PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Raider Browne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Judas Theurophoroi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Theurophoroi has chosen One Step Closer. . .to the Title Shot! as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Judas Theurophoroi told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Browne
vs
Theurophoroi

180 cm
24
168 lbs
10 - 4 - 0

187 cm
24
175 lbs
8 - 5 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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CEC Nutrition Q160 *Christmas Sale*

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Raider Browne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Judas Theurophoroi!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Hirohito Nitta and Shigeki Fujiwara.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Browne walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Theurophoroi checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Browne waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Theurophoroi.
Theurophoroi tries to clinch up but Browne circles away and keeps his distance.
Browne's corner calls for a 1-2. Browne obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Browne throws a right and a left that Theurophoroi avoids nicely.
Theurophoroi needs to keep his hands up - Browne had a free shot at his head there.
Browne throws a hook to the side of Theurophoroi's head but Theurophoroi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Browne swings widly with a right hand

and Theurophoroi moves into the clinch.
Theurophoroi lands an elbow that stopped Browne in his tracks for a moment.
Browne tries to pull guard but Theurophoroi holds him up against the cage and eventually Browne drops back down to his feet.
Theurophoroi throws an elbow that misses.
Theurophoroi landing knees to the body.
Browne blocks the elbow strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Theurophoroi.

It looks like Raider Browne has been cut.
Browne looking for a takedown.
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!
Theurophoroi pressing his opponent against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Theurophoroi comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Browne avoiding damage as Theurophoroi throws knees to the body.
Browne blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Stalling in the clinch from Theurophoroi.
Theurophoroi misses with a knee to the head.
Theurophoroi pressing his opponent against the cage.
Browne blocks an elbow strike from Theurophoroi.
Theurophoroi is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raider Browne. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Theurophoroi missing with knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Theurophoroi stops a takedown attempt from Browne.
Theurophoroi landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Theurophoroi connects with a nasty looking knee right to Browne's face.
Theurophoroi lands an elbow inside that Browne shrugs off.
Browne goes for a takedown in the clinch but Theurophoroi prevents it.
Theurophoroi pressing his opponent against the cage.
Theurophoroi lands a damaging elbow.

Browne jumps into guard, dragging Theurophoroi to the mat.
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.
Theurophoroi lands a couple of elbows.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Theurophoroi is looking to stand up but Browne won't let him.

Theurophoroi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Browne has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Theurophoroi has managed to get both his arms back between Browne's legs - danger averted.
Theurophoroi wanted to stand there but Browne had control of the position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Theurophoroi's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Browne wants to sweep here but Theurophoroi controlling him for the moment.
Theurophoroi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Browne. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Theurophoroi with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Theurophoroi tries to stand but Browne is controlling from the bottom.
Browne wants to sweep but no luck.

Browne working for a triangle but Theurophoroi defends it easily.
Theurophoroi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Browne works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Browne escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Theurophoroi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Theurophoroi trying to stand up but can't free himself from Browne's guard.
Browne manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Browne thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Browne sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Theurophoroi defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Browne.
Theurophoroi holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Browne tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Browne thowing shots but they're missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Judas Theurophoroi will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Raider Browne's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Theurophoroi slips under a jab.
Theurophoroi scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Good leg kick by Theurophoroi there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Browne shoots in for a double leg but Theurophoroi sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Theurophoroi moves into range and clinches up with Browne.
Theurophoroi scores a nice knee to the body.
A knee to the head by Theurophoroi.
Browne takes a knee to the side of the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Theurophoroi lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Browne avoids the elbow strike from Theurophoroi, against the cage.
Theurophoroi using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Theurophoroi connects with a knee to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Theurophoroi obliges.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Theurophoroi is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Theurophoroi throws a knee to the head but misses.
Theurophoroi landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Theurophoroi comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Theurophoroi connects with a nasty looking knee right to Browne's face.
Theurophoroi slows down the pace here.
Theurophoroi receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Theurophoroi tries to land knees in the clinch but Browne avoids the damage to the body.
Theurophoroi trying to land knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Theurophoroi is pushing Browne up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Theurophoroi working Browne over with knees to the body.
Theurophoroi misses with a knee to the head.
A bit of stalling here from Theurophoroi.
Theurophoroi comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
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!
Theurophoroi pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Theurophoroi landing knees to the body.
Theurophoroi lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Browne on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Theurophoroi scores with a knee to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Theurophoroi is struggling to control the position.
Browne is trying to drag Theurophoroi to the mat but Theurophoroi just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
The referee calls for Theurophoroi to work.
Theurophoroi pushes off an throws an elbow but Browne leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Theurophoroi obliges.
Theurophoroi lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Theurophoroi stalling.
Browne takes a knee right on the jaw!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Browne wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Theurophoroi comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Theurophoroi throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Browne blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
With the fighters up against the cage, Theurophoroi throws an elbow but misses.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Theurophoroi.
Theurophoroi misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Browne.
Browne on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Browne dodges an elbow strike from Theurophoroi.
Theurophoroi lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Judas Theurophoroi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Raider Browne'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. This is the final round!

Theurophoroi tries to clinch but Browne moves out of range.
Theurophoroi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The fighters circling - Browne throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

Theurophoroi rushes Browne and presses him up against the cage.
Browne avoids the elbow strike from Theurophoroi, against the cage.
Browne is trying to pull guard but Theurophoroi has him pressed against the cage.
Browne looking for a takedown.
Browne avoiding damage as Theurophoroi throws knees to the body.
Theurophoroi is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Browne dodges an elbow strike from Theurophoroi.
Browne has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Theurophoroi avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raider Browne. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Browne struggles to land a body shot inside as Theurophoroi controls his hands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Theurophoroi with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Theurophoroi scores with a knee to the head.
Theurophoroi using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Theurophoroi lands a nice elbow.
Theurophoroi landing knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Theurophoroi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Browne is defending well for now.
Theurophoroi stalls.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Theurophoroi obliges.
Theurophoroi putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Browne in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Browne tries to pull guard but Theurophoroi won't allow it.
Theurophoroi with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Theurophoroi lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Theurophoroi lands a nice knee to the body.
Theurophoroi lands an elbow inside.
Theurophoroi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Browne managing to block the knees to the body from Theurophoroi.
Theurophoroi slows down the pace here.
Theurophoroi with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Judas Theurophoroi seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Theurophoroi misses with an elbow strike.
Theurophoroi tries to land knees in the clinch but Browne avoids the damage to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Theurophoroi misses with an elbow over the top.
Theurophoroi with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Theurophoroi throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Browne blocks it with crossed arms.
Theurophoroi misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Browne.
Theurophoroi tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Browne avoids it.
Theurophoroi lands a knee to the body.
Theurophoroi tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Judas Theurophoroi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Browne dodges an elbow strike from Theurophoroi.
A knee to the head by Theurophoroi.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Theurophoroi just misses with a elbow thrown towards Browne's brow.
Raider Browne has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Browne avoids the elbow strike from Theurophoroi, against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Theurophoroi with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Browne drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A knee to the head by Theurophoroi.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Theurophoroi just misses with a elbow thrown towards Browne's brow.
Browne managing to block the knees to the body from Theurophoroi.
Theurophoroi missing with knees to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A bit of stalling here from Theurophoroi.
Browne takes a knee to the side of the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Theurophoroi lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Judas Theurophoroi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Theurophoroi winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight for Judas Theurophoroi!
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight for Judas Theurophoroi!
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight for Judas Theurophoroi!

Judas Theurophoroi wins by unanimous decision!
Judas Theurophoroi seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.