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Pitbull XVII PBP Commentary |
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 11 wins and 5 losses; Jack Williams! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Alvaro Key! The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Jonathan Paton and Joseph Jones.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way. Williams circles away from the clinch attempt.
Key is looking to clinch. Williams throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Key was covering up waiting for the punch and Williams finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Williams (2) vs (0) Key Key keeping full guard, as Williams tries to pass. Key throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Williams seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Key working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Williams has passed into half guard!
Key is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Williams pulls his head out easily. Williams controlling the action here. Key won't allow Williams to pass to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Key looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Williams in particular looking to stall. Key actively working from the bottom here. Williams wants to pass the guard but Key is defending well. Key is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Williams pulls his head out easily. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Williams in particular looking to stall. Williams has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Key actively working from the bottom here. Williams wants to pass the guard but Key is defending well. Williams perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. Key looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Key tries to get to full guard but Williams has control of the leg. Key is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Williams pulls his head out easily. Key looks winded! Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Williams in particular looking to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Key looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Williams passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Williams (5) vs (0) Key Williams mounts Key! Really nice guard pass there! Key is looking to get to half guard. Williams controlling from the full mount.
That's five minutes gone in the round. Key is trying desperately to improve position. Key keeps trying to improve his position. Williams controlling his opponent. Williams seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Key for as long as he can get away with. Key is wriggling around trying to escape.
Key is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Williams has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Williams (8) vs (0) Key I would not like to be Key right now.
Williams continues to stall.
That's six minutes gone in the round. This is a sustained period of stalling by Williams. Williams is hanging on to Key's back as he tries to escape.
Good control from Williams. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Key tries to roll but Williams sticks to his back.
Key has hold of Williams's leg, trying to break free but it's let Williams lock up a rear naked choke! This could be big trouble! Key is turning an unusual color here… he's out! Williams throws him to one side and jumps onto the cage to celebrate with his fans.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jack Williams! Jack Williams took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Kersikov's Vitamin Clinic (160) for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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