PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vadim Lavrov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Don Key (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Key is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: EYELID - REGENERATE. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Lavrov
vs
Key

182 cm
29
180 lbs
15 - 6 - 1

180 cm
26
176 lbs
18 - 3 - 2

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vadim Lavrov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 3 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Don Key!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Key fails with the takedown.
Lavrov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Key fails in his attempt to clinch.
Don Key seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lavrov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A head kick misses from Key.

Key moves into range and clinches up with Lavrov.
Key lands an elbow inside.
Key blocks a punch to the side of the head.

Key jumps guard.
Lavrov would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Key has his foot on Lavrov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lavrov works his way back into a safe position though.
Lavrov wants to get up but he can't break Key's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Lavrov trying to control but Key is working from the bottom.
Key controls Lavrov momentarily but Lavrov frees himself.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Key looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lavrov wanted to stand there but Key had control of the position.
Lavrov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

Vadim Lavrov has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Lavrov checks a low kick from Key.
Lavrov misses the shot to the body.
Lavrov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Donk. Lavrov catches Key right on the button with a cross.
Lavrov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Key just misses with a punch to the body.
Key throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lavrov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lavrov moves out of range of the strikes.
Lavrov throws a front kick that sends Key stumbling back into the cage.
Key is looking to clinch.
Key throws a right and a left that both miss.
Key tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Lavrov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Vadim Lavrov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lavrov throws a right hand that misses
and Key counters with a body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Key is looking to land body kicks.
Key throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lavrov.
A jab from Lavrov misses.
Key lands a jab to Lavrov's midsection.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lavrov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lavrov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Keys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Lavrov blocks a head kick by Key.
A jab from Lavrov does it's job there.
Key ducks under a wild hook from Lavrov.
A head kick misses from Key.
Lavrov lands with an uppercut that bounces Key off the cage and back into range.
Key looks to land a combination. Lavrov sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Lavrov with a nice cross.
Key jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lavrov's corner calls for a 1-2. Lavrov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Lavrov blocks a low kick nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Key is looking to land body kicks.
Key uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Decent striking displayed by Lavrov there.
Lavrov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A thudding body kick lands there by Key!
Key throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jab by Lavrov.
Key throws a low kick but Lavrov avoids it.
Key misses with a body kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Key looks to land a combination but Lavrov avoids it well.
Lavrov just misses with a punch to the body.
Lavrov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Key.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Don Key dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Lavrov misses with a hook
and Key counters with a good, hard body kick but Lavrov shrugs it off.
Key thumps Lavrov with a low kick.
Lavrov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Key takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Key throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Key throws a low kick but it's checked well by Lavrov.
Key cracks Lavrov with a good jab.
Lavrov throws a low kick but Key moves out of range easily.
Key throws a leg kick but Lavrov sees it coming and moves out of range.
Key wants to clinch up but Lavrov keeps it at a distance.
Lavrov does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Lavrov with a body punch. A glancing blow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lavrov throws a big shot that misses.
Key thows a leg kick but Lavrov checks it
and Lavrov counters with a straight right hand.
Good leg kick by Key there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Jab, jab by Lavrov - just one landing.
Key misses with a low kick.
Key scores with a three punch combo!
Key throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lavrov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Lavrov thumps Key with a low kick.
Key misses with a low kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lavrov.
Key misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lavrov.
Don Key seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Key throws a series of punches but Lavrov moves out of range.
Lavrov with a hook.
Key scores with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Key delivers a nice body kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Key.
Lavrov moves out of range as Key throws a body kick.
Key tries to clinch but Lavrov is having none of it.
Key connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Lavrov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lavrov avoids a kick to the body.
Key lands with a straight right. Lavrov didn't see that one coming.
Lavrov misses with a straight left.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Key slips under a jab from Lavrov.
Lavrov cracks Key with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Key scores with a head kick.
Lavrov scores with a body shot.
Key lands a nice looking kick to the body. Lavrov takes a step back to recover.
Key throws a predictable looking body shot
and Lavrov counters with a nice low kick that buckles Key's knee momentarily.
Lavrov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lavrov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Key gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Lavrov counters with a head kick.
Key misses with a wild body shot.
Lavrov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Key lands a leg kick that knocks Lavrov off balance momentarily.
Key throws a chopping leg kick but Lavrov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Lavrov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lavrov checks a leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Key misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lavrov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lavrov wants it to stay on the feet.
Key throws a low kick, looking for Lavrov's leg but Lavrov calmly moves out of range.
Lavrov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Key.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lavrov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Key throws a series of punches but Lavrov avoids them all with ease.
Key fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Don Key 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.

Lavrov misses with a wild body shot.
Key shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lavrov defends it nicely.
Key thows a body shot but no joy.
Lavrov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Key looking to land some kicks to the body here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Key looks to throw a body kick

and Lavrov holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

Key breaks from the clinch.
Lavrov looks to land a body kick but Key moved away.
Key throws a push kick but Lavrov slaps the foot to one side.
Key will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Key fails to land with a series of punches.
Lavrov misses with a looping right.
Key showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lavrov.
Key shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lavrov as he avoids it easily.
Lavrov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Key checks it well.
Key throws a head kick that misses.
Key goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Key is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lavrov moves out of range of the body kick from Key.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Key tries to land a front kick but Lavrov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Key avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Key throws a leg kick but Lavrov moved away.
Lavrov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Lavrov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Lavrov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Key shoots for a double leg takedown but Lavrov sprawls well. He's pushed Key's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Vadim Lavrov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Don Key.
Lavrov moves out of range of the body kick from Key.
Lavrov motions for Key to come forward. Lavrov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lavrov throws an overhand right that lands on Key's shoulder, as Key tries to avoid the shot.
Key scores with a leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Key throws a leg kick but Lavrov checks it.
Key tries to land a body kick
and Lavrov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Key tries to clinch up.
Lavrov throws a right hand that misses
and Key counters with a low kick, right behind Lavrov 's knee.
Lavrov scores with a jab to the head.
A head kick by Key misses
and Lavrov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Lavrov lands a jab to Key's midsection.
Key is looking to slow Lavrov down with leg kicks.
A big left from Lavrov misses.

Lavrov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Key, pushing him back against the cage.
Key tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lavrov pushes Key back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lavrov will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Key breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lavrov. Key does a little dance to reset his feet.
Key moves out of range as Lavrov strikes.
Lavrov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Lavrov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lavrov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Key wants to land a leg kick but Lavrov is out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Key. Lavrov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Key misses with a low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An inside leg kick lands from Key.
Key avoids a punch combination nicely.
Key misses with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Don Key really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Key goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Lavrov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Lavrov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lavrov lands a nice hook to Key's body. Key takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lavrov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Key manages to avoid it.
Key is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Key misses with a leg kick
and Lavrov counters with a straight right hand.
Key uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lavrov.
Key throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Key tests Lavrov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Key shoots for a double leg takedown but Lavrov sprawls well. He's pushed Key's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jab from Lavrov.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Key. That snapped Lavrov's head back.
Key misses with a body shot
and Lavrov counters with a one-two to the body.
Key swings for the body but Lavrov moves out of range.
Lavrov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A head kick misses from Key.
Key throws a leg kick that is checked
and Lavrov counters with a nice uppercut.
Key throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lavrov counters with a nice kick to the body.
Lavrov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Key finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Key throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A combination from Lavrov does no damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Key fails to land the takedown.
Key checks a leg kick nicely.
Lavrov blocks a low kick nicely.
Key misses with a double jab.
Key scores with a hook to the body. Lavrov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Key missing with a left hand there. Lavrov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lavrov lands a nice looking body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lavrov jabs at Key's body.
Lavrov throws a leg kick but Key sees it coming and moves out of range.
Lavrov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lavrov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Key.
Nice body punch from Lavrov.
Lavrov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Key tries to clinch but Lavrov is having none of it.
Key fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lavrov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lavrov blocks the body kick.
Key lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lavrov looks to throw the jab but Key is out of range.
A head kick misses from Key.
Lavrov misses with a looping right.
Lavrov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Key was well out of range. Poor timing from Lavrov.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Key throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lavrov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A slapping leg kick lands for Key.
Key clobbers Lavrov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Key looks for the body kick but Lavrov saw that one coming.
Lavrov jabs Key right on the nose. Key blinks but takes it well.
Key fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Vadim Lavrov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Don Key.
An inside leg kick from Key misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Lavrov rushes Key and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Good body shot from Key.
Lavrov lands a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Don Key will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Key lands a head kick!
Key throws a leg kick but Lavrov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Key avoids the body shot from Lavrov.
Key throws a jab but it's blocked by Lavrov.
Key will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Key drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Horrible takedown by Key or perhaps it was just good defense by Lavrov which made him look bad.
A cross from Lavrov lands.
Lavrov throws a leg kick that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Key tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Lavrov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lavrov fails to land with a series of punches.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lavrov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Key fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Lavrov checks it well.
Key looks to score with a jab to the body but Lavrov is just out of range.
Key misses with the body kick
and Lavrov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Key takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lavrov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Key was well out of range. Poor timing from Lavrov.
Key scores with a leg kick.
Key misses with a kick to the body
and Lavrov counters with a good low kick that Key was not able to check.
Key throws a head kick that misses
letting Lavrov counter with a right hand.
Don Key is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Key just misses with a punch to the body.
Key waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lavrov.
Key throws a hook to the side of Lavrov's head but Lavrov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Key has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Key misses with a low kick as Lavrov jumps back.
Lavrov lands an overhand right.
Key takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Key throws a sloppy head kick and Lavrov moves out of range easily.
Lavrov wants to clinch up but Key keeps it at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A clash of legs there as Lavrov blocks the low kick.
Key throws a head kick but Lavrov moves out of range.
Key throws a low kick but it's checked well by Lavrov.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Lavrov gets tackled into the cage by Key. Key maintains the clinch.
Lavrov misses with the head strike.
Lavrov throws an elbow but it misses.
Lavrov misses with a punch on the inside.
Key blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

Key breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lavrov looks to land a right hand but Key moved out of range.
Key looks to land a combination. Lavrov sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Key scores with a jab to the body.
Key misses with a body kick.
Key looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Vadim Lavrov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Key tries to land a front kick but Lavrov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Lavrov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Key on the side of the head.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lavrov.
Lavrov checks a low kick from Key.
Lavrov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Key throws a low kick, looking for Lavrov's leg but Lavrov calmly moves out of range.
Lavrov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Key.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lavrov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lavrov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Key.
Key connects with a jab.
Lavrov looks to land a left hand but Key moved out of range nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Don Key.
I've got 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 45:50
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 45:50
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 47:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Don Key! Don Key retains his welterweight title!
Don Key made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Thank a you, thank a you! Heath Cliff put a up a really a good a fight, but then I a kick a his a ass! He got to see what my a donkey a style feels a like! I bet a he a gonna be a real sore to a morrow! Thank's to da fans! And thanks to a Charlie's Wang!'.