PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Margarito Key (ranked 12006 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Rabble (ranked 5386 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Key
vs
Rabble

225 cm
24
279 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

195 cm
25
226 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Margarito Key!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ryan Rabble!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Shirou Masuda and Kenichi Hosakawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Key shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rabble looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Rabble shoots in for a takedown but Key shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Key seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Ryan Rabble seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rabble shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Margarito Key has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Rabble.
Rabble shoots in looking for a takedown but Key manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rabble's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

Key clinches up with Rabble and pushes him back against the cage.

Key decides to pull guard.
Rabble working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rabble looking to pass the guard.
Key trying to control the position.
Rabble preventing the sweep.
Key really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rabble throws an elbow that misses. Key uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Rabble's guard. Nice move by Key!

Rabble working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Key has passed into half guard!
Rabble is trying to maintain the position but Key is very close to passing his half guard.
Rabble wants to get back to full guard but Key has passed into side control.
Key wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rabble keeps working.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Key has control of an arm but Rabble manages to advance to Key's back!
Key trying to get back to his feet but Rabble is in full control for now.
Rabble wants to control but Key manages to buck him off and is now in Rabble's guard! Nice work there by Key!
Key throwing strikes but missing.
Rabble working a defensive guard but Key passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Key throwing shots but Rabble is blocking nicely.
Ground and pound from Key.
Key thows a huge punch but Rabble dodges it nicely.
Rabble looks winded!
Rabble looks like he's trying to stand up.
Rabble tries to kick Key off in order to stand up. Key Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Rabble is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Key is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Rabble tries to reverse the position but Key maintains control.
Rabble wants to hold on but Key pushes him away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Key working the ground and pound effectively.
Rabble tries to reverse the position but Key maintains control.
Key tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Key landing strikes from the mount and Rabble is in trouble!
Key with a couple of short strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Key working the ground and pound effectively.

It looks like Ryan Rabble has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Key postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Rabble bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Key and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Margarito Key!