PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dis Styxx (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Teddy Sheehan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Styxx comes to the cage accompanied by Snoop Dogg: Gin & Juice. This should be a great matchup!

Styxx
vs
Sheehan

202 cm
29
275 lbs
16 - 9 - 0

198 cm
28
275 lbs
11 - 9 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dis Styxx!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Teddy Sheehan!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Summer Carpenter and Eliza Hachem.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sheehan misses with a lunging right hand
and Sheehan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A big right from Styxx misses.
Sheehan shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Styxx sprawls well. Styxx wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sheehan gets slowly back to his feet.
Sheehan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sheehan walks into a jab.
Styxx throws a leg kick that misses.
Sheehan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Styxx as he avoids it easily.
Sheehan shoots in but no luck this time.
Dis Styxx has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Teddy Sheehan.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sheehan throws a nice looking combination but Styxx bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
An inside leg kick lands from Styxx.
Styxx tries to work over Sheehan's front leg with a kick but Sheehan checks it.
Styxx misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Styxx throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Styxx buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Styxx throws a solid leg kick but Sheehan takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Styxx.
Styxx connects with an inside leg kick.
Sheehan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Styxx throws a hook to the side of Sheehan's head but Sheehan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sheehan takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A combination from Styxx does no damage.
Sheehan takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Styxx misses with a double jab.
A low kick from Styxx is predictable there

and Sheehan counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Styxx's guard now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Sheehan wants to pass the guard but Styxx is keeping the position.
Sheehan is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sheehan slips nicely into half guard.
Sheehan uses his free foot to push down on Styxx's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Styxx.

Sheehan looking to secure an arm triangle but Styxx defends it well.
Sheehan avoids the attempt from Styxx to control.

Sheehan goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Styxx is on top in guard.
Sheehan manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Styxx is trying desperately to improve position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Sheehan goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Styxx is on top in guard.

Sheehan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Styxx defends well.

Sheehan looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Styxx passes into side control.
Sheehan takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sheehan is looking for a sweep.
Styxx is putting a hurting on Sheehan here, landing some big shots from side control.

It looks like Teddy Sheehan has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Styxx tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Sheehan tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Styxx wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Styxx trying to control the position but Sheehan is working away.
Styxx is working Sheehan over with some ground and pound from side control.
Sheehan is trying to get back to half guard.
Sheehan regains half guard.
Styxx wants to take a breather but Sheehan is having none of it.
Sheehan manages to get to full guard.
Styxx wants to control from the top but Sheehan keeps moving.
Sheehan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Styxx landing with the ground and pound.
Sheehan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Styxx is one step ahead there.
Styxx working some strikes from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dis Styxx dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Teddy Sheehan's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Sheehan closes this distance looking for a takedown but Styxx circles away.
Styxx ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Styxx catches Sheehan with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Styxx misses with a jab, cross combination.
Styxx throws a right and a left that Sheehan avoids nicely.
Sheehan with a lazy takedown attempt
and Styxx counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Sheehan misses with a takedown attempt - Styxx sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Dis Styxx has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Teddy Sheehan.
Sheehan fails with a takedown attempt.
Sheehan fails with a takedown attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Styxx fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sheehan is breathing heavily.
Sheehan takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sheehan checks a low kick from Styxx.
Dis Styxx is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Styxx throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Sheehan.
Sheehan blocks a leg kick.
Sheehan takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Dis Styxx is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Styxx is looking to slow Sheehan down with leg kicks.
Styxx jabs at Sheehan's body.
Dis Styxx seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Styxx misses with a double jab.
Sheehan shoots in for a takedown but Styxx shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sheehan chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Styxx can pounce on him.
Sheehan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Styxx rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sheehan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sheehan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sheehan swinging wildly here.
Styxx throws a lazy right hand but Sheehan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Styxx swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Styxx throws a body punch but Sheehan moves out of range.
Sheehan takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Styxx throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Dis Styxx is winning the standup battle so far.
Styxx shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
An inside leg kick lands from Styxx.
Sheehan shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Styxx as he jumps to the side.
Styxx throws a sloppy head kick and Sheehan moves out of range easily.
Styxx throws a shot to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Styxx misses.
Sheehan tries to score a power double leg takedown but Styxx sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sheehan somewhat.
Styxx throws a series of punches but Sheehan moves out of range.
Styxx lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Styxx looks to land a combination but Sheehan avoids it well.
Styxx is looking to slow Sheehan down with leg kicks.
Styxx turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A lazy left from Styxx finds it's target.

That has opened up Teddy Sheehan's cut even more.
Styxx throws a quick inside leg kick.
Styxx misses with a body shot

and Sheehan counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Styxx!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Sheehan swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Styxx is now in Sheehan's guard. A big mistake from Sheehan there, giving up the dominant position!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Styxx preventing the sweep.
Styxx throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sheehan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sheehan is looking to sweep but instead, Styxx has passed into half guard.
Sheehan is staying active underneath Styxx, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Sheehan wants to get back to full guard.
Sheehan gets back to full guard.
Sheehan can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Styxx controls the pace.
Sheehan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Styxx.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Styxx wants to control from the top but Sheehan keeps moving.
Styxx stopping the sweep attempt from Sheehan.
Styxx trying to control but Sheehan is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dis Styxx dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Teddy Sheehan's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

A decent looking cross lands there for Styxx.
Sheehan on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A combination from Styxx does no damage.
Sheehan slips under a jab.
Styxx misses with a hook.
Sheehan shoots and misses
and Styxx counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sheehan thinking.
Styxx stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Styxx throws a jab when Sheehan was well out of range.
Styxx fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Styxx looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sheehan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Styxx throws a nice looking combination but Sheehan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Styxx misses with a wild combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Styxx connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Styxx tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sheehan was well out of range. Poor timing from Styxx.
Styxx motions for Sheehan to come forward. Styxx throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Styxx looks to land a body kick but Sheehan moved away.
Sheehan tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Styxx swivels and escapes.
Sheehan fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Dis Styxx has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Teddy Sheehan.
Styxx misses with a right hand
and Sheehan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Styxx rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sheehan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Styxx scores with a nice right hand.
Styxx is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sheehan can do to turn this around?
Styxx looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sheehan has a takedown stuffed.
Styxx misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sheehan.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sheehan shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Styxx as he jumps to the side.

Sheehan dives in and scores a takedown into Styxx's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sheehan tries to free his leg and advance position but Styxx is retaining full guard.
Sheehan sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Styxx's guard.
Sheehan tries to pass to full mount but Styxx defends it.

Sheehan is trying to work for a kimura but Styxx is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Styxx wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are battling for position here. Styxx manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Styxx keeping full guard, as Sheehan tries to pass.
Sheehan passes easily into side control. Nice work.
You can see the frustration on Styxx's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Teddy Sheehan has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sheehan passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Styxx!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sheehan wants to take Styxx's back but he can't do it this time.
Styxx is looking to get to half guard.

Sheehan moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Styxx has worked his arm free - good work by Styxx!

Sheehan goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Styxx has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Sheehan but great work by Styxx.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The strikes coming from Styxx are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sheehan is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dis Styxx clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Teddy Sheehan's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Jab, jab by Styxx - just one landing.
Sheehan shoots in looking for a takedown. Styxx tries to sprawl out of it but Sheehan keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Styxx manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Styxx slaps away a takedown attempt from Sheehan, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sheehan fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dis Styxx has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Teddy Sheehan.
Sheehan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Styxx throws a lazy right hand but Sheehan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Styxx feints and then cracks Sheehan's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sheehan down.
Styxx swings for the body but Sheehan moves out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Styxx. That snapped Sheehan's head back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sheehan throws a big shot that misses.
Nice shot by Styxx.
Styxx swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Sheehan counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Styxx manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sheehan manages to get himself to full guard.

Sheehan had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Styxx defends it easily.
Sheehan is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Styxx with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Styxx got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sheehan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Styxx has managed to get both his arms back between Sheehan's legs - danger averted.
Styxx throwing strikes but missing.
Styxx throwing strikes but missing.
Styxx lands a couple of digs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sheehan is on top in guard.
Sheehan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Styxx is keeping the position for now.
Sheehan preventing the sweep.
Sheehanis looking to pass into half guard but Styxx pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Styxx is in guard.
Sheehan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Styxx is one step ahead there.
Sheehan keeping full guard, as Styxx tries to pass.
Sheehan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Styxx is one step ahead there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Styxx lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Styxx preventing the sweep.
Styxx postures up in Sheehan's guard and throws a big left but Sheehan blocks it.
Sheehan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Styxx is one step ahead there.

Sheehan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Styxx gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Styxx is working Sheehan over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Sheehan is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Styxx slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sheehan tries to free his leg and advance position but Styxx is retaining full guard.
Styxx controlling the position.
Sheehan passes easily into side control. Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Sheehan working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Styxx tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sheehan wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Styxx stops Sheehan from passing to mount.

Sheehan tries for a kimura but Styxx is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Dis Styxx will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Teddy Sheehan's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Sheehan scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

Sheehan looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Sheehan tries to advance to mount but can't.
Styxx is looking to reverse the position.
Sheehan tries to move to mount but Styxx blocks the move with his legs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sheehan is trying to move to mount but Styxx reverses beautifully and ends up in Sheehan's guard.
Styxx forces his way into half guard.
Sheehan is looking to improve his position.

Styxx is working for a kimura but Sheehan is defending it quite comfortably.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Styxx lands a nice short elbow.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Styxx throws a big elbow that misses.
Styxx throwing strikes from guard but Sheehan blocks nicely.
Sheehan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Styxx throws a big right hand that misses.
Sheehan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Sheehan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Styxx doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Styxx manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Styxx wants to control from the top but Sheehan keeps moving.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Sheehan working for submissions but it's allowed Styxx to get to half guard.
Sheehan avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Styxx.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Styxx is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Sheehan wants to improve his position but Styxx is controlling well.
Teddy Sheehan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Styxx is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Sheehan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Styxx pulls his head out easily.
Sheehan is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Styxx thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Styxx looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Sheehan with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Styxx prevents Sheehan from improving his position.
Styxx throwing shots but Sheehan is blocking nicely.
Styxx thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sheehan blocking the ground and pound attempt from Styxx.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sheehan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Styxx scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Styxx throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sheehan is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Sheehan manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sheehan wants to sweep here but Styxx controlling him for the moment.
Dis Styxx is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Sheehan is looking for a triangle but Styxx pushes his legs off easily.
Styxx slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Styxx wants to control from the top but Sheehan keeps moving.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Sheehan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

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

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Teddy Sheehan.
I think Styxx has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 49:46
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 50:45
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dis Styxx!
Dis Styxx retains his heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Dis Styxx made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.