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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jaro Key (ranked 390 p4p, 2021 weight class) and Fung Hao Ming (ranked 38 p4p, 180 weight class). Key kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is HonestKey- The Unseen. Hao Ming has chosen New Authentic - Places You Go as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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171 cm 26 152 7 - 5 - 0 |
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176 cm 31 155 13 - 6 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ Solid boxing Granite chin |
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Good wrestler World class boxer Granite chin |
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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 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jaro Key! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Fung Hao Ming! The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Alec Ball and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Hao Ming throws out a powerful jab. Key has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Hao Ming. Hao Ming uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Key. Hao Ming swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Hao Ming throws out a loose jab but Key uses good head movement to avoid it. Key drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hao Ming sprawls and moves away. Hao Ming connects with the punch. Hao Ming throws a looping overhand right but Key ducks down to avoid it. Hao Ming is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Key. Key appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Key looks to land a left hand but Hao Ming moved out of range nicely. Jab from Hao Ming. Key swings widly with a right hand
and Hao Ming counters with a lovely straight right hand! Hao Ming misses with a straight right. Hao Ming fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Key misses with a straight left. Hao Ming stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Hao Ming throws a jab but it's blocked by Key. Hao Ming misses with a looping right.
That's one minute gone in the round. A head kick misses from Hao Ming. Hao Ming misses with a body kick. Hao Ming misses with a body kick. Key feinted with a counter takedown. We've been hearing reports that Key has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight. Hao Ming scores with a sloppy right hand. Key should have avoided that one. Hao Ming throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Hao Ming paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Key slips under a jab from Hao Ming. Fung Hao Ming seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Hao Ming lands with a cross. Key takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Key needs to keep his hands up - Hao Ming had a free shot at his head there. Key shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Key working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Key lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Key tries to free his leg and advance position but Hao Ming is retaining full guard. Key trying to control but Hao Ming is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Key controlling from the top position. Key content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Hao Ming looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. Key scoring with punches to the head and body. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Key's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Key lands a couple of digs.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Hao Ming tries to land a sweep but no joy. Hao Ming trying to control the position here. Hao Ming looking to control but Key passes into half guard.
Hao Ming wants to control but Key is keeping busy and won't allow it. Key lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Key keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. Key working Hao Ming over with strikes. 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 Hao Ming's temple. Nice strikes from Key there. Hao Ming is in trouble now - Key has advanced to mount! Key unloading with bombs! Key controlling the position easily from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Key breaks from Hao Ming's wrist control and lands an elbow. Key with shots to the head and body - Hao Ming looks very uncomfortable down there. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Key has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Hao Ming's face.
Key looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Key avoids the attempt from Hao Ming to control. Hao Ming really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Key dominating with strikes here. Key lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Hao Ming wants to control but Key is having none of it. Key looking to control but Hao Ming is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Key has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. Key lands a big shot there that rocks Hao Ming but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
That's five minutes gone in the round. Hao Ming is trying to escape the mount.
Key has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Hao Ming's face.
Key landing strikes from the mount and Hao Ming is in trouble! Key is landing with some decent strikes but Hao Ming is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Hao Ming is rocked! Hao Ming really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Key. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Hao Ming is desperately trying to improve his position but Key has a good base and remains in mount. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Key with shots to the head and body - Hao Ming looks very uncomfortable down there. Hao Ming is still in real trouble! Can Key finish him? Key takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Hao Ming seems to have recovered his senses. Key working for a submission but Hao Ming is keeping him at bay. Key avoids the attempt from Hao Ming to control. Hao Ming is trying to escape the mount.
That's six minutes gone in the round. The referee warns Hao Ming that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Hao Ming is squirming around, avoiding Key's attempts to control the action. Hao Ming reaches up to try and pull Key in and control his posture, but Key latches on to an arm and pivots quickly for an armbar! Hao Ming taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jaro Key! Jaro Key seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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hype
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