PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Scooter Trash (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bartel Diakite (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Trash comes to the cage accompanied by Enae Volare Mezzo. The crowd seem to be enjoying Diakite's choice of entrance music: Diamonds. Scooter Trash is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Trash
vs
Diakite

177 cm
23
162 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

186 cm
23
164 lbs
7 - 6 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
World class MT
Insanely flexible

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Good gas tank

RHINO Clothing
Urban Fighter

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 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Scooter Trash!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Bartel Diakite!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Daniel Bishop and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trash connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Diakite's hands.
Trash scores with a leg kick.
Trash lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.

Trash darts in and clinches Diakite up against the cage.
Trash scores with a shoulder strike.
Diakite takes a knee to the side of the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Trash obliges.
Trash tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Trash.
Diakite's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Diakite is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Trash is defending well.
Trash lands a nice knee to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Trash taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Trash lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

It looks like Bartel Diakite has been cut.
Trash effectively controlling the action here.
Trash lands with a short shot to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Trash landing knees to the body.
Trash doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Diakite tries to pull guard but Trash holds him up against the cage and eventually Diakite drops back down to his feet.
Trash tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Trash lands a nice knee to the body.
Trash lands with a light punch inside.
Diakite looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A short left from Trash.
Trash gets through Diakite's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Trash.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Trash.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Trash obliges.
Diakite looks winded!
Trash lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trash lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Trash lands a shoulder strike.
Trash definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A left hand lands to the body for Trash.
Trash cracks Diakite with a nice body shot.
Trash is leaning against Diakite and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Trash landing knees to the body.
Trash unloads a knee to the mid-section. Diakite lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.

Trash breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Trash tries a head kick but it misses.
A thudding body kick lands there by Trash!
Trash connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A combination from Trash does no damage.
Diakite takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Trash throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Trash throws a leg kick which misses Diakite's front leg but catches the back leg as Diakite tries to avoid it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Trash - that will leave a mark!

Diakite closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Diakite lands in his opponent's guard.

Trash wriggles free and stands up.
Diakite tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Trash defends well and Diakite ends up having to push Trash into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Scooter Trash has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bartel Diakite.
Diakite closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Trash throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Diakite.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diakite tries to score a power double leg takedown but Trash sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Diakite somewhat.
Diakite shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Trash defends it nicely.
Trash moves into range and lands a nice body kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diakite fails to land the takedown.
Trash looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
That kick from Trash tenderised Diakite's leg. Diakite is trying to keep his angry face on.
Diakite shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Trash but Trash pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Trash connects with an inside leg kick.
Trash swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Diakite tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Diakite is defended easily by Trash.
Trash looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Trash throws a body shot but no joy.
Trash throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Diakite dives in and grabs Trash's left leg, looking for a takedown. Trash pushes down on Diakite's head and hops out.
Trash throws a wild body kick that Diakite sees coming a mile off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Scooter Trash dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bartel Diakite'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.

Trash lands with a kick to the temple. Diakite shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Trash connects with a leg kick. Diakite looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Diakite tries for a takedown but Trash sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Trash tried to counter with a leg kick but Diakite avoided it.
Trash throws a shot to the body.
Diakite shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Trash as he jumps to the side.
Trash throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Diakite's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Trash lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Diakite at a distance.
Trash throws a body punch but Diakite moves out of range.

Trash gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Trash tries to throw a body punch but Diakite avoids it by throwing Trash back against the cage.
Trash is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Trash gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
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!
The referee is keeping an eye on Trash - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Diakite on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Diakite jumps guard but Trash stands there with Diakite around his waist. Diakite gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Scooter Trash has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bartel Diakite.
Trash using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Trash.
Trash crunches a lovely knee into Diakite's ribcage.
Trash connects with a knee to the head.
Trash prevents a takedown attempt there.
Diakite is breathing heavily.
Trash lands a body shot.
Trash unloads a knee to the mid-section. Diakite lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Trash lands a right hand that snaps the head of Diakite backwards.
Trash is leaning against Diakite and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Come on Trash - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diakite has had enough of the clinch but Trash keeps him there for the moment.
Trash comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A short uppercut from Trash.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knees in the clinch landing for Trash.
Trash with a knee to the head.
Diakite tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Trash goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Trash is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Diakite can do to turn this around?
Trash digs a right hand into Diakite's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Diakite's gas tank.
Trash with a knee to the head.
Trash goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Scooter Trash has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Trash landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Diakite takes a knee right on the jaw!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trash digs a right hand underneath Diakite's ribcage. Diakite let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Trash has Diakite pressed against the cage.
Trash lands a left hand that snaps the head of Diakite backwards.
Trash lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Diakite backwards.
Trash lands a nice uppercut.
Trash lands a body punch in the clinch.
Trash presses Diakite against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Trash scores a nice knee to the body.
Trash landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Trash takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Trash is working Diakite over against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trash unloads a knee to the mid-section. Diakite lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A hook to the body from Trash.
Trash is working Diakite over against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knees in the clinch landing for Trash.
Trash working Diakite over with knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Trash.
A left hand lands to the body for Trash.

Trash breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Diakite has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Trash.
Trash buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!

Diakite gets tackled into the cage by Trash. Trash maintains the clinch.
Trash slowing the pace effectively.
Trash softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Scooter Trash dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bartel Diakite's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Trash looks for the body kick but Diakite saw that one coming.
Nice body kick from Trash.
Diakite takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Good leg kick by Trash there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Diakite shoots in for a double leg but Trash sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Diakite shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nice takedown defense from Trash. No joy for Diakite on that attempt.
Trash misses with an attempted mid kick.
A shot to the liver by Trash. Beautiful body shot.
Trash cracks the inside of Diakite's front leg.
Trash throws a right and a left that both miss.
Diakite moves out of range of the body kick from Trash.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Trash.
Diakite shoots in but Trash avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Scooter Trash has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bartel Diakite.
Trash throws a half hearted mid kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Trash throws a wild body kick that Diakite sees coming a mile off.
Scooter Trash is winning the standup battle so far.
Trash tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diakite was well out of range. Poor timing from Trash.
Diakite drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Trash defends it well.
Trash scoring well with a low kick there.
Diakite tries for a takedown but Trash sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Diakite fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Trash avoids it really well and circles away.
Diakite takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Diakite shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Trash pinned against the cage. Trash gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Trash scoring well with a low kick there.

Trash fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Diakite, pushing him back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Trash.
Trash lands a shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Trash.
Trash lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Trash scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nice body punch from Trash.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Trash breaks from the clinch.
Diakite fails to land the takedown.
Trash throws a head kick that misses.
Trash defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Diakite.
An attempted straight right counter from Trash misses the target.
A chopping leg kick lands by Trash.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Trash.
Trash scores with a body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Trash.
Diakite fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Trash avoids it really well and circles away.
Trash appears to be looking for a big counter.
Trash dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Trash scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Diakite 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.
Trash buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Diakite is defended easily by Trash.
Diakite dives in and grabs Trash's left leg, looking for a takedown. Trash pushes down on Diakite's head and hops out.
Trash stuns Diakite with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Trash rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Diakite moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Trash keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Diakite shoots in but Trash avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Diakite shoots for a takedown but Trash saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Diakite takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Diakite with a lazy takedown attempt
and Trash counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Trash.
Trash punishes Diakite's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Trash drives through and clinches with Diakite against the cage.
Trash throws a knee to the head but misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trash lands a good knee to the midsection. Diakite won't want to take too many of those.
Trash manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Trash working Diakite over with knees to the body.
Trash pushes Diakite back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Trash avoiding damage.
Trash tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Trash putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Diakite in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Bartel Diakite has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Trash scores a nice knee to the body.
Diakite is trying to pull guard but Trash has him pressed against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Scooter Trash showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Trash has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 30:24
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:24
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Scooter Trash!
Scooter Trash gave a mention to Urban Fighter in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).