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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Theodore Rothschild (ranked 3084 p4p, 6398 weight class) and Johnny Boner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Solid Muay Thai
Good gas tank |
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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 8 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Theodore Rothschild!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Johnny Boner!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Albert Achterberg and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rothschild pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rothschild missing with a left hand there. Boner was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Boner takes a swing at Rothschild's ribcage but misses.
Some wild striking there from Boner.
Boner closes the distance and clinches up with Rothschild, looking for a takedown. Boner pushes Rothschild against the cage but Rothschild circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Rothschild fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Boner has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Rothschild stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rothschild wants it to stay on the feet.
Boner takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
It looks like Johnny Boner has been cut.
Rothschild is looking to score with low kicks.
Rothschild connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Boner momentarily.
We've been told by Rothschild's head coaches at Cloud9 that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boner bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boner tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boner goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Rothschild has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Boner but great work by Rothschild.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rothschild controls the position.
You can see the frustration on Boner's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Boner is trying to get back to half guard.
Rothschild controls the position.
Boner is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Boner being controlled for a moment.
Boner manages to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boner tries to roll over but Rothschild keeps him under control.
Rothschild controlling the pace.
Boner is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Boner wants to control but Rothschild is keeping busy.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Boner is looking to improve his position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boner shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rothschild sprawls well. Rothschild wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Boner gets slowly back to his feet.
Theodore Rothschild has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Boner.
Rothschild lands with a good body shot.
Boner misses with a looping right.
A punch lands to the side of Boner 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Boner keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Theodore Rothschild is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rothschild lands a nice shot that snaps Boner's head back.
Boner clinches.
Rothschild lands a right hand that snaps the head of Boner backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Theodore Rothschild dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Johnny Boner's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Rothschild fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Rothschild connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Theodore Rothschild seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rothschild lands with a good body shot.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Boner.
Boner swings around for an armbar but Rothschild sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Boner's guard.
Rothschild trying to control but Boner is working from the bottom.
Rothschild stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Boner swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boner being controlled here, momentarily.
Boner controls Rothschild momentarily but Rothschild frees himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boner lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Rothschild has momentary wrist control but Boner slips an elbow through the middle.
Boner is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Rothschild is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Rothschild has escaped and now he's on top!
Boner has his hands on Rothschild's head, controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rothschild forces his way into half guard.
Rothschild prevents Boner from improving his position.
Boner controlling the position for now.
Boner makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Boner.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Boner is on top in guard.
Boner in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rothschild keeping moving, preventing Boner from controlling successfully.
Boner throws a strike but Rothschild rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Johnny Boner has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rothschild preventing the sweep.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Boner is on top in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boner controls from within his opponent's guard.
Rothschild controls Boner momentarily but Boner frees himself.
Boner must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Boner trying to control but Rothschild is working from the bottom.
Boner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rothschild swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rothschild controls Boner momentarily but Boner frees himself.
Rothschild working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Boner.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Johnny Boner will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Johnny Boner's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Rothschild misses with a body kick.
Rothschild swats away the attempt to clinch by Boner.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Boner is defended easily by Rothschild.
Rothschild works Boner's body with a nice hook.
Some bone on bone action there as Boner checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Boner darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boner is just content to waste time from the top position. Rothschild takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Rothschild controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boner is working Rothschild over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Rothschild holds on and takes a little breather.
Boner throws a big elbow that misses.
Boner throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rothschild utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Boner throws a strike but Rothschild rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Boner escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rothschild gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rothschild looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boner is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Boner working for submissions but it's allowed Rothschild to get to half guard.
Rothschild wants to pass to mount but Boner is defending the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rothschild content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Boner has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rothschild is working away from the top position though.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Boner tries to close the distance and clinch but Rothschild swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Boner shoots in for a double leg but Rothschild sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Boner tries to clinch up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Theodore Rothschild showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Rothschild has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Blasius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Theodore Rothschild!
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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