PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alcaeus Theban (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richie Fanoogon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Theban's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Theban
vs
Fanoogon

181 cm
27
192 lbs
9 - 4 - 0

176 cm
21
194 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Very strong

ADCC Champion
Decent boxing
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alcaeus Theban!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Richie Fanoogon!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fanoogon swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Theban counters with a one-two to the body.
Theban swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Theban missing with a left hand there. Fanoogon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Theban works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.

It looks like Richie Fanoogon has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Theban tries a head kick but it misses.
Theban slips under a jab from Fanoogon.
Theban moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Theban throws a leg kick

and Fanoogon counters with a single leg into guard. Theban didn't expect that.
Fanoogon throws a big right hand that misses.
Theban is looking to stand up but Fanoogon isn't so interested in that idea.
Fanoogon wants to control from the top but Theban keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Fanoogon drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Theban dives on top into guard.

Theban gets to his feet - Fanoogon follows without any prompting.
Fanoogon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Theban buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Theban misses with the combination.
Fanoogon doesn't succeed with the takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Theban throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fanoogon dodges the punch combination from Theban.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Theban misses with a body kick.
Theban takes a swing at Fanoogon's ribcage but misses.
Theban misses with a wild combination.
Theban throws a front kick aimed at Fanoogon's knee but Fanoogon avoids it well.
Fanoogon has his takedown stuffed

and Theban counters with a head kick that drops Fanoogon to the mat! Fanoogon scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fanoogon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Theban.
Theban takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Theban swinging wildly here.
Theban misses the shot to the body.

Oooooh!!! Theban has knocked Fanoogon down with a huge combo! Theban steps away and waves a wobbly Fanoogon back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Alcaeus Theban seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fanoogon tries to score a power double leg takedown but Theban sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Fanoogon somewhat.
Alcaeus Theban has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richie Fanoogon.

Theban lands a big head kick that sends Fanoogon tumbling to the mat! Theban takes a step backwards and waves Fanoogon back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Fanoogon is rocked!
Fanoogon with a lazy takedown attempt
and Theban counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Fanoogon looks gassed!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fanoogon takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Theban buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A solid body kick from Theban.
Theban throws a hook to the side of Fanoogon's head but Fanoogon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Theban misses with an attempted mid kick.
Theban will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A decent looking cross lands there for Theban.

That has opened up Richie Fanoogon's cut even more.
Fanoogon shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Theban finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Theban throws a sloppy head kick and Fanoogon moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alcaeus Theban dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Richie Fanoogon's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Theban throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fanoogon takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fanoogon shoots in for a takedown but Theban shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Theban ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fanoogon moves away.
A lazy left from Theban finds it's target.
Fanoogon throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Theban counters with a nice uppercut.
Theban tries to bum rush Fanoogon with a series of wild strikes but Fanoogon uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fanoogon shoots and misses
enabling Theban to counter with a crisp jab.
Fanoogon moves out of range as Theban strikes.
Theban uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fanoogon.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Theban just misses with a punch to the body.
Theban getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Fanoogon misses with a takedown
and Theban cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

The cut above Richie Fanoogon's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Alcaeus Theban has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richie Fanoogon.
Theban takes a swing at Fanoogon's ribcage but misses.
Fanoogon tries for a takedown but Theban circles away easily
and Theban counters with a nice leg kick.
Alcaeus Theban is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fanoogon is breathing heavily.
Theban lands with a good body shot.
Theban misses with a hook. Fanoogon ducked under it nicely.
Theban rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and Fanoogon counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Theban avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Fanoogon.
Theban wants to get back to his feet.
Theban tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Fanoogon manages to move to mount!
Theban is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Theban is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Fanoogon trying to control but Theban is having none of it.
Theban trying desperately to get to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fanoogon landing shots from mount.

Fanoogon moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Theban has worked his arm free - good work by Theban!
Fanoogon tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Theban is pushing Fanoogon's head away, looking to escape. Fanoogon manages to hold on to the position though.
Fanoogon throwing strikes but missing, from side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Theban tries to escape but Fanoogon is in control.
Theban is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fanoogon can do to turn this around?

Fanoogon wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Theban, who protects the arm well.
Theban is trying to buck Fanoogon off.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fanoogon is staying tight to Theban's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Fanoogon tries to advance to mount but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alcaeus Theban dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Richie Fanoogon's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Fanoogon gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Theban counters with a low kick, right behind Fanoogon 's knee.
Theban will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Theban lands a right hook to the body.
Theban lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A left lands for Theban.
Fanoogon changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Theban tries to avoid it but Fanoogon manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Theban to the ground. Theban escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Theban scores with a jab to the body.
Fanoogon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A slow jab from Theban misses its intended target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Theban misses with a combination

and Fanoogon decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Theban's guard.
Fanoogon trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Theban uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Theban scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Theban missing with a left hand there. Fanoogon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fanoogon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Theban.
Theban misses with a wild body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fanoogon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Theban.
Fanoogon is trying hard to land a takedown here. Theban sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Alcaeus Theban has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richie Fanoogon.
Fanoogon shoots in looking for a takedown but Theban manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Fanoogon's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Theban misses with a low kick.
Theban slips under a jab from Fanoogon.
Nice defenses there by Fanoogon.
Theban finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Fanoogon fails with the takedown
enabling Theban to counter with a crisp jab.
Alcaeus Theban is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fanoogon misses with an uppercut.
Theban throws a body punch but Fanoogon moves out of range.
Fanoogon shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Theban defends it nicely.
Fanoogon gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Theban counters with a nice uppercut.
Theban thows a body shot but no joy.
Fanoogon shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Theban counters with an outside leg kick.
Theban misses with a few strikes there.

Theban drops Fanoogon with a beautiful combination! Fanoogon stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Theban is looking for the KO!
Fanoogon is still on wobbly legs! Can Theban finish him?

Richie Fanoogon's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Richie Fanoogon's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:10 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Alcaeus Theban!
Alcaeus Theban is the new middleweight champion!