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Event:
TWGC 36 (205lbs, D1): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Dec 29, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 6 losses; Muhammad Jabbar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 7 losses; Bjj Dude!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Ian Loll and Elvis Blanc.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dude.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jabbar.
Dude is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Jabbar shoots and misses #TD2#
so Dude counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jabbar (0) vs (2) Dude
Dude wants to control from the top but Jabbar keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Dude is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Jabbar is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Jabbar has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jabbar (2) vs (2) Dude
Dude wants to control the position but Jabbar says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Jabbar will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dude desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Dude trying to control from the bottom.
#T1#
Jabbar trying to pass the guard but Dude defending well.
Jabbar is thwarting Dude's attempts to control the position.
Jabbar is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Dude is looking to improve his position.
#T2#
Dude trying to control but Jabbar postures up.
Jabbar sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Dude is trying to maintain the position but Jabbar is very close to passing his half guard.
Dude moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Jabbar wants to pass the guard but Dude is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3##SUB2#
Dude working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jabbar doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jabbar manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dude not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jabbar looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Dude pulls Jabbar in close to prevent any damage. #T4#
Dude working a defensive guard here.
Dude wants to sweep here but Jabbar controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Jabbar avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jabbar trying to control but Dude is working from the bottom. #T5#
Dude tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Dude had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jabbar defends it easily.
Dude pulls Jabbar in close to prevent any damage.
Jabbar preventing the sweep.
Jabbar wants to pass the guard but Dude is keeping the position.
Jabbar controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T6#
Jabbar looking to pass the guard.
Jabbar is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Jabbar has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Jabbar trying to control but Dude is working from the bottom.
Dude looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T7#
Dude controls Jabbar momentarily but Jabbar frees himself.
Dude is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SUB2#
Dude throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Jabbar escapes and throws Dude's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Jabbar (5) vs (2) Dude
Dude struggling a bit here.#T8#
Dude is trying to improve his position.
Dude is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Dude trying his best to control but Jabbar has mounted him. Score +2 for reaching mount: Jabbar (7) vs (2) Dude
Jabbar sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Dude is desperately trying to improve his position but Jabbar has a good base and remains in mount.#T9#
Dude keeps trying to improve his position.
Dude is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Jabbar tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Dude is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T10#
Jabbar controlling the position easily from mount.
Jabbar avoids the attempt from Dude to control.
Dude keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Jabbar takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Jabbar can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dude is looking to escape. #T11#
Dude is desperately trying to improve his position but Jabbar has a good base and remains in mount.
Jabbar takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Jabbar can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dude is looking to escape. #T12#
Jabbar avoids the attempt from Dude to control.
Jabbar controlling his opponent.
Dude is looking to get to half guard.
Jabbar sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T13#
Dude can't escape the position.
Jabbar controlling from the full mount.
Dude tries to hold on but Jabbar pushes him away.
Dude really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Jabbar content just to control the position here. #T14#
Dude really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Jabbar sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Jabbar.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jabbar avoids the attempt from Dude to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jabbar takes the fight on points by 7 to 2.
Muhammad Jabbar decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Madness 22 Diaz vs Donde
Date: Nov 17, 2019 |
#R1#
A jab from Keita misses. #CL#
McDiggle gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Keita drops down looking for an ankle pick but McDiggle pulls his leg out and moves away.
Keita circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL#
McDiggle gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
McDiggle scores with a hook to the body.
McDiggle keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Keita's efforts to push away.
Keita can't break the clinch.
McDiggle content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Keita tries to break the clinch but McDiggle is controlling the position.
Keita is trying to pull guard but McDiggle has him pressed against the cage.
Keita looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDiggle tries a body shot but Keita blocks it.
#BC#
McDiggle pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
McDiggle closes the distance and pushes Keita back into the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from McDiggle.
Keita tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McDiggle's elbow. #T1#
McDiggle prevents the takedown attempt.
Buster McDiggle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hamza Keita.
A right hook to the body lands for McDiggle.
Keita tries to pull guard but McDiggle holds him up against the cage and eventually Keita drops back down to his feet.
McDiggle keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Keita's efforts to push away.
McDiggle scores with a shoulder strike.
McDiggle pushes Keita back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McDiggle softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McDiggle throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Keitas head.
Keita working hard to break the clinch.#BC2#
Keita breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McDiggle tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Keita manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Keita changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Keita ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McDiggle moves away.
McDiggle looks to score with a jab to the body but Keita is just out of range.#CL#
McDiggle clinches.
Keita misses with a hook to the ribs.
McDiggle tries a body shot but Keita blocks it.
#T2#
McDiggle lands with a left to the head.
Keita blocks an uppercut.
McDiggle lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McDiggle is working Keita over against the cage.
McDiggle softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McDiggle definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
McDiggle tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Keita fails to pull guard.
McDiggle doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McDiggle taking a breather.
McDiggle pushes Keita back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McDiggle lands with a short shot to the head.
McDiggle throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Keita wants to break the clinch but can't.
McDiggle scores with a shot to the side of Keita's head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by McDiggle as Keita tries to tie him up.
Come on Keita - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McDiggle. #T3#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McDiggle creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Keita wants to break free but McDiggle has control.
Keita tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
McDiggle misses with a body punch.
McDiggle throws a punch but it's blocked by Keita.
McDiggle can't find room to land a body shot as Keita controls the action.
#BC2#
Keita breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
McDiggle moves into the clinch successfully.
Keita will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning McDiggle up against the cage.
McDiggle gets through Keita's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Keita working aggressively here.
#BC#
McDiggle breaks from the clinch.
McDiggle tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Keita displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CUT2#
It looks like Buster McDiggle has been cut.#CL#
McDiggle has Keita up against the cage in a clinch.
#T4#
McDiggle stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
McDiggle lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Keita backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Keita misses with a punch on the inside.
Keita is trying to break the clinch but McDiggle is controlling him.
McDiggle working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A left hand lands to the body for McDiggle.
Keita misses with a hook to the ribs.
Keita has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. McDiggle is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
McDiggle misses with a punch to the body.
McDiggle lands with a left to the head.
McDiggle lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
McDiggle is leaning against Keita and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Keita wants to stall.
McDiggle stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Keita looks winded!
A left hand lands to the body for McDiggle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Buster McDiggle dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Buster McDiggle's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
McDiggle cracks Keita with a hook to the temple - Keita is on wobbly legs here! McDiggle swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Keita falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! McDiggle wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Buster McDiggle!
Buster McDiggle managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing, into his post fight interview.
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Event:
Madness 17 Cobb vs Ruas
Date: Oct 13, 2019 |
#R1#
Keita fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice shot by Hitme.
Hitme lands with a good body shot.
Keita is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hitme.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keita shoots for a takedown but Hitme saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Keita takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Keita.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hamza Keita. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
A kick lands to the mid section there for Hitme.
Hitme lands a nice hook to Keita's body. Keita takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #CL2#
Hitme clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Keita breaks from the clinch.
Hitme lands a jab-cross combination.
Keita is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hitme sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Keita fails to land the takedown.
Keita swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Keita fails with the takedown
and Hitme cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
Hitme tried to score with a low kick but Keita checks it.
Keita avoids a punch combination nicely.
Keita was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Keita misses with a body shot
and Hitme connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The fight stays on the outside here - Hitme looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Keita throws a hook but Hitme blocks it.
Hitme appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Keita fails with a takedown attempt.
Hitme is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#T3#
Keita fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hitme avoids it really well and circles away.
A countering left hand to the body from Hitme misses.
Hitme bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Keita's head.
Hitme lands a jab-cross combination.
Keita throws a combination that misses
and Hitme counters with a one-two to the body.
Keita is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hitme sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Keita blocks a leg kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Keita crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Hitme - the referee stops the clock and Keita gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Hitme. Keita manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.#T4#
Keita takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Keita keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Comeon Hitme is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Keita dives in and grabs Hitme's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hitme pushes down on Keita's head and hops out.
Keita shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hitme pinned against the cage. Hitme gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hitme stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hitme wants it to stay on the feet.
Good shot there by Hitme.
Hamza Keita seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hitme leaves Keita with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hitme lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Comeon Hitme dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2##CL#
Keita has taken the fight to the clinch.
Keita looking to stall.
Hitme has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Keita jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hitme walks away with a smile on his face. Keita gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #TD#
Keita shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#ES2#
Hitme manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Hitme has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice shot lands for Hitme.
Keita tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hitme defends well and Keita ends up having to push Hitme into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD#
Keita looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Keita might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hitme 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.
Keita stops Hitme from standing up. #T1#
Keita postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Keita won't allow Hitme to get back to his feet.
Keita trying to control the position from guard on top but Hitme is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Keita preventing the sweep.
Hitme wants to get back to his feet but Keita passes into half guard.
Keita sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hitme defending well though.
Keita wants to take a breather but Hitme is having none of it.
Keita has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Keita wants to pass the guard but Hitme is defending well.
Hitme tries to roll over but Keita keeps him under control.
Keita thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Keita is trying to control. Hitme wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T2#
Keita tries to pass to full mount but Hitme defends it.
Hitme is looking for a sweep. Keita is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hitme has hold of Keita's hands but Keita slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB#
Keita is looking for a kimura here.
Hitme is trying to control but can't.
Keita wants to take a breather but Hitme is having none of it.
Hitme is trying to control but can't.
Hitme is trying to stand back up but Keita is controlling him
Keita takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Hitme wants to control but Keita is keeping busy.
Keita throwing shots but Hitme is blocking nicely.
Hitme is trying to control but can't.
Hitme is trying to stand up here but Keita is controlling him well. #T3#
Keita trying to control the action but Hitme is working from the bottom.
Keita thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hitme's head.
Hitme looks like he's trying to stand up.
Keita uses his free foot to push down on Hitme's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Hitme.
Hitme squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Hitme tries to hold on but Keita pushes him away.
Hitme wants to try and get back to his feet.
A nice elbow there by Keita.
Keita can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hitme is looking to escape.
Hitme wants to hold on but Keita pushes him away.
Keita putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!#CUT#
It looks like Comeon Hitme has been cut.
Hitme bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Hitme trying to control the position from guard on top but Keita is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Hitme wants to pass the guard but Keita is keeping the position.#SUB#
Keita has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hitme can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SU2#
Hitme decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Keita with a lazy takedown attempt
and Keita takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hamza Keita. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Keita fails with a takedown attempt.
Hitme misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL2#
Hitme pushes Keita up against the cage in a clinch.
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 Hamza Keita will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Comeon Hitme's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Keita misses with a takedown attempt - Hitme sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Keita with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hitme counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hitme.
Keita shoots in for a takedown but Hitme shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hamza Keita. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hitme cracks a nice hook into Keita's ribs.
Keita keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hitme tries to work over Keita's front leg with a kick but Keita checks it.
Comeon Hitme is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hitme fails to land with a series of punches.
Keita shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hitme as he jumps to the side. #T1#
A slow jab from Keita misses its intended target.
Keita swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hitme counters with a series of strikes. Keita will be more careful next time no doubt.
Keita shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hitme counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Keita throws a right hand that misses
and Hitme counters with a straight right hand.
Hitme swings for the body but Keita moves out of range.
Keita tries for a takedown but Hitme circles away easily
and Keita takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hitme finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
#T2#
Keita fails with the takedown
and Keita takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Keita shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hitme defends it nicely.
Keita misses the shot to the body.
Keita misses with a takedown
and Hitme counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Keita is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Hitme misses the shot to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hitme throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#T3#
Hitme with a jab.#TD#
Keita shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Hitme is trying to defend but Keita finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Hitme is trying to control but can't.
#ES2#
Hitme manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Keita keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Keita fails to land.
Keita tries to pull guard but Hitme forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Keita misses with the head strike.
I was talking to Keita's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#BC2#
Hitme breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hitme pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Keita shoots in and drives through. Hitme sprawls well.
As Keita backs off Hitme throws a huge counter combo but Keita manages to avoid it all.
Hitme scores with a leg kick.
#T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The crowd cheers as Hitme lands an impressive looking overhand right. Keita doesn't seem phased though.
Hitme doesn't manage to clinch there - Keita circles away.
Decent striking displayed by Hitme there.
Hitme misses with the combination.
#TD#
Keita shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Keita showed some decent athleticism there.
Hitme tries to kick Keita off in order to stand up. Keita Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Comeon Hitme comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hitme has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 William Peck scores the fight 27:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Comeon Hitme!
Comeon Hitme gave a mention to RESISTANCE in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Event:
Madness 13: Gellar vs Malcolm
Date: Sep 14, 2019 |
#R1#
Ribbit slips under a jab.
Ribbit went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Keita fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Keita shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ribbit but Ribbit pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ribbit seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Keita fails with a takedown attempt.
Ribbit looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Frog Ribbit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hamza Keita.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keita looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T1#
Keita shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ribbit pinned against the cage. Ribbit gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ribbit was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Keita misses with a takedown
and Ribbit counters with a nice uppercut.
Ribbit slaps away a takedown attempt from Keita, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Keita shoots for a takedown but Ribbit saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Ribbit on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Keita has his takedown stuffed
and Ribbit connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Keita shoots in but Ribbit avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Keita changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ribbit tries to avoid it but Keita manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ribbit to the ground. Ribbit escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ribbit was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Keita misses with a takedown attempt
and Ribbit connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Keita doesn't succeed with the takedown#KD#
and Ribbit counters with a crisp right hand that drops Keita! Ribbit lets Keita back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#
Keita is rocked!#T3#
Keita misses with a takedown attempt
and Ribbit counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Keita looks winded!
Keita shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Keita misses with a hook to the body
and Ribbit counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Frog Ribbit!
Frog Ribbit decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
TWGC 25 (265lbs, D1): London Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Jul 27, 2019 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Mike Schultz (ranked 19114 p4p, 534 weight class) and Hamza Keita (ranked 2439 p4p, 0 weight class). Keita is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Secka - Pointure . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 9 losses; Mike Schultz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 6 losses; Hamza Keita!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Phil Schofield and Paul Tew.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Keita feints and as Schultz raises his hands in defense, Keita changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Schultz (0) vs (2) Keita
Keita pushing down on Schultz's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Schultz tries to get to full guard but Keita has control of the leg.
Keita is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Schultz is just riding it out for now. Keita eventually gives up the hold.
Schultz is defending against the submission attempts here by Keita.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keita is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keita wants to pass the guard but Schultz is defending well.
Keita seems to be working for a kimura but Schultz defends the submission attempt.
Schultz controlling the position for now.
Keita is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Schultz has managed to free his arm - good work.
Keita trying to control from half guard but Schultz is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keita is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Schultz keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Keita seems to be looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keita is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Keita is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Schultz reverses the position - he's now on top in Keita's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Schultz (2) vs (2) Keita
Schultz will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Schultz forces his way into half guard.
Keita is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schultz looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Keita looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Schultz is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Keita has managed to free his arm - good work.
Keita has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Schultz is working away from the top position though.
Schultz wants to control but Keita is keeping him busy.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Schultz seems content to control.
Schultz prevents Keita from improving his position.
Keita looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Schultz looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Keita looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Keita works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Keita has an active guard here but Schultz has managed to pass into half guard.
Keita looking for submissions off his back.
Keita is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Keita gets full guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Schultz'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.
Schultz passes into half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Keita slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Keita keeping moving, preventing Schultz from controlling successfully.
Keita looking for a guillotine here but Schultz defends easily.
Schultz trying to control but Keita is working from the bottom.
Schultz is fighting to break Keita's control of his arms but Keita is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Schultz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Keita is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Schultz trying to control the position from guard on top but Keita is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Keita looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Keita is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Schultz defends well.
Our spies down at at Jako Gym inform us that Keita has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schultz avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Schultz engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Keita working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Schultz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Schultz manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Keita is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Schultz trying to control the position from guard on top but Keita is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Keita throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Schultz escapes and throws Keita's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Schultz (5) vs (2) Keita
Keita trying his best to control but Schultz has mounted him. Score +2 for reaching mount: Schultz (7) vs (2) Keita
Keita keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Keita is still trying to improve position.
Keita tries to improve his position but instead Schultz has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Schultz (10) vs (2) Keita
Keita rolls, trying to escape but Schultz keeps control of the position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Keita trying to control the position but Schultz manages to sink in the hooks.
Schultz is hanging on to Keita's back as he tries to escape.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Keita 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 Schultz gets his way!
Schultz tries to keep control of the position but Keita is staying busy.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Keita is trying to break free.
Schultz has good solid back control here.
You can see the frustration on Keita's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Keita trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Keita is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Schultz is staying active.
You can see the frustration on Keita's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Keita rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Keita trying to control here.
Keita is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Schultz pulls his head out easily.
Schultz wants to pass to mount but Keita is defending the position.
Schultz wants to take a breather but Keita is having none of it.
Schultz moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Schultz (13) vs (2) Keita
Keita is looking for a sweep.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Schultz tries to advance to mount but can't.
Keita manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Keita is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Schultz pulls his head out easily.
Schultz controlling the pace.
Schultz is stalling here. Keita is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Schultz seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Keita has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Schultz (13) vs (6) Keita
Keita is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Schultz has escaped the position, nice work there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Keita trying to control the position but Schultz is working away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Schultz takes the fight on points by 13 to 6.
Mike Schultz took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, UnderGround Supplements for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
TWGC 25 (265lbs, D1): London Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jul 26, 2019 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Furio Spartan (ranked 4475 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hamza Keita (ranked 2425 p4p, 0 weight class). Spartan comes to the cage accompanied by This is Sparta. Keita has chosen Secka - Pointure as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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 heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Furio Spartan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 6 losses; Hamza Keita!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Ackerman and James Glass.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Spartan shoots in for a takedown but Keita shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Spartan looks for a takedown but Keita sprawls well.
Keita shoots in for a takedown but Spartan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Keita misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Spartan shoots in but no luck this time.
Keita wants to counter with a clinch but Spartan pushes him away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Furio Spartan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Spartan instigates a clinch.
Keita can't get the takedown.
Spartan lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Spartan (2) vs (0) Keita
Keita slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keita throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Spartan wants to pass the guard but Keita is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keita looking for a guillotine here but Spartan defends easily.
Keita escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Spartan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Spartan wants to pass the guard but Keita is keeping the position.
Our spies down at at Jako Gym inform us that Keita has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Spartan forces his way into half guard.
Keita is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Spartan pulls his head out easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spartan moves into full mount! Keita won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Spartan (5) vs (0) Keita
Keita is wriggling around trying to escape.
Spartan looking to control but Keita is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Keita wants to control but Spartan is having none of it.
Spartan can't control as he wanted to and Keita manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Spartan trying to pass the guard but Keita defending well.
Keita wants to control but Spartan is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Spartan is just content to waste time from the top position. Keita takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Spartan has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Keita looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
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.
Spartan trying to control the position from guard on top but Keita is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Spartan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Keita is keeping the position for now.
Spartan trying to control the position from guard on top but Keita is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Keita looking to hit a scissor sweep but Spartan is one step ahead there.
Spartan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Spartan trying to control the position from guard on top but Keita is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keita looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Spartan not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Keita is looking for a triangle but Spartan pushes his legs off easily.
Spartan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Keita is keeping the position for now.
Spartan pushing down on Keita's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Keita gets back to full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Keita is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Spartan (5) vs (2) Keita
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Spartan looking to control.
Keita advances to half guard.
Keita is looking for a kimura here.
Spartan works his way to full guard. Good work.
Keita stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Spartan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Keita is pushing down on Spartan's leg trying to pass to half guard. Spartan is fighting to maintain full guard but Keita has managed to sneak the leg through.
Keita is looking to take a break and control but Spartan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Keita is working for a submission of some sort.
Keita is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Spartan is just riding it out for now. Keita eventually gives up the hold.
Spartan is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Keita's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Keita's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Spartan (9) vs (2) Keita
Spartan looking for the choke from the back.
Keita tries to escape but Spartan has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Spartan is looking to control Keita but Keita is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Spartan looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Keita is controlling Spartan 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Spartan (9) vs (4) Keita
Keita trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Spartan wants to sweep here but Keita controlling him for the moment.
Keita thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Keita trying to control but Spartan is working from the bottom.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Keita stopping the sweep attempt from Spartan.
Spartan is working hard here to advance position.
Keita pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Spartan is keeping the position for now.
Keita wants to control from the top but Spartan keeps moving.
Keita stands and throws Spartan's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Spartan (9) vs (7) Keita
Keita is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Spartan is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Keita looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Keita trying to control the position but Spartan is working away.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Keita is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Spartan has escaped the position, nice work there.
Spartan struggling a bit here.
Spartan is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Spartan manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Spartan trying to control here.
Spartan trying to get back to full guard but Keita takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Spartan (9) vs (10) Keita
Keita has hold of Spartan's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Spartan manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Keita prevents Spartan from getting the reversal.
Keita looking for a guillotine from mount but Spartan is having none of it.
Spartan is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Keita trying to control but Spartan is having none of it.
Spartan really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Keita is working for a guillotine from mount but Spartan frees his head quite easily.
Keita prevents Spartan from getting the reversal.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Keita fails to advance to Spartan's back.
Spartan regains half guard.
Keita is pressing down on Spartan's thigh, looking to free his foot. Spartan is holding on for now.
Spartan is trying to get back to full guard.
Keita is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Spartan doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Keita.
Keita is working for a submission of some sort.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Keita is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Spartan doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Keita.
Keita content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Keita is working for a kimura but Spartan is defending it quite comfortably.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Spartan wants to get back to full guard.
Keita is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Keita is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Spartan (9) vs (13) Keita
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Keita pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Spartan 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: Spartan (11) vs (13) Keita
And that's the end of the fight!
Keita wins on points by 13 to 11.
After winning the bout, Hamza Keita 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 20, 2019 |
#R1#
Keita has a takedown stuffed.
Keita tries to clinch
and Smith counters with a nice kick to the body.
Keita fails with a takedown attempt.
Keita looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD#
Keita scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#SUB#
Keita working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith wants to control but Keita postures up.#T1#
Smith is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Smith sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Keita is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #CUT#
It looks like Mike Smith has been cut.
Keita sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Smith defending well though.
Keita not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are battling for position here. Smith manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Smith seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Keita content to stall in guard here.
Smith pulls Keita in close to prevent any damage. #T2#
Keita trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Keita missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Keita has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Keita chips away with some ground and pound.
Keita missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Keita throwing strikes but missing.
Keita throwing strikes from guard but Smith blocks nicely.
Keita throws a big elbow that misses. #T3#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Keita accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Keita working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Keita stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smith swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Keita works over Smith with some ground and pound from guard.#ROC#
Smith is rocked!
Keita is looking to work some ground and pound but Smith has wrist control.
Smith is trying to control the position but Keita postures up.
Keita wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Keita in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T4#
Keita throws a big elbow that misses.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Keita from controlling successfully.
Keita throws a strike but Smith rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Keita tries to strike from the bottom.
Keita looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SU2#
Smith decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Keita tries to close the distance and clinch but Smith swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD#
Smith gets caught flat footed, as Keita shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Keita from controlling successfully.
Smith avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hamza Keita dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mike Smith's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Keita closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Smith's guard.
Smith preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Keita works over Smith with some ground and pound from guard.#CUT#
That has opened up Mike Smith's cut even more.
Keita throwing strikes from guard but Smith blocks nicely.
Keita lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Smith is still in real trouble! Can Keita finish him?
Keita arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Smith's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Hamza Keita!
A victorious Hamza Keita 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 01, 2019 |
#R1#
Keita on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Keita tries for a takedown but Germano sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Germano is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Germano lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Keita slips under a jab.
Keita shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Keita avoids the body shot from Germano.
Keita feinted with a counter takedown.
Keita shoots in but Germano avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hamza Keita. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Germano misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Germano jabs Keita to the body, keeping him at a distance.#CL#
Keita closes the distance and clinches.
Keita tries to pull guard but Germano holds him up against the cage and eventually Keita drops back down to his feet.
Germano lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T1#
Germano working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Keita can't get the takedown.
Keita is trying to pull guard but Germano turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD2#
Germano has hold of one of Keita's legs. Keita is fighting the takedown attempt but Germano gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Keita keeping moving, preventing Germano from controlling successfully.
Keita trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Germano postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Germano landing some decent shots from guard.
Germano cracks Keita with a solid left hand.
Germano scoring with some ground and pound.
Germano wants to control from the top but Keita keeps moving.
Keita manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Germano manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##T2#
Keita slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Germano manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB#
Keita is trying to work for a kimura but Germano is defending well.
Keita wants to take a breather but Germano is having none of it. #SUB#
Keita is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Germano defends it well.
Germano wants to control the action here but instead Keita manages to pass to full mount! #T3#
Germano 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.
Keita prevents Germano from improving his position.
Keita passes into side control, despite Germano's attempt to control the position.
#SUB#
Keita is trying to get an arm triangle but Germano is defending well. #SUB#
Keita looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Germano tries to improve position but can't. #T4#
Keita creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Germano tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Keita thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Keita working away.
Keita misses with the ground and pound.
Germano is trying to get back to half guard.#SU#
Keita stands up.
Germano swats away the attempt to clinch by Keita.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rui Rodrigo Germano dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Germano takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Keita tries to clinch up but Germano circles away and keeps his distance.
Keita doesn't manage to clinch there - Germano circles away.
Keita uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Germano.
Keita half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Germano slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Keita as Germano shoots in.
Keita shoots in but no luck this time.
Hamza Keita is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keita uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Germano.
Germano swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Keita appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Germano has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Germano scores with the left hand. Keita knows he should have avoided that one. #T1#
Keita tries to close the distance and clinch but Germano swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Germano works Keita's body with a nice hook.
Keita tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Germano swivels and escapes.
Germano drops Keita with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Keita! Germano dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rui Rodrigo Germano!
During a confident post fight interview, Rui Rodrigo Germano thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
NSC 32: Boston vs Barkley
Date: Jun 18, 2019 |
#R1#
Nice shot by Kordic.
Kordic jabs Keita right on the nose. Keita blinks but takes it well.
Kordic scoring well with a low kick there.
Kordic cracks Keita with a good jab.
Jab by Kordic.
Keita avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#TD2#
Keita shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Kordic has a closed guard, preventing Keita from standing up.
Keita is looking to work some ground and pound but Kordic has wrist control.
Keita postures up.
Keita stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kordic swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kordic is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Keita trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Keita lands a couple of decent looking shots.#CUT2#
It looks like John Kordic has been cut.
Kordic can't keep his opponent in guard - Keita advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Keita has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Keita is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kordic doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Keita.
Keita trying to advance position but Kordic counters by regaining guard.
Keita throws a big elbow that misses. #T2#
Keita wants to control from the top but Kordic keeps moving.
Keita pushes down on Kordic's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kordic is refusing to be controlled, as Keita sits in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Keita not doing much here.
Keita wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kordic keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that John Kordic will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on John Kordic's cut.
That's time! Kordic's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Kordic misses with a low kick.
Keita looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kordic stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kordic wants it to stay on the feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Kordic misses the target.
Kordic lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Keita wants to clinch but Kordic slips to the side
and Kordic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kordic works over Keita's head and body with a nice combination.
Kordic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Keita can do to turn this around?
Good shot there by Kordic.
Kordic looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD2#
Keita shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Keita was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Keita is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kordic knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Keita tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #SUB2#
Keita goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Kordic has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Keita but great work by Kordic.#T1#
Kordic trying to control the position but Keita is working away.
Keita tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kordic wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Keita regains half guard.
Keita tries to roll over but Kordic keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Keita looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kordic is pressing down on Keita's thigh, looking to free his foot. Keita is holding on for now.
Keita is trying to get back to full guard.#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.
Keita is trying to maintain the position but Kordic is very close to passing his half guard.
Kordic is looking to take a break and control but Keita is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Keita wants to control but Kordic is keeping busy.
Keita wants to improve his position but Kordic is controlling well.
Keita holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Kordic dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on John Kordic's cut.
That's time! Kordic's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Keita displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kordic throws out the jab.
Keita wants to counter with a clinch but Kordic pushes him away.
Kordic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kordic scores with a jab to the jaw.
Keita walks into a jab.
Kordic lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Keita on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kordic scores with a jab to the head.
Keita fails in his attempt to clinch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kordic.
Keita misses with a double jab.
Kordic connects with a crisp jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kordic. That's going to slow Keita down.
John Kordic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kordic lands a nice shot that snaps Keita's head back.
Kordic swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Keita.
Kordic is looking to chop away at Keita's legs. #T1#
Kordic lands a jab to the nose.
Keita bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kordic misses with a looping left.#TD2#
Keita shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#SUB2#
Keita is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Kordic still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Kordic has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Keita is looking to regain half guard here but Kordic keeps moving and retains side control. #T2#
Kordic tries to stand but Keita is controlling his head.
Kordic happy to just control the position for now.
Hamza Keita has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hamza Keita has got the better of the ground game so far.
Keita manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kordic's best efforts.
Kordic is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Keita wants to get back to full guard.
Keita flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Kordic showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kordic, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight for John Kordic!
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for John Kordic!
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight for John Kordic!
John Kordic wins by unanimous decision!
Jumping up and down and very excited, John Kordic waved his t-shirt featuring Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing's logo in front of the cameras.
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Event:
NSC 25: Maximus vs Twborg
Date: May 21, 2019 |
#R1#
Keita moves out of range as Ribeiro strikes.
Ribeiro throws a body punch but Keita moves out of range.
Ribeiro scores with the left hand. Keita knows he should have avoided that one.
Sloppy strikes from Keita. Those never looked like landing.
Ribeiro cracks Keita with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ribeiro leaves Keita with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ribeiro throws a lazy right hand but Keita sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ribeiro connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Keita momentarily.
Ribeiro misses with a straight left. #TD2#
Keita looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Ribeiro!#ES#
Ribeiro throws Keita to one side and escapes!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sloppy strikes from Ribeiro. Those never looked like landing.
Keita shoots for a takedown but Ribeiro saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Alexandre Ribeiro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Ribeiro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ribeiro scores with a crisp jab that stopped Keita in his tracks.
Keita uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ribeiro.
Keita drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ribeiro defends it well.
Ribeiro throws a shot from downtown. Keita moves away and avoids it.
Keita closes the distance and clinches up with Ribeiro, looking for a takedown. Keita pushes Ribeiro against the ropes but Ribeiro circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Alexandre Ribeiro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hamza Keita.
Ribeiro throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD2#
and Keita counters with a takedown into side control.
Ribeiro is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Art of War Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.#SU2#
Keita stands up and beckons Ribeiro to his feet.
Ribeiro misses with a hook.
And Keita tries to counter it with a takedown but Ribeiro pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Ribeiro throws out a loose jab but Keita uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ribeiro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Keita.
Keita tries to counter by closing the distance.
Ribeiro looks to score with a jab to the body but Keita is just out of range.
Keita tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ribeiro defends well and Keita ends up having to push Ribeiro into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Alexandre Ribeiro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ribeiro lands a head shot.#ROC#
Keita is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ribeiro connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Keita out cold! This one is over in a flash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alexandre Ribeiro!
An out of breath Alexandre Ribeiro thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
NSC 20: Chaelsson vs Pinochet
Date: May 07, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Samedov moves into the clinch.
Samedov is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD#
Keita pulls guard successfully.
Keita 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.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Keita trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Samedov has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Keita is proving hard to escape from. #SUB#
Keita is looking for a triangle but Samedov pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Keita working for a triangle but Samedov defends it easily.
#SUB#
Keita escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Samedov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Samedov has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Keita is proving hard to escape from.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Keita is looking for a triangle but Samedov pushes his legs off easily.
#SU2#
Samedov decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #T1##CL2#
Samedov darts in and clinches Keita up against the ropes.
Keita is trying to force a seperation but Samedov has the dominant position.
Keita tries to pull guard but Samedov won't allow it.
Keita blocks the elbow strike.
Samedov comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Keita blocks the elbow strike.
Keita blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Keita blocks the elbow strike.
Samedov throws an elbow but it misses.
Keita dodges an elbow strike from Samedov.
Samedov is leaning against Keita and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Samedov comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Keita dodges an elbow strike from Samedov.
Keita tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hamza Keita. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Keita tries to pull guard but Samedov holds him up against the ropes and eventually Keita drops back down to his feet.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Samedov. #CUT2#
It looks like Hamza Keita has been cut.#T2#
Samedov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Samedov lands an elbow inside that Keita shrugs off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Samedov lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #TD#
Keita gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Samedov wants to get back to his feet.
Samedov tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Keita manages to move to mount!
#SUB#
Keita jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Samedov manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Samedov is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Keita wants to lay and pray for a moment but Samedov keeps working.
Keita connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Samedov some visible discomfort.
#SUB#
Keita wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Samedov, who protects the arm well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zabit Samedov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hamza Keita's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Keita showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Samedov.
Samedov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Keita is looking to clinch.
Samedov tries to clinch up but Keita circles away and keeps his distance.
Samedov misses with a head kick.
Samedov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Keita drops down looking for a counter takedown but Samedov sprawls and moves away.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A head kick misses from Samedov.
Keita moves out of range of the body kick.
Hamza Keita is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Keita misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Samedov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Keita tries to clinch but Samedov is having none of it.
Samedov tries to clinch there but Keita circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Samedov swings for the body but Keita moves out of range.
#CL2#
Samedov closes the distance and pushes Keita back into the ropes.
Samedov is defending well against a takedown attempt.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Samedov throws an elbow but misses.
Samedov lands a nice elbow. #T1#
Samedov using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Keita blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Samedov just misses with a elbow thrown towards Keita's brow.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Samedov.
Keita fails to pull guard.
Samedov misses with an elbow over the top.
Keita fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hamza Keita. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Samedov lands a body punch in the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Samedov just misses with a elbow thrown towards Keita's brow.
Samedov throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Keita avoids a wild elbow strike from Samedov.
Keita drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Samedov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Samedov.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Keita blocks a body shot from Samedov.
Samedov scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T2#
Keita is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Samedov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Samedov lands a nice elbow.
Samedov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Keita jumps guard but Samedov turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Keita tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Samedov digs a right hand underneath Keita's ribcage. Keita let out a lung full of air as it connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Samedov lands a nice elbow.
Keita blocks an uppercut.
Keita takes a shot to the head.
Samedov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Keita dodges an elbow strike from Samedov.
Keita avoids a wild elbow strike from Samedov.
Samedov throws an elbow that misses.
Samedov creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Keita's defenses.
Zabit Samedov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Samedov creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Samedov throws an elbow that misses.
Keita blocking some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zabit Samedov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Hamza Keita's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Samedov loads up on a big right hand but Keita slips the punch.
Keita feinted with a counter takedown.#CL2#
Samedov has closed the distance and engaged Keita in a clinch.
Keita drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Samedov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Keita drops down looking for an ankle pick but Samedov pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2#
Samedov forces Keita back against the ropes and clinches.
Samedov throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Samedov throws an elbow but it misses.
Keita tries to pull guard but Samedov forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hamza Keita. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Keita pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB#
Keita has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Samedov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Samedov wanted to stand there but Keita had control of the position.
Samedov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T1##SUB#
Samedov wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Keita's closed guard. He's half up but Keita has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Keita pivots and extends the arm, Samedov falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Keita! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hamza Keita!
During a confident post fight interview, Hamza Keita thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 12, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Keita looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Keita trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Keita works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Keita wants to take a breather but Smith is having none of it.
Smith wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Keita wants to work for an arm triangle but Smith is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Keita is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Smith has managed to free his arm - good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Keita is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Smith is just riding it out for now. Keita eventually gives up the hold.
Smith tries to roll over but Keita keeps him under control.#T1#
Smith makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Smith.
Keita trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Smith tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Keita trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Keita drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Smith manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Keita has Smith in his guard.#REVB##SUB#
Keita is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T2#
Keita striking off his back but it's not causing Smith any problems.
Smith trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Keita seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Keita had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Smith defends it easily.#SUB#
Keita is looking for a triangle but Smith pushes his legs off easily.
Smith stays in close to Keita's body and controls the position.
Keita looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Smith is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Keita is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Smith is aware though and is defending well.
Smith controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Keita looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Keita working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Smith doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Smith manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Smith looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T4#
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.
Keita looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Keita has his foot on Smith's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Smith works his way back into a safe position though.
Smith postures up.
Keita keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Keita throws a hook to the side of Smith's head but Smith sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Keita tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Smith swivels and escapes.
A head kick misses from Smith.
Keita shoots in but Smith avoids the takedown attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hamza Keita dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Keita shoots in but Smith avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Smith tries a quick counter leg kick but Keita is wise to it.
Keita throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith scores with a nice body kick.
Keita changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Smith tries to avoid it but Keita manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Smith to the ground. Smith escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Keita moves in looking to clinch but Smith pushes him off.
Smith raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Keita shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Smith counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hamza Keita. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Keita moves forwards but Smith connects with a nice, crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Keita lands an overhand right.
Keita takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Smith connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T1#
Keita tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Smith manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mike Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Keita slips under a jab.
Smith lands a big head kick that sends Keita to the canvas! Smith follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Smith!
Mike Smith made sure to mention his sponsor, Mohito Fightwear (Laundry) in his post fight interview.
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Event:
ADWGC Tokyo 3
Date: Mar 17, 2019 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Brotha Gracie (ranked 2970 p4p, 382 weight class) and Hamza Keita (ranked 3292 p4p, 417 weight class). Gracie kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Tupac - Last Muthafucka Breathin'. Keita is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Secka - Pointure . This should be fireworks!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Brotha Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 5 losses; Hamza Keita!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Hirohito Nitta and Yuuki Gou.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Keita has Gracie up against the cage in a clinch.
We've been hearing reports that Gracie has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Keita is pressed up against the cage. Gracie has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Keita down to the mat. Keita avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Gracie darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracie (2) vs (0) Keita
Gracie is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Keita is trying to get back to full guard.
Keita actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Keita looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
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.
Keita looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gracie is looking to take a break and control but Keita is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gracie is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Keita keeping hold of Gracie's head, controlling as best he can.
Gracie looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keita has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gracie is working away from the top position though.
Keita is refusing to be controlled, as Gracie sits in half guard.
Gracie is controlling the pace.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gracie is trying to control the action in half guard but Keita is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Keita tries to roll over but Gracie keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Gracie seems content to control.
Keita moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Keita is looking for a triangle but Gracie pushes his legs off easily.
Gracie sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Gracie got a little sloppy there for a moment and Keita has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gracie has managed to get both his arms back between Keita's legs - danger averted.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Keita is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Keita has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Gracie is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Keita. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (5) vs (0) Keita
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keita is looking to regain half guard here but Gracie keeps moving and retains side control.
Gracie is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Keita has escaped the position, nice work there.
You can see the frustration on Keita's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Keita 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.
Keita tries to improve position but can't.
Gracie will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gracie is staying tight to Keita's torso, preventing him from escaping.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Gracie's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Keita can't do much from the bottom here.
Keita manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Gracie passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (8) vs (0) Keita
Keita really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Gracie can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Keita is looking to escape.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Keita tries to lock up and control but Gracie gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Gracie has control of Keita's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Keita regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Keita is looking to get to half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Keita manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Keita is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gracie pulls his head out easily.
Keita looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Keita is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gracie's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gracie's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gracie (8) vs (4) Keita
Keita is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Gracie has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Gracie tries to roll but Keita sticks to his back.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Keita is riding his opponent, not letting Gracie buck him off.
Keita is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Gracie knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Gracie for a finish.
Gracie showing good submission defense here.
Keita looking to hold on to the position here but Gracie rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Gracie is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Keita from controlling successfully.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Keita looking to pass the guard.
Keita sitting in guard here, content to control.
Gracie is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Keita passes Gracie's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Gracie is trying to maintain the position but Keita is very close to passing his half guard.
Keita is working for a submission of some sort.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Keita is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Keita is trying to work for a kimura but Gracie is defending well.
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gracie is staying active underneath Keita, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Keita seems to be looking for submissions.
Gracie is not content to let Keita control the position.
Keita is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Keita tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gracie knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Keita is working for a submission of some sort.
Keita seems to be working for a kimura but Gracie defends the submission attempt.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Keita is working for a submission of some sort.
Gracie is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Keita pulls his head out easily.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Gracie tries to roll over but Keita keeps him under control.
Keita wants to free his trapped foot but Gracie is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gracie is looking for a sweep. Keita is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.
Keita is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Keita is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gracie defends it well.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Keita is looking to take a break and control but Gracie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Keita moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (8) vs (7) Keita
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
You can see the frustration on Gracie's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gracie takes the fight on points by 8 to 7.
A victorious Brotha Gracie 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:
ADWGC Rio
Date: Mar 02, 2019 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Dalibor Drahomir (ranked 950 p4p, 148 weight class) and Hamza Keita (ranked 3176 p4p, 406 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Drahomir might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Outspoken. Keita has chosen Secka - Pointure as his entrance music. 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 light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Dalibor Drahomir! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 4 losses; Hamza Keita!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Paulo Santos and Emerson Jorge.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Keita fails with an attempt to clinch.
Keita tries to clinch but Drahomir is having none of it.
Drahomir half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Drahomir dives in for a single leg takedown but Keita sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Keita feints the counter takedown.
Drahomir keeps the fight on the outside.
Keita shoots for a takedown but Drahomir saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Drahomir shoots in and bounces Keita off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Drahomir (2) vs (0) Keita
Drahomir passes Keita's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keita gets full guard.
Drahomir stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Keita swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Keita looking for a guillotine here but Drahomir defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drahomir trying to control the position from guard on top but Keita is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Keita escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Drahomir gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Keita had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Drahomir defends it easily.
Keita is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keita seems keen to control Drahomir's posture.
Drahomir passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Drahomir (5) vs (0) Keita
Keita wants to control but Drahomir postures up.
Drahomir is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Keita knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Keita sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keita is defending against the submission attempts here by Drahomir.
Keita wants to control but Drahomir is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Keita slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Keita has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Drahomir is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Keita. Score +3 for passing guard: Drahomir (8) vs (0) Keita
Keita tries to buck Drahomir off but Drahomir is having none of it.
Keita is still trying to improve position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
I wouldn't like to be where Keita is right now.
Keita gets back to half guard.
Keita moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Keita has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Drahomir can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Drahomir trying to control but Keita is working from the bottom.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Keita looking for a guillotine here but Drahomir defends easily.
Keita working for submissions but it's allowed Drahomir to get to half guard.
Drahomir is trying to control. Keita wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Drahomir is pressing down on Keita's thigh, looking to free his foot. Keita is holding on for now.
Keita gets back to full guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Keita looking to control.
Keita is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Drahomir is aware though and is defending well.
Drahomir passes into half guard.
Keita is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Drahomir pulls his head out easily.
Drahomir wants to pass to mount but Keita is defending the position.
Keita 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.
Keita tries to get to full guard but Drahomir has control of the leg.
Keita looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Drahomir trying to pass the guard but Keita defending well.
Keita wants to control but Drahomir is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Drahomir tries to pass to full mount but Keita defends it.
Keita actively working from the bottom here.
Drahomir moves into full mount! Keita won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Drahomir (11) vs (0) Keita
Drahomir takes Keita's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Keita is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Drahomir (14) vs (0) Keita
Keita 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 Drahomir gets his way!
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Keita tries to break free.
Keita just trying to survive but Drahomir is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Drahomir wants to control but Keita is keeping busy.
Drahomir just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Keita 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 Drahomir gets his way!
Keita rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Drahomir tries to pass to full mount but Keita defends it.
Drahomir will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Keita wants to control but Drahomir is keeping busy.
Keita looking for submissions off his back.
Keita looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Keita looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Keita trying to control from the bottom.
Drahomir tries to pass to full mount but Keita defends it.
Keita looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Drahomir is pressing down on Keita's thigh, looking to free his foot. Keita is holding on for now.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Keita is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Drahomir pulls his head out easily.
Keita is trying to get back to full guard.
Keita looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Keita wants to improve his position but Drahomir is controlling well.
Drahomir wants to free his trapped foot but Keita is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Keita wants to get back to full guard but Drahomir has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Drahomir (17) vs (0) Keita
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Keita tries to bench press Drahomir off him but Drahomir keeps the position.
Drahomir trying to control the position but Keita is working away.
Drahomir looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Drahomir is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Keita has escaped the position, nice work there.
Drahomir is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Keita has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Keita manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Keita is looking for a sweep. Drahomir is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Keita looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Keita looking for submissions off his back.
Keita with the active half guard here but Drahomir passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Drahomir (20) vs (0) Keita
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Keita is not content to let Drahomir control the position.
Keita is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Drahomir tries for a kimura but Keita is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Drahomir tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Drahomir takes the fight on points by 20 to 0.
Dalibor Drahomir decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
TWGC 24 (205lbs, D1): Helsinki Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jan 20, 2019 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Santiago Gracie (ranked 6443 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hamza Keita (ranked 3047 p4p, 0 weight class). Keita has chosen Secka - Pointure as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 9 losses; Santiago Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Hamza Keita!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Arvi Lind and Matti Vanhoillinen.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Keita rushes Gracie and presses him up against the cage.
Keita gets control of Gracie's arms and successfully pulls guard. Keita will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Keita can't keep his opponent in guard - Gracie advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Gracie takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Keita is defending well.
Gracie prevents Keita from improving his position.
Gracie takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Keita is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gracie pulls his head out easily.
Gracie is looking to advance position but Keita won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie controlling the pace.
Keita is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Keita is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Keita 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keita trying to control here.
Gracie controlling the action here.
Gracie trying to control the action but Keita is working from the bottom.
Gracie wants to free his trapped foot but Keita is holding on for dear life with his legs.
We've been hearing good reports from Gracie'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.
Keita controlling the position for now.
Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Keita keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie stalling.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gracie is looking to advance position but Keita won't allow it.
Gracie controlling the action here.
Gracie looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
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.
Keita looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Keita wants to get back to full guard.
Keita is not content to let Gracie control the position.
Gracie is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Keita is just riding it out for now. Gracie eventually gives up the hold.
Keita won't allow Gracie to pass to mount.
Gracie content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Keita looking for submissions off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie controlling the pace.
Keita is looking to get back to full guard here but Gracie has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (3) vs (0) Keita
Keita is looking for a sweep.
Gracie controls the position from side control.
Keita is trying to control Gracie's posture but Gracie avoids it.
Gracie content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Gracie trying to control the action but Keita is working from the bottom.
Gracie is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Keita is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
You can see the frustration on Keita's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Keita tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gracie wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Gracie tries to move into full mount but can't pass Keita's legs.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Keita struggling a bit here.
Keita is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Gracie is staying active.
Gracie advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Gracie (5) vs (0) Keita
Gracie trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gracie avoids the attempt from Keita to control.
Keita can't escape the position.
Gracie content just to control the position here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Gracie wants to control the pace but Keita is squirming around nicely.
Gracie tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Keita wants to control but Gracie is having none of it.
Keita is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Gracie works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Gracie (8) vs (0) Keita
Gracie controls the action.
Gracie is hanging on to Keita's back as he tries to escape.
Gracie just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Gracie is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Keita defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Gracie trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Keita doesn't escape.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Keita's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Keita looking very determined here, making life difficult for Gracie.
Keita rolls, trying to escape but Gracie keeps control of the position.
Keita trying to control the position but Gracie manages to sink in the hooks.
Gracie is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Gracie working for a choke but Keita is defending well.
Keita can't escape the position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Gracie just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Keita tries to roll but Gracie sticks to his back.
Keita trying to control the hands but Gracie won't let him.
Good control from Gracie.
A lull in the action here.
Keita can't escape the position.
Gracie tries to keep control of the position but Keita is staying busy.
Gracie looking for the choke but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on Keita's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Gracie struggling to keep hold of the position.
Keita trying to control the hands but Gracie won't let him.
Keita tries to roll but Gracie sticks to his back.
What can Keita do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Gracie wants to control but Keita is keeping busy.
Keita 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 Gracie gets his way!
Gracie trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
What can Keita do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Gracie gets his hands free as Keita looks to control.
Keita tries to roll but Gracie sticks to his back.
Keita staying busy and making it hard for Gracie to control.
Keita tries to escape but Gracie has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Gracie trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Keita doesn't escape.
Gracie is looking to control Keita but Keita is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Keita tries to escape but Gracie has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Gracie biding his time, looking for the opening.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Keita tries to roll but Gracie sticks to his back.
Gracie controlling from the back.
Gracie tries to keep control of the position but Keita is staying busy.
Gracie slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Keita defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Gracie struggling to keep hold of the position.
Gracie is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Keita defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Keita trying to control the hands but Gracie won't let him.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Keita tries to roll but Gracie sticks to his back.
I would not like to be Keita right now.
I really don't envy Keita right now.
Gracie biding his time, controlling Keita.
Gracie is trying to stick to Keita's back but Keita is turning into Gracie. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Gracie's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Keita. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (8) vs (2) Keita
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Keita trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gracie looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gracie takes the fight on points by 8 to 2.
A very excited looking Santiago Gracie made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 03, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Stefan has managed to clinch.
#BC2#
Stefan breaks from the clinch.
Keita shoots in for a takedown but Stefan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL2#
Stefan clinches.
Stefan tries to land knees in the clinch but Keita avoids the damage to the body. #BC2#
Stefan breaks from the clinch.
Keita is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Stefan pushes Keita up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Stefan breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Stefan closes the distance and pushes Keita back into the cage.#BC2#
Stefan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stefan lands with a straight right. Keita didn't see that one coming.
Stefan connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Stefan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Keita moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Keita moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC2#
Stefan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1#
A shot to the body from Keita misses #KD2#
and Stefan counters with a crisp one two that drops Keita! Stefan thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Keita to his feet! Keita is in big trouble!#ROC2#
Keita is rocked!
Keita loses concentration momentarily and Stefan pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! Keita crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Stefan finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Hector Stefan!
An out of breath Hector Stefan thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 14, 2018 |
#R1#
Keita tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tupper V! But no joy.
Keita shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tupper V but Tupper V pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Keita doesn't manage to clinch there - Tupper V circles away.
Keita stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Keita connects with a body shot.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Tupper V enables Keita to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Tupper V manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Tupper V really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Keita. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Keita postures up.
We've been hearing good reports from Keita'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.
Keita might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keita landing with the ground and pound.
Keita controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T1#
Keita wants to pass the guard but Tupper V is keeping the position.
Keita has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Keita keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Tupper V's head.
Keita controls from within his opponent's guard.
Keita is looking to work some ground and pound but Tupper V has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tupper V looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Keita stands and throws Tupper V's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Tupper V is letting Keita control him for a moment.
Keita has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T2##SUB#
Tupper V wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Keita has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Tupper V's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Tupper V is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Keita!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Hamza Keita!
A relieved looking Hamza Keita thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
TWGC 21 (205lbs, D2): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Apr 15, 2018 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Titus Kahoohalphala (ranked 4822 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hamza Keita (ranked 2410 p4p, 0 weight class). Kahoohalphala kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Diablo Swing Orchestra - Ragdoll Physics. Keita has chosen Secka - Pointure 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 light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Titus Kahoohalphala! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Hamza Keita!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kahoohalphala instigates a clinch.
Kahoohalphala has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Keita regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kahoohalphala (2) vs (0) Keita
Keita keeping moving, preventing Kahoohalphala from controlling successfully.
Keita wants to sweep here but Kahoohalphala controlling him for the moment.
Kahoohalphala wants to pass the guard but Keita is keeping the position.
Keita 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: Kahoohalphala (2) vs (2) Keita
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kahoohalphala works his way to full guard. Good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kahoohalphala keeping full guard, as Keita tries to pass.
Kahoohalphala looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kahoohalphala keeping moving, preventing Keita from controlling successfully.
Keita is pushing down on Kahoohalphala's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kahoohalphala is fighting to maintain full guard but Keita has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kahoohalphala is defending against the submission attempts here by Keita.
Keita is trying to work for a kimura but Kahoohalphala is defending well.
Kahoohalphala gets full guard.
Keita stands and throws Kahoohalphala's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kahoohalphala (2) vs (5) Keita
Keita tries for a kimura but Kahoohalphala is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kahoohalphala manages to get back to half guard.
Kahoohalphala looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Keita wants to work for an arm triangle but Kahoohalphala is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kahoohalphala wants to get back to full guard.
Kahoohalphala is defending against the submission attempts here by Keita.
Keita wants to work for an arm triangle but Kahoohalphala is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kahoohalphala is refusing to be controlled, as Keita sits in half guard.
Kahoohalphala makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kahoohalphala.
Kahoohalphala wants to sweep here but Keita controlling him for the moment.
Keita sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kahoohalphala's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kahoohalphala wants to get back to full guard.
Keita 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.
Kahoohalphala moves into full guard.
Keita trying to control the position from guard on top but Kahoohalphala is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kahoohalphala looking for a guillotine here but Keita defends easily.
Kahoohalphala is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Keita defends well.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Keita passes Kahoohalphala's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Keita 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.
My spies in Jako Gym inform me that Keita has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Keita is stalling here. Kahoohalphala is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Keita seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Kahoohalphala has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kahoohalphala (6) vs (5) Keita
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Keita tries to bench press Kahoohalphala off him but Kahoohalphala keeps the position.
Keita is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Keita manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kahoohalphala stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Keita swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Keita throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kahoohalphala trying to control the position from guard on top but Keita is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Keita is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kahoohalphala wants to control from the top but Keita keeps moving.
Keita looking for a guillotine here but Kahoohalphala defends easily.
Kahoohalphala controlling from the top position.
Keita looking for a sweep. Not yet Keita, not yet.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Keita has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kahoohalphala can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Keita working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Kahoohalphala has passed into half guard!
Keita is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kahoohalphala pulls his head out easily.
Kahoohalphala is working for a submission of some sort.
Keita has a hand on Kahoohalphala's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Kahoohalphala takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Kahoohalphala (9) vs (5) Keita
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Keita tries to reverse the position but Kahoohalphala maintains control.
Keita keeps trying to improve his position.
Kahoohalphala wants to control the pace but Keita is squirming around nicely.
Keita really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Keita regains half guard.
Keita makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Keita.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Keita trying to keep a closed guard but Kahoohalphala is proving a slippery customer.
Keita can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kahoohalphala controls the pace.
Kahoohalphala trying to control but Keita is working from the bottom.
Kahoohalphala won't allow Keita to sweep him here.
Kahoohalphala wants to control from the top but Keita keeps moving.
Kahoohalphala works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Keita is trying to control but can't.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Kahoohalphala is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Keita doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kahoohalphala.
Keita is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kahoohalphala's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kahoohalphala's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kahoohalphala (9) vs (9) Keita
Keita is looking for the choke from the back position but Kahoohalphala is controlling his hands well.
Kahoohalphala tries to escape but Keita has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Keita working for a choke but Kahoohalphala is defending well.
Kahoohalphala manages to reverse the position and now he's in Keita's guard. Nice work there by Kahoohalphala.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kahoohalphala (11) vs (9) Keita
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Keita looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kahoohalphala is one step ahead there.
Kahoohalphala got a little sloppy there for a moment and Keita has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kahoohalphala has managed to get both his arms back between Keita's legs - danger averted.
Kahoohalphala trying to control the position from guard on top but Keita is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kahoohalphala controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kahoohalphala seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Keita for as long as he can get away with.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Kahoohalphala wants to control from the top but Keita keeps moving.
Kahoohalphala slips nicely into half guard.
Keita looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kahoohalphala is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Keita is just riding it out for now. Kahoohalphala eventually gives up the hold.
Keita wants to improve his position but Kahoohalphala is controlling well.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Keita is defending against the submission attempts here by Kahoohalphala.
Kahoohalphala is looking for a kimura but Keita is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kahoohalphala to get the leverage.
Kahoohalphala will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Keita is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kahoohalphala pulls his head out easily.
Kahoohalphala is trying to control the action in half guard but Keita is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kahoohalphala takes the fight on points by 11 to 9.
A victorious Titus Kahoohalphala 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 21 (205lbs, D2): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Apr 14, 2018 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Hamza Keita (ranked 2391 p4p, 0 weight class) and Violence Tyler (ranked 7857 p4p, 0 weight class). Keita comes to the cage accompanied by Secka - Pointure . Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Violence Tyler enters the cage!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Hamza Keita! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Violence Tyler!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Tyler closes the distance and pushes Keita back into the cage.
Keita jumps into guard, dragging Tyler to the mat.
Tyler trying to control but Keita is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Keita looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Keita working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Tyler has passed into half guard!
Keita is trying to control but can't.
Keita is looking for a sweep. Tyler 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.
Tyler is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Keita sees it coming and defends easily.
Keita might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Keita looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Tyler is pressing down on Keita's thigh, looking to free his foot. Keita is holding on for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keita looking for submissions off his back.
Tyler wants to lay and pray for a moment but Keita keeps working.
Keita looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Tyler is working for a kimura here but Keita manages to reverse the position and he's now in Tyler's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Keita (2) vs (0) Tyler
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Keita is pushing down on Tyler's leg trying to pass to half guard. Tyler is fighting to maintain full guard but Keita has managed to sneak the leg through.
We've been hearing that Keita has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Keita is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Tyler trying to control from the bottom.
Tyler manages to get to full guard.
Tyler can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Keita controls the pace.
Keita wants to pass the guard but Tyler is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyler has an active guard here but Keita has managed to pass into half guard.
Keita wants to work for an arm triangle but Tyler is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Keita maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Tyler could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Keita has cracked it and Tyler is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Keita!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Hamza Keita!
A victorious Hamza Keita 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 10, 2018 |
#R1#
Keita dives in for a single leg takedown but Tupper V sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD#
Keita bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Tupper V tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Keita looking for the RNC. #SUB#
Tupper V defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Keita's arms. #ES2#
Keita has his opponent's back but Tupper V is looking to stand. He manages to get to his feet and shakes off Keita.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Keita showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tupper V.
#TD#
Tupper V gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Keita to score an easy takedown into full guard.#T1#
Keita stopping the sweep attempt from Tupper V.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Keita's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Keita trying to control but Tupper V is working from the bottom. #SU#
Keita decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Keita tries to clinch there but Tupper V circles away.
Tupper V throws a shot from downtown. Keita moves away and avoids it.
Keita wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Tupper V keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T2#
Tupper V swats away the attempt to clinch by Keita.
Tupper V throws a right hand that Keita ducks under and follows up with a left that Keita also avoids with ease.
Keita seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Keita fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tupper V misses with a double jab
and Keita counters with a lovely shot to the body.
No luck for Keita with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hamza Keita. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tupper V shoots in for a takedown but Keita shows good takedown defense. #TD#
Keita fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Tupper V sprawls well initially but Keita persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #T3##SUB#
Keita seems to be looking for submissions.
Still in half guard, Keita seems content to control.
Tupper V is trying to get back to full guard.#SU#
Keita decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Keita looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#TD#
Keita shoots in and gets a takedown into Tupper V's guard.#T4#
Keita is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SU#
Keita decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Tupper V throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD#
and Keita counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Keita is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've been hearing that Keita has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Keita stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tupper V swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tupper V really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Keita. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Keita trying to control the position from guard on top but Tupper V is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hamza Keita dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Keita tries to clinch up but Tupper V circles away and keeps his distance.
Tupper V scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Tupper V slips a straight right by Keita.
Hamza Keita is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Keita lands a two punch combo.
#CUT#
It looks like Bobby Tupper V has been cut.
Keita is looking to clinch but Tupper V is avoiding it.
Keita tries for a takedown but Tupper V circles away easily
and Tupper V counters with a series of strikes. Keita will be more careful next time no doubt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keita gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Keita takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tupper V throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tupper V shoots in for a double leg but Keita sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#T1#
Tupper V swings for the body but Keita moves out of range.
Keita throwing a counter right hand but Tupper V manages to avoid it.
Tupper V misses with a looping right.#TD#
Keita closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Tupper V to the mat! Tupper V manages to get full guard.
Keita scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB#
Keita thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Tupper V looking to control.
Tupper V is looking to stand up but Keita isn't so interested in that idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU#
Keita gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Sloppy strikes from Tupper V. Those never looked like landing. #T2#
Tupper V swats away the attempt to clinch by Keita.
Tupper V is looking for the big counter here.
Bobby Tupper V seems to be getting the better of the standup.
No joy there for Tupper V, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Keita feinted with a counter takedown.
Tupper V misses with a double jab
#TD#
and Keita counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Tupper V is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Keita working over Tupper V with some ground and pound. Tupper V looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Nice strikes from Keita there.
Keita is looking to advance position but Tupper V won't allow it.
Hamza Keita overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Keita looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T3##SUB#
Keita is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Keita is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Tupper V is just riding it out for now. Keita eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Keita wants to work for an arm triangle but Tupper V is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Tupper V trying to control from the bottom.
#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Keita works his way into full mount! #SUB#
Keita looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Keita trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Keita scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Keita is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tupper V can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Tupper V has left one of his arms exposed and Keita doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Tupper V screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hamza Keita!
An out of breath Hamza Keita thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
TWGC 19 (265+lbs, D3): Finals - Round 3
Date: Dec 05, 2017 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Hamza Keita (ranked 2407 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stacker Pentacost (ranked 5228 p4p, 0 weight class). Keita comes to the cage accompanied by Secka - Pointure . Pentacost is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Code Blue Coma/ Downset. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Hamza Keita! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 1 losses; Stacker Pentacost!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Daniel Blasius and Wagner Zegers.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Pentacost clinches up with Keita and pushes him back against the cage.
Keita tries to pull guard but Pentacost holds him up against the cage and eventually Keita drops back down to his feet.
Pentacost is looking for a takedown.
Pentacost wants a takedown but no success here.
Keita tries to pull guard but Pentacost holds him up against the cage and eventually Keita drops back down to his feet.
Pentacost drags the fight down to the ground.
Keita drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Pentacost manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Keita has Pentacost in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Keita (0) vs (2) Pentacost
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Keita throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keita throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keita wants to sweep here but Pentacost controlling him for the moment.
Keita looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Pentacost has picked Keita up and slammed him! Keita can't keep hold of the triangle and Pentacost manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Keita (0) vs (5) Pentacost
Pentacost is staying tight to Keita's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Keita can't do much from the bottom here.
Keita is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Keita's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Keita trying to remain calm as Pentacost controls from the top position.
Keita tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Pentacost wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keita can't do much from the bottom here.
Keita is trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Keita wants to control but Pentacost postures up.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Keita tries to bench press Pentacost off him but Pentacost keeps the position.
Keita is working hard here to advance position.
Pentacost taking a breather here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keita tries to improve position but can't.
Pentacost is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Keita's shoulder. That is not cool.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Keita tries to bench press Pentacost off him but Pentacost keeps the position.
Keita is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Pentacost's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Keita looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pentacost moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Keita (0) vs (8) Pentacost
Pentacost controls the position.
Keita tries to bench press Pentacost off him but Pentacost keeps the position.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Keita is trying to improve his position.
Keita can't do much from the bottom here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Keita tries to improve position but can't.
Pentacost taking a breather here.
Keita tries to buck Pentacost off but Pentacost is having none of it.
Keita being controlled for a moment.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Keita gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Keita trying to get back to full guard but Pentacost takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Keita (0) vs (11) Pentacost
Keita is in all sorts of trouble here.
Keita is just holding on here. Pentacost manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Keita (0) vs (14) Pentacost
Pentacost is riding his opponent, not letting Keita buck him off.
Keita tries to roll but Pentacost sticks to his back.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Keita trying to control the hands but Pentacost breaks the grip.
Pentacost has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Keita's body.
Keita tries to escape but Pentacost has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Keita is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Keita trying to control the hands but Pentacost won't let him.
Keita tries to escape the position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Pentacost controlling the position well here. Keita rolled but Pentacost kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Keita trying to control but not successfully.
Pentacost just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Keita rolls, trying to escape but Pentacost keeps control of the position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Keita trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Keita is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Pentacost is trying to stick to Keita's back but Keita is turning into Pentacost. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Pentacost's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Keita. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Keita (2) vs (14) Pentacost
Keita trying to control but Pentacost is working from the bottom.
Keita looking to pass the guard.
Keita is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Pentacost is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Pentacost has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Keita (2) vs (16) Pentacost
Pentacost controlling from the top position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Keita looking to control.
Pentacost must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Pentacost sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Keita's guard.
Keita wants to improve his position but Pentacost is controlling well.
Keita is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Pentacost jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Keita (2) vs (19) Pentacost
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Keita tries to buck Pentacost off but Pentacost is having none of it.
Pentacost staying calm.
Keita tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Pentacost controlling from side mount.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Keita is looking to reverse the position.
Keita gets back to half guard.
Pentacost with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Keita trying to get back to full guard but Pentacost takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Keita (2) vs (22) Pentacost
Pentacost is trying to take his opponent's back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pentacost controlling the position easily from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pentacost wins on points by 22 to 2.
Stacker Pentacost is the new super heavyweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Stacker Pentacost thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
TWGC 19 (265+lbs, D3): Finals - Round 2
Date: Dec 04, 2017 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between John Travoltavich (ranked 5367 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hamza Keita (ranked 2403 p4p, 0 weight class). Keita has chosen Secka - Pointure as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; John Travoltavich! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Hamza Keita!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Nard Betker and Paul Aken.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Keita doesn't manage to clinch there - Travoltavich circles away.
Travoltavich closes the distance and clinches.
Keita is looking for a takedown.
We've been hearing reports that Travoltavich has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Travoltavich turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Travoltavich (4) vs (0) Keita
Travoltavich will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Travoltavich controlling the position.
Keita tries to bench press Travoltavich off him but Travoltavich keeps the position.
Keita sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in half guard, Travoltavich seems content to control.
Keita is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Keita looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keita tries to get to full guard but Travoltavich has control of the leg.
Keita looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Travoltavich performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Keita is looking to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Keita moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Travoltavich stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Keita swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Travoltavich sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Our spies down at at Jako Gym inform us that Keita has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Travoltavich tries to free his leg and advance position but Keita is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keita not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Keita is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Travoltavich avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Travoltavich sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Keita is looking for a triangle here but Travoltavich uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Travoltavich (7) vs (0) Keita
Keita is looking for a sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keita sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Keita wants to get back to full guard.
Keita has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Travoltavich is working away from the top position though.
Travoltavich tries to pass the half guard into mount. Keita knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Keita is looking for a sweep. Travoltavich is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Travoltavich tries to pass the half guard into mount. Keita knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Keita has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Travoltavich is working away from the top position though.
Keita looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Travoltavich in particular looking to stall.
Keita makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Keita.
Travoltavich is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Travoltavich knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Keita on the ground.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Keita is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Travoltavich has his hands clasped together but Keita extends and breaks Travoltavich's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Keita.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hamza Keita!
A relieved looking Hamza Keita thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
TWGC 19 (265+lbs, D3): Finals - Round 1
Date: Dec 03, 2017 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Hamza Keita (ranked 2393 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kalazzar Scar (ranked 3736 p4p, 0 weight class). Keita comes to the cage accompanied by Secka - Pointure . 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 super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Hamza Keita! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Kalazzar Scar!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Albert Achterberg and Wagner Zegers.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Scar keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Scar tries to sprawl but Keita drives through with a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Keita (2) vs (0) Scar
Keita is thwarting Scar's attempts to control the position.
Keita is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Scar is just riding it out for now. Keita eventually gives up the hold.
Keita seems to be working for a kimura but Scar defends the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scar looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Scar is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Keita pulls his head out easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scar looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Scar looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Keita is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Scar doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Keita.
Scar wants to control but Keita is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Scar won't allow Keita to pass to mount.
Scar looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Keita wants to pass to mount but Scar is defending the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Scar works his way to full guard. Good work.
Scar looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Keita trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Keita is working hard here to advance position.
Keita trying to control the position from guard on top but Scar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Scar is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Keita (2) vs (2) Scar
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scar tries to free his leg and advance position but Keita is retaining full guard.
Scar trying to control the position from guard on top but Keita is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Scar is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Keita is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Keita working a defensive guard but Scar manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Keita (2) vs (5) Scar
You can see the frustration on Keita's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Keita tries to bench press Scar off him but Scar keeps the position.
Keita gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Scar is pressing down on Keita's thigh, looking to free his foot. Keita is holding on for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scar is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Keita is just riding it out for now. Scar eventually gives up the hold.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Scar in particular looking to stall.
Keita looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Keita is not content to let Scar control the position.
Keita actively working from the bottom here.
Keita is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Scar's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Scar's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Keita (6) vs (5) Scar
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Keita looking for the choke from the back.
Scar rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
The fighters are battling for position here. Scar manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Scar is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Keita is aware though and is defending well.
Keita avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Keita drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Scar manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Keita has Scar in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Keita (6) vs (7) Scar
Keita keeping moving, preventing Scar from controlling successfully.
Keita looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Scar looking to pass the guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Scar trying to control the position from guard on top but Keita is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Scar tries to free his leg and advance position but Keita is retaining full guard.
Scar trying to control but Keita is working from the bottom.
Keita throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Keita seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Scar controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Scar must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Scar passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Keita (6) vs (10) Scar
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Keita is looking for a sweep.
Scar is trying to get an arm triangle but Keita is defending well.
Scar is looking to take a break and control but Keita is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Keita manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Keita (8) vs (10) Scar
Keita is looking for a kimura here.
Scar looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Scar looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Scar looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Scar is looking to improve his position.
Keita seems to be looking for submissions.
Scar looking for submissions off his back.
Scar tries to get to full guard but Keita has control of the leg.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Keita is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Scar looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Scar trying to control but Keita postures up.
Keita is trying for a kimura here. Scar looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Keita wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Hamza Keita!
Hamza Keita decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
TWGC 19 (265+lbs, D3): Montreal Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Nov 25, 2017 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Yayi Zinsou (ranked 2608 p4p, 308 weight class) and Hamza Keita (ranked 2258 p4p, 0 weight class). Keita is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Secka - Pointure . Man, I cannot wait for this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Yayi Zinsou! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Hamza Keita!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Elvis Blanc and Dillan Fox.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Zinsou darts in looking for a takedown but Keita gets double underhooks and turns Zinsou into the cage.
Keita tries to counter by closing the distance.
Keita fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Zinsou goes for a double leg but Keita avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Keita continues to drive forward.
We've been hearing reports that Zinsou has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Keita fails in his attempt to clinch.
Zinsou shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yayi Zinsou. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Keita fails with a takedown attempt.
Zinsou shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Zinsou (2) vs (0) Keita
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keita is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Zinsou has his hands clasped together but Keita extends and breaks Zinsou's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Keita.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hamza Keita!
A victorious Hamza Keita 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 19 (265+lbs, D3): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Nov 24, 2017 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jimmy Quick (ranked 20629 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hamza Keita (ranked 2249 p4p, 0 weight class). Keita has chosen Secka - Pointure as his entrance music. Hamza Keita 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 super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 4 losses; Jimmy Quick! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Hamza Keita!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Yves DeLean and Steve Smith.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Quick tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Keita counters with a nice double leg into side control. Quick won't be happy with that. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Quick (0) vs (4) Keita
Keita is looking to take a break and control but Quick is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Keita has hold of Quick's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Quick seems comfortable defending it but Keita has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Quick is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Quick is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Keita couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Hamza Keita!
Hamza Keita 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: Oct 17, 2017 |
#R1#
Singh fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Keita avoids it really well and circles away.
Keita shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Singh as he jumps to the side.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Singh is defended easily by Keita.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keita moves to clinch but Singh breaks away #TD2#
and Singh counters with a takedown into side control.
Keita can't do much from the bottom here.
Singh working the head and body with strikes. #T1#
Keita misses with a strike from the bottom.
Keita regains half guard.
Singh lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Keita gets back to full guard.
#SUB#
Keita has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Singh can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Singh drops back looking for a leg! Keita is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Keita manages to kick Singh off! Singh jumps back into Keita's guard. #SUB#
Keita has his feet on Singh's thighs here. He's pushed Singh off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Singh screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hamza Keita!
Hamza Keita thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 13, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Singh gets a takedown into half guard.
Singh throwing shots but Keita is blocking nicely. #SUB2#
Singh wants to work for an arm triangle but Keita is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Keita looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Keita works his way to full guard. Good work.
Keita is trying to keep Singh in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Keita has his feet on Singh's thighs here. He's pushed Singh off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Singh screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hamza Keita!
During a confident post fight interview, Hamza Keita thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 06, 2017 |
#R1#
Keita misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Connor stalks Keita and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Keita's face. Keita staggers backwards, shaken.
Keita misses with an uppercut. Connor saw that one coming.
Keita tries to clinch up.
Connor misses with a head kick.
Keita feinted with a counter takedown.
Connor stuffs the takedown attempt from Keita. Keita gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Connor.#CL2#
Connor clinches up against the cage.#T1#
Keita wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hamza Keita. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Keita drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Keita fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#BC2#
Connor breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Keita tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Connor manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Keita misses with a wild body shot.
Connor darts in looking for a takedown but Keita gets double underhooks and turns Connor into the cage. #CL2#
Connor closes the distance and clinches. #TD2#
Connor pulls guard successfully.
Keita passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB#
Keita wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Connor, who protects the arm well. #T2##SUB#
Keita is trying to get an arm triangle but Connor is defending well. #SUB#
Keita is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Connor knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Keita working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Keita controls the position.#T3#
Keita tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Keita wants to control but Connor is keeping him busy.
Connor holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Connor is letting Keita control him for a moment.
Keita lands a nice forearm strike. #SUB#
Keita tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Keita has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Connor looks to move to half guard but instead Keita has passed into mount! Damn!
Keita trying to control but Connor is having none of it.
We've been hearing that Keita has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#T4#
Connor keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Connor in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Connor tries to hold on but Keita postures up.
Keita fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
#ROC#
Connor is rocked!#SUB#
Keita has control of Connor's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Connor regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Keita is in full mount looking to finish with strikes. He lands a big shot, followed by another and Connor goes limp! The ref jumps in to end the fight - a big win for Keita!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Hamza Keita!
An out of breath Hamza Keita thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 24, 2017 |
#R1#
Connor closes the distance and clinches up with Keita, looking for a takedown. Connor pushes Keita against the cage but Keita circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Keita fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Connor tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#CL2#
Connor takes the fight into the clinch.
Keita is trying to force a seperation but Connor has the dominant position.#BC2#
Connor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD#
Keita feints and as Connor raises his hands in defense, Keita changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#ES2#
Connor scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Connor tries to land a front kick but Keita steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Keita shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Keita fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hamza Keita. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Connor walks into a left hand. #T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Keita misses the target.
Keita tries to close the distance and clinch up but Connor swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Connor is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Connor stuffs the takedown.
Connor walks into a stiff left hand from Keita.#TD#
Keita closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Connor did well to prevent Keita getting side control.
Connor trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Keita is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Connor defends it well.
Connor is looking to control Keita's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Connor avoid being mounted?
Keita wants to lay and pray for a moment but Connor keeps working. #T2#
Connor throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Keita working over Connor with some ground and pound. Connor looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Keita is trying to control. Connor wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Keita is working for a kimura but Connor is defending it quite comfortably.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Keita tries to pass to full mount but Connor defends it.
Connor is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Connor wants to control but Keita is keeping busy.
Keita wants to lay and pray for a moment but Connor keeps working. #SUB#
Keita seems to be working for a kimura but Connor defends the submission attempt.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Connor can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Keita wants to work for an arm triangle but Connor is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Keita missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB#
Keita is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Connor has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Keita is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Connor has managed to free his arm - good work.
Connor is refusing to be controlled, as Keita sits in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Connor is looking to get back to is feet but Keita passes into side control.
#SUB#
Keita is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Connor knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hamza Keita dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Some wild striking there from Keita.
Connor wants to counter with a clinch but Keita pushes him away.
Keita shoots in for a double leg but Connor sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Keita shoots in for a takedown but Connor shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Connor is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Keita looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Connor is fending him off so far but Keita persists. Nope, Connor circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hamza Keita. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Connor darts in looking for a takedown but Keita gets double underhooks and turns Connor into the cage.
Keita will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD#
Keita decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Keita seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Connor is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Hamza Keita!
Hamza Keita 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:
TWGC 18 (265lbs, D3): Montreal Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Sep 19, 2017 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jimmy Quick (ranked 21601 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hamza Keita (ranked 7111 p4p, 0 weight class). Keita has chosen Secka - Pointure as his entrance music. Jimmy Quick has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Jimmy Quick! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Hamza Keita!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Trevor Gratis and William Peck.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Quick shoots in looking for a takedown. Keita tries to sprawl out of it but Quick keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Keita manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Quick shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Keita as he jumps to the side.
Quick shoots in looking for a takedown. Keita tries to sprawl out of it but Quick keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Keita manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimmy Quick. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Quick tries to clinch up but Keita circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keita moves into the clinch.
Quick is trying to pull guard but Keita turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Keita has hold of one of Quick's legs. Quick is fighting the takedown attempt but Keita gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Quick (0) vs (2) Keita
Quick trying to keep a closed guard but Keita is proving a slippery customer.
Quick will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Keita is pushing down on Quick's leg trying to pass to half guard. Quick is fighting to maintain full guard but Keita has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keita is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Quick defends it well.
Keita is looking for a kimura but Quick is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Keita to get the leverage.
Keita is keen to just control but Quick is a slippery customer.
Keita prevents Quick from improving his position.
Keita is looking to take a break and control but Quick is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Quick really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Keita is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Keita wants to work for an arm triangle but Quick is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quick wants to control but Keita is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Keita is working for a kimura but Quick is defending it quite comfortably.
Keita is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Quick is defending against the submission attempts here by Keita.
Quick is refusing to be controlled, as Keita sits in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keita tries to pass the half guard into mount. Quick knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Keita content to control rather than advance.
Keita is trying to work for a kimura but Quick is defending well.
Keita wants to take a breather but Quick is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Keita seems content to control.
Quick trying to control here.
Quick manages to get to full guard.
Keita passes Quick's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Keita is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Quick doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Keita.
Keita is looking for a kimura but Quick is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Keita to get the leverage.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Quick wants to control but Keita is keeping busy.
Keita is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Keita wants to pass the guard but Quick is defending well.
Quick wants to improve his position but Keita is controlling well.
Keita stalling.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Quick actively working from the bottom here.
Quick is looking for a sweep. Keita is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Keita is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Keita moves into full mount! Quick won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Quick (0) vs (5) Keita
Keita trying to control but Quick is having none of it.
Keita content just to control the position here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Keita working for a submission but Quick is keeping him at bay.
Keita moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Quick (0) vs (8) Keita
Quick fending off the submission attempt from Keita.
Quick is really stuck here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Keita trying to control momentarily.
Keita looking to break Quick's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Quick remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Keita will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Quick tries to escape the position.
Keita doesn't have the hooks in and Quick manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Quick (2) vs (8) Keita
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Keita holds on and takes a little breather.
Quick got a little sloppy there for a moment and Keita has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Quick has managed to get both his arms back between Keita's legs - danger averted.
Keita wants to sweep but no luck.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Quick trying to control but Keita is working from the bottom.
Keita is looking for a triangle here but Quick uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Quick (5) vs (8) Keita
Keita tries to improve position but can't.
Keita manages to get back to half guard.
Quick moves into full mount! Keita won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Quick (8) vs (8) Keita
Keita is desperately trying to improve his position but Quick has a good base and remains in mount.
Quick trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Keita is trying to escape the mount.
Keita has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Quick's lack of action.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Quick passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Keita! Score +3 for passing guard: Quick (11) vs (8) Keita
Keita can't escape the position.
Quick trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Quick wants to take Keita's back here but Keita is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Keita is looking to get to half guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Quick tries to control but Keita wriggling away.
Keita tries to reverse the position but Quick maintains control.
Quick wants to control the pace but Keita is squirming around nicely.
Keita is looking to improve his position but Quick isn't that keen on the idea.
Keita manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Keita is refusing to be controlled, as Quick sits in half guard.
Keita wants to get back to full guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Quick is working for a kimura but Keita is defending it quite comfortably.
Keita tries to roll over but Quick keeps him under control.
Keita actively working from the bottom here.
Well,Quick is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Keita actively working from the bottom here.
Keita looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Quick is thwarting Keita's attempts to control the position.
Quick is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Keita defends it well.
Keita is pressing down on Quick's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Quick trying to control the position from guard on top but Keita is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Keita is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Quick is aware though and is defending well.
Keita is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Quick avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Keita looks winded!
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Quick drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Quick jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Keita is looking for a triangle but Quick pushes his legs off easily.
Keita working a defensive guard here.
Quick wants to control from the top but Keita keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Keita is looking for a triangle here but Quick uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Quick (14) vs (8) Keita
Keita prevents Quick from moving into mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Quick takes the fight on points by 14 to 8. |
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Event:
TWGC 18 (265lbs, D3): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 18, 2017 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Hamza Keita (ranked 7128 p4p, 0 weight class) and TheDragon Reborn (ranked 2372 p4p, 309 weight class). Keita comes to the cage accompanied by Secka - Pointure . TheDragon Reborn 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 heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Hamza Keita! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; TheDragon Reborn!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, William Peck and Dillan Fox.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Reborn closes the distance and pushes Keita back into the cage.
Reborn is trying to trip Keita. He has hold of a leg but Keita is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Reborn persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Keita (0) vs (2) Reborn
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.
Keita looking for a guillotine here but Reborn defends easily.
Keita working for a triangle but Reborn defends it easily.
Keita is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Keita 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.
Keita is looking for a triangle but Reborn pushes his legs off easily.
Keita has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Reborn can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keita throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Reborn escapes and throws Keita's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Keita (0) vs (5) Reborn
Reborn working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Keita is not content to let Reborn control the position.
Reborn tries to advance to mount but can't.
Reborn tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Reborn has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Reborn is trying to get an arm triangle but Keita is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keita wants to control but Reborn postures up.
Reborn is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Keita has escaped the position, nice work there.
Reborn goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Keita has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Reborn but great work by Keita. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Keita (4) vs (5) Reborn
Keita is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Reborn is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Reborn is trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keita is looking to take a break and control but Reborn is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Reborn tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Keita wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reborn is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Keita's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Keita! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Reborn has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Hamza Keita!
A relieved looking Hamza Keita thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated TheDragon Reborn had this to say: 'I can do better'. |
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