PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Marshall Key (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Olaf Bonkers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Key
vs
Bonkers

189 cm
18
150 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

178 cm
20
150 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Marshall Key!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Olaf Bonkers!
The judges for this bout are Ron Honeybunn, Ben Watson and Hugh Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bonkers fails to land the takedown.
Bonkers tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Key defends well and Bonkers ends up having to push Key into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Key shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bonkers as he avoids it easily.
Despite the aggression on Bonkers's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.

Bonkers gets caught flat footed, as Key shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Key wants to control from the top but Bonkers keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Bonkers looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Bonkers is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Key missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Key throws a strike but Bonkers rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Bonkers throwing strikes from guard but Key blocks nicely.
Key wants to stand up but Bonkers is controlling him.
Key really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Key is trying to control the position but Bonkers postures up.

Bonkers got a little sloppy there for a moment and Key has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bonkers has managed to get both his arms back between Key's legs - danger averted.
Bonkers wants to control from the top but Key keeps moving.

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.
Key is trying to control the position but Bonkers postures up.
Bonkers cracks Key with a solid left hand.
Bonkers trying to control the position from guard on top but Key is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Key is trying to keep Bonkers in close.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bonkers defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Key.
Bonkers wants to clinch up but Key keeps it at a distance.
Bonkers tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Key defends well and Bonkers ends up having to push Key into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Marshall Key has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Olaf Bonkers.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Key is defended easily by Bonkers.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bonkers.
Bonkers throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Key's waist but Key gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bonkers off to one side.
Key misses with a head kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Key slaps away a takedown attempt from Bonkers, before circling back to the center of the mat.
As Bonkers tries to get set, Key tries to push him back and clinch up but Bonkers manages to avoid the attempt.
Bonkers fails with the takedown.

Key forces Bonkers back against the cage and clinches.

Bonkers jumps into guard, dragging Key to the mat.
Bonkers is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Key in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Key stands up over Bonkers, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
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 Marshall 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.

Key avoids the head kick by Bonkers.
Nice takedown defense from Key. No joy for Bonkers on that attempt.
Key appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Olaf Bonkers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Key misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bonkers shoots in and drives through. Key sprawls well.

Key shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Bonkers thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Key with a nice head shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Bonkers is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Key defends well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bonkers is trying to keep Key in close.
Key has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Key decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Key closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bonkers circles away.
Key looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bonkers shoots in looking for a takedown. Key tries to sprawl out of it but Bonkers keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Key manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Marshall Key has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Olaf Bonkers.
Key ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bonkers moves away.

Key shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Bonkers is trying to control but Key manages to pass to mount!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Key with good strikes from the mount here!
Key will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Key is landing with some decent strikes but Bonkers is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Key tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Bonkers is looking to improve his position but Key isn't that keen on the idea.
Bonkers tries to hold on but Key pushes him away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bonkers is trying to reverse the position but instead Key has taken his back - oops!

Key tightening his grip on Bonkers, looking for the choke.
Key scores with punches to the body.
Key is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bonkers can do to turn this around?
Bonkers trying to control the hands but Key won't let him.
Can Bonkers hold on?! Key is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Key has the hooks in. Bonkers is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Key trying to control.
Bonkers is in bad spot here.

Key is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Key lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Bonkers.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marshall Key dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Bonkers on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Key blocks a head kick by Bonkers.
Nice takedown defense from Bonkers. No joy for Key on that attempt.
Bonkers changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Key tries to avoid it but Bonkers manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Key to the ground. Key escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Bonkers or perhaps it was just good defense by Key, which made it look bad.
Bonkers slaps away a takedown attempt from Key, before circling back to the center of the mat.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bonkers! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Key tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bonkers paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bonkers 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.
Marshall Key has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Olaf Bonkers.
Bonkers throws a combination that misses

and Key counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Key throws a strike but Bonkers avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Key with a flurry of punches that miss.
Marshall Key overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Bonkers looking for subs off his back but Key has passed one foot through into half guard.
Bonkers takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nice strikes from Key there.
Bonkers keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

Key seems to be looking for submissions.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Key is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Bonkers trying to hold on to Key's head to control him but Key postures up.
Bonkers works his way to full guard. Good work.
Key is looking to work some ground and pound but Bonkers has wrist control.

Key stands up from guard. Let's bang!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bonkers misses the shot to the body.
Bonkers throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Bonkers gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Bonkers's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Key closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Key lands in his opponent's guard.

Key is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Bonkers is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Bonkers has escaped and now he's on top!

Bonkers trying to control but Key is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Key trying to keep a closed guard but Bonkers is proving a slippery customer.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bonkers wants to control from the top but Key keeps moving.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marshall Key showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Key has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marshall Key!