SPFT 39: Tycoon Doubles 1B PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sam Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Franky Young (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Smith
vs
Young

170 cm
18
150 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

165 cm
18
150 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
KO power

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Inexperienced

Hell's Balls Recovery (160)

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sam Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Franky Young!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Valeri Chadov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Smith shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Smith showed some decent athleticism there.
Smith seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Young does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Smith missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Smith seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Young wants to get back to full guard.
Young is refusing to be controlled, as Smith sits in half guard.
Young regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Smith.

Young is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Smith rolls with it to try and escape but Young cranks on the arm and Smith is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Franky Young!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Heinz Doofenschmertz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Stewart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stewart has chosen Motherlover as his entrance music. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Doofenschmertz
vs
Stewart

152 cm
18
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

167 cm
18
153 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Big heart

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Solid chin

Brute

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Heinz Doofenschmertz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tony Stewart!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Aleksandr Martynov and Ivan Kurochkin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Stewart.
Doofenschmertz could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

Stewart is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Doofenschmertz's half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Stewart frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Stewart connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Doofenschmertz tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Stewart landing strikes from the mount.
Stewart landing strikes from the mount.
Stewart prevents Doofenschmertz from getting the reversal.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Doofenschmertz tries to hold on but Stewart postures up.
Stewart landing strikes from the mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Stewart cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Doofenschmertz really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Stewart controlling his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Doofenschmertz is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Stewart unloading with bombs!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Stewart cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Doofenschmertz is trying to escape the mount.
Doofenschmertz is working hard here to advance position.
Stewart landing strikes from the mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stewart controlling from the full mount.
Stewart with shots to the head and body - Doofenschmertz looks very uncomfortable down there.
Stewart has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Stewart lands with some strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stewart looking to control and managing it successfully.
Stewart looking to finish Doofenschmertz with some ground and pound. This is bad for Doofenschmertz!
Stewart trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Stewart cracks Doofenschmertz with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Stewart lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Doofenschmertz hang on?
Stewart is landing with some decent strikes but Doofenschmertz is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.

Doofenschmertz is rocked!
Doofenschmertz on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Doofenschmertz tries to get out of the position.
Doofenschmertz is trying desperately to improve position.
Oh Doofenschmertz is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Doofenschmertz seems to have got his legs back now.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Stewart cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stewart scoring with strikes but Doofenschmertz is staying in there.
Doofenschmertz takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Doofenschmertz is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Stewart is landing with some decent strikes but Doofenschmertz is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Doofenschmertz knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Stewart on the ground.
Doofenschmertz takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Stewart's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tony Stewart!
A victorious Tony Stewart thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
76%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rob Schultz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Devin Derric Styles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Schultz
vs
Derric Styles

170 cm
18
157 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

162 cm
18
145 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Counter striker
Very quick

Decent wrestler
Counter striker
Granite chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rob Schultz !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Devin Derric Styles!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Vladimir Khabensky and Aleksandr Martynov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Schultz scores a takedown into full mount!
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Styles is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Styles is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Styles regains half guard.
Styles tries to roll over but Schultz keeps him under control.
Styles trying to control from the bottom.
Styles is looking for a sweep. Schultz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Styles trying to hold on to Schultz 's head to control him but Schultz postures up.
Well, if Schultz 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.
Styles is not content to let Schultz control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

Styles closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Schultz quickly recovers to half guard.
Styles drops an elbow to the side of Schultz 's head.
Styles stalling.
Styles scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Schultz avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Styles.
Styles working Schultz over with strikes.

Schultz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Styles pulls his head out easily.
Schultz blocking the ground and pound attempt from Styles.
Styles is nestled in close to Schultz , controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Styles drops an elbow to the side of Schultz 's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Styles thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Styles drops an elbow to the side of Schultz 's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schultz trying to control but Styles postures up.
Schultz tries to get to full guard but Styles has control of the leg.
Styles sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Schultz defending well though.
Styles working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Schultz 's thigh. Schultz counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Styles lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Styles wants to control from the top but Schultz keeps moving.
Styles working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Schultz 's head.
Styles throwing strikes from guard but Schultz blocks nicely.
Schultz is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Styles tries to roll over but Schultz keeps him under control.
Schultz scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Styles regains full guard. Nicely done.
Schultz tries to free his leg and advance position but Styles is retaining full guard.
Schultz trying to control but Styles is working from the bottom.
Styles trying to control the position here.
Schultz wants to control from the top but Styles keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Styles is pulling down on Schultz 's head to control his posture.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Devin Derric Styles hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Styles throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Styles.
A big right from Schultz misses.

Schultz tries to sprawl but Styles drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Schultz on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Schultz tries to get out of the position.

Schultz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Styles pulls his head out easily.
Styles trying to pass the guard but Schultz defending well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Schultz tries to roll over but Styles keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

A cross from Schultz lands.
Schultz throws a jab but it's blocked by Styles.
Styles shoots in looking for a takedown but Schultz manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Styles's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

Styles shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Styles trying to control but Schultz is working from the bottom.
Styles throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Schultz works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Styles working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Schultz is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Styles is aware though and is defending well.
Styles wants to control from the top but Schultz keeps moving.
Styles pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Schultz is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Schultz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Schultz keeping moving, preventing Styles from controlling successfully.
Styles scoring with some ground and pound.
Styles is pushing down on Schultz 's leg trying to pass to half guard. Schultz is fighting to maintain full guard but Styles has managed to sneak the leg through.
Devin Derric Styles has got the better of the ground game so far.
Schultz wants to improve his position but Styles is controlling well.
Styles lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Schultz on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Schultz is not content to let Styles control the position.

Schultz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Styles pulls his head out easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schultz is staying active underneath Styles, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Schultz is looking to get back to full guard here but Styles has managed to pass to side control instead.
Styles lands an elbow.
Styles landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
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!
Styles working the ground and pound.
Schultz is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Styles lands a few punches from side control.
Styles working the body and head with strikes.
Schultz wants to control but Styles postures up.
Schultz tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Styles wants to control but Schultz is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Styles taking a breather here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schultz can't do much from the bottom here.
Schultz is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Styles off and has taken his back!
Schultz misses with punches from the back.
Styles just trying to survive but Schultz is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
A lull in the action here.
Styles rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Styles keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Styles wants to improve his position but Schultz is controlling well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schultz is just content to waste time from the top position. Styles takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Styles looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Styles working for a triangle but Schultz defends it easily.
Schultz looking to sit in guard and control but Styles gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Styles is in close to Schultz 's body, working some short punches and elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Devin Derric Styles showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Styles shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Styles throwing shots but Schultz is blocking nicely.
Ground and pound from Styles.

Styles is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Schultz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Schultz gets back to full guard.

Schultz has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Styles can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Styles is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Styles lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Styles sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Styles throws a big right hand that misses.
Schultz preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Styles trying to control the position from guard on top but Schultz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Styles trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Styles trying to control the position from guard on top but Schultz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Schultz is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Styles with a flurry of punches that miss.
Styles throwing strikes but missing.
Styles postures up.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Styles misses with a takedown

and Schultz counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Styles looking for submissions off his back.
Schultz is thwarting Styles's attempts to control the position.
Styles is trying to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Styles wants to get back to full guard but Schultz has passed into side control.
Schultz lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Styles is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Schultz off and has taken his back!
Schultz turns into Styles and is now in his guard.

Styles looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Styles takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Schultz works over Styles with some ground and pound from guard.
Styles wants to sweep but no luck.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schultz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Styles is keeping the position for now.
Schultz stopping the sweep attempt from Styles.
Styles preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Schultz cracks Styles with a solid left hand.
Styles wants to get back to his feet but Schultz is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Styles looking to hit a scissor sweep but Schultz is one step ahead there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Schultz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Devin Derric Styles.
I've got Styles 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:30
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Devin Derric Styles!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
75%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Micah Kehoe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Texas Trash (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Texas Trash told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Kehoe
vs
Trash

190 cm
22
149 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

170 cm
32
140 lbs
15 - 11 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

ACME-Blood Red Q158 Always $30 (5% Laundry SALE)

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 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Micah Kehoe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Texas Trash!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Igor Prikhodko and Illya Tyunina.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kehoe fails with a takedown attempt.
Kehoe wants to slow Trash down by chopping away at his legs.
Kehoe really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Trash throws an overhand right that lands on Kehoe's shoulder, as Kehoe tries to avoid the shot.
Kehoe fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A combination from Kehoe does no damage.
Kehoe looks to land a combination but Trash avoids it well.
Kehoe slips a jab from Trash.
Kehoe tries a head kick but it misses.
Trash misses the shot to the body.
Trash scores with a jab.
Trash looks to throw the jab but Kehoe is out of range.
Micah Kehoe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Trash lands with an uppercut that bounces Kehoe off the cage and back into range.
Kehoe gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kehoe defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Trash.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Trash uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kehoe.
Danga de danga de dang - Kehoe scores with a four punch combination!
Kehoe gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Trash counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Micah Kehoe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kehoe gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nice shot lands for Trash.
Kehoe misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Trash jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kehoe will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Trash throws out a powerful jab.
Kehoe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Trash.
Kehoe shoots in and drives through. Trash sprawls well.
Kehoe takes one to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Trash throws a nice looking combination but Kehoe bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Trash lands a right hook to the body.
Kehoe looks to land a right hand but Trash moved out of range.
Kehoe is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Trash avoids the head kick by Kehoe.
Kehoe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Trash misses the jab.
Trash fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kehoe has a takedown stuffed.
Trash thows a left - swing and a miss!
Trash lands a jab to the nose.
Trash is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kehoe had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Kehoe connects with the punch.
Kehoe looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Trash is fending him off so far but Kehoe persists. Nope, Trash circles away and we're back to standing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kehoe throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kehoe shoots in for a takedown but Trash shows good takedown defense.
Kehoe is breathing heavily.
Trash misses the jab.
Trash swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Trash throws a lazy right hand but Kehoe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kehoe fails with a takedown attempt.
Trash might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Kehoe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Trash swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kehoe.
Kehoe throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nice defenses there by Kehoe.
Trash throws out a loose jab but Kehoe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Horrible takedown by Kehoe or perhaps it was just good defense by Trash which made him look bad.
Trash uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trash blocks the body kick.
Trash takes a swing at Kehoe's ribcage but misses.
Trash fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kehoe on the side of the head.
Kehoe throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Trash looks to land a left hand but Kehoe moved out of range nicely.
Trash fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kehoe looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kehoe looks for a takedown but Trash sprawls well.
Kehoe tries to bum rush Trash with a series of wild strikes but Trash uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Trash looks to land a right hand but Kehoe moved out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kehoe will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Trash thuds a left hand into Kehoe's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Kehoe shoots in for a double leg but Trash sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kehoe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Trash uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kehoe tries for a takedown but Trash circles away easily
and Trash counters with a right hand to the body.
A left lands for Trash.
Kehoe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Trash.
Kehoe takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kehoe shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Trash counters with a left to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Micah Kehoe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice uppercut there from Trash.
Kehoe fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kehoe throws a combination that misses
and Kehoe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

Kehoe is rocked!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Trash, as that shot connected.
Oh Kehoe is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Trash throws a right and a left that Kehoe avoids nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kehoe takes a jab right on the kisser.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kehoe.
Trash shoots in but Kehoe avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kehoe scores with a head kick.
Kehoe seems to have got his legs back now.
Trash misses with a straight left.

Kehoe looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

Trash makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Trash takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trash stuffs the takedown attempt from Kehoe. Kehoe gets slowly back to his feet.
Trash throws a body punch but Kehoe moves out of range.

Kehoe feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kehoe throwing strikes but missing.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Trash can do anything to dispel that myth.
Trash looking for a sweep. Not yet Trash, not yet.
Trash pulls Kehoe in close to prevent any damage.
Kehoe pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Trash is keeping the position for now.
Kehoe is working hard here to advance position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kehoe trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Kehoe stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Trash swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Trash keeping moving, preventing Kehoe from controlling successfully.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Kehoe ducks under a wild hook from Trash.
Trash moves out of range of the body kick from Kehoe.
Kehoe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Trash.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kehoe will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kehoe ducks under a wild hook from Trash.
Trash connects with a body shot.
Texas Trash seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kehoe takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kehoe takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Micah Kehoe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kehoe misses with a takedown attempt - Trash sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Trash swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kehoe shoots in for a double leg but Trash sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Trash swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
No joy there for Kehoe, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A telegraphed right hand from Trash misses the target.
Trash cracks a nice hook into Kehoe's ribs.
Trash rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kehoe moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Texas Trash will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Trash missing with a left hand there. Kehoe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jab by Trash.
Trash lands a jab to the nose.
Kehoe throws a wild body kick that Trash sees coming a mile off.
Trash throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kehoe counters with a three punch combo that has Trash backing up. Trash nods at Kehoe to acknowledge the strikes.
Kehoe misses with a body kick.
Trash throws a shot from downtown. Kehoe moves away and avoids it.
Trash looks to land a left hand but Kehoe moved out of range nicely.
Trash is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kehoe.
Kehoe throws a right and a left that Trash avoids nicely.
Trash throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kehoe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Trash throws out the jab.
Kehoe fails with the takedown.
A big right from Trash misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kehoe gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Trash counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Trash works the jab nicely.
Kehoe shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Micah Kehoe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Trash fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kehoe dives in and grabs Trash's left leg, looking for a takedown. Trash pushes down on Kehoe's head and hops out.
Kehoe moves out of range as Trash strikes.
Kehoe misses with a two punch combination.
Trash scores with a decent looking hook.
Trash waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kehoe.
Trash avoids the body shot from Kehoe.
Trash will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

Kehoe looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Kehoe will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trash manages to get to full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kehoe trying to control the position from guard on top but Trash is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Trash looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Kehoe gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Kehoe looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kehoe falls off balance throwing a combination
and Trash connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trash connects with a nice looking jab.
Trash with a hook.
Trash connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kehoe momentarily.
Trash throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kehoe sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kehoe stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kehoe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kehoe shoots and misses
and Trash counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kehoe thinking.
Kehoe misses with a body kick.
Micah Kehoe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Trash bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Trash's corner calls for a 1-2. Trash obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Trash lunges at Kehoe with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kehoe's hand.
Kehoe throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kehoe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kehoe gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Trash.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kehoe slips a jab and a cross from Trash.
Trash looks to land a left hand but Kehoe moved out of range nicely.
Kehoe has his takedown stuffed

and Trash counters with a nice double leg into guard.
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!
Kehoe wants to get back to his feet but Trash is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Trash engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Texas Trash wasn't active enough on the ground.
Trash throws a shot to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Texas Trash comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Trash 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Texas Trash!
Texas Trash thanked the fans post fight for their support.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
77%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mink Furer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Diaz has chosen Shyne as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Furer
vs
Diaz

187 cm
28
155 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

183 cm
35
165 lbs
21 - 4 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Experienced

Good takedowns
Good kicks
Good gas tank

Demonic Steel Clothing
Brute

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mink Furer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Nick Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Konstantin Menshow and Valeri Chadov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Diaz darts in and clinches Furer up against the cage.
Furer wants a takedown.
Diaz prevents the takedown attempt.
Diaz presses Furer against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Diaz.
Furer has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Diaz avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mink Furer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diaz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Furer's elbow.
Diaz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Furer's elbow.
Good body shot from Diaz.
Diaz is pressed up against the cage. Furer has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Diaz down to the mat. Diaz avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Diaz works Furer's body with a nice hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Furer on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Diaz. Diaz obviously looking to wear him down.
Furer is breathing heavily.

Diaz gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A body shot lands from Diaz.
Diaz is leaning against Furer and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.

Diaz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Diaz comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Furer fails with the takedown

and Diaz holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Diaz lands a body shot in the clinch.
Diaz lands a left hand that snaps the head of Furer backwards.
Diaz is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Diaz cracks Furer with a nice body shot.
Good body shot from Diaz.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diaz manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Good body shot from Diaz.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz lands an uppercut.

Diaz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Diaz lands a body shot.

Diaz clinches up against the cage.
Diaz lands a body shot in the clinch.
Diaz lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Diaz lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Diaz lands a body punch.
Diaz slowing the pace effectively.
Diaz scores with a nice hook to the head.
Diaz lands with a light punch inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz pressing his opponent against the cage.
Diaz lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Diaz.
Furer letting Diaz take a breather here.
Diaz lands a body punch.

Diaz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mink Furer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diaz misses the shot to the body.
Diaz fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Furer on the side of the head.
A decent looking cross lands there for Diaz.

Furer is rocked!
Diaz lands a nice looking body shot.
Oh Furer is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Diaz clinches up with Furer and pushes him back against the cage.
Diaz lands a body punch in the clinch.
Diaz presses Furer against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Furer seems to have got his legs back now.
Diaz scores with a shoulder strike.
Furer is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.

Diaz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Diaz changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Furer with a lazy takedown attempt

and Diaz holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Diaz works on Furer's body with a couple of short punches.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A body shot lands from Diaz.
Diaz avoiding damage.
Knees to the body from Diaz.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Diaz dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Diaz throws a shot to the body.
Diaz moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.

Diaz lands a big uppercut and Furer crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Furer looks OK. Diaz waves Furer back to his feet!
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!
Furer takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Diaz works Furer's body with a nice hook.

Diaz rushes Furer and presses him up against the cage.
Diaz lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Furer.

Diaz lands a vicious elbow to the side of Furer's head that scrambles his senses and sends him wobbling down to the canvas! Diaz tries to finish him with strikes but Furer still seems able to defend himself so Diaz steps back and lets Furer get back to his feet - he wants no part of the ground game.

It looks like Mink Furer has been cut.
A solid leg kick lands there for Diaz.
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Diaz engages and cracks Furer with a massive lead left hook - Furer tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Diaz is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nick Diaz!