full guard.
Hoyle is looking to advance position but Shiina won't allow it.
Shiina looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hoyle trying to control from half guard but Shiina is working away.
Hoyle perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoyle seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Shiina for as long as he can get away with.
Hoyle continues to stall.
Hoyle is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Shiina sees it coming and defends easily.
Hoyle wants to free his trapped foot but Shiina is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hoyle works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hoyle (8) vs (0) Shiina
Shiina really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hoyle wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Hoyle is working hard here to advance position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shiina is looking to improve his position but Hoyle isn't that keen on the idea.
Hoyle controlling from the full mount.
Shiina is working to get back to half guard.
Hoyle controlling his opponent.
Shiina can't escape the position.
Hoyle controlling from mount.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Shiina really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hoyle is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Shiina has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Shiina is squirming around, avoiding Hoyle's attempts to control the action.
Shiina is working to get back to half guard.
Shiina tries to hold on but Hoyle pushes him away.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Hoyle looking to secure an arm triangle but Shiina defends it well.
Shiina defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Hoyle.
Hoyle controlling the position easily from mount.
Shiina is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Shiina has given up his back here. Will Hoyle look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Hoyle (11) vs (0) Shiina
Hoyle is persistently looking for the submission but Shiina is defending it well.
Shiina defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Hoyle is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Shiina defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Shiina wants to escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hoyle is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Shiina defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Hoyle is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Shiina is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Shiina preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Hoyle.
Hoyle controlling well, preventing Shiina from escaping the position.
Hoyle has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Hoyle is persistently looking for the submission but Shiina is defending it well.
Shiina tries to break free.
Shiina turns into Hoyle and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hoyle (11) vs (2) Shiina
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Hoyle pulls Shiina in close to prevent any damage.
Shiina stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hoyle swivels though and keeps the full guard.
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 (13) vs (2) Shiina
Shiina is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hoyle pulls his head out easily.
Hoyle is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hoyle is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Shiina doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hoyle.
The fighters are battling for position here. Shiina manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Hoyle trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Shiina is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hoyle defends well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shiina is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hoyle stands and throws Shiina's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Hoyle (16) vs (2) Shiina
Shiina is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hoyle working away.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Shiina is not content to let Hoyle control the position.
Hoyle thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Shiina can't do much from the bottom here.
Hoyle is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Shiina is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Hoyle working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Hoyle has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Hoyle (18) vs (2) Shiina
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Shiina is looking to get to half guard.
Hoyle looking to control and managing it successfully.
Shiina is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hoyle controlling his opponent.
Shiina has given up his back. Will we see Hoyle going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Hoyle (21) vs (2) Shiina
Hoyle controlling well, preventing Shiina from escaping the position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Hoyle working for the choke.
Hoyle is riding his opponent, not letting Shiina buck him off.
Shiina is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Shiina is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Hoyle is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Shiina has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Shiina is trying to break free.
Hoyle is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Shiina knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Shiina for a finish.
Hoyle is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Shiina is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Aaron Hoyle!
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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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 11, 2018 |
#R1#
Yakuza shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hoyle defends it nicely.#TD#
Hoyle closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Yakuza quickly recovers to half guard.
Hoyle landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB#
Hoyle in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Yakuza tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Hoyle!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Aaron Hoyle!
Aaron Hoyle really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Sportivité logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
The defeated Ichi Yakuza had this to say: 'This has not been honorable. Seppuku!'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 05, 2018 |
#R1#
Yakuza will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Yakuza looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Hoyle pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
No luck for Yakuza with that takedown attempt.
Ichi Yakuza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yakuza moves out of range of the strikes.
Yakuza shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hoyle half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Aaron Hoyle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ichi Yakuza.#TD#
Hoyle shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Hoyle is looking to advance position but Yakuza won't allow it.
Hoyle trying to control the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoyle drops an elbow to the side of Yakuza's head. #T1#
Hoyle sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Hoyle is pressing down on Yakuza's thigh, looking to free his foot. Yakuza is holding on for now. #SUB#
Hoyle is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hoyle landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Hoyle seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T2#
Hoyle seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB#
Hoyle is looking for a kimura but Yakuza is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hoyle to get the leverage.
Hoyle is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Hoyle sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Hoyle looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T3##SUB#
Hoyle is looking for a kimura but Yakuza is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hoyle to get the leverage.
Hoyle landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB#
Hoyle maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Yakuza could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Hoyle has cracked it and Yakuza is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Hoyle!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Aaron Hoyle!
Aaron Hoyle very nearly forgot to thank Sportivité amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
The defeated Ichi Yakuza had this to say: 'This has not been honorable. Seppuku!'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 09, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Hoyle darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Basington trying to hold on to Hoyle's head to control him but Hoyle postures up.
Hoyle trying to mount his opponent but Basington defends it.
Basington lands one or two decent shots to the body here. Although from his own half guard, he's not going to be causing too much damage.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Basington can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hoyle trying to control from half guard but Basington is working away.
Hoyle trying to pass the guard but Basington defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Basington misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Hoyle trying to control the action but Basington is working from the bottom. #T1#
Hoyle not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Basington controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Basington gets back to full guard.
Hoyle trying to control the position from guard on top but Basington is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#TD#
Hoyle scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Basington keeping hold of Hoyle's head, controlling as best he can.
Hoyle trying to control the action but Basington is working from the bottom.
Basington keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Basington moves into full guard.
Hoyle preventing the sweep.
Basington managing to control the position. #T3#
Basington is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hoyle trying to control the position from guard on top but Basington is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Basington is pulling down on Hoyle's head to control his posture.
Hoyle postures up.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Hoyle scores with a takedown into Basington's guard.
Hoyle postures up in Basington's guard and throws a big left but Basington blocks it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hoyle trying to control but Basington is working from the bottom.
Basington lands an upkick as Hoyle stands over him.
Hoyle wants to control from the top but Basington keeps moving.
Hoyle looking to pass the guard.
Hoyle looking to sit in guard and control but Basington gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Basington controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Hoyle is looking for a triangle but Basington pushes his legs off easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aaron Hoyle dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##TD#
Hoyle feints and as Basington raises his hands in defense, Hoyle changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hoyle takes a decent strike to the side of the head.
Basington trying to control the position.
Aaron Hoyle overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Basington strikes from his own guard.
Basington throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Basington is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoyle wants to control from the top but Basington keeps moving.
Basington is pulling down on Hoyle's head to control his posture.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#T1#
Hoyle looking to sit in guard and control but Basington gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Hoyle is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Basington is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hoyle looking to control.
Basington 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.
Basington won't allow Hoyle to sweep him here. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Basington controlling from the top position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Hoyle shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Basington looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Basington keeping moving, preventing Hoyle from controlling successfully.
Hoyle sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hoyle wants to control from the top but Basington keeps moving. #T3#
Basington looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hoyle is one step ahead there.
Hoyle being controlled here momentarily.
Hoyle trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Basington being controlled here, momentarily. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD#
Hoyle scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#T4#
You can see the frustration on Basington's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sloppy strikes there by Hoyle.
Hoyle staying calm.
Basington gets back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Hoyle is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aaron Hoyle dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
A bone on bone clash there as Hoyle blocks the leg kick.
#TD#
Hoyle shoots in and bounces Basington off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Hoyle preventing the sweep.
Basington throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Hoyle has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Basington bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hoyle's guard. #REVB#
Hoyle looking for a sweep. Not yet Hoyle, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoyle wants to hit a switch here but Basington passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Hoyle there!
Hoyle is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Basington can do to turn this around?
Basington tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T1#
Basington wants to control the pace but Hoyle is squirming around nicely.
Hoyle wants to control but Basington is having none of it.
Basington lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Hoyle hang on?
Basington controlling from mount.
Basington cracks Hoyle with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Basington controlling from mount. #T2#
Basington lands a big elbow.
Hoyle tries to lock up and control but Basington gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Basington controlling the position easily from mount.
Hoyle is looking to improve his position but Basington isn't that keen on the idea.
Basington controlling from mount.
Hoyle is squirming around, avoiding Basington's attempts to control the action. #T3#
Basington controlling his opponent.
Hoyle tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Basington controlling the position easily from mount.
Basington punishing his opponent with strikes. #T4#
Hoyle wants to control but Basington is having none of it.
Basington controlling the position easily from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Billy Basington comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hoyle has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aaron Hoyle!
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