PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Judas Theurophoroi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mu Cephei (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Theurophoroi's entrance music is One Step Closer. . .to the Title Shot!. A fine choice. Cephei is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Yngwie Malmsteen - Black star. 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.

Theurophoroi
vs
Cephei

187 cm
20
175 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

177 cm
21
184 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Decent elbows
Very strong

Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Vandal Fight Boutique (prices $8 - $30)

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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Judas Theurophoroi!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mu Cephei!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Tatsuya Matsuyama.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cephei has his takedown stuffed
and Theurophoroi counters with a nice uppercut.
Theurophoroi keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Cephei tries to clinch but Theurophoroi is having none of it.
Cephei with a lazy takedown attempt

and Theurophoroi counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Theurophoroi.
Judas Theurophoroi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mu Cephei.

Cephei pulls guard effortlessly.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

Cephei has his foot on Theurophoroi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Theurophoroi works his way back into a safe position though.

Cephei is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Theurophoroi is aware though and is defending well.

Cephei has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Theurophoroi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Cephei has a closed guard, preventing Theurophoroi from standing up.

Cephei has his feet on Theurophoroi's thighs here. He's pushed Theurophoroi off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Theurophoroi screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mu Cephei!
Mu Cephei is the new middleweight champion!
Mu Cephei managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Vandal Fight Boutique (prices $8 - $30), into his post fight interview.