PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tim Key (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Junk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Key kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Till I Collapse - Eminem. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Key
vs
Junk

172 cm
18
142 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

170 cm
23
130 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tim Key!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jack Junk!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Johanna Lukiainen and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Key cracks Junk with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nice sprawl there from Key as Junk shoots in.
Key is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Junk shoots in for a double leg but Key sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Key. Junk does a little dance to reset his feet.
Key swinging wildly here.

Key takes the fight into the clinch.
Key stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Key creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Key gets through Junk's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Key lands with a light punch inside.
Key scores with a shoulder strike.
Key is working Junk over against the cage.
Junk looks gassed!
Still in the clinch, Key scores with a nice short uppercut.
Key throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Junks head.
A left hand lands to the body for Key.
A right handed body shot lands from Key.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Key putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Junk in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Key on the inside.
Key lands a hook to the side of the head.
Junk avoids a wild elbow strike from Key.
Key gets through Junk's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Key.
Key scores with a hook to the body.
Key working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Key lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Junk backwards.
Key pushes Junk back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Key lands a shot to the body.
Key lands a right hand that snaps the head of Junk backwards.
A short uppercut from Key.
A body shot lands from Key.
Key lands with a short shot to the head.
Key scores with a nice hook to the head.
Key lands a body shot in the clinch.
Key with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Key lands with a short shot to the head.
Key lands with a left to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Key.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Key lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Junk backwards.
Nice body punch from Key.
Key lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Key.
Junk takes a shot to the head.
Key lands a hook to the side of the head.
Key lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Key scores with a nice hook to the head.
Key lands a knee to the head.
Key putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Junk in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Key lands a shoulder strike.
Key putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Junk in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Key scores with a hook to the body.
Key lands a left hand.
Key working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Key pushes Junk back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Junk takes a shot to the head.
A short left from Key.
Key lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Key lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Key lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Key tries a knee to the head but Junk blocks it.
Key throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Junks head.
Key lands with a left to the head.
Key lands a nice uppercut.
Key scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Key.
Key lands an elbow inside.
A short right from Key on the inside.
Key misses with a knee to the head.
Junk blocking some punches.
A right hand to the body from Key.
Key pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Key misses with a short punch on the inside.
Key lands a body shot in the clinch.
Key lands a hook that snaps the head of Junk backwards.

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.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Key just misses with a elbow thrown towards Junk's brow.
Key throws a punch but it's blocked by Junk.
Key lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Key lands a nice uppercut.
Key trying to land knees to the body.
Key tries a knee to the head but Junk blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Junk.
Junk jumps guard but Key stands there with Junk around his waist. Junk gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Tim Key has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Junk.
Key is leaning against Junk and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.

Junk has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Key uses from the top position.
Key throws a big right hand that misses.
Key in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Junk trying to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tim Key dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Key closes the distance and clinches.
Key looking to throw knees to the head but Junk is blocking nicely.
Key pushes Junk back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Key fails to land.
Key presses Junk against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Key is working Junk over against the cage.
Key lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Key lands an uppercut.
Junk takes a shot to the head.
Key lands a damaging elbow.
Junk tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Key smiles and moves away.
Key lands a glancing blow to the side of Junk's head.
Junk is breathing heavily.
A jab from Key does it's job there.
Key moves in looking to clinch but Junk pushes him off.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Key scores with a shot to the body.
Key paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.

Key clinches up against the cage.
Junk takes a shot to the head.
Key scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Key lands with a short shot to the head.
Key scores with a nice hook to the head.
Key lands a hook to the side of the head.
Key lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Key lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Key lands a left hand that snaps the head of Junk backwards.
Key lands an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Key.
Key lands a left hand.
A nice right hand lands inside from Key.
Key lands a hook that snaps the head of Junk backwards.
Junk managing to block the knees to the body from Key.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Key lands an uppercut.
Junk is trying to force a seperation but Key has the dominant position.
Junk's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Key lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Junk or not.
Key scores with a shoulder strike.
A knee to the head by Key.
Key throws an elbow that misses.
Key using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Junk has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Key lands a hook that snaps the head of Junk backwards.
Key lands with a right to the head.
Junk fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Key has a couple of punches blocked by Junk.

Junk jumps guard and drags Key to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Key knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Junk on the ground.
Junk is trying to control the position but Key postures up.
Junk working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Key.
Key loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Key works over Junk with some ground and pound from guard.
Key looking to pass the guard.
Key in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Key loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Junk is pulling down on Key's head to control his posture.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Key lands a jab-cross combination.
Junk fails with the takedown.
Tim Key has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Junk.
Junk keeps the fight on the outside.
Key fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Junk manages to avoid it.
Key paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Key tries to clinch there but Junk circles away.
Key tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Key tries to close the distance and clinch but Junk swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Key looks to land a combination but Junk avoids it well.
Junk tries to score a power double leg takedown but Key sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Junk somewhat.
Tim Key is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Key misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Key fails with an attempt to clinch.
Key is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Junk avoids a punch combination nicely.
Key tries to clinch up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tim Key dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Junk avoids the head kick by Key.
Key moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Junk avoids a punch combination nicely.
Key misses with the combination.

Key has Junk up against the cage in a clinch.
Junk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Key throws a punch but it's blocked by Junk.

Junk manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Junk manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Key manages to get himself to full guard.
Junk trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Key looking for a sweep. Not yet Key, not yet.
Key is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Key keeping moving, preventing Junk from controlling successfully.
Junk pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Key is keeping the position for now.
Junk is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Junk won't allow Key to get back to his feet.
Junk stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Key swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Key tries to clinch but Junk moves out of range.
Junk avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Junk keeps the fight on the outside.
Key wants to clinch up but Junk keeps it at a distance.
Key is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Junk keeps the fight on the outside.
Key tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Key tries to clinch but Junk moves out of range.
Key doesn't manage to clinch there - Junk circles away.
Key fails with an attempt to clinch.
Key swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Key wants to clinch.
Tim Key seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Key tries to close the distance and clinch up but Junk swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Key tries to clinch but Junk is having none of it.
Junk blocks a low kick nicely.
Key fails to land with a series of punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Key wants to clinch.

Key clinches.
Junk avoids the elbow strike from Key, against the cage.
Junk tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Key smiles and moves away.
Nice shot lands for Key.
Key wants to clinch up but Junk keeps it at a distance.
Jack Junk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Junk fails to land the takedown.

Key moves into the clinch successfully.
Tim Key is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A short left from Key.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tim Key showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Key, 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27

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