PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Victor Hugo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chone Key (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Hugo
vs
Key

173 cm
20
153 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

168 cm
22
155 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Victor Hugo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Chone Key!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Damien Edna and Hugh Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hugo.

Hugo changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Key looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Key wants to get back to his feet but Hugo drags him back down.
Hugo trying to control the action but Key is working from the bottom.
Key tries to bench press Hugo off him but Hugo keeps the position.
Key is not content to let Hugo control the position.

Hugo tries for a kimura but Key is defending well.

Hugo looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Hugo is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Key is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Key is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Hugo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Key's waist but Key gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hugo off to one side.
Key stuffs the takedown attempt from Hugo. Hugo gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Victor Hugo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hugo is breathing heavily.
Key stuffs the takedown attempt from Hugo. Hugo gets slowly back to his feet.
Hugo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hugo looks for a takedown but Key sprawls well.
Key stuffs the takedown attempt from Hugo. Hugo gets slowly back to his feet.
Key scores with a three punch combo!

It looks like Victor Hugo has been cut.
Nice uppercut there from Key.
Hugo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Key but Key pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Key fails to land with a series of punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hugo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hugo shoots in for a takedown but Key shows good takedown defense.

Hugo fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Key sprawls well initially but Hugo persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

Hugo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Key doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hugo.
Key wants to get back to his feet.
Hugo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

Hugo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Key doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hugo.
Hugo prevents Key from standing back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hugo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hugo stops Key from getting back to his feet.
Hugo passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Key!
Hugo tries to control but Key wriggling away.

Hugo is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Key has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Key!
Key works over Hugo with some ground and pound from guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

Hugo is looking for a triangle here but Key uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Hugo gets back to half guard.
Hugo regains full guard. Nicely done.
Key throws a strike but Hugo rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Key keeping full guard, as Hugo tries to pass.
Hugo trying to control but Key is working from the bottom.
Hugo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Key is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Chone Key will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Victor Hugo's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Hugo looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Key!

Hugo jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Key is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Key and Hugo has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.

Hugo goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Key has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Hugo but great work by Key.

Key stands up and beckons Hugo to his feet.

Key scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
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.
Nice strikes from Key there.
Hugo makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hugo.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Hugo working for a triangle but Key defends it easily.
Hugo wants to stand up but Key is controlling him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hugo wants to sweep but no luck.

Hugo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Key gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Hugo is looking for a triangle but Key pushes his legs off easily.

Hugo keeping busy on the bottom but Key has passed one foot through into half guard.

Hugo is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Key pulls his head out easily.
Hugo makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hugo.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Hugo is looking for a triangle but Key pushes his legs off easily.

Hugo looking for a guillotine here but Key defends easily.

Hugo is looking for a triangle but Key pushes his legs off easily.
Hugo keeping full guard, as Key tries to pass.
Victor Hugo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hugo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Hugo is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Key has managed to free his arm - good work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Key is in trouble now - Hugo has advanced to mount!

Hugo with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.

Hugo is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Key is surviving well by controlling Hugo's body position as best he can.

Hugo goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Key is on top in guard.
Hugo looking for a sweep. Not yet Hugo, not yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hugo is on top in guard.
Hugo tries to free his leg and advance position but Key is retaining full guard.

Hugo is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Key is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Key has escaped and now he's on top!
Hugo 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.

Key avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Hugo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Victor Hugo will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Victor Hugo's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Hugo shoots and misses

and Key moves into the clinch.

Hugo gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Key regains guard.
Key can't keep his opponent in guard - Hugo advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Hugo wants to free his trapped foot but Key is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hugo is working hard here to advance position.

Hugo is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Key has managed to free his arm - good work.
Key wants to get back to his feet.

Hugo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Key doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hugo.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Hugo is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Key to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hugo passes into half guard.

Hugo seems to be working for a kimura but Key defends the submission attempt.

Hugo is trying to work for a kimura but Key is defending well.

Hugo is looking for a kimura here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Key looks like he's trying to stand up.
Hugo tries to pass to full mount but Key defends it.

Hugo is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Key has managed to free his arm - good work.

Hugo is working for an americana but Key has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Hugo was thinking about the submission.
Hugo looking to sit in guard and control but Key gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hugo has his foot on Key's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Key works his way back into a safe position though.

Hugo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Key doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Key manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hugo wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Hugo controls Key momentarily but Key frees himself.

Hugo has his foot on Key's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Key works his way back into a safe position though.
Hugo pulls Key in close to prevent any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hugo working for submissions but it's allowed Key to get to half guard.
Hugo wants to get back to full guard.
Hugo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

Key avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Key stopping the sweep attempt from Hugo.
Hugo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Key's guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Victor Hugo showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hugo 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 29:28
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Victor Hugo!