PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Charlie Theron (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danso Obasanjo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Theron
vs
Obasanjo

175 cm
26
165 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

175 cm
25
160 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

Good wrestler
Brawler
Granite chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Charlie Theron!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Danso Obasanjo!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Santiago Holmes and Michael Johnstone.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Obasanjo slips under a jab from Theron.

Obasanjo shoots in and gets a takedown into Theron's guard.
Theron looking to control.
Obasanjo looking to sit in guard and control but Theron gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Theron trying to control the position from guard on top but Obasanjo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Obasanjo wants to sweep here but Theron controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Theron stays in close to Obasanjo's body and controls the position.
Theron wants to control from the top but Obasanjo keeps moving.
Theron prevents Obasanjo from getting back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Charlie Theron has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Obasanjo takes a shot right to the bread basket.

Obasanjo drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Obasanjo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Theron. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Obasanjo scores with punches from side control.
Obasanjo working away.
Theron manages to work his way to half guard, despite Obasanjo's best efforts.
Obasanjo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Theron's head.
Obasanjo is nestled in close to Theron, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Theron has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Obasanjo is working away from the top position though.
Obasanjo perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Theron trying to control from the bottom.
Theron keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Theron wants to get back to full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Obasanjo scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Theron gets back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Obasanjo's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Obasanjo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Obasanjo passes into half guard.
Obasanjo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Theron's head.

Theron looking for submissions off his back.
Obasanjo trying to control from half guard but Theron is working away.
Obasanjo working the head and body with strikes.
Theron is refusing to be controlled, as Obasanjo sits in half guard.
Obasanjo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Theron is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Obasanjo pulls his head out easily.
Obasanjo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Theron wants to control but Obasanjo is keeping busy.
Obasanjo scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Theron is trying to control but can't.
Theron is concentrating on defense, preventing Obasanjo from advancing position.
Theron wants to get back to full guard.
Obasanjo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Obasanjo working his ground and pound in the gym.
Obasanjo is nestled in close to Theron, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Obasanjo winds up and cracks Theron with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Theron gets full guard.
Theron has his hands on Obasanjo's head, controlling the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Obasanjo throwing strikes but missing.
Obasanjo landing with the ground and pound.
Obasanjo lands a couple of decent looking shots.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Obasanjo postures up and lands a big shot to Theron's brow.
Obasanjo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Obasanjo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Theron controls Obasanjo momentarily but Obasanjo frees himself.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Theron manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Danso Obasanjo dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Obasanjo shoots in and bounces Theron off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Obasanjo connects with a couple of short punches.
Obasanjo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Obasanjo is stalling in the full guard.
Obasanjo preventing the sweep.
Theron trying to control the position here.
Theron not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Danso Obasanjo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Theron preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Obasanjo won't allow Theron to sweep him here.
Obasanjo is looking to work some ground and pound but Theron has wrist control.
Theron pulls Obasanjo in close to prevent any damage.
Theron keeping full guard, as Obasanjo tries to pass.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Theron throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

Obasanjo looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Theron!
You can see the frustration on Theron's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Obasanjo content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Theron is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Obasanjo off and has taken his back!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Obasanjo controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
I really don't envy Obasanjo right now.
Obasanjo avoids the strikes from Theron.
Theron doesn't have the hooks in and Obasanjo manages to turn into his guard.
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!
Obasanjo postures up.
Theron is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Obasanjo is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Obasanjo slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Obasanjo throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Obasanjo working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Theron is working to avoid the ground and pound but Obasanjo connects with a decent elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Obasanjo scoring with punches from side control.
Theron is trying to get back to half guard.
Obasanjo trying to control the action but Theron is working from the bottom.
Theron manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Obasanjo wants to improve his position but Theron is controlling well.
Obasanjo trying to control here.
Obasanjo is trying to stand back up but Theron is controlling him
Obasanjo is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Theron throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Theron missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Theron wants to control but Obasanjo is keeping him busy.
Obasanjo is looking for a sweep. Theron is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Theron thows a huge punch but Obasanjo dodges it nicely.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Theron connects with a nice short shot to Obasanjo's temple.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Theron missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Theron sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Obasanjo defending well though.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Obasanjo can do anything to dispel that myth.
Still in half guard, Theron seems content to control.
Theron wants to control but Obasanjo is keeping him busy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Theron wants to pass to mount but Obasanjo is defending the position.
Obasanjo tries to roll over but Theron keeps him under control.
Theron sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Obasanjo defending well though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Danso Obasanjo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Obasanjo fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Theron to the ground. Obasanjo is now in Theron's guard.
Obasanjo postures up.

Theron looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Obasanjo postures up in Theron's guard and throws a big left but Theron blocks it.
Theron controls Obasanjo momentarily but Obasanjo frees himself.
Obasanjo won't allow Theron to sweep him here.
Theron manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Obasanjo manages to get himself to full guard.
Obasanjo looking for a sweep. Not yet Obasanjo, not yet.
Theron working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Obasanjo working a defensive guard here.
Obasanjo controlling Theron's posture.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Obasanjo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Obasanjo is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Theron wants to control from the top but Obasanjo keeps moving.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Theron throws a lazy right hand but Obasanjo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

Obasanjo drives through with a takedown into Theron's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Obasanjo connects with a couple of short punches.
Obasanjo throws a big elbow that misses.
Obasanjo is looking to work some ground and pound but Theron has wrist control.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Theron is on top in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Theron wants to control from the top but Obasanjo keeps moving.
Theron trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Obasanjo keeping moving, preventing Theron from controlling successfully.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Theron scoring with punches to the head and body.
Obasanjo is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Theron postures up.
Theron loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Obasanjo is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Obasanjo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Obasanjo trying to control the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Danso Obasanjo hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.

Theron shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Theron was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Theron misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Theron tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Theron creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.

Theron tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Theron wants to control but Obasanjo is keeping him busy.
Danso Obasanjo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Obasanjo prevents Theron from moving into mount.
Obasanjo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Theron wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Theron working away.
Obasanjo is looking for a sweep.
Obasanjo is trying to control Theron's posture but Theron avoids it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Theron trying to control the action but Obasanjo is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Obasanjo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Charlie Theron has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Theron has an Americana. Obasanjo didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Theron is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Theron hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Charlie Theron!