PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pat Key (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Snike (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Key
vs
Snike

196 cm
22
193 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

184 cm
23
197 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Pat Key!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Mike Snike!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Atkins and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Key has a takedown stuffed.
Key tries for a takedown but Snike circles away easily
and Snike counters with a lovely straight right hand!

It looks like Pat Key has been cut.
Mike Snike seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Snike tries for a takedown but Key circles away easily
and Key counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Snike thinking.
Snike shoots in for a double leg but Key sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Key shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Snike counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pat Key. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Snike is looking to take a break and control but Key is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Key won't allow Snike to pass to mount.

Snike is looking for a kimura but Key is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Snike to get the leverage.
Snike wants to stand but Key has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Key tries to roll over but Snike keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Key is refusing to be controlled, as Snike sits in half guard.
Snike sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Key is looking to control Snike's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Key avoid being mounted?
Key avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Snike.
Snike throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Snike controlling the action here.
Key is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Snike is trying to control. Key wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Key knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Snike on the ground.
Snike scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Key is trying is best to control the position here.
Snike is thwarting Key's attempts to control the position.
Snike tries to pass the half guard into mount. Key knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Snike controlling the action here.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

Key gets a takedown into half guard.
Snike is pressing down on Key's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Key will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snike manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Key manages to get himself to full guard.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Snike won't allow Key to sweep him here.
Snike won't allow Key to get back to his feet.
Snike controls from within his opponent's guard.
Snike wanted to stand there but Key had control of the position.
Snike is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Snike wants to control from the top but Key keeps moving.

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

Snike 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.
Snike controls from within his opponent's guard.
Key trying to control the position.
Snike won't allow Key to sweep him here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Key keeping moving, preventing Snike from controlling successfully.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Snike is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Snike dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pat Key's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Snike shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Key manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Snike preventing the sweep.

Snike thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Key not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Key keeping moving, preventing Snike from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Snike drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Snike jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Key looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Snike postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Snike wants to pass the guard but Key is keeping the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Snike drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Snike jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Snike stays in close to Key's body and controls the position.
Key looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Snike stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Key swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Key looking to control.
Snike looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Key fails with an attempt to clinch.

Snike shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Key is trying to defend but Snike finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Snike sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Key defending well though.
Snike content to control rather than advance.

Snike is working for a kimura but Key is defending it quite comfortably.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Key is looking to control Snike's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Key avoid being mounted?
Snike with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Key won't allow Snike to pass to mount.
Key wants to improve his position but Snike is controlling well.
Snike is pressing down on Key's thigh, looking to free his foot. Key is holding on for now.
Snike looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Key is trying to stand.

Snike is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Key tries to roll over but Snike keeps him under control.
Still in half guard, Snike seems content to control.
Key trying to control from the bottom.
Snike wants to lay and pray for a moment but Key keeps working.
Snike takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Key trying to hold on to Snike's head to control him but Snike postures up.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Snike is defended easily by Key.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Snike showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Pat Key's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Snike displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Key.
Snike goes for a double leg but Key avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Key continues to drive forward.

Key's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Snike misses with a takedown attempt

and Key counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Key.
Snike jumps guard but Key stands there with Snike around his waist. Snike gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Pat Key has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Snike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Key is trying to break free.
Key wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Snike has him pressed against the cage.
Key has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

Snike has picked Key up - he's going for a ride! Snike dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Snike wants to control but Key is keeping him busy.
Mike Snike has got the better of the ground game so far.
Key tries to get to full guard but Snike has control of the leg.
Snike trying to control the action but Key is working from the bottom.

Snike is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Snike takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Key tries to get to full guard but Snike has control of the leg.
Snike throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Key is trying to get back to full guard.
Key is looking to control Snike's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Key avoid being mounted?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Snike perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Snike is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.

Snike 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. Snike eventually gives up the hold.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Snike in particular looking to stall.

Snike is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Snike throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Key trying to control but Snike postures up.
Snike is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Snike is pressing down on Key's thigh, looking to free his foot. Key is holding on for now.
Snike drops an elbow to the side of Key's head.

Snike seems to be working for a kimura but Key defends the submission attempt.
Key is looking for a sweep. Snike is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Snike wants to stand but Key has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Key tries to get to full guard but Snike has control of the leg.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Snike wants to stand up but Key is controlling the position.

Snike seems to be looking for submissions.
Snike passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Key!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Snike cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Snike cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Snike wants to stand but Key is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Snike lands a nice shot to the head.
Pat Key has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mike Snike is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Snike cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!

And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Snike comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Snike winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Snike!