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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 28, 2016 |
#R1#
Sloppy strikes from Howard. Those never looked like landing. #KD2#
Howard lands a left and a right that send Key crashing to the mat, dazed. Howard thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#CUT2#
It looks like Nelson Key has been cut.
Howard throws a right hand that Key ducks under and follows up with a left that Key also avoids with ease.#CL#
Key clinches up with Howard and pushes him back against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD2#
Howard ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Howard no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Key engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Key preventing the sweep.
Howard controls Key momentarily but Key frees himself.
Key wants to get up but he can't break Howard's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T1#
Key slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Key landing some decent shots from guard.
Howard wants to stand and escape but Key is having none of it.
Howard doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Key fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#TD2#
Howard shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Key is not content to let Howard control the position.#T2#
Key could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Key regains full guard. Nicely done.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Howard won't allow Key to sweep him here.
Howard being controlled here momentarily.
Key continues to stall.#T3#
Key trying to control the position.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Howard will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A little feinted left hand from Key on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL2#
Howard clinches up with Key and pushes him back against the cage.
Key misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Howard.
#BC#
Key breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Key drives through and clinches with Howard against the cage.
#T4##BC#
Key breaks from the clinch.
Howard throws a left and a right that both miss
and Key cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Howard gets in close and tags Key with a short punch that almost sends Key to the mat! Oh Key is in big trouble! He turns his back on Howard, trying to create some distance but Howard rushes him, striking wildly and Key goes down! The referee tackles Howard into the cage to end the fight! Howard is one violent man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dalton Howard!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 18, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Jarrett closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Key's guard.
Jarrett passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Key can't do much from the bottom here.
Jarrett wants to control but Key is keeping him busy.
Key gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Jarrett not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jarrett wants to take a breather but Key is having none of it.
Jarrett blocks the strikes from Key.
Jarrett works his way into full mount! #T1##SUB2#
Jarrett goes for an armbar but Key turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Key.
Jarrett keeping moving, preventing Key from controlling successfully.
Key wanted to stand there but Jarrett had control of the position. #SUB2#
Jarrett is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Key postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Jarrett controls Key momentarily but Key frees himself. #SUB#
Key drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Jarrett dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Key seems keen to control Jarrett's posture.
Key is trying to control the position but Jarrett postures up.
Key pulls Jarrett in to control the position. #T3#
Key wants to get back to his feet but Jarrett is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Jarrett tries to free his leg and advance position but Key is retaining full guard.
Key is pulling down on Jarrett's head to control his posture.
Key trying to strike off his back.
Key will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Key takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nelson Key is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Key moves into the clinch successfully.
Key could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Stalling in the clinch from Jarrett.
#T4##TD2#
Jarrett wants the takedown. Key is fighting it off but Jarrett persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Key's guard against the cage.
Key not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jarrett in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Key keeping moving, preventing Jarrett from controlling successfully.
Key is trying to keep Jarrett in close.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jarrett sitting in guard, not really doing much.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jarred Jarrett dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##CL2#
Jarrett has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD2#
Jarrett pulls Key into guard.
Key trying to stand up but can't free himself from Jarrett's guard.
Key content to stall in guard here.
Key wants to stand but Jarrett has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Jarrett throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T1##ES2#
Jarrett manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Nelson Key is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Jarrett gets a double leg takedown into Key's guard.
Key has Jarrett pulled in close to control his posture.
Jarred Jarrett has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jarrett throws an elbow that misses. Key uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jarrett's guard. Nice move by Key!#REVR#
Jarrett looking to control.
#T2#
Jarrett wants to sweep here but Key controlling him for the moment.
Jarrett bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Key's guard. #REVB#
Key looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Key is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Jarrett wants to stand but Key is controlling his posture from full guard.
Jarrett throws an elbow that misses. Key uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jarrett's guard. Nice move by Key!#REVR#
Jarrett has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Key has passed into side control.
Key lands an elbow. #T4#
Jarrett stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Jarrett tries to improve position but can't.
Key scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Jarrett to see if he's OK.
Jarrett is trying to get back to half guard.
Jarrett tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Key easily slips into full mount!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Key prevents Jarrett from getting the reversal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jarred Jarrett will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Key's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Jarrett circles away from the clinch attempt.
Key misses with a few strikes there.
#TD2#
Jarrett darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Jarrett 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.
Jarrett has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jarrett prevents Key from standing back up.
#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Key is trying to maintain the position but Jarrett is very close to passing his half guard.
Key throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Key wants to control but Jarrett is keeping busy.
Jarrett is controlling the pace.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Key wants to control but Jarrett is keeping busy and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#CL2#
Jarrett has closed the distance and engaged Key in a clinch.
Key is looking to break free of the clinch but Jarrett has double underhooks.
Jarrett throws an elbow that misses.
#BC#
Key escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD2#
Jarrett closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Key quickly recovers to half guard.
Jarrett not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Key is trying to stand up here but Jarrett is controlling him well.
Key trying to control but Jarrett postures up.
#SUB2#
Jarrett seems to be working for a kimura but Key defends the submission attempt.#T3##SUB#
Key looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Key is looking to control Jarrett's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Key avoid being mounted?
Jarrett controlling the action here.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#TD2#
Key gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Key is wriggling around but Jarrett manages to pass to half guard.
#REVR#
Key trying to control but Jarrett postures up.
#SU2#
Jarrett decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A lazy body kick from Jarrett #TD#
and Key counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #ES2#
Jarrett kicks off Key and gets to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jarred Jarrett comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jarrett has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jarred Jarrett!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 14, 2016 |
#R1#
Iskrenov swats away the attempt to clinch by Key.
Iskrenov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Key.#CL2#
Iskrenov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Key is trying to break the clinch but Iskrenov has him pressed against the cage. #BC2#
Iskrenov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Key misses with a hook. Iskrenov ducked under it nicely. #TD2#
Iskrenov scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#ES#
Key explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Key rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Iskrenov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Iskrenov throws a head kick but Key moves out of range.
Key misses with a two punch combination.
#T1#
Iskrenov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#TD2#
Iskrenov fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Key to the ground. Iskrenov is now in Key's guard.#ES#
Key is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Iskrenov presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #TD2#
Iskrenov pulls guard.
Iskrenov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Key is controlling him.
Key has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Iskrenov is proving hard to escape from.
Iskrenov trying to control the position.
Key trying to stand up but can't free himself from Iskrenov's guard.#T2##SUB2#
Iskrenov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Iskrenov has momentary wrist control but Key slips an elbow through the middle.
Iskrenov keeping moving, preventing Key from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Key postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Iskrenov is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Key, into his guard. #REVB#
Key could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#T3##SU2#
Key is working an open guard so Iskrenov takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Iskrenov avoiding damage.
Key is trying to break the clinch but Iskrenov is controlling him.
Iskrenov's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Iskrenov scores a nice knee to the body.
#BC2#
Iskrenov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Iskrenov pushes Key up against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Iskrenov has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Key uses from the top position. #SUB#
Key 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.
Iskrenov keeping moving, preventing Key from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bozhidar Iskrenov dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##TD2#
Iskrenov shoots in and bounces Key off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#ES#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Key has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Iskrenov has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#TD2#
Iskrenov pulls Key into guard.
Key trying to control but Iskrenov is working from the bottom.
Key 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.
Key wanted to stand there but Iskrenov had control of the position. #T1#
Key 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.
Key is in close to Iskrenov's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB2#
Iskrenov looking for subs off his back but Key has passed one foot through into half guard.
Iskrenov is trying to get back to full guard.
Nelson Key overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Iskrenov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Key's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Key's back!
Iskrenov not allowing Key to control his hands. #SUB2#
Key preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Iskrenov. #SUB2#
Key preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Iskrenov. #SUB2#
Key preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Iskrenov. #T3#
Key wants to control his opponent's hands but Iskrenov gets his hands free.
Iskrenov keeps control of the position as Key tries to break free.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Key just trying to survive but Iskrenov is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Iskrenov is trying to stick to Key's back but Key is turning into Iskrenov. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Iskrenov's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Key.
Key trying to control but Iskrenov is working from the bottom.
Iskrenov wants to improve his position but instead Key has moved into half guard.
Key stalling. #T4#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Key lands a nice short elbow.
Key tries to stand and escape but Iskrenov is controlling the position.
Key is trying to control the action in half guard but Iskrenov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Iskrenov is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Key jumps into side control!
Iskrenov wants to get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Key taking a breather here.
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 Nelson Key will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Key misses with a double jab
#CL2#
and Iskrenov moves into the clinch.
A knee to the head by Iskrenov.
#TD2#
Iskrenov has hold of one of Key's legs. Key is fighting the takedown attempt but Iskrenov gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Key lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Iskrenov is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Key postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Key has gone for a leg lock! Iskrenov slips out almost immediately though and dives into Key's guard.#REVB#
Key looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T1#
Key avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Key wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Iskrenov preventing the sweep.
Key trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! #SU2#
Iskrenov gets to his feet. Key looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #CL2#
Iskrenov takes the fight into the clinch.
Key is looking to take this one to the mat.#BC#
Key escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Key closes the distance and clinches.
Key has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T3##TD2#
Iskrenov pulls guard.
Key stopping the sweep attempt from Iskrenov.
Iskrenov pulls Key in to control the position. #ES2#
Iskrenov kicks Key off and gets to his feet.
Nelson Key is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Iskrenov throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Key was covering up waiting for the punch and Iskrenov finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Iskrenov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Key is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Iskrenov drops back, looking for a kneebar! Key looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Key looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Key! #REVR##T4#
You can see the frustration on Iskrenov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Iskrenov trying to control but Key flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Key is punishing Iskrenov with some ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Iskrenov is really stuck here.
#SUB#
Key working for a choke but Iskrenov is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bozhidar Iskrenov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Iskrenov 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bozhidar Iskrenov!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 08, 2016 |
#R1#
Key staying out of range there.
Key pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Croce back to the cage. Key follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#TD2#
Croce drives through with a takedown into guard.
Key could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Croce is fighting to break Key's control of his arms but Key is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Key wants to get back to his feet but Croce is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Croce trying to control but Key is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Key has control of Croce's left arm, preventing Croce from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Croce throws a big right hand that misses.
Key avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Croce's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T1#
Key preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Key wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB#
Key is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Key keeping moving, preventing Croce from controlling successfully.
Key pulls Croce in close to his closed guard and prevents Croce from doing any damage or advancing position.
Key striking from his own guard.
Key being controlled here, momentarily.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SU2#
Croce gets to his feet. Key looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #CL#
Key gets a clinch. #BC2#
Croce's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Key pushes Croce up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Key escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Croce tries to keep at a distance but Key has taken the fight into the clinch.
Key is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#TD2#
Croce successfully pulls guard.
Croce is looking to stand back up but Key counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Croce. #T3#
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Key connects with a nice short shot to Croce's temple.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Key in particular looking to stall.
Key prevents Croce from standing back up.
#SUB#
Key seems to be working for a kimura but Croce defends the submission attempt.
Croce throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Croce looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Key thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Croce's head.
Croce punching from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Key is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Croce 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.
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 Nelson Key will probably get the nod.
That's time! Key's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Croce throws a front kick that sends Key stumbling back into the cage.
Croce on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Key throws a series of punches but Croce moves out of range. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Key enables Croce to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Key manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Key wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Croce manages to pass to side control.
Tommy Croce has got the better of the ground game so far.#REVR#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Croce lands a nice short elbow.
Croce working Key over with strikes.
Key keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T1#
Key wants to control but Croce is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Croce thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Key's head.
Key trying to hold on to Croce's head to control him but Croce postures up.
Croce is trying to control. Key wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Croce wants to pass the guard but Key is defending well.
Croce wants to stand but Key has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. #SUB2#
Croce is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#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.
Key keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Key is refusing to be controlled, as Croce sits in half guard.
Key has hold of Croce's hands but Croce slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SU2#
Croce stands up and beckons Key to join him on the feet. #CL#
Key moves into the clinch.#T3#
Croce is trying to break the clinch but Key has him pressed against the cage. #TD2#
Croce lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Key is looking to control Croce's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Key avoid being mounted?
Croce seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Key does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Croce in particular looking to stall.
Key keeping hold of Croce's head, controlling as best he can. #T4#
Croce seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Croce is trying to control. Key wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Croce drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#ES#
Key uses the cage to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Key looks to land a right hand but Croce moved out of range.#TD2#
Croce drives through with a takedown into guard. #ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Key manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Tommy Croce will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Key pushes Croce up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Croce escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Key has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Key is trying to break free.
Key managing to block the knees to the body from Croce.
#TD2#
Croce pulls Key into guard.
Croce wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Key is now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Key controlling the action here.
Croce is trying to maintain the position but Key is very close to passing his half guard.#T1#
Croce is trying to stand back up but Key is controlling him
Key trying to control from half guard but Croce is working away. #ES2#
Croce has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Key is on him like a limpet, forcing Croce back against the cage.#BC#
Key manages to break the clinch.
#T2#
Croce throws a head kick that half lands.
#CUT2#
It looks like Nelson Key has been cut.#CL#
Key has closed the distance and engaged Croce in a clinch.
#TD2#
Croce has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Key uses from the top position.
Croce wants to stand but Key is controlling the position.
Key is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Croce looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SU#
Key stands and steps away. Croce gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #T3#
Key lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Key.#TD2#
Croce gets a double leg takedown into Key's guard.
Croce takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Key wants to stand but Croce is controlling the position.
Key looking to hit a scissor sweep but Croce is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Croce is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Key is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Key has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Croce is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Key is controlling him. #T4#
Key showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Key postures up and lands a big shot to Croce's brow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Key wanted to stand there but Croce had control of the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Nelson Key.
I think Key has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Nelson Key!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 04, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
The Brit has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD2#
The Brit pulls Key into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Key pushing down on The Brit's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The Brit is trying to get back to full guard.
The Brit is still trying to improve position.
The Brit is trying to stand back up but Key is controlling him
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
The Brit is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Key pulls his head out easily.
The Brit is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
The Brit is trying to stand back up but Key is controlling him
Key wants to lay and pray for a moment but The Brit keeps working. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
The Brit looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Key lands a couple of shots from the bottom.
Key is trying to keep The Brit in close.
#T2#
The Brit being controlled here momentarily.
The Brit trying to control but Key is working from the bottom.
Key throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
The Brit must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Key keeping full guard, as The Brit tries to pass.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Key keeping moving, preventing The Brit from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Key could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
The Brit tries to land a body kick#TD#
and Key counters with a nice double leg into side control. The Brit won't be happy with that.
Key working away.
The Brit is not content to let Key control the position.
The Brit tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Key wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SU#
Key decides to stand back up. #TD2#
The Brit shoots in and gets a takedown into Key's guard.#T4#
Key throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Key is pulling down on The Brit's head to control his posture.
The Brit postures up.
Key looking for a sweep. Not yet Key, not yet.
Key has control of The Brit's left arm, preventing The Brit from doing any damage.
The Brit wants to stand but Key has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The Brit trying to control the position from guard on top but Key is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The Brit wants to pass the guard but Key is keeping the position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tom The Brit will probably get the nod.
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##TD2#
The Brit closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Key's guard.
The Brit trying to stand up but can't free himself from Key's guard.
The Brit pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Key is keeping the position for now.
Key is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Key wants to stand and escape but The Brit is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Key is trying to control the position but The Brit postures up.
Key throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
#T1#
The Brit pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Key is keeping the position for now.
Key controlling the position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
The Brit shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Key manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Key pulls The Brit in close to prevent any damage.
Key keeping moving, preventing The Brit from controlling successfully.
Key is pulling down on The Brit's head. It's preventing any offense from The Brit, at least for the moment.#T2#
Key keeping moving, preventing The Brit from controlling successfully. #SU2#
The Brit stands up from guard. Let's bang! #TD2#
The Brit shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Key trying to hold on to The Brit's head to control him but The Brit postures up.
The Brit trying to control the action but Key is working from the bottom. #T3##SUB2#
The Brit seems to be looking for submissions.
The Brit not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Key has his hands clasped together around The Brit's back. He's all about the action.
Key trying to hold on to The Brit's head to control him but The Brit postures up.
The Brit trying to mount his opponent but Key defends it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nelson Key is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#TD2#
The Brit closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - The Brit lands in his opponent's guard.
Key trying to keep a closed guard but The Brit is proving a slippery customer.
Key throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Key trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
The Brit throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Key works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Key controls The Brit momentarily but The Brit frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom The Brit showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Key moves in looking to clinch but The Brit pushes him off.#TD2#
The Brit 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 is pulling down on The Brit's head. It's preventing any offense from The Brit, at least for the moment.
Key punching from the bottom - just letting The Brit know he's still in a fight.
Key is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Key is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst The Brit is controlling him.
Key keeping full guard, as The Brit tries to pass. #T1#
Key is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The Brit wants to control from the top but Key keeps moving.
The Brit looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
The Brit closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Key's guard.
Key wants to stand up but The Brit is controlling him.
Key trying to keep a closed guard but The Brit is proving a slippery customer.
#T2#
Key keeping moving, preventing The Brit from controlling successfully.
The Brit looking to pass the guard.
Key trying to control the position.
Key trying to strike off his back.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The Brit trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Key has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from The Brit finds it's way round the side to connect with Key's head. #CL#
Key takes the fight into the clinch.
The Brit pushes Key back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #TD2#
The Brit tightens his grip and picks Key up, before dumping him to the ground. Key manages to land in guard.
The Brit is standing up over Key. Key looks to escape but The Brit dives into side control.
#REVR#
Key throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
The Brit throws an elbow but Key slips to the side and avoids it well.#T4#
Key is trying to improve his position.
The Brit wants to control but Key is keeping him busy.
Key is trying to control The Brit's posture but The Brit avoids it.
Key parries the strikes from The Brit easily there. The Brit is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Key to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Key tries to buck The Brit off but The Brit is having none of it.
The Brit tries to move to mount but Key blocks the move with his legs.
Nelson Key has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tom The Brit is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Key wants to control but The Brit postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tom The Brit comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well The Brit has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tom The Brit!
A relieved looking Tom The Brit 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 26, 2016 |
#R1#
Key takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Loon with a hook.
Loon connects with the punch.
Loon swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#CL#
Key has closed the distance and engaged Loon in a clinch.
#TD2#
Loon drags the fight down to the ground.
#SUB2#
Loon looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Key passes into half guard.
Key with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB2#
Loon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Key is keen to just control but Loon is a slippery customer.#T1##SUB2#
Loon looking for submissions off his back.
Key could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#SUB2#
Loon with the active half guard here but Key passes nicely into side control.
Key trying to control the action but Loon is working from the bottom.
Loon tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Key wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Key wants to stand but Loon has his arm trapped.
Key scores with a couple of short elbows.
Loon is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T2##SUB2#
Key moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Loon.
Loon is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Key is trying to get an arm triangle but Loon is defending well. #SUB#
Key thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Key is looking to take a break and control but Loon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Loon is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Loon looks to move to half guard but instead Key has passed into mount! Damn!
Key tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
Loon is looking to get to half guard.
Key with a couple of short strikes.
Loon is trying to escape the mount.
Loon wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Key is trying to stick to Loon's back but Loon is turning into Key. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Key's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Loon.#T4#
Key trying to control the position.
Loon tries to stand but Key is controlling from the bottom.
Key has Loon pulled in close to control his posture. #SU2#
Key is working an open guard so Loon takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Loon throws a one two combo.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Loon connects with a single shot there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd cheers as Loon lands an impressive looking overhand right. Key doesn't seem phased though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle Loon dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Loon comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Key drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CL#
Key clinches with his opponent.
#TD2#
Loon manages to pull guard.
Key showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Loon looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Key has picked Loon up and slammed him! Loon can't keep hold of the triangle and Key manages to pass to side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Key is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Loon knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SU#
Key stands up.
Nelson Key is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Loon throws out a powerful jab.
Key has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Key will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Key throws a body shot but no joy.
Key walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Loon is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Key is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T2#
Loon lands with a hook. Key tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Loon connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Donk. Loon catches Key right on the button with a cross.#ROC2#
Key is rocked!
Loon throws a pinpoint strike between Key's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Key crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Loon scores a great knockout victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kyle Loon!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 21, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Hewitt clinches up against the cage.
Hewitt keeps control of Key as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hewitt tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#TD#
Key wants the takedown. Hewitt is fighting it off but Key persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Hewitt's guard against the cage.
Hewitt wants to get back to his feet but Key passes into half guard.
#REVB#
Hewitt is looking to escape.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Key in particular looking to stall.#SU#
Key decides to stand and escape the position. #CL2#
Hewitt has taken the fight to the clinch.
Key has had enough of the clinch but Hewitt keeps him there for the moment.
Hewitt swings wildly with an uppercut but Key uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hewitt lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hewitt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Key could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#T1#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hewitt.
Hewitt lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Key.#TD#
Key tightens his grip and picks Hewitt up, before dumping him to the ground. Hewitt manages to land in guard.
Hewitt is wriggling around but Key manages to pass to half guard.
#REVB#
Hewitt has hold of Key's hands but Key slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB#
Key is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Hewitt pushes Key off, looking to escape but Key dives into side control. He's locked up a kimura now - that was fast! He's cranking on it and Hewitt is forced to tap! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Nelson Key!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 29, 2016 |
#R1#
Castillo throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Key.#CUT2#
It looks like Nelson Key has been cut.
A head kick by Castillo - that's a beauty! Key is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even Castillo can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Francisco Castillo!
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