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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 27, 2019 |
#R1#
A nice combination there by Spice.
#CUT2#
It looks like Popeye Theeh has been cut.
Spice tests Theeh's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Theeh tries for a takedown but Spice circles away easily#KD2#
and Spice counters with a nice right hand that sends Theeh toppling to the canvas! Theeh scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Spice finish him?!#ROC2#
Theeh is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spice darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Theeh's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Spice before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Akimbo Spice!
A victorious Akimbo Spice thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
RapidFC 23
Date: Apr 20, 2019 |
#R1#
Dickinson cracks Theeh with an open hand slap.
Theeh has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Good exchange - Dickinson coming out on top.
Theeh throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dickinson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Theeh takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Theeh takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Theeh misses with a combination
and Dickinson counters with a straight right hand.
Theeh takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
It looks like Dickinson has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Dickinson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Theeh backs up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dickinson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Dickinson scores with a three punch combo!
Theeh fails with a takedown attempt.#T1#
Dickinson cracks Theeh with a right hand to the side of the head.#TD2#
Theeh dives in and scores a takedown into Dickinson's guard.#SUB2#
Theeh drops back, looking for a kneebar! Dickinson looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Dickinson looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Dickinson! #REVR##SU#
Dickinson decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Dickinson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Theeh tries for a takedown but Dickinson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#T2#
Theeh slaps away a takedown attempt from Dickinson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Dickinson dives in for a single leg takedown but Theeh sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A lazy left from Dickinson finds it's target.
Theeh on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dickinson with a jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Dickinson as he connects with a hook.
Theeh fails with the takedown
and Dickinson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stan Dickinson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Popeye Theeh.
Theeh throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dickinson sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T3#
Dickinson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Dickinson connects with a single shot there.
Theeh takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Dickinson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Dickinson throws a series of strikes that have Theeh backpedaling.
#ROC#
Theeh is rocked!
Theeh gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Dickinson gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stan Dickinson!
Stan Dickinson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
RFC Aloha Hawaii 2
Date: Mar 23, 2019 |
#R1#
Chin bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Theeh's head.#CL#
Chin moves into the clinch.
A knee to the head by Chin.
Chin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Theehs head.
Chin putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Theeh in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Chin.
Chin with a knee to the head.
Chin scores a nice knee to the body.
Theeh takes a knee right on the jaw!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Theeh has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Chin lands a knee to the head.
#CUT#
It looks like Popeye Theeh has been cut.
Theeh wants a takedown but no success here.
Theeh wants a takedown.
Chin connects with a nasty looking knee right to Theeh's face.
#ROC#
Theeh is rocked!
Chin lands a knee to the body.
Theeh looks winded!
A knee to the head by Chin.
Theeh is still on wobbly legs! Can Chin finish him?
Theeh is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Chin gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Uriah Chin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Popeye Theeh.
Chin lands a knee to the head.
Chin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Theeh backwards.
Chin connects with a knee to the head.
Chin has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Theeh - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Chin, and another! Theeh is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Uriah Chin!
Uriah Chin was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
Rapid Fight Night 7
Date: Mar 01, 2019 |
#R1#
Theeh tries to clinch up
and Kucoc counters with a straight right hand.
No luck for Theeh with that takedown attempt. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Kucoc enables Theeh to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Kucoc manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Kucoc really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Theeh. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Theeh wants to pass the guard but Kucoc is keeping the position.#SU#
Kucoc is working an open guard so Theeh takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Theeh closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kucoc did well to prevent Theeh getting side control.
Theeh keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T1#
Kucoc is trying to stand.
Theeh content to control rather than advance.
Theeh's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Kucoc is trying to stand up here but Theeh is controlling him well.
Theeh controlling the action here. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#TD#
Theeh closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Kucoc's guard.
Theeh controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Theeh prevents Kucoc from getting back to his feet.
Theeh throws a big right hand that misses.
Theeh stops Kucoc from standing up.
Theeh is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T3#
Theeh wants to pass the guard but Kucoc is keeping the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#SUB#
Theeh thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Theeh controlling from the top position.
Theeh working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kucoc works over Theeh's head and body with a nice combination.
Theeh tries a head kick but it misses.
Kucoc ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kucoc is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Theeh shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Kucoc to counter with a crisp jab.
Kucoc goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
A nice combination there by Kucoc.
Theeh shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kucoc as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Popeye Theeh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Theeh closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kucoc circles away.
Kucoc throws a counter combo.
Kucoc throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Theeh on the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raji Kucoc dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Kucoc lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Kucoc throws a series of strikes that have Theeh backpedaling.
Theeh tries to clinch up but Kucoc circles away and keeps his distance.
Kucoc changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Theeh tries a head kick but it misses.
Kucoc stalks Theeh and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Theeh's face. Theeh staggers backwards, shaken.
Left hook, right uppercut from Kucoc.
Theeh looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kucoc circles away from the clinch attempt.
Popeye Theeh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kucoc lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Theeh has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Theeh. #T1#
Kucoc looks to land a combination. Theeh sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#TD#
Theeh shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kucoc napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Kucoc stops Theeh from passing to mount.
Kucoc avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Theeh.
A lull in the action here.#SU#
Theeh stands up.
Popeye Theeh is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2#
Kucoc pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Theeh back to the cage. Kucoc follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Theeh doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kucoc counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Theeh takes a jab right on the kisser.
Theeh misses with a wild combination.
Kucoc is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Theeh with a body shot.
Kucoc closes the distance and lands a one-two.#T3#
Kucoc throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Theeh stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kucoc!
Theeh wants to clinch
and Kucoc counters with a left and a right that stings Theeh. #ROC2#
Theeh is rocked!
Kucoc connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Oh Theeh is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Theeh wants to clinch
and Kucoc counters with a straight that turns Theeh's legs to rubber! Kucoc pushes forward with more strikes and Theeh goes down, battered and bloody! That's a wrap folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Raji Kucoc!
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Event:
Rapid Fight Night 4
Date: Feb 08, 2019 |
#R1#
Theeh throws a head kick that misses
and Figis counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Popeye Theeh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Figis scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
No joy there for Figis, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Theeh shoots in for a takedown but Figis shows good takedown defense.
Figis lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Theeh backs up against the cage.
Figis misses with a double jab.
Figis moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
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!
Decent striking displayed by Figis there.
Theeh shoots and misses
and Figis cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Theeh fails in his attempt to clinch.
Theeh shoots in looking for a takedown. Figis tries to sprawl out of it but Theeh keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Figis manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Cyril Figis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Popeye Theeh.#T1#
Theeh misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Figis to counter with a crisp jab.
Theeh has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Figis lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Some wild striking there from Theeh.
#CL2#
Theeh moves into the clinch.
Theeh has Figis pressed against the cage.
Figis wants to get back to striking at distance but Theeh won't allow it.
Figis wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Theeh keeps control of Figis as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Figis is trying to push Theeh away but Theeh has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T2##BC2#
Theeh pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Figis avoids the head kick by Theeh.
Theeh misses with a takedown attempt - Figis sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Figis lands a two punch combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Figis lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Figis slaps away a takedown attempt from Theeh, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Theeh tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Figis makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Figis's corner calls for a 1-2. Figis obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Figis lands a jab to Theeh's midsection.#T3#
Figis circles away from the clinch attempt.
As Theeh looks to move away, Figis throws a big counter combo but Theeh just gets out of the way.
Figis closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Figis lands a nice looking body shot.
Figis shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Theeh eats them both and turns towards Figis to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CL2#
Theeh forces Figis back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Figis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Figis is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Left hook, right uppercut from Figis.
Figis smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Figis lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Figis.
Figis connects with a right hand. Theeh shakes it off.#ROC#
Theeh is rocked!
Figis displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Theeh is still on wobbly legs! Can Figis finish him?
It's a brutal combination of punches from Figis! Theeh is backing up but he can't get away as Figis lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops Theeh and ends the fight. Great knockout.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Cyril Figis!
An out of breath Cyril Figis thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
RFC Australia Day
Date: Jan 26, 2019 |
#R1#
Theeh misses with a jab to the body
and Nasib counters with a three punch combo that has Theeh backing up. Theeh nods at Nasib to acknowledge the strikes.
Nasib scores with a punch to the head.
Theeh shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Nasib counters with a nice uppercut.
Nasib with a nice cross.
Theeh swings widly with a right hand
and Nasib counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nasib bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#ROC#
Theeh is rocked!
Nasib fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nasib with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Theeh wants to clinch but Nasib slips to the side
and Nasib counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Theeh is still on wobbly legs! Can Nasib finish him?
Theeh misses with a shot to the body
and Nasib counters with a huge left! Theeh is in big trouble! He's backing up but Nasib isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Theeh from any more damage. A dominating finish by Nasib!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tamid Nasib!
Tamid Nasib is the new featherweight champion!
An out of breath Tamid Nasib thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
RapidFC 9
Date: Jan 12, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Theeh drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Dickinson controls Theeh momentarily but Theeh frees himself. #SUB2#
Dickinson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Theeh can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Theeh drops back looking for a leg! Dickinson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dickinson manages to kick Theeh off! Theeh jumps back into Dickinson's guard.
Dickinson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Theeh looking for a guillotine here but Dickinson defends easily.
#T1##SUB2#
Dickinson postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Theeh is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Dickinson, into his guard. #REVR#
Theeh working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Dickinson's head.
Theeh controls from within his opponent's guard.
Theeh tries to free his leg and advance position but Dickinson is retaining full guard. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Theeh passes Dickinson's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Theeh looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Theeh not doing much here.
#T3#
Theeh lands with a punch from half guard. #SU#
Theeh stands up out of the half guard.
Theeh tries for a takedown but Dickinson circles away easily
and Dickinson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Theeh fails with the takedown
and Theeh takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Theeh takes a kick to the side of the head.
Theeh throws a sloppy head kick and Dickinson moves out of range easily. #T4#
The crowd cheers as Dickinson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Theeh doesn't seem phased though.
Theeh fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Popeye Theeh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dickinson scores with a jab to the jaw.
The crowd cheers as Dickinson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Theeh doesn't seem phased though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD#
Theeh closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Dickinson quickly recovers to half guard.
Theeh looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dickinson trying to control but Theeh postures up.
Dickinson is looking for a sweep. Theeh is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Popeye Theeh will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Theeh takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
We've been informed that Dickinson has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#TD#
Theeh scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Dickinson tries to bench press Theeh off him but Theeh keeps the position. #SU#
Theeh has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Dickinson scores with a nice strike.#TD#
Dickinson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Dickinson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Theeh can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Theeh sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Dickinson's guard. #T1#
Dickinson trying to control here.
Theeh keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Theeh uses his free foot to push down on Dickinson's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Dickinson.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Theeh cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Theeh controlling the position easily from mount.
Dickinson in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. #T2#
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Theeh cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Theeh looking to finish Dickinson with some ground and pound. This is bad for Dickinson!
Dickinson tries to reverse the position but Theeh maintains control.
Theeh content just to control the position here.
Popeye Theeh overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Theeh prevents Dickinson from getting the reversal.
Theeh looking to control and managing it successfully.
Theeh in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
#T3#
Dickinson tries to reverse the position but Theeh maintains control.
Theeh controlling from mount.
Theeh lands a nice shot to the head.
Dickinson takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Theeh takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Theeh is landing with some decent strikes but Dickinson is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Dickinson wants to hold on but Theeh pushes him away.
Theeh has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T4#
Dickinson looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!#SUB#
Theeh looking for the choke but no joy.
Theeh biding his time, looking for the opening.
#SUB#
Theeh working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Dickinson is doing well to defend. Theeh seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Dickinson is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Popeye Theeh!
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Event:
RapidFC 6
Date: Dec 13, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Theeh manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Dias on his heels. He'll look to pass Dias's guard now, I'm sure.
Theeh tries to stand but Dias is controlling from the bottom.
Dias will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Theeh slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Theeh drops back, looking for a kneebar! Dias looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Dias looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Dias! #REVR##SUB#
Dias working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Theeh really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dias. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Dias swings around for an armbar but Theeh sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Dias's guard.#T1#
Theeh trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Theeh loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Theeh is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Theeh throws a big elbow that misses.
Dias being controlled here, momentarily.
Dias is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Theeh controls from within his opponent's guard.
Theeh postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dias is trying to control the position but Theeh postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Theeh content to stall in guard here.
Theeh wants to pass the guard but Dias is keeping the position.#T3##SUB#
Dias is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Theeh postures up.
Theeh is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Theeh wants to clinch.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Theeh swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Dias counters with a lovely straight right hand!#TD2#
Theeh fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Dias to the ground. Theeh is now in Dias's guard.
Dias trying to control the position.
Theeh not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Dias is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Theeh with a nice head shot there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Popeye Theeh dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Theeh misses with a shot to the body
and Dias counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #TD2#
Dias tries to sprawl but Theeh drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Theeh tries to stand and escape but Dias is controlling the position.
Theeh sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Dias trying to control here.
Theeh has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dias is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.#T1#
Theeh is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Theeh trying to pass the guard but Dias defending well. #SUB2#
Dias is defending against the submission attempts here by Theeh.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Theeh gets a double leg takedown into Dias's guard.#T2##SUB#
Dias had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Theeh defends it easily.
Theeh with a nice head shot there.#SUB#
Dias had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Theeh defends it easily.
Theeh is stalling in the full guard.
Theeh looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Dias is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Theeh lands one or two decent shots to the body here. Although from his own half guard, he's not going to be causing too much damage.
Theeh is trying to stand up here but Dias is controlling him well. #SUB#
Dias is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Dias is keen to just control but Theeh is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Dias is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Dias is looking for a kimura here.
#T4#
Dias trying to mount his opponent but Theeh defends it.
Theeh wants to improve his position but Dias is controlling well.
Dias is looking to advance position but Theeh won't allow it.
Popeye Theeh has got the better of the ground game so far.
Theeh is pressing down on Dias's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Dias avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dias won't allow Theeh to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Popeye Theeh showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Theeh feints and as Dias raises his hands in defense, Theeh changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Dias is trying to control the position but Theeh postures up.
Theeh throws an elbow that misses. Dias uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Theeh's guard. Nice move by Dias!#REVR##SUB2#
Theeh working for a triangle but Dias defends it easily.
Theeh pulls Dias in close to his closed guard and prevents Dias from doing any damage or advancing position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Theeh can do anything to dispel that myth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dias wants to control from the top but Theeh keeps moving. #T1#
Theeh controlling Dias's posture.
Dias trying to control the position from guard on top but Theeh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Dias drops back looking for a leg! Theeh is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Theeh manages to kick Dias off! Dias jumps back into Theeh's guard. #SUB#
Dias drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Theeh dives on top into guard.#REVB##SUB#
Dias has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Theeh can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Theeh stays in close to Dias's body and controls the position. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Dias looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Dias escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Theeh gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T3##SUB#
Dias looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Theeh stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dias swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Theeh sitting in guard here, content to control. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Theeh looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Theeh.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Theeh wants to stand but Dias is controlling his arm.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dias is looking for a sweep.
Dias takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Popeye Theeh comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Theeh 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 Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Popeye Theeh!
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Event:
Rapid Fight Night 1
Date: Dec 06, 2018 |
#R1#
Josefi changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Theeh tries to avoid it but Josefi manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Theeh to the ground. Theeh escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Josefi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Josefi shoots in for a double leg but Theeh sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Josefi looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Theeh is fending him off so far but Josefi persists. Nope, Theeh circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Terry Josefi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Theeh shoots and misses
and Josefi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Theeh tries to clinch but Josefi is having none of it.
Theeh changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Josefi tries to avoid it but Theeh manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Josefi to the ground. Josefi escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Josefi shoots for a double leg takedown but Theeh sprawls well. He's pushed Josefi's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Theeh is defending well against a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Theeh has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Josefi after a bit of a struggle.
Theeh is stalling here.
Josefi tries for a takedown but Theeh manages to get underhooks.
#T1#
Josefi tries to score a body lock takedown but Theeh shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Josefi has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Theeh avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Josefi.
Theeh misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Theeh prevents the takedown attempt.
Theeh is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Theeh is trying to force a seperation but Josefi has the dominant position.
A frustrated look appears on Theeh's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Josefi can't get the takedown.
Theeh jumps guard but Josefi stands there with Theeh around his waist. Theeh gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Josefi is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Theeh is defending well.
Josefi is breathing heavily.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Theeh wants to take the fight to the mat but Josefi manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Josefi stops a takedown attempt from Theeh.
#TD#
Josefi tightens his grip and picks Theeh up, before dumping him to the ground. Theeh manages to land in guard.
Theeh looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Theeh looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Josefi is defending well. Theeh quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Josefi has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Theeh celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Popeye Theeh!
Terry Josefi spoke after the fight, saying 'When will this pain and suffering end'.
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Event:
QFC Tournament 885 Round 2
Date: Nov 22, 2018 |
#R1#
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.#TD#
Paul closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #T1#
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.#SUB2#
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.
#T2#
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.
#SU#
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.#T3#
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.#TD2#
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.#T4#
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.
#R2#
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.#T1#
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#CL#
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.#T2#
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.#BC#
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.#T3#
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.
#T4#
Paul throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
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!
#R3#
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 #CL#
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. #T1#
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.
#BC#
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.#T2#
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.
#T3#
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.#TD2#
Theeh decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#ES#
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.#TD2#
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.#T4#
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!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 885 Round 1
Date: Nov 21, 2018 |
#R1#
Daniels shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Theeh sprawls well. Theeh wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Daniels gets slowly back to his feet.
Theeh fails with an attempt to clinch.
Daniels fails with the takedown.
Daniels shoots in but no luck this time.
Theeh throws a counter combo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jackie Daniels. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Daniels tries to close the distance and clinch up but Theeh swats him away and circles back towards the center. #TD2#
Theeh feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daniels is trying to control the position but Theeh postures up.
Theeh must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Theeh engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Daniels looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Theeh passes into half guard.
Theeh prevents Daniels from improving his position.
Theeh lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Daniels is trying to stand.
#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Theeh slows the pace down in half guard.
Daniels is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Theeh tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Daniels.
Daniels is trying to stand back up but Theeh is controlling him
#T3#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Theeh lands a nice short elbow.#SU2#
Theeh decides to stand and escape the position.
Daniels could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Theeh thows a left - swing and a miss!
Daniels changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Theeh tries to avoid it but Daniels manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Theeh to the ground. Theeh escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Daniels is breathing heavily.
Daniels throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Theeh's waist but Theeh gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Daniels off to one side.
Theeh wants to counter with a clinch but Daniels pushes him away.#TD2#
Theeh darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Theeh is trying to work for a kimura but Daniels is defending well.
Theeh is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T4#
Theeh scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Theeh lands with a punch from half guard.
Theeh is controlling the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Popeye Theeh dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
A combination from Theeh does no damage.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Daniels. Theeh shrugs it off though.
Jackie Daniels is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Daniels connects with a leg kick. Theeh looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Nice sprawl there from Theeh as Daniels shoots in.
Theeh will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Daniels tries to score a power double leg takedown but Theeh sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Daniels somewhat.
Theeh has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Daniels looks for a takedown but Theeh sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jackie Daniels. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Theeh is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Daniels's half guard.
Theeh is controlling the pace.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Theeh looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Theeh with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Theeh stops Daniels from getting back to his feet.
Theeh sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Theeh is continuing to stall.
Theeh looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Theeh looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Daniels with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Daniels tries to kick Theeh off but Theeh keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Popeye Theeh has got the better of the ground game so far.
Theeh wants to stand but Daniels has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. #T3#
Theeh controlling the pace. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Theeh is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Daniels wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Theeh fails in his attempt to clinch.
Daniels throws a big counter combination but Theeh scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#TD2#
Daniels gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Theeh engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T4#
Daniels can't keep his opponent in guard - Theeh advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Theeh looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Theeh passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Daniels!
Theeh lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Theeh controlling from the full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Popeye Theeh showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Daniels gets caught flat footed, as Theeh shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Daniels controls Theeh momentarily but Theeh frees himself.
Theeh really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Daniels. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Theeh engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Let's hope that Theeh has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T1#
Theeh lands a couple of elbows.
Theeh content to stall in guard here.
Theeh passes Daniels's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Well, if Theeh is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Theeh slips a nice elbow through Daniels's hands, connecting with Daniels's forehead.
Daniels is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Theeh is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Theeh is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T3#
Theeh wants to free his trapped foot but Daniels is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Daniels is trying to get back to full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Theeh content to control rather than advance. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Daniels digs a good body shot into Theeh's ribs.
Theeh tries to close the distance and clinch up but Daniels swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Daniels tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Theeh fails with an attempt to clinch.
Theeh throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Theeh circles away from the clinch attempt.
Theeh fails to land with a series of punches.
Theeh looks to land a left hand but Daniels moved out of range nicely.
Daniels appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#TD2#
Theeh feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Daniels is trying to control the position but Theeh postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Theeh postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Popeye Theeh comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Theeh has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight for Popeye Theeh!
Judge James Atkins scores the fight for Popeye Theeh!
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight for Popeye Theeh!
Popeye Theeh wins by unanimous decision!
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