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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jaro Key (ranked 567 p4p, 2435 weight class) and Jayden Jordan (ranked 56 p4p, 198 weight class). Key comes to the cage accompanied by HonestKey- The Unseen. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
World class MT
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 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jaro Key!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jayden Jordan!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Robert Douchet and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jordan instigates a clinch.
Jordan lands with a left to the head.
Key definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jordan lands a body shot.
Jordan is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Jordan misses with a punch on the inside.
Jordan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Key's elbow.
Jordan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jordan can't find room to land a body shot as Key controls the action.
Jordan throws a head punch that misses.
Jordan keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Key's efforts to push away.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jordan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jordan is leaning against Key and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jordan lands a shoulder strike.
Key blocking some punches.
Key misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jordan is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Key misses with a short punch on the inside.
Key is trying to drag Jordan to the mat but Jordan just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jordan lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Key.
Key is working Jordan over against the cage.
Jordan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Jordan.
Jordan stops a takedown attempt from Key.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jaro Key. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jordan lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Jordan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jordan lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jordan lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Jordan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Key.
Key lands with a left to the head.
Jordan struggles to land a body shot inside as Key controls his hands.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jordan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Jordan scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Key working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jordan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jordan.
Jordan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jordan scores with a shot to the side of Key's head.
Key throws a punch but it's blocked by Jordan.
A right hook to the body lands for Jordan.
Jordan lands a right hand.
Key fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jordan throws a punch but it's blocked by Key.
Jordan lands a nice shot to the body.
A right hand to the body from Jordan.
Key jumps into guard, dragging Jordan to the mat.
Key throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jordan not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Key working for a triangle but Jordan defends it easily.
Jordan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jordan trying to control but Key is working from the bottom.
Jordan 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Jordan passes into half guard.
Jordan 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.
Jordan trying to control the pace.
Let's hope that Jordan has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Key regains full guard. Nicely done.
Jordan trying to control the position from guard on top but Key is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Key being controlled here, momentarily.
Key looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jordan 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 looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Key looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jordan 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.
That's six 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.
Jordan 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 keeping moving, preventing Jordan from controlling successfully.
Jordan slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Jordan throws a strike but Key rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Jordan looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Key puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Jordan tries to get to full guard but Key has control of the leg.
Jordan is looking to control Key's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jordan avoid being mounted?
Jordan is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Key looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Jordan with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Key is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jordan sees it coming and defends easily.
Key is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Jordan keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Key not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Key is looking for a kimura but Jordan is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Key to get the leverage.
Jordan 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!
Key avoids the strikes from Jordan.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jordan controls the action.
Jordan is hanging on to Key's back as he tries to escape.
Jordan not allowing Key to control his hands.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Jordan controlling well, preventing Key from escaping the position.
Jordan gets his hands free as Key looks to control.
Jordan biding his time, controlling Key.
Key tries to break free.
Jordan keeps control of the position easily here as Key tries to buck him off.
Key tries to escape the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jayden Jordan dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Jordan loads up on a big right hand but Key slips the punch.
Key uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jordan.
Key takes one to the side of the head.
Jordan misses the jab.
Key drops down looking for a counter takedown but Jordan sprawls and moves away.
Jordan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jordan moves into the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jordan.
Jayden Jordan seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Jordan presses Key against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Key blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Jordan - that landed with a thud.
A head punch on the inside from Key fails to land.
Key blocks a body shot from Jordan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Key blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jordan tries a body shot but Key blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Jordan fails to land.
Jordan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jordan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Key's elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Jordan fails to land.
A body shot lands from Jordan.
Jordan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Key trying to control the position but instead, Jordan has worked for underhooks and has pushed Key into the cage.
Key misses with some punches.
Jordan scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jordan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Key backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Jordan fails to land.
Jordan has a couple of punches blocked by Key.
Jordan can't find room to land a body shot as Key controls the action.
Jordan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jordan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Key.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jordan presses Key against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Jordan tries a body shot but Key blocks it.
Jordan tries to throw a body punch but Key avoids it by throwing Jordan back against the cage.
Key swings wildly with an uppercut but Jordan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Key is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Key.
Key misses with a punch on the inside.
Jordan can't find room to land a body shot as Key controls the action.
Jordan blocking some punches.
Jordan lands an uppercut.
Key is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jordan pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Key blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jordan blocks a body shot from Key.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Key is trying to pull guard but Jordan turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Key tries to stall but Jordan uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A short right from Key.
Key blocks a body shot from Jordan.
Key blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Key tries to circle away but Jordan has him pinned against the cage.
Jordan is leaning against Key and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jordan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jordan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Key backwards.
Jordan tries a body shot but Key blocks it.
Key ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Key no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Jordan 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.
Jordan got a little sloppy there for a moment and Key has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jordan has managed to get both his arms back between Key's legs - danger averted.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jordan sitting in guard here, content to control.
Key isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Jordan stacks Key on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Jordan!
Key is looking to regain half guard here but Jordan keeps moving and retains side control.
Jordan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Key keeps working.
Key might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
A lull in the action here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Key is looking to regain half guard here but Jordan keeps moving and retains side control.
Key is trying to control Jordan's posture but Jordan avoids it.
Jordan is looking to take a break and control but Key is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jordan moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Jordan trying to control the action but Key is working from the bottom.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Jordan is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Key can't do much from the bottom here.
Jordan wants to control but Key is keeping him busy.
Key is looking for a sweep.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Jordan remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Key takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jordan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Key feinted with a counter takedown.
Jordan jabs Key right on the nose. Key blinks but takes it well.
Jordan misses with a series of wild punches.
Key has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jaro Key. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Key takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Key slips under a jab from Jordan.
Key throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jordan on the side of the head.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Jordan lunges at Key with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Key's hand.
Key lands with a hook. Jordan tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jordan feints a jab promting Key to slip. Jordan then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Key slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jordan moves away from the strike by Key.
Jordan looks to throw the jab but Key is out of range.
Key blocks a jab.
Jordan thows a leg kick but Key checks it
and Key counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Jordan is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Key trying to control but Jordan is working from the bottom.
Key postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Key throwing strikes but missing.
Jordan wants to sweep but no luck.
Jordan can't keep his opponent in guard - Key advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Key wants to take a breather but Jordan is having none of it.
Jordan regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Key.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jordan trying to control the position.
Key trying to control the position from guard on top but Jordan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jayden Jordan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Jordan connects with the punch.
Key waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jordan.
Key keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jordan.
Key attempts a counter takedown but Jordan avoids it well and moves away.
Key misses with a body shot.
The fighters circling - Key throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jordan connects with the punch.
Jordan tries to close the distance and clinch but Key swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Key avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Key bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jordan's head.
Jayden Jordan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Key slips under a jab.
Key gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Key misses with an uppercut. Jordan saw that one coming.
Key takes one to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jordan throws a lazy right hand but Key sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jordan with a jab.
Jordan dips to his left and cracks Key with an uppercut!
Jordan throws a nice looking combination but Key bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jordan connects with a single shot there.
Jordan has Key up against the cage in a clinch.
Key takes a shot to the head.
Jordan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Key looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Key is looking to control Jordan's arms but Jordan gets an underhook and turns him. Now Key has his back to the cage.
Jordan throws a punch but it's blocked by Key.
Jordan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jordan lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Key is trying to break the clinch but Jordan is controlling him.
Key has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Jordan after a bit of a struggle.
Jordan tries to work over Key's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The referee is keeping an eye on Key - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jordan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jordan.
Key successfully pulls guard.
Jordan sitting in guard here, content to control.
Jordan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Key wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Key has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jordan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Key throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Key is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jordan is aware though and is defending well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jordan is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Key looking to control.
Jordan works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Key is looking to control Jordan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Key avoid being mounted?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Key looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jordan is thwarting Key's attempts to control the position.
Jordan content to control rather than advance.
Key looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Key manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Jaro Key has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Key looking for a guillotine here but Jordan defends easily.
Jordan trying to control the position from guard on top but Key is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jordan might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Key haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Key looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jordan's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's six 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 escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jordan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Key is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jordan showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Key throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Key throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Key escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jordan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jordan sitting in guard here, content to control.
Key working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jordan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jordan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's eight 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.
Jordan sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Jordan wants to control from the top but Key keeps moving.
Key controls Jordan momentarily but Jordan frees himself.
Key had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jordan defends it easily.
Jaro Key overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Key keeping moving, preventing Jordan from controlling successfully.
Key is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jordan is aware though and is defending well.
Jordan controls from within his opponent's guard.
Jordan trying to control but Key is working from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jordan connects with a good right hand that stumbles Key. Key circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jayden Jordan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Jordan 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jayden Jordan!
Jayden Jordan managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Feeble Fightware, into his post fight interview.
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