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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Neo Rebl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Braydon Lee Key (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rebl's entrance music is Skrillex-Bangarang. A fine choice. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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175 cm
25
175 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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181 cm
26
182 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Big heart |
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Good wrestler
Basic striking
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Neo Rebl! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Braydon Lee Key! The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Russell Pearce and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Lee Key slips a straight right by Rebl. Lee Key changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Rebl looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Lee Key tries for a kimura but Rebl is defending well. Lee Key trying to control the position but Rebl is working away. Lee Key creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Rebl sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. Lee Key is trying to get an arm triangle but Rebl is defending well. Lee Key controlling the position. Rebl is trying to improve his position. Rebl throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round. Rebl tries to buck Lee Key off but Lee Key is having none of it. Lee Key tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lee Key has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Rebl wants to get back to his feet but Lee Key drags him back down. Lee Key working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Lee Key sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Rebl is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Rebl is being controlled here. Let's hope that Lee Key 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Lee Key fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Rebl prevents Lee Key from moving into mount. Lee Key sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Rebl is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Lee Key trying to control the position but Rebl is working away. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Rebl prevents Lee Key from improving position. Lee Key is looking to take a break and control but Rebl is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Rebl defending against the ground and pound. Lee Key creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Rebl sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. Lee Key postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Lee Key tries for a kimura but Rebl is defending well. Lee Key controlling the position from side mount. Lee Key is trying to get an arm triangle but Rebl is defending well. Sloppy strikes there by Lee Key. Lee Key wants to control but Rebl is keeping him busy. Rebl is trying to improve his position. Lee Key is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Rebl's shoulder. That is not cool.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Lee Key tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lee Key has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! Lee Key postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Lee Key slows the pace down. Lee Key is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Rebl is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Lee Key thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Rebl manages to get back to half guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Braydon Lee Key dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Lee Key swinging wildly here.
Some wild striking there from Rebl.
Lee Key looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Lee Key is stalling in the full guard. Lee Key pushes down on Rebl's leg and manages to get into half guard. Rebl wants to improve his position but Lee Key is controlling well.
Rebl won't allow Lee Key to pass to mount. Lee Key prevents Rebl from improving his position. Lee Key slows the pace down in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Lee Key's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige. Rebl is looking to improve his position.
Lee Key is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Braydon Lee Key has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet. Some wild striking there from Rebl.
Lee Key fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Rebl to the ground. Lee Key is now in Rebl's guard. Lee Key controls from within his opponent's guard. Rebl working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lee Key.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Lee Key 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. Lee Key looking to pass the guard. Rebl is looking for a triangle but Lee Key pushes his legs off easily.
Lee Key slips nicely into half guard. Lee Key really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rebl. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Rebl trying to control here.
This has been an exciting period of action! Lee Key perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Rebl is defending against the submission attempts here by Lee Key.
Rebl is in trouble now - Lee Key has advanced to mount! Lee Key looking for a guillotine from mount but Rebl is having none of it. Lee Key content just to control the position here. Lee Key looking to secure an arm triangle but Rebl defends it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Lee Key content just to control the position here. Rebl is looking to improve his position but Lee Key isn't that keen on the idea. Lee Key sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it! Lee Key looking to control and managing it successfully. Lee Key throws some wild stikes that Rebl manages to avoid easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Lee Key throws some wild stikes that Rebl manages to avoid easily.
Lee Key wants to control the pace but Rebl is squirming around nicely. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Braydon Lee Key showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Rebl misses with a looping left. Lee Key fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Rebl sprawls well initially but Lee Key persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Lee Key is controlling the pace.
Lee Key is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rebl sees it coming and defends easily. Lee Key trying to pass the guard but Rebl defending well. Lee Key seems to be working for a kimura but Rebl defends the submission attempt. Rebl is pressing down on Lee Key's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's one minute gone in the round. Lee Key in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Lee Key stays in close to Rebl's body and controls the position. Lee Key looking to pass the guard. Lee Key throws a big elbow that misses. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Lee Key preventing the sweep. Lee Key thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Lee Key is looking to work some ground and pound but Rebl has wrist control. Lee Key trying to control the position from guard on top but Rebl is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Lee Key works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Lee Key is trying to control. Rebl wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Lee Key has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Lee Key looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. Rebl is looking to control Lee Key's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rebl avoid being mounted? Rebl is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lee Key pulls his head out easily. Rebl wants to control but Lee Key is keeping busy and won't allow it. Rebl is looking to improve his position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Lee Key thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Lee Key is looking for a kimura but Rebl is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lee Key to get the leverage.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Well, if Lee Key is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Lee Key is working for a kimura but Rebl is defending it quite comfortably.
Lee Key is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. Lee Key seems to be working for a kimura but Rebl defends the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Lee Key wants to control but Rebl is keeping him busy. Lee Key wants to advance to full mount but Rebl doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead. Braydon Lee Key has got the better of the ground game so far. Rebl looking to control.
Lee Key in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Lee Key wants to control from the top but Rebl keeps moving. Lee Key controls the pace of the fight for a moment. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Rebl working a defensive guard here.
Lee Key must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. Rebl misses with a looping left. Neo Rebl has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Braydon Lee Key is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Rebl throws out a loose jab but Lee Key uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight! Braydon Lee Key comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Lee Key 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30 Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30 Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Braydon Lee Key!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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