PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jiri Ahokas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tim Key (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Ahokas might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Diablo - Enemy. 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.

Ahokas
vs
Key

164 cm
19
134 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

169 cm
23
141 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Determined

Combat Pro Design
Takomo

Combat Pro Design

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jiri Ahokas!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tim Key!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Key looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ahokas is fending him off so far but Key persists. Nope, Ahokas circles away and we're back to standing.
Key throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ahokas's waist but Ahokas gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Key off to one side.
Key drops Ahokas with a right and a left! Key comes rushing in but Ahokas regains his composure and manages to keep Key in guard.

Ahokas is rocked!

It looks like Jiri Ahokas has been cut.
Key thows a big elbow that misses.
Oh Ahokas is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Key throws and elbow that misses. Ahokas uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Key's guard. Nice move by Ahokas!

Key has his foot on Ahokas's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ahokas works his way back into a safe position though.
Ahokas seems to have got his legs back now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ahokas stops Key from standing up.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Ahokas preventing the sweep.

Key is looking for a triangle but Ahokas pushes his legs off easily.
Key looks gassed!

Key looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ahokas passes into side control.

Ahokas thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Ahokas stands up and beckons Key to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Key closes the distance and clinches up with Ahokas, looking for a takedown. Key pushes Ahokas against the ropes but Ahokas circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jiri Ahokas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tim Key.

Ahokas instigates a clinch.
Ahokas pushes Key back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Ahokas lands a damaging elbow.
Ahokas lands an elbow inside.
Ahokas landing knees to the body.
Ahokas lands a shoulder strike.
Ahokas landing knees to the head.
Ahokas lands a nice knee to the body.
Ahokas lands an elbow inside that Key shrugs off.
Ahokas lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Key backwards.
Ahokas lands an elbow just above Key 's eye.
Ahokas gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Key.
Ahokas lands an elbow inside that Key shrugs off.
Ahokas comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Ahokas unloads a knee to the mid-section. Key lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Ahokas lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Ahokas lands a knee to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Ahokas.
Key takes an elbow to the forehead.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ahokas lands a damaging elbow.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ahokas.
Ahokas crunches a lovely knee into Key's ribcage.
Ahokas lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Ahokas landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Ahokas unloads a knee to the mid-section. Key lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Ahokas lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Key backwards.
Ahokas working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ahokas lands with a right to the head.
Ahokas lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Ahokas prevents the takedown attempt.
Ahokas lands a knee to the head.
Ahokas connects with a knee to the head.
Key is trying to break the clinch but Ahokas has him pressed against the ropes.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ahokas.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ahokas.
Ahokas landing knees to the body.
Ahokas landing knees to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ahokas lands a knee to the head.
Ahokas lands a knee to the body.
Ahokas lands a nice knee to the body.
Knees to the body from Ahokas.
A short body shot lands from Ahokas as the two fighters clinch.
Key wants to get back to striking at distance but Ahokas won't allow it.
Ahokas blocks the elbow strike.
Ahokas lands a nice knee to the body.
Ahokas lands a nice knee to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ahokas throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Keys head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Ahokas.
Key is looking to break free of the clinch but Ahokas has double underhooks.
Ahokas lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Ahokas gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Ahokas lands a knee to the body.
Key tries to score a body lock takedown but Ahokas shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ahokas lands a knee to the body.
Ahokas lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ahokas keeps control of Key as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ahokas lands a knee to the body.
Ahokas digs a right hand underneath Key's ribcage. Key let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Key tries to score a body lock takedown but Ahokas shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Key wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ahokas landing knees to the head.
Key has had enough of the clinch but Ahokas keeps him there for the moment.
Knees to the body from Ahokas.
Ahokas with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ahokas.
Ahokas's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Key blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ahokas lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ahokas keeps control of Key as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ahokas lands an elbow inside that Key shrugs off.
Ahokas landing knees to the body.
Key is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Ahokas gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

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.
Ahokas gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Ahokas lands a nice knee to the body.
Key blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Key is trying to break the clinch but Ahokas has him pressed against the ropes.
Ahokas landing knees to the head.
Key can't break the clinch.
Key drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ahokas gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Key has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ahokas avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Key is trying to break the clinch but Ahokas has him pressed against the ropes.
Ahokas landing knees to the body.
Key is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ahokas pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Ahokas lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ahokas with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Ahokas.
Ahokas lands an elbow just above Key 's eye.
Ahokas with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A head punch on the inside from Key fails to land.
Key working aggressively here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ahokas landing knees to the head.
Key can't get the takedown.
Ahokas using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Key has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ahokas looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Ahokas gets underhooks to prevent Key's takedown attempt.
Ahokas lands an elbow that stopped Key in his tracks for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jiri Ahokas dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jiri Ahokas's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Ahokas on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ahokas jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Key misses with a jab, cross combination.
Key tries to clinch up
and Ahokas counters with an outside leg kick.

Ahokas clinches.
Key takes an elbow to the forehead.
A body shot lands from Ahokas.
Key takes an elbow to the temple.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ahokas.
A knee to the head by Ahokas.
Key is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ahokas pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Ahokas gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Ahokas unloads a knee to the mid-section. Key lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Ahokas scores with a knee to the head.
Nice elbow from Ahokas.
Ahokas scores a nice knee to the body.
Ahokas lands a damaging elbow.
Ahokas working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ahokas creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Key's defenses.
Key takes an elbow to the temple.
Ahokas lands a damaging elbow.
Ahokas with a knee to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ahokas throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Key blocks it with crossed arms.
Key blocking some punches.
Key wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Key is trying to break free.
Ahokas prevents the takedown attempt.
Ahokas using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.

Key breaks the clinch.
Key misses with a double jab.
A thudding body kick lands there by Ahokas!
Key blocks the body kick.
Ahokas looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ahokas bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

Ahokas drives through and clinches with Key against the ropes.
Key has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ahokas avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Jiri Ahokas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tim Key.
Nice elbow from Ahokas.
Ahokas connects with a knee to the head.

Key escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ahokas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ahokas.
Key gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Ahokas counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ahokas scores with a shot to the side of Key's head.
Key takes an elbow to the forehead.
Ahokas misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Key.
Ahokas misses with a hook to the ribs.

Key escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Key throws a hook to the side of Ahokas's head but Ahokas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ahokas drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ahokas ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A lazy left from Ahokas finds it's target.
Key wants to clinch but Ahokas slips to the side
and Ahokas counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.

Ahokas has managed to clinch.
Ahokas lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Ahokas working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ahokas landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Key has had enough of the clinch but Ahokas keeps him there for the moment.
Key wants a takedown but no success here.
A knee to the head by Ahokas.
Ahokas tries a knee to the head but Key blocks it.
Key on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ahokas prevents Key from breaking the clinch.
Ahokas lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Ahokas keeps control of Key as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ahokas lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Key has Ahokas pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Ahokas manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ahokas using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Ahokas scores a nice knee to the body.
Ahokas connects with a nasty looking knee right to Key's face.
Ahokas lands a knee to the head.
Key wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ahokas has him pressed against the ropes.
Ahokas lands a knee to the body.
Ahokas keeps control of Key as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ahokas.
Key is looking to break free of the clinch but Ahokas has double underhooks.
Key is looking to break free of the clinch but Ahokas has double underhooks.
Ahokas using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Key wants to get back to striking at distance but Ahokas won't allow it.
Key is working for takedown but Ahokas is calmly controlling the position for now.
Ahokas lands an elbow inside that Key shrugs off.
Ahokas lands a damaging elbow.
Ahokas lands an elbow just above Key 's eye.
Key wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Key misses with the head strike.
Ahokas lands a knee to the body.
Ahokas lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Key looking for a takedown.
Key is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Ahokas working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ahokas prevents Key from breaking the clinch.
Ahokas crunches a lovely knee into Key's ribcage.

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.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ahokas.
Ahokas lands an elbow inside that Key shrugs off.
Key is trying to break the clinch but Ahokas has him pressed against the ropes.
Key wants to break free but Ahokas has control.
Ahokas prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ahokas prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ahokas looking to throw knees to the head but Key is blocking nicely.

Key manages to break the clinch.
A jab from Ahokas finds it's way through Key's defenses.
Tim Key is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Ahokas clinches up against the ropes.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ahokas.
Ahokas lands an elbow just above Key 's eye.
Key drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ahokas pulls his leg out and moves away.
Key fails with a takedown attempt.
Ahokas lets loose with a powerful body kick. Key will feel that in the morning.

Ahokas has managed to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jiri Ahokas dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jiri Ahokas's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Ahokas rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Key moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nice defenses there by Ahokas.
Ahokas throws a head kick that half lands.
Key moves out of range as Ahokas throws a body kick.
Key checks a leg kick.
Key keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

Key gets the takedown into side control.
Ahokas tries to buck Key off but Key is having none of it.
Key creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.

Key is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ahokas has escaped the position, nice work there.
An elbow from Key crashes against the mat.
Key has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Key in side control, throwing shots but Ahokas defends.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ahokas is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Key off and has taken his back!
You can see the frustration on Key's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.

Ahokas is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Key defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Key turns into Ahokas and is now in his guard.
Key postures up.

Key postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Ahokas is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Key, into his guard.

Key throws his legs up looking for a submission but Ahokas uses it to pass to side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Ahokas thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Key tries to escape but Ahokas is in control.
Key is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ahokas's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Ahokas keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Key wants to improve his position but Ahokas is controlling well.
Ahokas passes to full mount!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Key is looking to improve his position but Ahokas isn't that keen on the idea.
Ahokas scoring with strikes but Key is staying in there.
Key has given up his back, trying to stand up. Not clever.

Ahokas is persistently looking for the submission but Key is defending it well.
Key wants to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Ahokas working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Ahokas doesn't have the hooks in and Key manages to turn into his guard.

Key is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Ahokas is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Ahokas has escaped and now he's on top!
Ahokas trying to control but Key is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jiri Ahokas clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Jiri Ahokas's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Key chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ahokas can pounce on him.
Ahokas is looking to land body kicks.
Key blocks a head kick by Ahokas.
Ahokas fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Key.

Ahokas forces Key back against the ropes and clinches.
Key lands a hook that snaps the head of Ahokas backwards.
Key has had enough of the clinch but Ahokas keeps him there for the moment.
Key wants a takedown but no success here.
Ahokas is leaning against Key and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ahokas keeps control of Key as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Ahokas creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ahokas with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Key can't break the clinch.
Ahokas scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ahokas lands a knee to the body.
Ahokas lands a knee to the head.
Ahokas blocking some punches.
Ahokas prevents Key from breaking the clinch.
Ahokas using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Ahokas cracks Key with a nice body shot.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Ahokas lands with a short shot to the head.
Ahokas landing knees to the body.
Key is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ahokas lands an elbow inside that Key shrugs off.
Key can't break the clinch.
Ahokas connects with a knee to the head.
Ahokas connects with a knee to the head.
Ahokas lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Key takes an elbow to the temple.

Key has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Ahokas clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Ahokas has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Key.
Ahokas tries to escape but Key has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Ahokas is working hard here to advance position.

Key is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.

Key working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Can Ahokas hold on?! Key is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Key thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Ahokas just trying to survive but Key is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Key is striking well from the back but Ahokas escapes and manages to control the positon and works his way to half guard. A much better position - the crisis is over for the time being.
Ahokas is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Ahokas makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ahokas.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Key drops back, looking for a kneebar! Ahokas looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Ahokas looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Ahokas!

Ahokas looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Key manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Key misses with a head shot. Ahokas uses the momentum to regain guard.
Key wants to pass the guard but Ahokas is keeping the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ahokas wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

Ahokas 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.
Key postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Key postures up.
Key throws and elbow that misses. Ahokas uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Key's guard. Nice move by Ahokas!
Ahokas advances to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Jiri Ahokas will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jiri Ahokas's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Key wants to clinch but Ahokas slips to the side

and Ahokas counters by clinching up.
Ahokas landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Key can't break the clinch.
Ahokas unloads a knee to the mid-section. Key lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Key takes an elbow to the forehead.
Key goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ahokas prevents it.
Ahokas crunches a lovely knee into Key's ribcage.
Ahokas comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A knee to the head by Ahokas.
Ahokas with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Ahokas scores with a nice hook to the head.
Key takes an elbow to the forehead.
Key tries for a takedown but Ahokas manages to get underhooks.
Ahokas lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Ahokas scores with a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from Ahokas.
Ahokas landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Ahokas scores with a hook to the body.
Ahokas throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Key blocks it with crossed arms.
Ahokas looking to throw knees to the head but Key is blocking nicely.
Key is trying to break the clinch but Ahokas has him pressed against the ropes.
Ahokas landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Ahokas scores a nice knee to the body.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Ahokas creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Key's defenses.
Key wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ahokas has him pressed against the ropes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ahokas lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Ahokas lands a damaging elbow.
Ahokas keeps control of Key as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ahokas prevents the takedown attempt.
Jiri Ahokas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tim Key.
Key is trying to break free.
Key takes an elbow to the forehead.
Ahokas connects with a knee to the head.
Ahokas lands an elbow inside that Key shrugs off.
Jiri Ahokas has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Key is looking to break free of the clinch but Ahokas has double underhooks.
Ahokas lands a hook to the side of the head.
Key can't break the clinch.
Key is looking to break free of the clinch but Ahokas has double underhooks.
Ahokas lands a nice knee to the body.
Ahokas lands a damaging elbow.
Key is looking to break free of the clinch but Ahokas has double underhooks.
Ahokas lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Ahokas lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ahokas tries to land knees in the clinch but Key avoids the damage to the body.
Key working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ahokas lands with a right to the head.
Key misses with some punches.
Ahokas landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Ahokas creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ahokas prevents Key from breaking the clinch.
Ahokas lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Key wants to break free but Ahokas has control.
Tim Key has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

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 wants to break free but Ahokas has control.
Ahokas throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Keys head.
Key tries to break the clinch but Ahokas is controlling the position.
Ahokas lands an elbow inside.
Ahokas crunches a lovely knee into Key's ribcage.
Ahokas landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Ahokas missing with knees to the body.
Key takes a knee right on the jaw!
Key tries to break the clinch but Ahokas is controlling the position.
Ahokas lands a nice knee to the body.
Ahokas is pressed up against the ropes. Key has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ahokas down to the mat. Ahokas avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Ahokas takes the fight into the clinch.
Nice elbow from Ahokas.
Ahokas prevents Key from breaking the clinch.
Key misses with a short punch on the inside.
Key can't get the takedown.
Ahokas unloads a knee to the mid-section. Key lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Ahokas comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Key wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ahokas lands an elbow inside.
Key working aggressively here.
Ahokas lands with a right to the head.
Ahokas lands a shoulder strike.
Ahokas connects with a nasty looking knee right to Key's face.

Key turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Key manages to end up in side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ahokas sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

Key is trying to work for a kimura but Ahokas is defending well.
Key not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Key thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ahokas's head.
Ahokas regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Key.
Ahokas lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Key!
Ahokas manages to capitalize on a mistake by Key to take his back!
Jiri Ahokas is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ahokas has good solid back control here.
Key wants to escape the position.
Ahokas has good solid back control here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jiri Ahokas showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ahokas, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 49:46
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 50:46
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 50:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jiri Ahokas!
Jiri Ahokas retains his bantamweight title!