PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Randall Theodoros (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Homer J Pimpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Theodoros might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to When Worlds Collide. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Theodoros
vs
J Pimpson

183 cm
22
213 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

193 cm
22
210 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Very confident

Chikara Fightwear
Drago's Choice

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Randall Theodoros!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Homer J Pimpson!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Hugh Johnson and Steve Erwin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Theodoros misses with a double jab.
Pimpson is looking to clinch but Theodoros is avoiding it.

Theodoros takes the fight into the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Theodoros.
Theodoros gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Theodoros misses with a knee strike.
Stalling in the clinch from Theodoros.

Pimpson decides to pull guard.
Theodoros chips away with some ground and pound.
Pimpson looking to control.

Theodoros drops back looking for a leg! Pimpson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Pimpson manages to kick Theodoros off! Theodoros jumps back into Pimpson's guard.

Pimpson throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Theodoros escapes and throws Pimpson's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Theodoros landing strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pimpson wants to control but Theodoros postures up.
Theodoros passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Pimpson!
Theodoros in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Theodoros prevents Pimpson from getting the reversal.
Theodoros controlling his opponent.
Pimpson can't escape the position.
Pimpson wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pimpson manages to reverse the position and now he's in Theodoros's guard. Nice work there by Pimpson.
Theodoros utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Pimpson preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Theodoros had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Pimpson is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Theodoros Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Pimpson's back instead.
Pimpson grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Theodoros lands strikes to the head.
Theodoros is trying to stick to Pimpson's back but Pimpson is turning into Theodoros. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Theodoros's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Pimpson.
Pimpson postures up in Theodoros's guard and throws a big left but Theodoros blocks it.
Theodoros is breathing heavily.
Theodoros striking from his own guard.
Pimpson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Theodoros keeping moving, preventing Pimpson from controlling successfully.
Pimpson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pimpson working some strikes from top position.
Theodoros tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pimpson trying to control but Theodoros is working from the bottom.
Theodoros preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Pimpson tries to free his leg and advance position but Theodoros is retaining full guard.
Pimpson wants to control from the top but Theodoros keeps moving.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Pimpson slips a jab and a cross from Theodoros.
Pimpson darts in trying to clinch

and Theodoros holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Theodoros gets underhooks to prevent Pimpson's takedown attempt.
Pimpson letting Theodoros take a breather here.
Pimpson prevents Theodoros from breaking the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

Theodoros breaks from the clinch.
Theodoros throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A head kick from Theodoros lands but Pimpson takes it in his stride.
Theodoros fails to land the takedown.
Pimpson tries to clinch up

and Theodoros counters with a nice double leg into side control. Pimpson won't be happy with that.

Theodoros decides to stand up, so the ref orders Pimpson to his feet.
Pimpson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Theodoros counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Pimpson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Randall Theodoros has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Homer J Pimpson.
Theodoros is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Theodoros gets underhooks to prevent Pimpson's takedown attempt.
Theodoros gets underhooks to prevent Pimpson's takedown attempt.
Pimpson landing knees to the head.
Pimpson scores with a knee to the head.
Theodoros wants to get back to striking at distance but Pimpson won't allow it.

Pimpson pulls Theodoros into guard.

Theodoros stands up from guard. Let's bang!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Randall Theodoros dominated that round.
That's time! Theodoros's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Theodoros throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pimpson.
Pimpson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Theodoros counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Pimpson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Theodoros avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Pimpson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Theodoros pulls his leg out and moves away.
Randall Theodoros has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Homer J Pimpson.

Theodoros moves into range and clinches up with Pimpson.
Pimpson tries to pull guard but Theodoros won't allow it.
Pimpson trying to stall but Theodoros improves his position.

Theodoros breaks from the clinch.
Pimpson closes the distance looking to clinch

and Theodoros counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Theodoros wanted to stand there but Pimpson had control of the position.
Pimpson trying to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pimpson wants to sweep here but Theodoros controlling him for the moment.
Theodoros tries to free his leg and advance position but Pimpson is retaining full guard.

Pimpson looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Theodoros has picked Pimpson up and slammed him! Pimpson can't keep hold of the triangle and Theodoros manages to pass to side control!
Pimpson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Pimpson is breathing heavily.

Theodoros decides to stand back up. Theodoros steps back and let's Pimpson get back to his feet.
Pimpson doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Theodoros counters with a nice double leg into side control. Pimpson won't be happy with that.
Pimpson is looking for a sweep.
Theodoros is chipping away with strikes.
Theodoros lands a decent elbow from side control.
Theodoros working the ground and pound from side control.
Theodoros lands a nice forearm strike.
Pimpson is looking for a sweep.
Theodoros tries to move to mount but Pimpson blocks the move with his legs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pimpson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Theodoros wants to get back to full guard.
Pimpson thows a huge punch but Theodoros dodges it nicely.
Pimpson wants to take a breather but Theodoros is having none of it.

Pimpson stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.

Pimpson has closed the distance and engaged Theodoros in a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Theodoros stops a takedown attempt from Pimpson.
Pimpson tries to stall but Theodoros uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Pimpson is working for takedown but Theodoros is calmly controlling the position for now.
Pimpson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Theodoros is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Pimpson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Theodoros gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Pimpson keeps control of Theodoros as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Pimpson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Theodoros fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Pimpson shoots and misses
and Theodoros counters with a good low kick that Pimpson was not able to check.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Theodoros lands with a nice body kick.
Theodoros scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Theodoros connects with a solid leg kick.

Pimpson gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Theodoros breaks from the clinch.
Pimpson tries for a takedown but Theodoros circles away easily
enabling Theodoros to counter with a crisp jab.
Pimpson fails with the takedown

and Theodoros decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Pimpson's guard.
Pimpson looking to control.
Theodoros trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pimpson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Pimpson is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.

Theodoros has picked Pimpson up - he's going for a ride! Theodoros dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.

Theodoros is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Theodoros wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pimpson keeps working.
Pimpson gets full guard.
Pimpson wants to sweep but no luck.
Pimpson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Theodoros landing some decent shots from guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pimpson has a closed guard, preventing Theodoros from standing up.
Pimpson is trying to control the position but Theodoros postures up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Theodoros gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Randall Theodoros dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Theodoros throws and low kick but Pimpson moves out of range easily.
Pimpson shoots and misses
and Theodoros counters with a nice kick to the body.
Pimpson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Theodoros.
Theodoros moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Pimpson throws a head kick that misses

so Theodoros counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Pimpson wants to control the position but Theodoros says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Theodoros wants to pass to mount but Pimpson is defending the position.
Pimpson punching from the bottom.

Theodoros wants to work for an arm triangle but Pimpson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Pimpson moves into full guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Theodoros's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pimpson trying to keep a closed guard but Theodoros is proving a slippery customer.
Theodoros stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pimpson swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Pimpson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Theodoros stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pimpson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Theodoros postures up.
Theodoros scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

Pimpson is looking for a triangle but Theodoros pushes his legs off easily.
Theodoros working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Theodoros is pushing down on Pimpson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Pimpson is fighting to maintain full guard but Theodoros has managed to sneak the leg through.
Theodoros working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Pimpson's thigh. Pimpson counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Theodoros distracts Pimpson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Theodoros is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Theodoros chips away with some ground and pound.
Pimpson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Theodoros is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Pimpson doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.

Pimpson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Theodoros passes into half guard.
Pimpson wants to improve his position but Theodoros is controlling well.

Theodoros looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Pimpson gets back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pimpson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Theodoros is not content to let Pimpson control the position.
Pimpson is looking to stall here but Theodoros recovers full guard.
Theodoros keeping moving, preventing Pimpson from controlling successfully.
Pimpson thows a big elbow that misses.
Pimpson throws a big right hand that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Pimpson wants to control from the top but Theodoros keeps moving.
Pimpson works a leg free and moves into half guard.

Pimpson stands up and beckons Theodoros to join him on the feet.

Pimpson shoots in and bounces Theodoros off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

Theodoros scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Pimpson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Theodoros counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Theodoros looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Pimpson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Theodoros working over Pimpson with some ground and pound. Pimpson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Pimpson is trying to control but can't.
Homer J Pimpson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Theodoros lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

And that's the end of the fight!
Randall Theodoros showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Theodoros 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 Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Randall Theodoros!