PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Keast Kann (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!

Kann
vs
Trash

178 cm
20
130 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

170 cm
24
140 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Knock Out Artistry
Knock Out Artistry

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 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Keast Kann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Texas Trash!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Richard Clark and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trash throws out a loose jab but Kann uses good head movement to avoid it.
Trash blocks a jab.
Trash defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kann.
Trash keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Trash uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kann.
Trash keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Trash ducks under a wild hook from Kann.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trash throws a shot from downtown. Kann moves away and avoids it.
Horrible takedown by Kann or perhaps it was just good defense by Trash which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keast Kann. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kann shoots in but Trash avoids the takedown attempt easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Trash misses with a hook. Kann ducked under it nicely.
Kann shoots in for a double leg but Trash sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Trash stuffs the takedown.
Kann dives in and grabs Trash's left leg, looking for a takedown. Trash pushes down on Kann's head and hops out.
Trash throws a hook but Kann blocks it.
Kann fails with a takedown attempt.
Kann dives in and grabs Trash's left leg, looking for a takedown. Trash pushes down on Kann's head and hops out.

That's two 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.
Trash throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kann on the side of the head.
Kann throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kann is defended easily by Trash.
Trash keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kann.
Trash throws a right hand that Kann ducks under and follows up with a left that Kann also avoids with ease.
Kann moves away from the strike by Trash.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trash throws a lazy right hand but Kann sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kann tries for a takedown but Trash sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nice takedown defense from Trash. No joy for Kann on that attempt.
Trash throws a shot from downtown. Kann moves away and avoids it.
Kann shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Trash as he avoids it easily.
Trash bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Trash works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kann tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Trash swivels and escapes.
Kann shoots for a double leg takedown but Trash sprawls well. He's pushed Kann's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kann shoots in looking for a takedown. Trash tries to sprawl out of it but Kann keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Trash manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kann fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kann dives in and grabs Trash's left leg, looking for a takedown. Trash pushes down on Kann's head and hops out.
Kann pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kann really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kann will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Keast Kann seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kann tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Trash swivels and escapes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Texas Trash dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Kann fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Trash tries to bum rush Kann with a series of wild strikes but Kann uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Kann looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

Trash manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Kann fails with a takedown attempt.
Trash misses with a wild body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kann shoots in for a double leg but Trash sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keast Kann. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Trash jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kann tries to score a power double leg takedown but Trash sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kann somewhat.
Trash throws a hook but Kann blocks it.
Kann misses with an uppercut.
Kann shoots for a takedown but Trash saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

That's two 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.
Kann waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Trash.
Kann fails with the takedown.
Kann swings for the body but Trash moves out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kann.
Kann changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Trash tries to avoid it but Kann manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Trash to the ground. Trash escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kann tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Trash swivels and escapes.
Kann slips under a jab from Trash.
Kann misses with a takedown attempt - Trash sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kann misses with a body shot.
Kann shoots in and drives through. Trash sprawls well.
Trash changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.

Kann darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Kann wants to pass to mount but Trash is defending the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Kann is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Trash has managed to free his arm - good work.
Trash is not content to let Kann control the position.
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 referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Kann is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Trash stuffs the takedown attempt from Kann. Kann gets slowly back to his feet.
Kann slips under a jab from Trash.
Kann scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.

Kann changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Trash looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

Kann wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Trash, who protects the arm well.
Trash wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kann tries for a kimura but Trash is defending well.
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.
Kann is looking to take a break and control but Trash is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kann is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Trash is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kann thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kann trying to control the action but Trash is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Trash stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Trash wants it to stay on the feet.
Kann shoots in for a takedown but Trash shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keast Kann. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kann takes a swing at Trash's ribcage but misses.
Kann shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Trash defends it nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kann ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kann misses with a body shot
and Trash cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kann doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Trash counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Keast Kann has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kann throws a hook but Trash blocks it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Trash swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kann tries for a takedown but Trash circles away easily
and Trash counters with a nice body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Keast Kann.
I think Trash has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Texas Trash!