PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Aaron Paul (ranked 5229 p4p, 0 weight class) and Popeye Theeh (ranked 5071 p4p, 0 weight class). Aaron Paul could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Popeye Theeh's chin.

Paul
vs
Theeh

173 cm
23
145 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

159 cm
25
155 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

Good wrestler
Brawler
Powerful

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Aaron Paul!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Popeye Theeh!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Phil Schofield and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Theeh misses with a takedown
and Paul counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Paul works over Theeh's head and body with a nice combination.
Theeh fails with the takedown.
Paul lands a body shot.
Paul tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Paul moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Paul checks the leg kick.
Paul shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Theeh eats them both and turns towards Paul to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Paul closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Paul is trying to control. Theeh wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Paul is really struggling to control Theeh but he's trying to hold on to the position.

Theeh looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Paul is keen to just control but Theeh is a slippery customer.
Paul seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Paul not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Theeh is looking to improve his position.
It looks like Paul is going to stand back up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Theeh moves into full guard.

Paul stands up from guard. Let's bang!
A low kick from Theeh is predictable there
and Paul counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Theeh tries to clinch
and Paul counters with a one-two to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Theeh is defended easily by Paul.
Aaron Paul has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Popeye Theeh.
No luck for Paul with that takedown attempt.
Theeh wants to counter the offense by Paul and move into the clinch position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paul goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Paul is trying hard to land a takedown here. Theeh sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Theeh dives in for a single leg takedown but Paul sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.

Theeh fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Paul to the ground. Theeh is now in Paul's guard.
Theeh won't allow Paul to get back to his feet.
Theeh seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Theeh stops Paul from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Theeh is working Paul over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Theeh content to stall in guard here.
Paul is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Theeh is controlling him.
Theeh scoring with some ground and pound.
Theeh slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Theeh is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Paul's shoulder. That is not cool.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Theeh misses with a takedown
and Paul counters with a one-two to the body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Paul!
Paul goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Theeh with a poor takedown
and Paul counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Paul!
Theeh tries to clinch up
and Paul counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Aaron Paul is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Theeh slaps away a takedown attempt from Paul, before circling back to the center of the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Theeh has a takedown stuffed.
Paul is looking to counter the offense by Theeh and move into the clinch.
Aaron Paul has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Popeye Theeh.
Theeh fails with the takedown
and Paul counters with a one-two to the body.
Paul throws a sloppy head kick and Theeh moves out of range easily.
No luck for Paul with that takedown attempt.
Theeh drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Paul defends it well.
Theeh doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Paul counters by moving into the clinch.
Theeh drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Paul gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Paul is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Theeh keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Paul's efforts to push away.
Theeh is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Paul pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Theeh keeps control of Paul as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Paul is trying to force a seperation but Theeh has the dominant position.
Paul working hard to break the clinch.

Paul manages to break the clinch.
Theeh takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Paul uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Theeh.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Theeh with a lazy takedown attempt
and Paul counters with a two punch combo.
Theeh looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Paul feints a jab promting Theeh to slip. Paul then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Theeh slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Paul throws a combination. Theeh tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Theeh shoots for a double leg takedown but Paul sprawls well. He's pushed Theeh's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Paul wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Paul tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Theeh swivels and escapes.
Theeh avoids the head kick by Paul.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paul throws a leg kick that is checked

and Theeh counters with a single leg into guard. Paul didn't expect that.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Theeh looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Theeh prevents Paul from getting back to his feet.
Theeh is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Theeh stands and throws Paul's legs to the side, diving into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aaron Paul dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Theeh ducks right into an uppercut from Paul.
Paul fails to land the takedown.
Theeh shoots in for a takedown but Paul shows good takedown defense.
Paul changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Theeh tries to avoid it but Paul manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Theeh to the ground. Theeh escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Theeh throws a head kick that misses

and Paul holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paul on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Theeh keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Paul's efforts to push away.
Paul is trying to break free.
A frustrated look appears on Theeh's face as he tries to break the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Theeh tries to pull guard but Paul holds him up against the cage and eventually Theeh drops back down to his feet.
Theeh has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Theeh wants to break the clinch but can't.
Theeh has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Paul is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Aaron Paul has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Popeye Theeh.
Paul wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Theeh has him pressed against the cage.
Paul stops a takedown attempt from Theeh.
Theeh tries to stall but Paul uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Paul wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Theeh has him pressed against the cage.
Theeh fails to pull the fight into his guard.

Paul breaks the clinch.
Theeh tries for a takedown but Paul circles away easily
and Paul counters with a three punch combo that has Theeh backing up. Theeh nods at Paul to acknowledge the strikes.
Theeh takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paul ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Paul lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Paul.
Theeh wants to clinch
and Paul counters with a left and a right that stings Theeh.
Theeh slaps away a takedown attempt from Paul, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Paul attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Theeh tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Theeh throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Paul makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Paul throws a series of strikes that have Theeh backpedaling.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Theeh is looking to clinch.
Paul throws a leg kick that misses.
Theeh throws a counter combo.
Paul plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Paul pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Theeh back to the cage. Paul follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.

Theeh decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

Paul manages to escape and get back to his feet!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Theeh fails in his attempt to clinch.
Paul is looking to wear down Theeh with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paul trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Paul is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Theeh can do to turn this around?
Theeh lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Theeh is taking a breather. Paul says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aaron Paul showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Paul, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight for Aaron Paul!
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight for Aaron Paul!
Judge James Glass scores the fight for Aaron Paul!

Aaron Paul wins by unanimous decision!