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Event:
Pitbull XXIX
Date: Mar 16, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Troy Savage! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Alvaro Key!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Anthony Taglia and Eddie Farnsworth.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Savage shoots and misses #CL2#
and Key counters by moving into the clinch. #TD2#
Key wants the takedown. Savage is fighting it off but Key persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Savage's guard against the cage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Savage (0) vs (2) Key
Key forces his way into half guard.
Savage gets back to full guard.
#SUB#
Savage had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Key defends it easily.
Savage wants to sweep here but Key controlling him for the moment.
Key stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Savage swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Key thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Key trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Savage looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Key wants to pass the guard but Savage is keeping the position.#SUB#
Savage escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Key gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T1#
Key pushes down on Savage's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Savage is trying to control but can't.
Savage gets back to full guard.
#SUB#
Savage working for a triangle but Key defends it easily.
Savage manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Key manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Savage (2) vs (2) Key#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Savage avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Key working for a triangle but Savage defends it easily.
Key looks winded!#SUB2#
Key is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Savage defends well.#T2#
Savage passes into half guard.
Savage wants to pass to mount but Key is defending the position. #SUB#
Savage is working for a kimura but Key is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Savage is looking for a kimura but Key is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Savage to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Key looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Savage wants to lay and pray for a moment but Key keeps working. #SUB#
Savage seems to be looking for submissions.
#T3##SUB#
Savage seems to be working for a kimura but Key defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Key actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Savage seems to be looking for submissions.
Savage tries to pass the half guard into mount. Key knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Key moves into full guard.
Savage trying to control but Key is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Key is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Our spies down at at Cozad MMA Las Vegas inform us that Key has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Savage pushing down on Key's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Savage passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Savage (5) vs (2) Key#T4#
Key keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Savage trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Savage is looking to work his way around to Key's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Savage trying to control but Key is having none of it.
Key keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Savage wants to take Key's back but he can't do it this time.
Savage tries to control but Key wriggling away.
Key keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T5##SUB#
Savage has hold of Key's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Key manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Savage prevents Key from getting the reversal.
Savage wants to control the pace but Key is squirming around nicely.
Savage prevents Key from getting the reversal.
Savage tries to control but Key wriggling away.
Key is controlling an arm, preventing Savage from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Savage looking to control but Key is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB#
Savage looking to secure an arm triangle but Key defends it well.
Key is trying desperately to improve position.#T6##SUB#
Savage with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
#SUB#
Savage is working for a guillotine from mount but Key frees his head quite easily.
Key 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.#SUB2#
Key looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Savage is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Key has managed to free his arm - good work.
Savage is keen to just control but Key is a slippery customer.
Key wants to improve his position but Savage is controlling well.
Savage is pressing down on Key's thigh, looking to free his foot. Key is holding on for now. #T7#
Key is staying active underneath Savage, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Key actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Key is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Savage pulls his head out easily.
Savage frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Savage (8) vs (2) Key
Savage tries to control but Key wriggling away. #SUB#
Savage is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Key is surviving well by controlling Savage's body position as best he can.
Key is squirming around, avoiding Savage's attempts to control the action.
Key is in all sorts of trouble here.
Key is squirming around, avoiding Savage's attempts to control the action.
Key is looking to get to half guard.#T8#
Key is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Savage has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Savage (11) vs (2) Key#SUB#
Savage looking for the choke from the back. #SUB#
Key defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Savage trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Key tries to roll but Savage sticks to his back.
#SUB#
Savage looking for the choke from the back. #SUB#
Savage is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Key has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Key is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB#
Savage is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Key has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Savage has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Key taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Savage doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Troy Savage!
Troy Savage 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:
Pitbull XXIV
Date: Feb 23, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Jung Yu Sin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Alvaro Key!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Lou da Vinci and Dean Styles.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Key fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Yu Sin to the ground. Key is now in Yu Sin's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Yu Sin (0) vs (2) Key#SUB#
Yu Sin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Yu Sin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Key doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Key manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Key thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Yu Sin wants to sweep here but Key controlling him for the moment.
Yu Sin lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Yu Sin (2) vs (2) Key
Yu Sin sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Key's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Yu Sin seems to be looking for submissions.
Yu Sin trying to pass the guard but Key defending well. #SUB2#
Key is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Yu Sin pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Key actively working from the bottom here.#T1##SUB#
Yu Sin is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Key is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jung Yu Sin!
A victorious Jung Yu Sin 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:
Pitbull XX
Date: Feb 09, 2025 |
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 1 wins and 1 losses; Alvaro Key! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 20 losses; Scott Hill!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Dean Styles and John Kavanagh.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Hill pushes Key up against the cage in a clinch.
Key has Hill pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hill manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Key is trying to drag Hill to the mat but Hill just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#TD2#
Hill manages to pull guard.
#SUB2#
Hill is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Key is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Key thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hill looking to hit a scissor sweep but Key is one step ahead there.
Hill manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Key manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Key (0) vs (2) Hill
Hill trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hill wants to control from the top but Key keeps moving.
Hill is pushing down on Key's leg trying to pass to half guard. Key is fighting to maintain full guard but Hill has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Hill is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Hill is trying to work for a kimura but Key is defending well.
#T1#
Hill is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Key wants to improve his position but Hill is controlling well.
Hill works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Key (0) vs (5) Hill
Key is trying desperately to improve position.#SUB2#
Hill is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Key to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Key shrugs it off.
Key is trying to escape the mount.
My spies in The Tank Factory inform me that Hill has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Key is working hard here to advance position.
Hill works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Key (0) vs (8) Hill
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
I really don't envy Key right now.
#SUB2#
Hill is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Key is defending well though. Hill let's go of the attempt for now.#T2#
Key tries to break free.
Key is keeping busy.
Hill is trying to stick to Key's back but Key is turning into Hill. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Hill's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Key. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Key (2) vs (8) Hill#SUB#
Key drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Hill manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Key has Hill in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Key (2) vs (10) Hill
Hill pushing down on Key's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Hill is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hill passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Key! Score +3 for passing guard: Key (2) vs (13) Hill
Key is in all sorts of trouble here.
#SUB2#
Hill with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Key tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T3#
Hill is looking to work his way around to Key's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Hill trying to control but Key is having none of it. #SUB2#
Hill with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
#SUB2#
Hill looking for a guillotine from mount but Key is having none of it. #SUB2#
Hill is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Key has managed to escape the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Hill looking for a guillotine from mount but Key is having none of it.
Hill with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
#T4#
Hill can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Key is looking to escape.
Key working to try and regain half guard.
Key slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Hill is working for a submission of some sort.
Hill is keen to just control but Key is a slippery customer.
Still in half guard, Hill seems content to control.
Key is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Hill is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Key defends it well. #SUB2#
Hill is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T5##SUB2#
Hill is working for a submission of some sort.
Hill is looking to take a break and control but Key is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Key is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hill pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Key looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Key is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hill pulls his head out easily.
Hill has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Key (2) vs (16) Hill#T6#
Key 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.
Key is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Hill is trying to work for a kimura but Key is defending well.
#SUB#
Key looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Hill is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Key is just riding it out for now. Hill eventually gives up the hold.
Hill trying to mount his opponent but Key defends it.
Key is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Key is defending against the submission attempts here by Hill.
#T7##SUB2#
Hill is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Key defends it well.
Key wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Key looking for submissions off his back.
Key is not content to let Hill control the position.#SUB2#
Hill is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Key is just riding it out for now. Hill eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Hill wants to work for an arm triangle but Key is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T8##SUB#
Key looking for submissions off his back.
Hill is trying to control. Key wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hill trying to control the pace. #SUB2#
Hill is trying to work for a kimura but Key is defending well.
Hill is looking to take a break and control but Key is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Hill wants to work for an arm triangle but Key is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Hill is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Hill is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T9#
Key regains full guard. Nicely done.
Key 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.#SUB#
Key has his foot on Hill's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hill works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Key working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hill doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hill manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Key is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hill is aware though and is defending well.
Hill wants to control from the top but Key keeps moving. #SUB2#
Hill drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hill jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Hill is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Hill looking to pass the guard. #T10##SUB#
Key throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Hill is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Key has his foot on Hill's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hill works his way back into a safe position though.
Key keeping moving, preventing Hill from controlling successfully.
Hill pushing down on Key's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Key tries to roll over but Hill keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Hill wants to work for an arm triangle but Key is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Key looking for submissions off his back.#T11##SUB2#
Hill is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hill looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Hill wants to work for an arm triangle but Key is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Key actively working from the bottom here.
Hill passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Key (2) vs (19) Hill
Hill has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Key (2) vs (21) Hill#SUB2#
Hill has control of Key's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Key regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Hill can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Key is looking to escape. #T12#
Key regains half guard.
Hill wants to lay and pray for a moment but Key keeps working.
Hill seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB#
Key looking for submissions off his back.
Hill trying to control the action but Key is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Key looking for submissions off his back.#T13##SUB#
Key actively working from the bottom here.
Hill is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Key! Score +3 for passing guard: Key (2) vs (24) Hill
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Key has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Key (2) vs (27) Hill
Will Hill go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#SUB2#
Hill looking to break Key's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Key remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Hill will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB2#
Key preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Hill. #SUB2#
Hill is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Key knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Key for a finish. #SUB2#
Key fending off the submission attempt from Hill.
Key manages to reverse the position and now he's in Hill's guard. Nice work there by Key.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Key (4) vs (27) Hill#T14#
Key stands and throws Hill's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Key (7) vs (27) Hill
Hill is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Key working away.
Hill manages to work his way to half guard, despite Key's best efforts.#SUB#
Key is working for a kimura but Hill is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Hill looking for submissions off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Hill is defending against the submission attempts here by Key.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hill wins on points by 27 to 7. |
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Event:
Pitbull XVII
Date: Jan 31, 2025 |
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. #TD#
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. #SUB2#
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.#T1#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Key working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Williams has passed into half guard!
#SUB2#
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. #T2##SUB2#
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.#SUB2#
Key actively working from the bottom here.
Williams wants to pass the guard but Key is defending well. #SUB2#
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.#T3##SUB2#
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. #SUB2#
Key looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Key tries to get to full guard but Williams has control of the leg. #SUB2#
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.#T4##SUB2#
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. #T5#
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.#T6#
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.
#SUB#
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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Event:
Pitbull XIII
Date: Jan 16, 2025 |
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 0 wins and 0 losses; John Osterman! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Alvaro Key!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Russell Pearce and Steve Montenegro.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Osterman fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Key will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Key doesn't succeed with the takedown#TD#
and Osterman counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Key! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Osterman (4) vs (0) Key
Key tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Key is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Key is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Osterman pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Key looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Osterman is trying to work for a kimura but Key is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Osterman seems to be working for a kimura but Key defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Osterman is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Key doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Osterman. #T1##SUB#
Osterman 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.
Osterman works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Osterman (7) vs (0) Key
Key is desperately trying to improve his position but Osterman has a good base and remains in mount.
Key is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Key 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.#SUB#
Osterman is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Osterman wants to work for an arm triangle but Key is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T2##SUB2#
Key actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Key actively working from the bottom here.
Key regains full guard. Nicely done.
Key looks winded!
Osterman advances to half guard. #SUB#
Osterman is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Key defends it well.
Key tries to roll over but Osterman keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Key is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Osterman pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Key is defending against the submission attempts here by Osterman.
#SUB2#
Key looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3##SUB#
Osterman 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.
#SUB#
Osterman is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Key is just riding it out for now. Osterman eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Key is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Osterman pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Key looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Osterman is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Key is just riding it out for now. Osterman eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Osterman is looking for a kimura here.
#T4##SUB#
Osterman is looking for a kimura but Key is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Osterman to get the leverage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Osterman is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Osterman is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Osterman is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Key sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Osterman is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Key looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T5##SUB#
Key is defending against the submission attempts here by Osterman.
Key gets back to full guard.
#SUB2#
Key has his foot on Osterman's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Osterman works his way back into a safe position though.
Osterman pushing down on Key's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Key looking for submissions off his back.
Key tries to roll over but Osterman keeps him under control.
Osterman will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Osterman 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.
#SUB#
Osterman is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Key defends it well. #T6##SUB#
Osterman wants to work for an arm triangle but Key is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
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Osterman seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Osterman is trying to work for a kimura but Key is defending well.
#SUB2#
Key is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Osterman pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Key is defending against the submission attempts here by Osterman.
Key is pressing down on Osterman's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T7#
Osterman wants to pass the guard but Key is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Osterman is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Key has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Osterman is looking to defend but Key has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Osterman! Key pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Osterman taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Alvaro Key! |
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Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 11, 2025 |
#R1##CL#
Omaa closes the distance and pushes Key back into the cage.#TD#
Omaa ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Omaa no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Omaa wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Key sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Omaa working a defensive guard here.
Omaa being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Key stopping the sweep attempt from Omaa.#T1#
Key throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Key not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Omaa knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Key on the ground.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Key's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Key wants to pass the guard but Omaa is keeping the position.
Omaa not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SU2#
Key stands up from Omaa's guard - Key perhaps looking for a knockout.
Key dives in for a single leg takedown but Omaa sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Key with a lazy takedown attempt
and Omaa counters with a series of strikes. Key will be more careful next time no doubt.
Key doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Omaa counters with a one-two to the body.
Berhim Omaa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alvaro Key.#TD#
Omaa looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Key!#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Key is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Key is looking to escape.
Key tries to get to full guard but Omaa has control of the leg.
Key is pressing down on Omaa's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Key tries to strike from the bottom.
Key keeping full guard, as Omaa tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Key pulls Omaa in close to his closed guard and prevents Omaa from doing any damage or advancing position.#T3##REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Omaa fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Key tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #TD#
Omaa closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Key's guard.#T4##SUB2#
Key is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Key wants to sweep but no luck.
Key seems keen to control Omaa's posture.
Omaa will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Key is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Key throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Omaa is refusing to be controlled, as Key sits in half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Berhim Omaa will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Omaa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Key closes the distance looking to clinch
and Omaa counters with a series of strikes. Key will be more careful next time no doubt.
No luck for Omaa with that takedown attempt.
Omaa fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#CL#
Omaa has closed the distance and engaged Key in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Omaa pushes Key back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Come on Omaa - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Omaa jumps guard but Key turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Berhim Omaa. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Key drops down looking for an ankle pick but Omaa pulls his leg out and moves away.
Key shoots for a double leg takedown but Omaa sprawls well. He's pushed Key's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Key tries to close the distance and clinch up but Omaa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Omaa is looking for a counter combo.
Omaa wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#CL#
Omaa forces Key back against the cage and clinches.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Omaa.
Key is trying to drag Omaa to the mat but Omaa just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Key wants a takedown but no success here.
Key tries for a takedown but Omaa manages to get underhooks.
Nice elbow from Omaa. #T2#
Key prevents the takedown attempt.
Omaa is trying to break the clinch but Key is controlling him.
Omaa gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Key.
Key is looking to control Omaa's arms but Omaa gets an underhook and turns him. Now Key has his back to the cage. #BC#
Omaa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Omaa moves out of range of the body kick from Key.
Omaa changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Key has a takedown stuffed.
Key stuffs the takedown attempt from Omaa. Omaa gets slowly back to his feet.
Omaa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Key can do to turn this around?#T3##CL#
Omaa has Key up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD#
Omaa jumps guard and drags Key to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Key trying to control but Omaa is working from the bottom.
Key lands a couple of elbows.
Key postures up in Omaa's guard and throws a big left but Omaa blocks it.
Key trying to control but Omaa is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Key accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T4#
Key landing with the ground and pound.
Key wants to stand but Omaa has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Alvaro Key has got the better of the ground game so far.
Key's corner is telling him to maintain position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Key tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Key with a poor takedown
enabling Omaa to counter with a crisp jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Berhim Omaa dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Key leaves Omaa with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Key tries to counter with a clinch but Omaa shakes him off and moves away.
Berhim Omaa is winning the standup battle so far.
Key rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Omaa moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Key fails with the takedown
and Omaa counters with a left and a right that stings Key.
Key tries to close the distance and clinch but Omaa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Omaa is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Key.
Nice sprawl there from Omaa as Key shoots in.
Key tries to close the distance and clinch up but Omaa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Omaa changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Omaa keeps the fight on the outside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Omaa shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Key but Key pushes him off and we're back to square one.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Key.
Berhim Omaa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alvaro Key.#T1#
Key throws a combination that misses
and Omaa counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A head kick misses from Omaa.
Key dives in and grabs Omaa's left leg, looking for a takedown. Omaa pushes down on Key's head and hops out.
Omaa is looking to counter with head kicks.
Key takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Omaa shoots in for a takedown but Key shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Omaa misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Omaa fails with the takedown.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Key.
Key goes for a double leg but Omaa avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Omaa continues to drive forward.#T2##TD#
Omaa manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Key on his heels. He'll look to pass Key's guard now, I'm sure.
Key pushes Omaa off and scrambles back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Omaa fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Key closes the distance and clinches up with Omaa, looking for a takedown. Key pushes Omaa against the cage but Omaa circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Omaa throws a big counter combination but Key scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#CL#
Omaa pushes Key up against the cage in a clinch.
Key keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Omaa's efforts to push away.
Omaa is looking to break free of the clinch but Key has double underhooks.
Key is trying to pull guard but Omaa has him pressed against the cage.
Omaa is trying to push Key away but Key has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Key tries to pull guard but Omaa forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#T3#
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Omaa as Key tries to tie him up.
Omaa tries to break free but Key pushes him back against the cage.
Omaa prevents the takedown attempt.
Key trying to control the position but instead, Omaa has worked for underhooks and has pushed Key into the cage.#TD#
Omaa has Key pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Omaa pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Key tumbling to the mat - Omaa dives into Key's guard.
Key has his hands on Omaa's head, controlling the position. #T4#
Let's hope that Key has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Key has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Omaa trying to control the position from guard on top but Key is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Key is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Key is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Berhim Omaa showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Omaa, 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnem�ki scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Berhim Omaa! |
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