PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Menace Defoe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Theodorou (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Defoe's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Bodies. This should be fireworks!

Defoe
vs
Theodorou

188 cm
27
213 lbs
14 - 3 - 0

185 cm
36
214 lbs
31 - 11 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Urban Fighter
Humanoid Nutrition (160Q for 180$)

Aspire Clothing
Hellbent

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 14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Menace Defoe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 31 - 11 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jake Theodorou!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Defoe is looking to clinch.
Theodorou gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Defoe counters with a nice body shot.
Theodorou shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Defoe as he avoids it easily.
Menace Defoe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Defoe tries to clinch there but Theodorou circles away.
Theodorou misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Menace Defoe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Theodorou.
Defoe takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Theodorou misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Theodorou shoots for a takedown but Defoe saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

Theodorou shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Defoe is trying to defend but Theodorou finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

Defoe makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Defoe throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
It seemed like Theodorou was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Defoe tries to land a body kick

and Theodorou counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Defoe!

Defoe throws Theodorou to one side and escapes!
We've been told by Defoe's head coaches at Ryōzanpaku Dojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Defoe lands a lovely overhand right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Theodorou fails to land the takedown.
Theodorou shoots in and drives through. Defoe sprawls well.
Defoe scores with a nice body kick.
Defoe throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Theodorou with the counter takedown but Defoe avoids it easily.
Theodorou fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Theodorou avoids the head kick by Defoe.
Defoe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Defoe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Theodorou.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Theodorou uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Defoe.

Theodorou tries to keep at a distance but Defoe has taken the fight into the clinch.
Defoe gets underhooks to prevent Theodorou's takedown attempt.
A head punch on the inside from Defoe fails to land.
We've been informed that Theodorou has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Theodorou has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Defoe is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Theodorou looking for a takedown.
Defoe misses with a short punch on the inside.
Defoe misses with a hook to the ribs.
Theodorou wants a takedown but no success here.
Theodorou has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Defoe is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Defoe misses with a punch to the body.
Defoe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Theodorou goes for a takedown attempt but Defoe pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Defoe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Theodorou.
Theodorou with the counter takedown but Defoe avoids it easily.
Defoe throws a combination. Theodorou tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

It looks like Jake Theodorou has been cut.
Defoe cracks Theodorou with a good jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Defoe connects with a solid leg kick.
Defoe defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Theodorou.
Menace Defoe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Defoe catches Theodorou with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Defoe tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Theodorou manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Theodorou looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Defoe jabs at Theodorou's body.
Theodorou looks winded!

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Theodorou wants the takedown. Defoe is fighting it off but Theodorou persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Defoe's guard against the cage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Defoe pulls Theodorou in close to prevent any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Theodorou throwing strikes from guard but Defoe blocks nicely.
Theodorou trying to control the position from guard on top but Defoe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Theodorou keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Defoe's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Menace Defoe dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jake Theodorou's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Defoe swings for the body but Theodorou moves out of range.
Defoe moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Theodorou shoots in for a takedown but Defoe shows good takedown defense.
Theodorou throws a big shot that misses.
Defoe lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Defoe throws a half hearted mid kick.
Theodorou shoots and misses
and Defoe connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Defoe connects with a jab.
Theodorou fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Menace Defoe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Theodorou.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Theodorou fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Defoe manages to avoid it.
Nice uppercut lands for Theodorou. That snapped Defoe's head back.
Defoe uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Theodorou shoots in looking for a takedown. Defoe tries to sprawl out of it but Theodorou keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Defoe manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Defoe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Defoe blocks a jab.
Menace Defoe is winning the standup battle so far.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Defoe.
Crunch! Defoe slams his shin into Theodorou's torso.
Theodorou is breathing heavily.
Theodorou throws a jab but it's blocked by Defoe.

Defoe gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Theodorou wants a takedown.
Theodorou prevents a body shot from Defoe.
Theodorou wants to get back to striking at distance but Defoe won't allow it.
Theodorou blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Defoe swings wildly with an uppercut but Theodorou uses good head movement to avoid it.
Defoe working aggressively here.
Theodorou drops down looking for an ankle pick but Defoe pulls his leg out and moves away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Theodorou sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
A left lands for Defoe.

That has opened up Jake Theodorou's cut even more.
Theodorou shoots in but no luck this time.

Defoe fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Theodorou, pushing him back against the cage.
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!
Theodorou is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Defoe gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Defoe struggles to land a body shot inside as Theodorou controls his hands.
Defoe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Theodorou can do to turn this around?
Defoe scores with a nice hook to the head.
Theodorou is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A short uppercut from Defoe.
Theodorou blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Defoe scores with a nice short uppercut.
Defoe lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Theodorou.
Defoe throws a punch but it's blocked by Theodorou.
Defoe lands a left hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Defoe lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Theodorou backwards.
Defoe lands a body shot.
Defoe works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Defoe misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Defoe lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Theodorou or not.
Defoe scores with a nice hook to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Defoe.
Defoe softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Defoe lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Defoe misses with a short punch on the inside.
Menace Defoe has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Defoe gets through Theodorou's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Defoe creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Defoe tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Defoe lands a nice uppercut.

Theodorou is rocked!

The cut above Jake Theodorou's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Defoe tries a body shot but Theodorou blocks it.
Theodorou is still on wobbly legs! Can Defoe finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Theodorou takes a shot to the head.
Defoe lands a nice shot to the body.
Defoe lands a shoulder strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Defoe lands a body shot.
Defoe creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Theodorou's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Theodorou drops to his knees and Defoe pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Menace Defoe!
An out of breath Menace Defoe thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.